Jamie B. James
Literacy Interventionist
Carriere,MS
Summary
Knowledgeable Literacy Interventionist specializing in team leadership and strategic planning to contribute to school and student success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Literacy Interventionist
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools
07.2022 - Current
- Encourage intrinsic motivation and ownership in students with characteristics of Dyslexia and in other struggling readers by planning effective instruction based on the science of reading to boost literacy skills
- Align state standards to various district approved structured literacy curriculums, create curriculum by integrating appropriate components of those literacy curriculums into Louisiana ELA Guidebook supports to plan and teach individualized lessons based on the science of reading for a new 9th grade Technical Writing class for struggling T-9 students and targeted students needing literacy support
- Design and integrate lessons containing cognitive literacy strategies including activating, inferring, monitoring-clarifying, questioning, searching-selecting, summarizing, and visualizing-organizing
- Create specific learner outcomes using and analyzing data collected from pre-assessments, state scores, parent surveys, student folders, and ongoing assessments
- Create a relationally based, procedural, consistent classroom management plan that establishes a safe, positive classroom culture that maximizes learning potential
- Informally assess student understanding using various strategies throughout lessons to gather immediate data for in the moment instruction adjustments and to provide immediate feedback to students
- Formally assess student understanding and mastery of content at regular intervals collecting data to both inform future instruction and to provide quality feedback for students
- Participate in SBLC process and help determine best academic course of action for students
- Communicate and partner with parents and other faculty to cultivate understanding and aid in implementation of strategies that will support and strengthen students’ reading comprehension and writing fluency in content classes and homework
- Attend school-based administrative leadership team meetings to discuss, design, and implement school-wide intervention strategies and materials to enhance performance on ACT, WorkKeys, and LEAP2025 testing.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others
Language Arts Teacher/Teacher Leader Fellow/Mentor Teacher
Jefferson Parish Public School System, Allen Ellender School
08.2017 - 06.2022
- Attend weekly administrative leadership meetings to discuss, review, and implement school-wide strategies to promote student achievement in all content areas (PK-8th)
- Perform bi-weekly walkthroughs in observance of NIET best practices teaching rubric
- Collaborate and coach teachers in areas of need based on instructional and walk through data
- Review and annotate English department’s lesson plans (6th-8th) and assessments according to district requirements to maximize instructional impact as well as student performance
- Assist teachers by modeling lessons to demonstrate the implementation of best practices according to the NIET teaching rubric
- Create and design district grade level assessments in coordination with district subject-specific coordinators
- Develop lesson plans using NIET best practices rubric that promote student ownership and district mandated Tier 1 ELA curriculum for grades 5-7
- Modify curriculum to accommodate diverse learners for grades 5-7
- Encourage engaging discussions in a respectful learning environment to optimize student learning
- Prepare comprehensive test materials to evaluate student understanding and mastery of course content
- Vertical and horizontal collaboration with teachers to monitor student success across grade level bands
- Record student progress and regularly communicate with parents and/or legal guardians regarding student performance
- Create a relationally based, procedural, consistent classroom management plan that establishes a positive and respectful learning environment
- Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings
- Proctor yearly state assessments
- Increased student motivation by incorporating creative projects that allowed students to demonstrate content mastery in various formats
Paraprofessional
Jefferson Parish Public School System, Judge Lionel R
10.2008 - 07.2017
- (1st-5th grades), Collaborate with assigned lead teachers to coordinate instructional plans and efforts for students needing additional support
- Presentation of subject matter to students under the direction of assigned teachers
- Introduce lessons via the Montessori Method to students in a multi-grade level class (1st-2nd)
- Assist children individually and in small groups to reinforce learning presented by the lead teacher
- Perform duties as instructed by administration
- Assess the reading progress of all students in grades K-3 via Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas
- Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers
Assistant Manager
Sports Avenue
12.2003 - 10.2008
- Supervise and train staff
- Review staff performance and offer constructive feedback
- Assists with managing inventory and seasonal rollovers to maximize profitability
- Collaborate with management on setting and achieving store-specific goals
- In charge of opening store, including counting tills, and facing store
- In charge of closing store, including counting tills, preparing bank deposits and readying store
- Creating and managing efficient employee schedule based on low and peak traffic times
- Review inventory needs based on current trends, availability of new products and customer interest
- Display merchandise to maximize purchasing appeal
- Organize sales and product demonstrations
- Write sales and customer reports and make recommendations for improvements
- Interact with customers and resolve complaints or grievances
Ride Operations/Operations Supervisor
Six Flags
05.2002 - 07.2004
- Operate rides and attractions according to safety protocols
- Coach and train new staff on procedures and safety regulations
- Monitor and inspect rides and attractions for safety; notify maintenance if any irregularities occur
- Load and unload passengers in a safe and timely manner
- Provide customer service to guests, including answering questions and providing assistance
- Ensure the proper operation and upkeep of designated rides and attractions
- Follow all safety protocols and procedures
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area
- Uphold the standards of safety, quality, Guest service, and efficiency in the Ride Operations area
- Provide consistent guest service, by maintaining the highest degree of courtesy, confidentiality and professionalism
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks
Education
Certificate of Completion -
AIM Pathways Proficiency in Science of Reading
Virtual 07.2023 - 05.2023
M.Ed. Secondary - English Language Arts
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 01.2018 - 05.2019
B.S - General Studies
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA 05.2001 - 05.2017
Skills
Google Drive
Accomplishments
- Level 3 Teacher English Language Arts 6-12
- Mentor Teacher
- NIET Teacher Evaluator
- Google Educator Level 1
- Montessori Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 – 6)
Additional Information
- AWARDS , Teacher of the Year 2020-2021
Timeline
Certificate of Completion -
AIM Pathways Proficiency in Science of Reading
07.2023 - 05.2023
Literacy Interventionist
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools
07.2022 - Current
M.Ed. Secondary - English Language Arts
Grand Canyon University
01.2018 - 05.2019
Language Arts Teacher/Teacher Leader Fellow/Mentor Teacher
Jefferson Parish Public School System, Allen Ellender School
08.2017 - 06.2022
Paraprofessional
Jefferson Parish Public School System, Judge Lionel R
10.2008 - 07.2017
Assistant Manager
Sports Avenue
12.2003 - 10.2008
Ride Operations/Operations Supervisor
Six Flags
05.2002 - 07.2004
B.S - General Studies
Ashworth College
05.2001 - 05.2017
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