Jane Hemphill
Chester Springs,Pennsylvania
Summary
Adept Literacy Specialist with a proven track record at Downingtown Area School District, enhancing student literacy rates through differentiated instruction and data-driven strategies. Skilled in assessment design and instructional planning, I foster significant improvements in reading and writing, leveraging educational research and family literacy initiatives. I demonstrate strong collaboration and communication skills, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and achievement.
Versatile and dedicated Learning Support Teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Adept in IEP compliance and fostering interdisciplinary team collaboration. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Literacy Specialist
Downingtown Area School District
01.2006 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan school-wide literacy events, cultivating a culture of shared responsibility for student success in reading and writing.
- Enhanced student learning by collaborating with teachers to develop differentiated instruction strategies.
- Implemented research-based approaches such as guided reading groups to deliver differentiated instruction tailored to individual learner needs.
- Provided targeted professional development opportunities for teachers on literacy instruction techniques and strategies.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of literacy programs through ongoing data analysis, making adjustments as needed to maximize results.
- Contributed to a culture of continuous improvement by participating in professional learning communities focused on refining instructional strategies and enhancing student outcomes.
- Facilitated peer coaching initiatives among educators to enhance collective expertise in teaching various aspects of reading and writing skills.
- Increased parent engagement through consistent communication about student progress and opportunities for support at home.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and encouraging open communication among students, staff, and parents.
- Developed comprehensive literacy curriculum, aligning instructional materials with state standards and best practices.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, continuously monitoring student growth toward grade-level benchmarks.
- Improved literacy rates by implementing targeted reading interventions and assessments for struggling students.
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
- Developed and maintained effective record keeping system for tracking learner attendance, participation and progress.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Monitored status of students requiring special attention.
Learning Support Teacher
Downingtown Area School District
08.1997 - 12.2005
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop curriculum aligned with state standards, ensuring consistency across grade levels.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering open communication.
- Monitored student progress using formative assessments and adjusted instructional strategies as needed for optimal growth.
- Served as a member of the school''s intervention team, collaborating with other professionals to design targeted supports for at-risk students.
- Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and incorporating new ideas into the classroom.
- Provided ongoing feedback to parents regarding their child''s academic progress, working together to create effective support plans.
- Enhanced learning experiences by utilizing diverse teaching strategies and methods tailored to individual student needs.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
- Led parent-teacher conferences effectively, addressing concerns while highlighting student achievements and creating collaborative action plans for future success.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
Learning Support Teacher
Colonial School District
09.1983 - 03.1986
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering open communication.
- Monitored student progress using formative assessments and adjusted instructional strategies as needed for optimal growth.
- Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and incorporating new ideas into the classroom.
- Provided ongoing feedback to parents regarding their child''s academic progress, working together to create effective support plans.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
- Led parent-teacher conferences effectively, addressing concerns while highlighting student achievements and creating collaborative action plans for future success.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
Learning Support Teacher
Upper Merion School District
08.1982 - 06.1983
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop curriculum aligned with state standards, ensuring consistency across grade levels.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering open communication.
- Monitored student progress using formative assessments and adjusted instructional strategies as needed for optimal growth.
- Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and incorporating new ideas into the classroom.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
- Led parent-teacher conferences effectively, addressing concerns while highlighting student achievements and creating collaborative action plans for future success.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
Learning Support Teacher
Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit
08.1979 - 06.1982
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering open communication.
- Monitored student progress using formative assessments and adjusted instructional strategies as needed for optimal growth.
- Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and incorporating new ideas into the classroom.
- Provided ongoing feedback to parents regarding their child''s academic progress, working together to create effective support plans.
- Enhanced learning experiences by utilizing diverse teaching strategies and methods tailored to individual student needs.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
Education
Master of Science - Reading Specialist
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA08.1982
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Special Education
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.1979
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Reading Intervention
- Instructional Strategies
- IEP compliance
- Family Literacy
- Reading instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Elementary Literacy
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Skills assessments
Certification
Endorsement - Instructional Coach PK-12, 6/1/2018
LETRS Training - 8/21 - 5/23
Timeline
Literacy Specialist
Downingtown Area School District
01.2006 - 06.2024
Learning Support Teacher
Downingtown Area School District
08.1997 - 12.2005
Learning Support Teacher
Colonial School District
09.1983 - 03.1986
Learning Support Teacher
Upper Merion School District
08.1982 - 06.1983
Learning Support Teacher
Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit
08.1979 - 06.1982
Master of Science - Reading Specialist
Bucknell University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Special Education
Pennsylvania State University