- Adventure Travel
- Enjoy creating and following travel blogs and vlogs
- Road Trips
- Food Tourism
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Kayaking
- Knitting and Crocheting
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
Janet Allen
Bethel,ME
Summary
Professional educator with strong focus on literacy development and student success. Skilled in applying targeted interventions and strategies to improve reading comprehension and academic performance. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving measurable results. Expertise includes curriculum design, progress monitoring, and fostering supportive learning environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Literacy Interventionist
RSU 10
Rumford, ME
01.2026 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized literacy plans to support diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to create engaging literacy activities enhancing student motivation and participation.
- Analyzed student assessments to identify reading difficulties, tailoring interventions for targeted improvement.
- Monitored and documented student progress, adjusting interventions based on ongoing assessment results.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, ensuring timely communication with parents and educators regarding improvement or concerns.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify at-risk students and implement appropriate interventions, reducing the number of learners falling behind.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments, adjusting instruction accordingly to maximize growth.
- Established an inclusive learning environment, fostering a sense of belonging among all learners regardless of ability level or background.
- Developed and implemented tailored literacy intervention programs to support diverse student needs.
Special Education Technician III
RSU 10
Rumford, ME
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Implemented individualized education plans to support diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt classroom materials and resources for students.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to ensure academic development.
- Assisted in behavioral intervention strategies to promote positive student engagement.
School Librarian
MSAD 17
South Paris, Maine
10.2023 - 08.2025
- Library Management:
- Oversee the acquisition, cataloging, and processing of new library materials.
- Create and implement library policies and procedures.
- Reference Assistance:
- Assist students and teachers in locating and using library resources.
- Guide effective research methods and information retrieval.
- Participate in staff meetings and professional development activities.
- Oversee library assistant in daily work duties.
- Promoting Literacy:
- Develop and implement programs that encourage reading and literacy.
- Conduct regular book talks and reading events to engage students.
- Collaboration:
- Collaborate with teachers to support curriculum needs.
Special Education Technician III
RSU 10
Rumford, Maine
08.2015 - 10.2022
- Instruction supports in-person and remotely via Zoom, and Google Classroom.
- Lesson planning and implementation
- Reading program instruction in small groups and 1:1
- Support students with special needs
- Classroom management and organization
Special Education Technician II
RSU 9
Farmington, Maine
01.2012 - 10.2012
- Ensure the safety of students in every scenario
- Behavioral management in the classroom
- General education classroom support
- Small group instruction within the resource room setting
Auction Clerk
Maine Public
Lewiston, Maine
08.2009 - 08.2011
- Acquired more than $200,000 in donations for public television
- Maintained and organized records for incoming donations
- Managed a team of volunteers for the successful coordination of pick-up and delivery of donations
- Copywriting for precise descriptions of donated items to prepare for auction
- Customer service in the auction-items pick-up store
Education
Masters of Library And Information Science - Library Science
State University of San Jose
San Jose, California05-2023
Bachelors of Arts - Information Technology and Library Services
University of Maine Augusta
Augusta, Maine05-2015
State of Maine Cosmetology Certificate - Barbering and Cosmetology
Mr. Bernard’s School of Hair
Lewiston, Maine06-1990
Skills
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Critical thinker
- Communications
- Coordinating and organizing
- Excellent written skills
- Budget planning
- Purchasing
- Supervisory roles
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
Certification
- Certified Education Technician, III
Interests
Timeline
Literacy Interventionist
RSU 10
01.2026 - Current
Special Education Technician III
RSU 10
08.2025 - 12.2025
School Librarian
MSAD 17
10.2023 - 08.2025
Special Education Technician III
RSU 10
08.2015 - 10.2022
Special Education Technician II
RSU 9
01.2012 - 10.2012
Auction Clerk
Maine Public
08.2009 - 08.2011
Masters of Library And Information Science - Library Science
State University of San Jose
Bachelors of Arts - Information Technology and Library Services
University of Maine Augusta
State of Maine Cosmetology Certificate - Barbering and Cosmetology
Mr. Bernard’s School of Hair