Experienced Reading Specialist well-versed in developing individual and group instructional plans to improve reading skills in 6-8th grade students. Proficient in the Reading, method and certified by Texas Education Agency. Ready to offer 13 years of related experience to a challenging new position. Skilled educator with a hands-on approach to enhancing student literacy. Collaborative and hardworking team player with a student-focused mentality and exceptional organizational, planning and communication skills. Credentialed in Texas.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Reading Interventionist
Aldine ISD
Houston, TX
08.2020 - Current
Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies.
Provided tutoring and after school assistance to students requiring additional help with reading.
Taught reading to individual and small groups.
Supervised small reading groups of students.
Gathered, organized and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student.
Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues.
Helped students prepare for standardized tests and reviewed results against objectives after completion.
Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
Implemented reading lessons for 6,7, and 8th grade students.
Reading Teacher
Goose Creek CISD
Baytown, TX
08.2019 - 07.2020
Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues.
Supervised small reading groups of students.
Supervised test taking and graded papers.
Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
Implemented reading lessons for 175 8th grade reading students
Reading Interventionist/Reading Teacher
Palestine Independent School District
Palestine, TX
08.2014 - 07.2019
Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies.
Provided tutoring and after school assistance to students requiring additional help with reading.
Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
Helped students prepare for standardized tests and reviewed results against objectives after completion.
Supervised test taking and graded papers.
Taught Reading/Reading Intervention to individual and small groups.
Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student.
Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues.
Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
Implemented reading lessons for 175-200 7-8 grade students.
Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
Gathered, organized and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
Utilized diverse approaches in teaching, technology and behavior modification.
Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
Created tools for instruction and behavioral support.