Januel Plumber
Teacher
Humble,TX
Summary
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.
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
Education
Master of Science - Education Administration
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX 01.2019 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Instructional Coaching
Concordia University At Austin
Austin, TX 01.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX 08.2007 - 05.2009
Skills
Teacher collaboration
Assessments understanding
Title 1 compliance
Improvement plans
One-on-one support
Intervention planning
Differentiated instruction
Classroom management
Lesson Planning
Group and individual instruction
Student records management
Conflict resolution techniques
Interpersonal Communication
Problem-Solving
Critical Thinking
Timeline
Reading Interventionist
Aldine ISD
08.2020 - Current
Reading Teacher
Goose Creek CISD
08.2019 - 07.2020
Master of Science - Education Administration
Lamar University
01.2019 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Instructional Coaching
Concordia University At Austin
01.2018 - 12.2018
Reading Interventionist/Reading Teacher
Palestine Independent School District
08.2014 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Texas At Tyler
08.2007 - 05.2009