Jasmine Hutchinson
Summary
I am driven by a passion for literacy and student success. I consistently leverage my expertise in reading comprehension and decoding techniques to significantly enhance the reading proficiency of my students and those of my colleagues. My innovative lesson planning and effective intervention strategies lead to notable improvements in student engagement and achievement every year, establishing me as a key contributor to literacy support initiatives in my building. I have a history of successfully planning, delivering and assessing reading intervention plans that are research based and compliant with Title 1 guidelines. I am knowledgeable about a wide range of successful reading and writing strategies and stretch to acquire even greater skills to benefit my students. I am a life long learner and seek to empathetically accommodate my students' needs by designing and implementing hands-on, multi sensory instructional lessons that are not only engaging but effective.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adolescent Reading Specialist
Spackenkill Union Free School District
11 Croft Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
09.2004 - Current
- Analyzed data trends to identify areas of need and inform instructional decision-making processes related to reading interventions.
- Implemented research-based instructional practices to improve overall reading proficiency among students.
- Provided ongoing support for struggling readers by offering one-on-one tutoring sessions and small group instruction.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to optimize growth.
- Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing targeted literacy interventions and strategies.
- Contributed to the development of school-wide literacy initiatives aimed at improving achievement for all students.
- Mentored new teachers in literacy instruction methodologies, sharing expertise and best practices for successful outcomes.
- Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
Middle School Humanities Teacher
NYC Board Of Education, I.S. 254, Washington Ave
The Bronx, NY
07.2000 - 07.2004
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Fostered a love for reading in students by creating an engaging classroom library with diverse literature selections.
- Promoted collaboration among students with group projects and team-building activities.
- Integrated real-world connections into lessons, making content more relevant and meaningful for students.
- Organized extracurricular activities related to humanities topics, enhancing the educational experience beyond the classroom walls.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of each student, boosting overall achievement levels.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching strategies and materials.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional practices, leading to higher student success rates on standardized tests.
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units and share best practices for teaching middle school humanities subjects.
- Improved classroom management by consistently enforcing clear rules and expectations for behavior.
Project Manager
Project Access, STRIVE
Middlesex, NJ
07.1999 - 07.2000
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Project Manager, Client Services
Midtown Community Court
59th Street, NYC
03.1996 - 07.1999
- Collaborated closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and establish realistic timelines.
- Balanced competing priorities skillfully while managing multiple concurrent projects without compromising quality or deadlines.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, training, motivation, and retention strategies that supported organizational goals.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation for all project phases, ensuring transparency and timely access to information for stakeholders.
- Interacted with clients on regular basis to quickly alleviate issues and provide project updates.
Education
Master of Science - Adolescent Literacy (Middle School Grades 5-12)
Lehman College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy And Government
Hamilton College
Clinton, NY05.1986
Skills
- Wilson Reading System Dyslexia Therapist
- Comprehension Techniques
- Progress Monitoring
- Materials Preparation
- Intervention Planning
- Small Group Instruction
- Individualized support
- Orton Gillingham expertise
- Innovative lesson planning
- Vocabulary expansion
- Fluency Development
- Student Engagement
- Response to Intervention
- Multisensory Teaching
- Dyslexia Support
- Student remediation
- Tutoring skills
- Guided Reading
- Reading Assessment
- Assessment tools
- Reading Remediation
- Group facilitation
- Literacy support
- Instructional Best Practices
- Teacher Collaboration
- English Language Learners
Traveling, Hiking, Reading, Gardening
My husband and I enjoy experiencing new places and cultures through the arts, cultural food scenes, meandering through towns and villages near and far, as well as taking advantage of amazing vistas where ever we go. We volunteer, serve and connect with like-minded groups that enjoy the same activities in other cities, states, and countries. We have traveled through Europe, Asia, Central America and the Caribbean and look forward to seeing and tasting even more in years to come.
Certification
- Licensed Adolescent Literacy Specialist Grades 5-12
- 2019 - WIlson Reading System / Dyslexia Practitioner
- 2022 - Wilson Reading System / Dyslexia Therapist
Timeline
Adolescent Reading Specialist
Spackenkill Union Free School District
09.2004 - Current
Middle School Humanities Teacher
NYC Board Of Education, I.S. 254, Washington Ave
07.2000 - 07.2004
Project Manager
Project Access, STRIVE
07.1999 - 07.2000
Project Manager, Client Services
Midtown Community Court
03.1996 - 07.1999
Master of Science - Adolescent Literacy (Middle School Grades 5-12)
Lehman College of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy And Government
Hamilton College