Jeanne Trapanotto Falvo
Grimesland,NC
Summary
I am an experienced Reading Specialist, Literacy Coach and Math Interventionist. I am well-versed in developing individual and small group instructional plans and supporting teachers to improve literacy and math instruction across the elementary grades. In over 29 years in education, I have been trained in various reading and math programs and have worked in many diverse settings.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
24
24
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Reading Specialist
East Carolina University Community School
Howell, Greenville, NC
01.2021 - Current
- Work collaboratively with classroom teachers to implement high quality, comprehensive reading instruction that is differentiated to meet the needs of all students
- Participate in screening and diagnostic assessment to identify students at-risk for or experiencing literacy learning difficulties
- Implement small group and/or individualized intervention informed by assessments, using evidence-based methodology
- Document all intervention work and monitor the progress of all students participating in intervention.
Reading Interventionist
Chocowinity Primary School, Beaufort County School District
Washington, NC
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Model effective teaching strategies for classroom teachers Provide reading interventions based on student data for students in grades K-3
- Support teachers in analyzing student data and to use the data to guide instruction
- Part of the MTSS team to provide the appropriate framework for reading interventions
- Implement remote instruction when needed
- Provide Professional Development in the area of Literacy
- Test Administrator for NC state testing
- Support teachers with IReady and MClass assessments.
Interventionist
B.O. Barnes Elementary School, Wilson County School District
, North Carolina
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Consult with classroom teachers regarding reading instruction
- Provide reading interventions based on student data
- Support teachers in diagnosing reading strengths and weaknesses and help the teachers implement the appropriate program to meet the student’s needs
- Implement direct reading interventions to students in grades K-3 Work with the classroom teachers to monitor student progress
- Implement remote instruction when needed
- Support first and second year teachers in implementing assessments, progress monitoring, and accompanying interventions associated with Read to Achieve legislation
- Provide Professional Development in the area of Literacy.
Reading Specialist/Math Interventionist
Lancaster
Lancaster, Lebanon
08.2014 - 08.2020
- Nonpublic School Program Provider of itinerant reading and math instruction to students who fall below benchmark goals in grades K-5
- Literacy Coach assigned to support teachers in grades K-5
- Support school’s administration to collect and analyze data to guide instructional decisions
- Staff Development Trainer in areas of Literacy and Math
- Certified Acadience Reading and Math Trainer
- Member of School’s Support Team that assists students with specific learning disabilities Trained in LETRS, Fundations, 95% Group, Reading Recovery, Really Great Reading,
- Acadience Reading and Math
- Facilitator of various parent programs.
Reading Specialist
Montgomery County Public Schools
, Maryland
09.1992 - 06.2002
Reading Recovery Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
, Maryland
05.1998 - 10.2000
- Responsible for instructing individual students using the Reading Recovery procedures for instruction.
First Grade Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools, S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Clopper Mill Elementary School
08.1986 - 01.1992
- Planned and Implemented a multidisciplinary first grade curriculum based on the
- Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences and Maryland State Standards
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children in first grade
- Served as a cooperating teacher for student teachers.
Education
LETRS training -
North Carolina Teacher Certified - undefined
Pennsylvania Teacher Certified - undefined
08.2011 - Current
Reading Recovery I and II - undefined
Mount Saint Mary’s College
High School Diploma -
Richland Senior High School
Johnstown, PA 08.1978 - 08.1982
Master of Arts - Reading Specialist
Hood College
Frederick, MD 09.1987 - 05.1992
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA 08.1982 - 05.1986
Skills
Group and individual instruction
Differentiated instruction
Curriculum Development
Student rapport
Lesson Planning
Curriculum design
Student-centered learning
Timeline
Reading Specialist
East Carolina University Community School
01.2021 - Current
Reading Interventionist
Chocowinity Primary School, Beaufort County School District
01.2021 - 06.2021
Interventionist
B.O. Barnes Elementary School, Wilson County School District
10.2020 - 06.2021
Reading Specialist/Math Interventionist
Lancaster
08.2014 - 08.2020
Pennsylvania Teacher Certified - undefined
08.2011 - Current
Reading Recovery Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
05.1998 - 10.2000
Reading Specialist
Montgomery County Public Schools
09.1992 - 06.2002
Master of Arts - Reading Specialist
Hood College
09.1987 - 05.1992
First Grade Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools, S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Clopper Mill Elementary School
08.1986 - 01.1992
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
08.1982 - 05.1986
High School Diploma -
Richland Senior High School
08.1978 - 08.1982
LETRS training -
North Carolina Teacher Certified - undefined
Reading Recovery I and II - undefined
Mount Saint Mary’s College