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
2021.01 - 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
2021.01 - 2021.06
- 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
2020.10 - 2021.06
- 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
2014.08 - 2020.08
- 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
1992.09 - 2002.06
Reading Recovery Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
, Maryland
1998.05 - 2000.10
- 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
1986.08 - 1992.01
- 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
2011.08 - Current
Reading Recovery I and II - undefined
Mount Saint Mary’s College
High School Diploma -
Richland Senior High School
Johnstown, PA 1978.08 - 1982.08
Master of Arts - Reading Specialist
Hood College
Frederick, MD 1987.09 - 1992.05
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA 1982.08 - 1986.05
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
2021.01 - Current
Reading Interventionist
Chocowinity Primary School, Beaufort County School District
2021.01 - 2021.06
Interventionist
B.O. Barnes Elementary School, Wilson County School District
2020.10 - 2021.06
Reading Specialist/Math Interventionist
Lancaster
2014.08 - 2020.08
Pennsylvania Teacher Certified - undefined
2011.08 - Current
Reading Recovery Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
1998.05 - 2000.10
Reading Specialist
Montgomery County Public Schools
1992.09 - 2002.06
Master of Arts - Reading Specialist
Hood College
1987.09 - 1992.05
First Grade Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools, S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Clopper Mill Elementary School
1986.08 - 1992.01
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
1982.08 - 1986.05
High School Diploma -
Richland Senior High School
1978.08 - 1982.08
LETRS training -
North Carolina Teacher Certified - undefined
Reading Recovery I and II - undefined
Mount Saint Mary’s College