Passionate, committed and experienced Elementary Teacher. Accomplished Reading Interventionist with extensive experience, adept in utilizing the Orton-Gillingham Approach and Responsive Classroom techniques.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Interventionist
Windsor Unified School District
08.2020 - 07.2024
Explicitly taught the 5 pillars of The Science of Reading utilizing the Orton Gillingham Method to struggling learners.
Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods and to share with stakeholders.
Conducted one-on-one and small group sessions to provide targeted support, fostering a positive learning environment and boosting confidence in reading abilities.
Delivered differentiated instruction based on individual learning profiles.,
Coached and supported teachers in literacy instruction.
Teacher in Charge
Windsor Unified School District
08.2019 - 06.2024
Assumed all Principal Administrative duties when the Principal was offsite including working with dysregulated students in collaboration with counselors and teachers.
Implemented Behavior Intervention Plans and communicated with parents.
Attended I.E.P. meetings
Promoted school wide positive behavior utilizing Character Counts.
Kindergarten Teacher
Windsor Unified School District
08.2005 - 06.2020
Employed multisensory learning activities and interactive modeling in all curricular areas.
Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
Enhanced and maintained classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, problem-solve challenges and analyze data to drive effective lesson planning.
Took on role of Kindergarten Lead Teacher for 5 years.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum Design
Dominican University of California
05.1996
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Teacher Credential Program
Dominican University of California
05.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
CSU Chico
Chico, CA
05.1994
Skills
Science of Reading
Orton-Gillingham Approach
Heggerty
RenStar Assessments
MTSS
Responsive Classroom
Character Counts
CA Kindergarten Conferences
Timeline
Reading Interventionist
Windsor Unified School District
08.2020 - 07.2024
Teacher in Charge
Windsor Unified School District
08.2019 - 06.2024
Kindergarten Teacher
Windsor Unified School District
08.2005 - 06.2020
Master of Science - Curriculum Design
Dominican University of California
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Teacher Credential Program
Dominican University of California
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies