Jennifer Lapointe
Waterbury,VT
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in reading intervention and literacy development. Deep understanding of instructional strategies and assessment techniques to support diverse learning needs. Known for fostering collaborative environment and driving student success. Adaptable and reliable with focus on achieving measurable outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Interventionist
Winooski School District
08.2021 - Current
- Supported the development of phonemic awareness and decoding skills through targeted activities, promoting fluent reading in struggling learners.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- 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, addressing diverse needs within the classroom setting effectively.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Monitored and assessed student progress through data-driven analysis, adjusting instruction as necessary for optimal results.
Literacy Coach
Winooski School District
08.2012 - Current
- Conducted professional development workshops on effective literacy strategies for colleagues, enhancing overall instructional quality.
- Provided planned objectives and instruction for struggling readers.
- Promoted a culture of collaboration among staff members through regular team meetings focused on sharing best practices in literacy instruction.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
Second Grade Teacher
Winooski School District
07.2002 - Current
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational trends and research, ensuring continued delivery of high-quality instruction to students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences for both academic performance and personal conduct.
- Established strong parent-teacher relationships through regular communication, increasing family involvement in the education process.
- Mentored new teachers within the school community, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective classroom management techniques.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse needs of all learners in the classroom setting.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT05-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX05-2001
Skills
- Individualized learning
- Skills assessment
- Formative assessment
- Response to intervention
- Research-based practices
- Progress monitoring
- English language learners
Timeline
Reading Interventionist
Winooski School District
08.2021 - Current
Literacy Coach
Winooski School District
08.2012 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Winooski School District
07.2002 - Current
Master of Arts - Education
University of Vermont
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of St. Thomas
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