Julie Krouze
Rhinelander,WI
Summary
Energetic Reading Interventionist trained in assessments, improvement planning and group instruction. Seasoned Response to Intervention Specialist successful at developing and implementing strategies that promote a love of learning and increase academic performance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Interventionist/Literacy Coach
Rhinelander School District
Rhinelander, WI
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided tutoring and after school assistance to 25 students per day requiring additional help with reading.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies.
- Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student.
- Collaborated with teachers to create cultural awareness of individuals regarding learning needs.
Online English Teacher
School District Of Rhinelander
Rhinelander, WI
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Used pre-written curriculum to teach over seventy-five 6th, 7th and 8th grade English students during Covid-19 pandemic via remote video conferencing.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required standards based course topics.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
Elementary School Teacher
School District Of Rhinelander
Rhinelander, WI
08.2010 - 06.2020
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
Middle School Teacher
Rhinelander School District
Rhinelander, WI
08.2006 - 08.2010
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials, modifying instruction to improve overall learning.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of dyslexic and students with special needs requiring extra support and offering students tools to help them access learning materials, examples are voice to text, text to speech, Learning Ally, adding Open Dyslexic Font for those whose use was appropriate.
- Increased overall literacy scores from 2021-2023 by over 8%.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and Parent Teacher Club.
Elementary School Teacher
Orange County Public Schools
Orlando, Florida, Florida
08.2005 - 08.2006
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Worked with inner-city multi-cultural environment where over 200 languages were spoken.
- Taught multi-cultural classrooms of ELL students using a variety of modalities.
Elementary Teacher
Collier County Schools
Naples, FL
08.2003 - 06.2005
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Worked with ELL immigrant students in assimilating into American culture and teaching English through a variety of modalities, including poetry, rhyme, songs, stories and intervention strategies such as Read Naturally and a digital intervention program called "Classworks."
Elementary School Teacher
Lac Du Flambeau Public School
Lac Du Flambeau, WI
08.1997 - 04.2003
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Worked with administration and community members implement Ojibwe Language as class to Native Children.
Education
Reading 316 Certificate - Reading Teacher Education
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI12.2019
Master of Arts - Education
Viterbo University, LaCrosse, Wi
LaCrosse, Wisconsin05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI05.1997
Associate of Arts - University Transfer Program:Education
Nicolet Area Technical College
Rhinelander05.1995
Skills
- Program Assistance
- Student Supervision
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Reading Group Instruction
- Progress Monitoring
- Individualized Support
- Literacy Strategies
Timeline
Reading Interventionist/Literacy Coach
Rhinelander School District
08.2021 - 01.2023
Online English Teacher
School District Of Rhinelander
08.2020 - 06.2021
Elementary School Teacher
School District Of Rhinelander
08.2010 - 06.2020
Middle School Teacher
Rhinelander School District
08.2006 - 08.2010
Elementary School Teacher
Orange County Public Schools
08.2005 - 08.2006
Elementary Teacher
Collier County Schools
08.2003 - 06.2005
Elementary School Teacher
Lac Du Flambeau Public School
08.1997 - 04.2003
Reading 316 Certificate - Reading Teacher Education
Viterbo University
Master of Arts - Education
Viterbo University, LaCrosse, Wi
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Associate of Arts - University Transfer Program:Education
Nicolet Area Technical College