Karen Scott
Jasper,AL
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Independent Consultant with focus on professional development and coaching. Well-versed in developing individual and group instructional plans to improve reading skills in grades K-6. Ready to offer 16 years of skills as a literacy coach to a challenging new position with a passion for helping others. History of successfully planning, delivering, and assessing reading intervention plans compliant with Title 1 guidelines and the Alabama Literacy Law. Strong knowledge of scientifically based reading research and expertise in quality reading instruction, dyslexia-specific interventions, and data analysis. Encouraging and passionate with the ability to coordinate with teachers, provide small group instruction, and deliver model lessons. Collaborative and hardworking team player with a student-focused mentality. Exceptional organizational, planning, and communication skills. A skilled educator with a hands-on approach to enhancing student literacy. Credentialed in all states as a National Board Certified Teacher for twenty years. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Year as a Strategic Partnership Manager
3
3
Years as an Independent Consultant
1
1
Language
Work History
Independent Educational Consultant
Reading Horizons
Jasper , AL
06.2021 - Current
- Improve student outcomes by providing comprehensive educational consulting services.
- Provide lesson planning and pacing support to helping educators analyze data and apply it to instruction.
- Effectively implement best training practices
- Deliver professional development trainings and onsite coaching
- Provide model lessons
- Provide follow up coaching reports
- Keep detailed records of expense reports
- Serve as lead facilitator when needed
Strategic Partnership Manager
Reading Horizons
Kaysville, Utah-Remote
2021.06 - 2022.05
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Reading Specialist
Walker County School District-Parrish Elementary
Jasper, AL
08.2003 - 05.2021
- Mentored numerous teachers and reading coaches
- Performed on-going, job-embedded professional development
- Evaluation skills relating to literacy improvements
- Communication skills with administrators, teachers, and parents
- Coached teachers in collecting and analyzing data and developing action plans for all students
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum
- Monitored status of students requiring special attention
- Ability to design, implement and provide training programs to meet school needs
- Provided differentiated instruction for all students
Educational Consultant
UNA Regional Inservice Center
Florence, AL
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Effectively implemented best training practices on the Science of Reading and the Alabama Reading Initiative Phonological Awareness and Phonics Content Modules.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University Of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL07.1994
Skills
- Reading Horizons Discovery, Spelling Supplement, and Assessments teaching methods knowledge
- LETRS-Science of Reading
- National Reading Panel Report Understanding
- Willing to Travel
- Group Facilitation Skills
- Teacher Collaboration Skills
- School Data Management Skills
- Differentiated Coaching Skills
- Monitor Outcomes Skills
- Verbal And Written Communication Skills
- Computer Skills
- Zoom Experience
- Classroom Observation
- Teaching Students
- Product Training
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Educational Strategies
- Educational Program Implementation
Certification
- Reading Horizons-Level Three Certified Trainer, 2023
- LETRS (Language Essential for Teachers of Reading and Spelling), Certificate of Completion, 2022
- Neuhaus Education Science of Reading Certificate of Completion, 2020
- National Board Certified Teacher, Middle Childhood Generalist, 2000 & 2010
- Reading Specialist Certification, Alabama A & M, 2005
- AA Certification, (6th Year), Elementary Education, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2006
Accomplishments
- Reading Horizons All Star Summit Participant
- Reading Horizons Mentor Internship, 2020-2021
- Facilitated School Wide Improvement on the Alabama State Report Card.
- Committee Leader-SACS Accreditation Team, 2010
- Team Leader-Federal Compliance Monitoring (2010-2021)
- Chairman-Problem Solving Team/Multi Tiered Support System
Professional References
Dr. Joel Hagood, Bevill State, President and former Superintendent, Walker County Schools
Email: joel.hagood@bscc.edu
Phone: +1(800) 648-3271 ext. 5402
Kandy Streety, Alabama State Department Regional Literacy Coach, Alabama Reading Initiative
Email: kstreety@alsde.edu
Phone: +1(205) 612-2122
Jillian Kaster, Advocacy Manager, Reading Horizons
Email: jillian.kaster@readinghorizons.com
Phone: +1(952) 380-7772
Work Preference
Work Type
Contract WorkPart TimeWork Location
HybridRemoteImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home optionQuote
I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.
Thomas Edison
Timeline
Independent Educational Consultant
Reading Horizons
06.2021 - Current
Strategic Partnership Manager
Reading Horizons
2021.06 - 2022.05
Educational Consultant
UNA Regional Inservice Center
06.2020 - 07.2020
Reading Specialist
Walker County School District-Parrish Elementary
08.2003 - 05.2021
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University Of Alabama At Birmingham
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