Katherine Amerson
Pickens,SC
Summary
Engaging early childhood educator with strong background in reading intervention. Successfully implemented targeted reading interventions that improved student literacy levels. Demonstrated ability to utilize data-driven approaches and foster supportive learning environment while motivating and engaging young learners. Leveraged multisensory whole and small group teaching methods, provided differentiated instruction for diverse learners, and delivered individualized student support to enhance proficiency toward established learning goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
School District Of Pickens County
06.2021 - Current
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Administered summative, formative, benchmark and diagnostic assessments, using data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding and encoding skills.
- Differentiated instruction according to the specific needs of diverse learners through targeted small group Tier 2 and Tier 3 instruction and intervention.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
Camp IRock Reading Intervention Teacher (5K)
School District Of Pickens County
06.2021 - 06.2024
- Interpreted assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods based on individual and collective learning needs.
- Developed and facilitated small group instruction for leveled and skill-based reading remediation.
- Effectively utilized curriculums and intervention materials including LitCamp, Reading Horizons, Heggerty, Into Reading, and Leveled Literacy Intervention.
- Supported the development of phonemic awareness and decoding skills through targeted activities, promoting fluent reading in struggling learners.
- Monitored and assessed student progress through data-driven analysis, adjusting instruction as necessary for optimal results.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
Education
Masters of Education - Literacy
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN01-2024
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC05-2021
Skills
- Instructional planning
- Response to intervention
- Student engagement
- Individualized support
- Small group instruction
- Multisensory teaching
- Research-based practices
- Early intervention
- Progress monitoring
- Phonics instruction
- Reading comprehension
- Whole-child development
Certification
LETRS Trained
Read to Succeed Literacy Endorsement
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
School District Of Pickens County
06.2021 - Current
Camp IRock Reading Intervention Teacher (5K)
School District Of Pickens County
06.2021 - 06.2024
Masters of Education - Literacy
American College of Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Southern Wesleyan University
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