Dedicated and caring educator versed in working with all learning styles, including special education and 504 students. Regularly attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to individual needs of children and parents.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Interventionist (MTSS)
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
Dallas, Texas
08.2021 - Current
Provided intensive, individualized intervention to students in reading and language arts.
Conducted assessments of student's reading abilities, including phonemic awareness and fluency.
Collaborated with teachers and parents to develop strategies for improving student literacy performance.
Analyzed data from assessments to determine appropriate instructional goals for each student.
Monitored progress of identified students by collecting data on an ongoing basis and using it to inform instruction decisions.
Counseled students individually or in groups on academic issues such as goal setting, study habits, test taking tips.
Dyslexia Interventionist
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
Dallas, TX
09.2019 - 07.2021
Organized and prepared instructional materials, communiqués and reports to facilitate student learning.
Assessed student progress, and communicated progress to core content teachers and students' parents
Maintained student records in accordance with district standards.
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Second GradeReading General Education Teacher
Dallas ISD ( Harrell Budd Elementary School)
Dallas, TX
08.2005 - 09.2019
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs
Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by developing IEPs and utilizing a wide variety of teaching aids and motivational strategies
Fostered relationships with students to increase engagement, and periodically reported student progress to parents/guardians and school leadership
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies/ Counseling
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX
Skills
Excellent classroom management
Behavioral/cognitive skills development
Motivating students
Learning style assessment
Team leadership
Professional development
Timeline
Reading Interventionist (MTSS)
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2021 - Current
Dyslexia Interventionist
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
09.2019 - 07.2021
Second GradeReading General Education Teacher
Dallas ISD ( Harrell Budd Elementary School)
08.2005 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies/ Counseling
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