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Kelly Maaraba

Lambertville,MI

Summary

My goal is to provide high quality instruction, support, and leadership in order to produce high quality outcomes for all students. I am a versatile and dedicated teacher with focus on individual needs of students. I have a history of successfully planning, delivering, and assessing reading intervention plans. I possess exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and other specialists to meet the educational needs of all students. I support the whole child, both academically and emotionally. I strive to maintain open communication with students, families, and staff to ensure academic achievement.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Reading Intervention Specialist

ESC Of Lake Erie West
11.2009 - Current
  • Utilized research-based practices in phonics, vocabulary development, and fluency instruction to enhance students' reading abilities.
  • Worked closely with special education staff to support students receiving additional services, aligning instructional approaches for maximum success.
  • Collaborated with classroom teachers to develop individualized reading plans tailored to each student's needs.
  • Served as a resource for colleagues seeking guidance in addressing literacy concerns within their classrooms, sharing expertise and successful strategies.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment conducive to growth by establishing high expectations and providing consistent feedback on performance.
  • Implemented differentiated instructional techniques catering to various learning styles, maximizing effectiveness of interventions delivered to each student.
  • Provided one-on-one and small group instruction to address specific literacy challenges, boosting overall reading proficiency.
  • Enabled data-driven decision-making processes by analyzing assessment results to identify specific areas needing improvement among individual students or groups.
  • Monitored student progress through regular assessments, adjusting intervention strategies as needed for optimal results.
  • Developed strong relationships with students and families, fostering open communication channels about academic progress and goals.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities related to literacy education, ensuring the implementation of best practices in the classroom.
  • Improved student reading comprehension by implementing targeted intervention strategies and assessments.
  • Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
  • Facilitated benchmark assessments
  • Proctored state-testing
  • Served as member of the Intervention Assistance Team

Education

Master of Arts - Reading Literacy

Walsh University
Canton, OH
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Lourdes University
Sylvania, OH
12.2008

Skills

  • Science of Reading
  • Phonics istruction
  • Dyslexia support
  • Instructional coaching
  • Mentoring teachers
  • Response to intervention
  • Reading assessment
  • Parent communication
  • Small group instruction
  • Phonemic awareness
  • Progress monitoring
  • Reading comprehension
  • Individualized support
  • Improvement plans
  • Student record keeping
  • Individualized instruction

Affiliations

  • Member of NAEYC
  • Volunteer Toledo Metroparks
  • Volunteer East Toledo Family Center
  • Catawba West Harbor Yacht Club-Commodore
  • Member IOBG

Certification

K-12 Reading Endorsement

Overcoming Dyslexia -Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity

Timeline

Reading Intervention Specialist

ESC Of Lake Erie West
11.2009 - Current

Master of Arts - Reading Literacy

Walsh University

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Lourdes University
Kelly Maaraba