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Kelly Schmaltz

Joshua,TX

Summary

Experienced Reading Specialist well-versed in developing individual and group instructional plans to improve reading skills in elementary students. Experience with Dyslexia and MTA curriculum. Collaborated with classroom teachers to develop lessons and interventions. Ready to offer 26 years of related experience to a new position.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Reading Specialist

Joshua ISD-Caddo Grove Elementary
Joshua, TX
08.2018 - Current
  • Wrote and delivered customized instruction to small groups.
  • Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
  • Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
  • Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
  • Met with teachers regularly for planning, PLC, and RTI meetings
  • MTA/Dyslexia Coordinator for Caddo Grove
  • UIL Coordinator for Caddo Grove

3rd Grade Teacher/4th Grade Teacher-ELAR

Joshua ISD-Caddo Grove Elementary
Joshua, United States
08.2014 - 08.2018
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Kept classroom clean, organized and safe for students and visitors.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.

Reading Specialist

Birdville ISD-Mullendore Elementary
North Richland Hills, TX
08.2006 - 07.2014
  • Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
  • Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
  • Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.

Reading Specialist/Reading Recovery Teacher

Birdville ISD-Binion Elementary
North Richland Hills, TX
08.2001 - 07.2006
  • Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
  • Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
  • In Reading Recovery, worked one on one with lowest 1st grade students.
  • Small group instruction to enhance reading skills.

Instructional Specialist/Reading Recovery Teacher

Arlington ISD-Amos Elementary
Arlington, TX
08.2000 - 07.2001
  • Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
  • Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
  • Supervised small reading groups of students.
  • Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.

2nd Grade Teacher-Self Contained

Arlington ISD-Amos Elementary
Arlington, TX
08.1996 - 07.2000
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.

Education

Masters of Education - Reading

University of North Texas
Denton, TX
08.2002

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

University of North Texas
Denton, TX
12.1994

Skills

  • Intervention planning
  • Assessments/Data Analysis
  • Teacher collaboration
  • One-on-one support
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Experience-Reading Specialist and ELAR Teacher
  • Self-Motivated
  • Excellent Communication
  • Team Player
  • Flexible

Certification

Reading Specialist (Prek-12)

Elementary Self Contained (Prek-6)

English as a Second Language (EC-12)

Legacy Master Reading Teacher (EC-12)

MTA Trained

GT Certified

Completed Reading Academy


Timeline

Reading Specialist

Joshua ISD-Caddo Grove Elementary
08.2018 - Current

3rd Grade Teacher/4th Grade Teacher-ELAR

Joshua ISD-Caddo Grove Elementary
08.2014 - 08.2018

Reading Specialist

Birdville ISD-Mullendore Elementary
08.2006 - 07.2014

Reading Specialist/Reading Recovery Teacher

Birdville ISD-Binion Elementary
08.2001 - 07.2006

Instructional Specialist/Reading Recovery Teacher

Arlington ISD-Amos Elementary
08.2000 - 07.2001

2nd Grade Teacher-Self Contained

Arlington ISD-Amos Elementary
08.1996 - 07.2000

Masters of Education - Reading

University of North Texas

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

University of North Texas

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