Kelly Tilton
Terryville,CT
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing effective reading and writing curriculums. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy skills using data analysis and progress monitoring to track growth and implement targeted individualized instruction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Harwinton Consolidated School
08.2018 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state and national standards.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Instructed groups of up to 18 students and provided individual support.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
Math Interventionist
Harwinton Consolidated School
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Assessed and evaluated students based on teacher recommendations to determine areas of need and provide individualized instruction
- Maintained accurate and complete student records to prepare reports students.
- Tailored education and development goals to match individual student abilities and needs.
- Helped modify general education curriculum to accommodate students,providing support in small groups in and outside of the classroom.
Reading Intervention Teacher
Harwinton Consolidated School
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Conducted small group and individual reading intervention lessons with students requiring Tier 1 and 2 intervention, using data collected from running records and observations to bring students up to grade level reading expectations
- Provided classroom support during Reading Workshop, including conferring with individuals to set and achieve reading goals and working with guided reading groups
- Supported students during Writing Workshop with individual conferences and taught explicit spelling lessons based on individual needs
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of Bridgeport Waterbury
Bachelor of Art - Psychology
Ashford University
Clinton, IAAssociate of Science -
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, Horticulture, CTNo Degree - Remedial Reading And Remedial Language Arts
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT06.2024
Skills
- Strong Assessment and Data Analysis
- Progress Monitoring and Academic Record Keeping
- Professional training and experience using Amplify/Dibels
- Flexible Approach Based on Individual Needs
- Teacher Collaboration
- Strategic Planning for Small Group Instruction
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Harwinton Consolidated School
08.2018 - Current
Math Interventionist
Harwinton Consolidated School
08.2017 - 06.2018
Reading Intervention Teacher
Harwinton Consolidated School
10.2016 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of Bridgeport Waterbury
Bachelor of Art - Psychology
Ashford University
Associate of Science -
Naugatuck Valley Community College
No Degree - Remedial Reading And Remedial Language Arts
Sacred Heart University
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