Kimberly Medeiros
Lincoln,Rhode Island
Summary
Reading professional dedicated to enhancing student literacy and fostering love for reading. Offers extensive experience in developing tailored reading programs and interventions to address various learning needs. Known for collaborative teamwork and achieving impactful results in dynamic educational environments. Skilled in curriculum development, assessment, and student engagement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Specialist/Consultant
North Smithfield School Department
08.2015 - Current
- Analyzed data trends to identify areas of need and inform instructional decision-making processes related to reading interventions.
- Implemented research-based instructional practices to improve overall reading proficiency among students.
- Provided ongoing support for struggling readers by offering one-on-one tutoring sessions and small group instruction.
- Served as a resource for educators by providing professional development workshops on best practices in literacy instruction.
- Contributed to the development of school-wide literacy initiatives aimed at improving achievement for all students.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Coached new and veteran teachers on reading curriculum implementation and writing instruction.
4th Grade Teacher
Meeting Street School
08.2010 - 08.2015
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to design interdisciplinary lesson plans, reinforcing key concepts across subjects.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment.
- Taught in a grade 4 inclusion classroom for regular education students and students with severe and profound special needs.
- Designed and implemented a reading curriculum that includes reader's and writer's workshops, guided reading, and independent reading.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lesson plans to target areas needing improvement.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, addressing the unique needs of each student in the classroom.
Education
Master of Arts - Literacy
Providence College
Providence, RI05-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Providence College
Providence, RI05-2010
Skills
- Teacher collaboration
- ELA Curriculum Implementation
- Professional Development Presenter
- Intervention planning
- Orton gillingham expertise
- Title 1 compliance
- Literacy coaching
Accomplishments
- School Improvement Team Co-Chair, 2023-Present
- New Teacher Mentor. 2021-Present
- Instructional Leadership Team: Grade 1 Team Leader
- Instructional Coach for Grades 2-4
- Professional Development Facilitator
- Orton-Gillingham Phonics First Trained
- LETRS Trained
Certification
- All Grades English to Speakers of Other Languages Teacher, Grades PK-12
- Elementary Education Teacher, Grades 1-6
- Elementary/Middle Special Education Teacher, Grades K-8
- Reading Specialist/Consultant, Grades K-12
- Reading/Dyslexia Endorsement
Timeline
Reading Specialist/Consultant
North Smithfield School Department
08.2015 - Current
4th Grade Teacher
Meeting Street School
08.2010 - 08.2015
Master of Arts - Literacy
Providence College
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Providence College
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