Experienced and passionate education professional with over 20 years of expertise. Excellent at delivering professional development to educators.
Successful supporting school districts with implementing literacy plans to close the reading gap.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Consultant
Step By Step Learning-MGT
08.2014 - 11.2023
Consulted with multiple school districts to implement scientifically-based, proven practices aimed at improving literacy outcomes for students
Managed projects focused on improving literacy outcomes for students
Trained teachers and school administrators on using universal screening and diagnostic assessments
Guided teachers and administrators on development of flexible Tier 2 and 3 groupings
Implemented technology use by educators for quick and accurate assessment of student data
Assisted teachers in data analysis in order to drive instruction to ensure student success
Directed outcomes in situations with and without direct authority
Generated reports and recommendations for future success of the initiatives
Modeled and coached teachers in multisensory structured literacy lessons
Reviewed core reading programs and participated in decision making processes for the implementation of new programs
Coached teachers in connecting LETRS training to classroom instruction
English Language Arts Writing Team Member
Ohio Department of Education
01.2017 - 07.2017
Revised Ohio Model Curriculum for English Language Arts
Selected by Ohio Department of Education
Collaborated with other educators across the state of Ohio
Updated Ohio Department of Ed's model curriculum to reflect the changes in Ohio’s first grade learning standards
Analyzed kindergarten, first, and second grade standards
Incorporated best practices based on science of reading instruction
Provided feedback to ODE Web Design
Revised Model Curriculum in the Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Language strands
Ensured grade band alignment (K-2)
Attended in person and virtual collaborative meetings
Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Grade Teacher, Language Arts, Writing
Reynoldsburg City Schools
08.1998 - 01.2013
Maintained and analyzed data to improve instruction as well as developed materials for teachers within the district
Consulted on the 7th and 8th grade Common Quarterly Assessments and English Language Arts(ELA) rubrics for assessment that were adopted by the Reynoldsburg City School District
Created a learning environment that supported 21st Century classroom learning
Successfully taught and moved students to the next grade level
Demonstrated success narrowing the achievement gap through standardized test scores
Regularly wrote academic papers on issues and trends in education
Department Head for Reading/Writing teachers
Co-operative education Team Supervisor
Provided on-going mentoring to first year teachers
Summer School Remedial Teacher-grades 6-8
References Available Upon Request
Education
Master’s in Teaching and Learning -
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, Florida
Bachelor of Education -
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio
CERI-Certified Structured Literacy Teacher -
Skills
Leadership Development
Data Analysis
Science of Reading
Instructional Planning
Teacher Coaching
Multi-Tiered System of Support
Structured Literacy
Acadience Reading Mentor
Accomplishments
Collaborated and Co-Presented with Dr. Vilicia Cade (Cheif Academic Officer of Sandusky City Schools) at the Ohio Alliance of Black School Educators (OABSE) Conference
Timeline
English Language Arts Writing Team Member
Ohio Department of Education
01.2017 - 07.2017
Senior Consultant
Step By Step Learning-MGT
08.2014 - 11.2023
Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Grade Teacher, Language Arts, Writing