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Kristen Segna

Gahanna,Ohio

Summary

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

Reynoldsburg City Schools
08.1998 - 01.2013

Master’s in Teaching and Learning -

Nova Southeastern University

Bachelor of Education -

Ohio University

CERI-Certified Structured Literacy Teacher -

Kristen Segna