Dedicated Virtual Literacy Specialist at Florida Cyber Charter Academy with a proven track record in literacy intervention and curriculum adaptation. Expert in assessment strategies and data analysis, fostering collaboration among educators to enhance student reading outcomes. Committed to delivering innovative solutions and culturally sensitive approaches to support diverse learners.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Virtual Literacy Specialist
Florida Cyber Charter Academy
Jacksonville, FL
08.2016 - Current
Support new and existing teachers in navigating the virtual world of teaching through weekly Zoom meetings, providing guidance, support, collaboration, and reflection on our state assessments, school systems, procedures, and instructional practices.
Led small group interventions focused on phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.
Consulted with classroom teachers to develop strategies to help children excel at reading.
Adapted curriculum to fit program participants' abilities and needs, using preassessment followed by in-progress assessments to confirm learning fulfillment.
Screened students to determine specific reading levels and determine areas in need of improvement.
Provided innovative reading resources for students.
Collaborated with special education staff members in order to provide appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities.
EdTPA Elementary Literacy Scorer
Pearson
London, United Kingdom
12.2015 - Current
Provided feedback to students regarding their score reports and answered questions about assessment content areas.
Collaborated with other scorers to maintain a consistent approach to scoring tasks.
Reviewed assessment protocols, policies, and procedures prior to each assignment.
Adhered to strict timelines for completing assigned scoring tasks.
Education
Master of Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership And Management
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN
05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Saint Leo University
Gainesville, FL
12.2011
Reading and ESOL Endorsement, K-12 -
Saint Leo University
Gainesville, FL
12.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Literacy Coach Endorsement
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Skills
Literacy intervention
Curriculum adaptation
Assessment strategies
Instructional technology
Classroom management
Collaboration skills
Data analysis
Cultural sensitivity
Training
Florida Cyber Charter Academy Mentoring, Support new and existing teachers navigate the virtual world of teaching through weekly zoom meetings, providing guidance, support, collaboration, and reflection on our state assessments, schools systems, procedures and instructional practices., 09/01/24
Clay County Teacher In-Service Training, Two Heads are Better Then One: Making Inclusion Work. Created and implemented a literacy-based presentation for Clay County teachers by mentoring them on how to target each individual student’s literacy needs in the classroom, focusing on the inclusion classroom., 08/01/16