Kristina Gagne
Longmeadow,MA
Summary
Dynamic Reading Specialist with a proven track record at Longmeadow Public Schools, enhancing reading proficiency through innovative lesson planning and Orton Gillingham expertise. Excelled in parent-teacher collaboration and intervention planning, significantly boosting literacy achievement. Mentored educators, driving school-wide literacy success with targeted interventions. History of successfully planning, delivering, and assessing reading intervention plans. Compliant with Title 1 guidelines and knowledgeable about a wide range of successful strategies.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Specialist/Consultant
Longmeadow Public Schools
09.1996 - 06.2024
- 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.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Served as resource for educators by providing professional development workshops on best practices in literacy instruction.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to optimize growth.
- Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing targeted literacy interventions and strategies.
- Contributed to development of school-wide literacy initiatives aimed at improving achievement for all students.
- Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
- Mentored new teachers in literacy instruction methodologies, sharing expertise and best practices for successful outcomes.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading Specialist
Westfield State University
Westfield, WI06.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA06.1984
Bachelor of Arts - Family And Child Services
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH05.1980
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Comprehension Techniques
- Progress Monitoring
- Intervention Planning
- Materials Preparation
- Small Group Instruction
- Individualized support
- Orton Gillingham expertise
- Innovative lesson planning
Certification
Trained and Certified in Reading Recovery
9/1991 - 9/1996
Trained and Certified in Orton-Gillingham
9/2011-6/2012
Timeline
Reading Specialist/Consultant
Longmeadow Public Schools
09.1996 - 06.2024
Master of Arts - Reading Specialist
Westfield State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts - Family And Child Services
University of New Hampshire
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