Kristine Spinuzzi
Pueblo,CO
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective instructor with valuable experience in classroom management, leading professional development and goal planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach.
Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Literacy Grant Consultant
Growing Educational Practices
06.2022 - Current
- Assess literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum to ensure implementation fidelity.
- Conduct ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicate results to teachers and administrators that align to requirements of Early Literacy Grant.
- Guide teachers to collect and analyze data and develop action plans in response to determine student needs.
- Provide planned objectives and instruction for struggling readers.
- Provide subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.
Instructional Coach
Bradford Elementary
09.2008 - 08.2022
- Conducted ongoing observation/feedback of literacy instruction and provided modeling and support for teachers.
- Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction during PLCs.
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Developed staff members' attitudes, skills and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
Learning Therapist
Children's Hospital Colorado, Pueblo Therapy
08.2016 - 09.2021
- Provided instruction for students diagnosed with dyslexia using curriculum specifically developed for students with dyslexia.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Tracked progress according to treatment goals.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
Math Interventionist
Pueblo Boys And Girls Club - Irving Elementary
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Tailored education and development goals to match individual student abilities and needs.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records to prepare reports on children and activities.
- Prepared classrooms for class activities and provided variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use throughout day.
- Helped modify general education curriculum to accommodate students with mild to moderate learning disabilities.
Colorado Reading First Coach
Pueblo District 60
03.2006 - 08.2008
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Modeled lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
1st, 2nd and 4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Columbian Elementary
09.2001 - 08.2006
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
Education
Certification | Certified Academic Language Therapist -
Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO03.2017
Master of Arts - Language, Literacy And Curriculum
Adams State University
Alamosa, CO05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Colorado State University - Pueblo
Pueblo, CO05.2001
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills that build relationships of trust and confidence
- Knowledge and extensive experience of scientifically based reading research in core reading programs
- Extensive knowledge and experience working with Acadience Reading and other assessments and screeners
- Outstanding professional development design and delivery
- Training and experience working with struggling readers
- Mentoring and support for novice and veteran teachers through coaching cycles
Timeline
Early Literacy Grant Consultant
Growing Educational Practices
06.2022 - Current
Math Interventionist
Pueblo Boys And Girls Club - Irving Elementary
06.2021 - 08.2021
Learning Therapist
Children's Hospital Colorado, Pueblo Therapy
08.2016 - 09.2021
Instructional Coach
Bradford Elementary
09.2008 - 08.2022
Colorado Reading First Coach
Pueblo District 60
03.2006 - 08.2008
1st, 2nd and 4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Columbian Elementary
09.2001 - 08.2006
Certification | Certified Academic Language Therapist -
Colorado College
Master of Arts - Language, Literacy And Curriculum
Adams State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Colorado State University - Pueblo
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