Lane Street
Rockingham,NC
Summary
Energetic and knowledgeable literacy specialist with expertise in evidence-based reading practices and early childhood literacy. Committed to developing, implementing and supporting effective programs and initiatives that strengthen literacy instruction and outcomes. Skilled in working with adult learners to apply research-based strategies that improve student literacy, engagement, and instruction.
Overview
1
1
Certification
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Literacy Specialist
North Carolina Department Of Public Instruction
Carthage , North Carolina
07.2023 - Current
- Create and facilitate differentiated professional development
- Facilitate Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling Sessions (LETRS)
- Provide feedback and support in regards to the district's Literacy Intervention Plan
- Support 10 coaches with district initiatives as well as provide professional development
- Implement the Instructional Assistant Partnership Model at multiple schools within the district
- Support 2 priority school leaders and teachers with collecting and analyzing data
- Support professional learning teams to ensure collaboration of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and Science of Reading Best Practices
Instructional Support Facilitator
Moore County Schools
Carthage, North Carolina
09.2015 - 06.2023
- Modeled, coached, and facilitated research-based best practices
- Assisted teachers with collecting and analyzing data
- Assisted teachers with planning high-quality lessons that aligned with the NCSCOS
- Planned and provided professional development at the school, district and state level
- Met regularly with 6 PLT teams and the principal to discuss instructional practices and progress while also planning for ways to improve and support the school's professional development plan
- Guided teachers with the MTSS process as it related to intervention and progress monitoring
Academic Coach
Richmond County Schools
Rockingham, North Carolina
08.2008 - 09.2015
- Modeled, coached, and facilitated research-based practices
- Assisted teachers with collecting and analyzing data
- Assisted teachers with planning high-quality lessons that aligned with the NCSCOS
- Worked with principals to support the school's professional development plan
- Trained teachers in mCLASS Reading 3D
- Provided professional development
Teacher/Reading Recovery Teacher
Richmond County
Rockingham, North Carolina
08.1996 - 06.2008
- Planned and implemented high quality lessons in English Language Arts
- Assessed and reported on each student's academic progress in accordance with policies developed by school district
- Interpreted student assessment data to determine best intervention methods
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students
Teacher
Scotland County Schools
Laurinburg, NC
12.1992 - 06.1996
- Planned and implemented lessons based on the NCSCOS
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and coursework
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss developments of students and increase support
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Pfeiffer College
Misenheimer, NC05-1988
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Professional Development
- Communication
- Leadership Skills
- Time Management
- Adult Learning
- mCLASS
- NC Early Learning Inventory
- LETRS
- Self-Starter
- Evidence-Based Instruction
Certification
National Board Certified Teacher
Timeline
Early Literacy Specialist
North Carolina Department Of Public Instruction
07.2023 - Current
Instructional Support Facilitator
Moore County Schools
09.2015 - 06.2023
Academic Coach
Richmond County Schools
08.2008 - 09.2015
Teacher/Reading Recovery Teacher
Richmond County
08.1996 - 06.2008
Teacher
Scotland County Schools
12.1992 - 06.1996
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Pfeiffer College