Laura Berry
Memphis,TN
Summary
Passionate Reading Teacher offering well-developed skills in devising student strategies and promoting positive reinforcement. Pursuing a position in a busy public school where a qualified individual with an understanding of needs assessment and appropriate reading interventions is highly sought.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Interventionist/RTI2m Lead
Memphis Shelby County Schools
Germantown , TN
08.2020 - Current
- Provided intensive, individualized intervention to students in reading and language arts.
- Conducted assessments of student's reading abilities, including phonemic awareness and fluency.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to develop strategies for improving student literacy performance.
- Assisted classroom teachers in adapting instruction materials to meet the needs of special education students.
- Utilized various teaching techniques such as visual aids, manipulatives, and technology-based programs to reinforce learning objectives.
- Analyzed data from assessments to determine appropriate instructional goals for each student.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to best practices in literacy instruction.
Kindergarten Teacher
Collierville Schools
Collierville, TN
08.1986 - 06.2020
- Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Organized activities that promoted physical, mental and social development.
- Utilized appropriate teaching methods to motivate students in academic tasks.
- Established clear expectations for classroom behavior and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues on various projects related to curriculum development and assessment strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS12-1985
Skills
- Learning Disabilities
- Reading Instruction
- Literacy Strategies
- Group Instruction
- Classroom Organization
- Social skills
- Parent Communication
- Early Childhood Development
- Reading mastery
- Social-emotional learning
Timeline
Reading Interventionist/RTI2m Lead
Memphis Shelby County Schools
08.2020 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Collierville Schools
08.1986 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Mississippi University For Women