Laura Halloran
St Peters,MO
Summary
Dynamic Learning Specialist with a proven track record at Confluence Academy Charter Schools, enhancing student literacy through individualized interventions and blended learning strategies. Skilled in assessment creation and fostering parent-teacher collaboration, I successfully improved academic performance, empowering students to thrive in their educational journeys.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning Specialist
Confluence Academy Charter Schools
08.2014 - Current
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Title 1 Reading Specialist
Normandy School District
08.1998 - 08.2014
- Developed and implemented individualized reading intervention plans to enhance student literacy skills.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate reading strategies into curriculum and lesson plans.
- Assessed student progress through diagnostic tools, providing tailored feedback to support learning objectives.
- Trained and mentored teaching staff on effective reading instruction techniques and best practices.
- Promoted a love of reading by creating engaging classroom libraries and organizing school-wide literacy events.
Reading Specialist
Blue Hills Homes Corporation
09.1988 - 08.1998
- Developed individualized reading programs to enhance student literacy skills.
- Assessed student progress using standardized assessments and tailored interventions accordingly.
- Engaged with parents to foster a supportive home reading environment for students.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for educators on effective reading instruction techniques.
Education
Elementary Education
University of Missouri-St. Louis
St. Louis, MOElementary Education
University of Missouri
Columbia, MOSkills
- Blended learning strategies
- Performance improvement
- Individual instruction
- Assessment creation
- Needs analysis
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Certification
Reading Specialist K-12
Elementary 1-6
Timeline
Learning Specialist
Confluence Academy Charter Schools
08.2014 - Current
Title 1 Reading Specialist
Normandy School District
08.1998 - 08.2014
Reading Specialist
Blue Hills Homes Corporation
09.1988 - 08.1998
Elementary Education
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Elementary Education
University of Missouri
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