Laurie Tucci
WHITE PLAINS,NY
Summary
Dynamic Reading Teacher with a proven track record at the New York City Board of Education, enhancing student literacy through differentiated instruction and phonics. Skilled in classroom supervision and implementing interventions that resulted in over 25% improvement in reading fluency. Passionate about developing lifelong readers and learners.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Teacher
Mount Vernon City School District
Mt. Vernon, USA
09.2015 - Current
- Teach students in grades K-3 in a 1:6 ratio, in a pull-out setting
- The groups consist of students who have been identified lowest performing students on each grade level
- Direct reading instruction using the Science of Reading UFLI curriculum to emphasize phonics, utilizing decodable texts.
- Implement research-based strategies and interventions, resulting in a 25% or higher increase in reading fluency and comprehension levels.
- Conducted and interpreted reading assessments to identify areas of strengths and areas needing improvement, providing targeted instruction to promote reading growth
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Engaged students in meaningful conversations about literature topics using higher order questioning techniques.
- Employed authentic assessment tools such as portfolios or self-reflection activities to measure progress towards reading objectives.
- Served as part of the MTSS team (school and districtwide) to determine student’s response to intervention, barriers to the delivery of intervention, and next steps to better support them
- Served as testing coordinator in which I was responsible for overseeing the planning, organization, and administration of Districtwide i-Ready assessments and standardized tests, training staff on testing procedures, managing test materials, and analyzing results to inform instructional decisions
- Encouraged critical thinking through the use of open-ended questions during class discussions.
- Spoke with parents to discuss student progress and discuss reading issues.
Reading Teacher
NEW YORK CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Bronx, USA
09.2003 - 06.2015
- Teach students in grades K-3 in a 1:6 ratio, in a pull-out setting
- The groups consist of students who have been identified as ELLs, Students with Disabilities, and Bottom Third (lowest performing students on each grade level)
- Direct reading instruction using Fundations to emphasize phonics with chunking and blending sounds
- Fluency and vocabulary improvement through repeated readings, taped practice and teacher led modeling
- Comprehension training including retelling, text-based evidence, sequencing, and self-monitoring
- Higher order questioning to foster deeper thinking and understanding of text
- Teach strategies that will encourage all students to become life-long readers and learners
- Update parents regularly to inform them of their child’s progress through progress reports and meetings
- Attend all student’s IEP meetings
- Assess students using DRA2 (3 times a year) to measure and track student growth focusing on ELLs, Students with Disabilities, and Bottom Third students to ensure adequate progress
- For students that are seen At Risk, groups are fluid and rotate on a 6 week cycle if criteria has been met
Early Grade Reduction Teacher
NEW YORK CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Bronx, USA
09.2011 - 06.2014
- Instructed all students not meeting New York State Reading and Math standards
- Students consist of ELLs, Students with Disabilities, and Bottom Third (lowest performing students on each grade
- Taught students in a 1:6 ratio, within a push-in setting
- Coordinated curriculum with students' Reading and Writing Pacing Calendars, and modify lesson plans to meet the individual needs of each student
- Assessed all students using RIGBY and DRA
- As part of the Inquiry Team, progress monitored and tracked student progress for the ELLs, Students with Disabilities, and Bottom Third to ensure adequate progress was made
- Also, created further assessments to ensure student growth in order to close the education gap
- Utilized the Envisions Math progress to create an understanding of mathematical concepts
- Worked with teachers to develop new reading, writing, & math units to meet the new Common Core Learning Standards
- Created performance tasks in all academic areas to provide students with rigorous learning expectations
Early Grade Reading Reduction Teacher
NEW YORK CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Bronx, USA
09.2006 - 06.2007
- Responsible for instructing all first grade students not meeting New York State Reading standards
- Taught students in a 1:6 ratio, within a push-in setting
- Coordinated curriculum with students' Reading and Writing Pacing Calendars, and modified lesson plans to meet the individual needs of each student
- Administered the reading assessment tools ECLAS2 (Early Childhood Literacy Assessment System and DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Literacy Skills)
- Utilized the Passport Voyager Reading Program
Second Grade Teacher
NEW YORK CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Bronx, USA
09.2003 - 06.2006
- Taught both general education and special needs students, collaborated with administrators and other teachers to develop IEP's, and modify lesson plans to meet individual needs of each student
- Administered the reading assessment tools ECLAS2 (Early Childhood Literacy Assessment System)& RIGBY
- Incorporated 150-minute literacy and 60-minute math blocks within the classroom
- Incorporated various educational strategies into the curriculum, including Balanced Literacy, Whole Language, Writers' Workshops, small group instruction and conferring
- Ensured that students receive the rigorous instruction to meet New York State standards
- Created process and criteria charts for use in classroom instruction
- Utilized rubrics for scoring and assessment in reading, writing, and math
- Integrated technology through the development of units that include computer literacy skills and SMARTBOARD
- Employed kinesthetic, visual, and auditory approach to make lessons interesting and interactive; utilized various mediums, modeling, and organized student-led group sharing
Second/Third Grade Teacher
OUR LADY OF VICTORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mt. Vernon, USA
09.2000 - 06.2003
- Responsible for teaching all subject areas
- Engaged students using multi-sensory and hands-on experiences
- Created thematically based unit and lesson plans covering all areas of the curriculum
- Organized cooperative learning groups and utilized manipulatives to improve student learning
- Enhanced classroom curriculum by incorporating technology into lessons and organizing field trips
- Planned and facilitated science experiments following the scientific method of inquiry and hands-on activities
Education
Master of Science - Education
College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, NY08.2003
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Iona College
New Rochelle, NY02.2000
30 Credits above Masters Level -
Skills
- Literacy strategies
- Classroom supervision
- Differentiated instruction
- Phonics instruction
- Reading program development
- Intervention implementation
Certification
- New York State Permanent Certification as a Reading Teacher (K-6)
- New York State Permanent Certification in Elementary Education (PreK-6)
- New York City License in Elementary Education (PreK-6)
Accomplishments
- Serve on Inquiry Team to track and monitor students in the following sub groups: ELLs, Students With Disabilities, and Bottom Third.
- Attend and participate in IEP Meetings for students in my groups.
- Serve as mentor for new teachers and those pursuing a Literacy Degree.
- Teach After School programs for AIS students.
- Served as Grade Leader, supervising all grade level teachers.
- Conducted staff development workshops regarding Best Practices.
- Received 'Exemplary Teacher' status based on outstanding performance.
- Received Tenure, September 2006.
- Drama Club Director for various productions.
References
Excellent References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Reading Teacher
Mount Vernon City School District
09.2015 - Current
Early Grade Reduction Teacher
NEW YORK CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
09.2011 - 06.2014
Early Grade Reading Reduction Teacher
NEW YORK CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
09.2006 - 06.2007
Reading Teacher
NEW YORK CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
09.2003 - 06.2015
Second Grade Teacher
NEW YORK CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
09.2003 - 06.2006
Second/Third Grade Teacher
OUR LADY OF VICTORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
09.2000 - 06.2003
- New York State Permanent Certification as a Reading Teacher (K-6)
- New York State Permanent Certification in Elementary Education (PreK-6)
- New York City License in Elementary Education (PreK-6)
Master of Science - Education
College of New Rochelle
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Iona College
30 Credits above Masters Level -
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