LAVADA A. PALMER
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dedicated license Educator. Offers a proven record of accomplishments, and commended performance, teaching Intensive Reading Intervention’ aligned to the Science of Reading, with a passion for education and a commitment to optimizing students and school success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intensive Reading Interventionist
The New York City Department of Education
08.2022 - Current
- Trained and certified in LETRs, AIM Institute for Learning and Research, Acadience and Dyslexia screening
- Knowledge of research-based intervention practices, theory concerning the Science of Reading, and connected research-based/proven practices
- Knowledge and expertise in delivering research-based reading interventions to at-risk students in need of instructional support using (i.e SPIRE, Sound Sensible, and/or WILSON Reading System)
- Knowledge and expertise in assessing students using Acadience Reading Benchmark, Acadience Surveys, Acadience RAN, Spelling, Comprehension Fluency and Oral Language screeners, and Acadience Progress Monitoring assessments
- Knowledge of and commitment to research-based/proven approaches to reading and writing instruction
- Plan and implement research-based explicit, systematic Tier 3 intervention instruction to small groups of at-risk students 4 times per week
- Administer weekly progress monitoring to evaluate overall student growth
- Experience participating in and providing collaborative data meetings to school-building leaders to build capacity for intervention services in schools.
- Knowledge and expertise in administering diagnostic assessments to students to identify areas of need
- Understanding of research-based intervention practices, theory concerning the science of reading and connected research-based/proven practices
- Experience participating in and/or conducting collaborative data meetings
- Well-developed ability to analyze, organize, and clearly explain data to indicate impact and implications for reading instruction
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Support screening for dyslexia while working with school leaders and teachers to identify students in need of reading intervention services
Universal Literacy Reading Coach
The New York City Department of Education
07.2017 - 08.2022
- Provided in-classroom coaching on all elements of phonics, reading, and writing instruction and assessment for K-2 teachers that included coaching moves, (visiting, debriefing, co-planning, modeling, co-teaching, and side-by-side coaching).
- Conducted teacher needs assessments and analyzed data at key points in th year to determine ELA areas requiring emphasis and support
- Prepared professional learning workshops on research-based/proven primary literacy instruction and assessment to be delivered during after-school professional learning time and/or during collaborative planning time during school days
- Provided professional learning sessions that included support for literacy content, pedagogy, assessment, and resources
- Collaborated on the development of year-long professional learning plans for literacy instruction and assessment for all K-2 teachers in school.
- Facilitated collaborative meetings with K-2 teachers to plan literacy units, lessons, small-group work, interventions, and student assessments that provided diagnostic information and monitor growth
- Coordinated schedules, distribution of materials, and provides any needed professional development and administrative support for formative assessments of K-2 students
- Knowledge of administering online and analyzing data for Acadience, Wilsons’ Fundations, Heggerty, Iready, and NWEA-MAP Growth Assessments
- Reported progress in meeting periodic benchmarks to school administration, and central office
- Provided revision and/or intervention plans as needed, to ensure these benchmarks were being met
- Distributed literacy newsletters periodically to all school-based staff to celebrate literacy work being done, provided resources related to early reading and writing acquisition/development, and announced upcoming professional learning sessions
- Worked with teachers, school administration, and school support staff to submit orders of materials needed for literacy instruction and assessment in K-2 classrooms
- Provided one-to-one reading intervention (Reading Rescue), for two first-grade students in the fall and spring of the academic year
- Provided periodic workshops and distributed occasional newsletters for family members to support literacy development at home
- Attended ongoing professional learning sessions provided by DOE central staff and implemented work studied in these sessions on content, pedagogy, assessment, resources, social-emotional learning, and craft (coaching) in schools
- Performed other duties as assigned by the Initiative’s Instructional Support Team and Director.
English Language Arts Teacher
The Gregory “Jacko” Jackson Sports and Arts School
09.2013 - 09.2017
- Demonstrated the ability to teach English Language Arts effectively to secondary grade students
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with Special Education Teachers to develop individualized educational plans for students, ensuring optimal progress.
- Developed creative multicultural, (SWD’s and ELL) student driven lesson plans in English Language Arts, with Smart-Board technology software; using the NYC curriculum focusing on the writing component; College and Career Readiness, and the NYS Common Core Standards
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of Special Education, English Language Learners and General Education students
- Improved students’ concept to reading by teaching routines for Close reading through synthesizing, exploring, and organizing ideas; digging deep into contextual meaning of a word, comprehending meaning and explicit writing
- Raised students’ awareness, understanding and appreciation for Writing in ELA, through, conducting activities related to the development of examinations, including convening, and conducting exam review and key consultant students' conferencing, applied from the method of the Teachers College Workshop curriculum
- Participated in Teacher committees, Staff Development workshops, and scoring sessions to provide content expertise in preparing students for the NY State exams
- Efficiently, scored the six grade ELA State exam
- Held Parent-Teacher conferences to keep parents up to date with students’ progress
- Assessed students’ performance through anecdotal records, student-teacher conferencing, and peer evaluation, checklist, and student portfolios.
Middle School Dean of Students
Brian Piccolo M.S. 53Q
09.2011 - 09.2013
- Certified in LSCI (Life Space Crisis Intervention)
- Demonstrated, abilities to work effectively with students in grades 6-8
- Reviewed students’ records and charges of misbehavior, to make appropriate dispositions in accordance with the Chancellor’s Regulation A443, and the Citywide Standards of Discipline and Intervention Measures (Discipline Code)
- Conducted pre-and-post conferences with suspended students and their parents
- Maintained detailed and comprehensive anecdotal files for pupils whose behavior patterns suggest further treatment or when disciplinary action is warranted
- Oversaw disciplinary processes with fairness and consistency while adhering to institutional policies.
- Streamlined administrative processes for greater efficiency in handling student concerns and issues.
- Monitored and supervised the flow of traffic during classroom transitions.
- Served as a liaison between students, parents, faculty, and administration to facilitate communication and resolve conflicts.
- Enhanced school spirit by coordinating extracurricular activities that promoted camaraderie among students.
Regional Manager
Liberty Learning Lab-Education Link, (SES)
07.2007 - 09.2011
- Initiated program sales, contractual specifics, and operational logistics when necessary
- Hired, trained, supervised, and evaluated all staff members, (5 site directors, 6 clerks, 10 program aides, 15 recruiters, and 87 teachers) for K-8 after-school program at designated sites
- Created and implemented strategic plans for the recruitment and retention of approximately, 850 students
- Managed administrative and operational aspects including, but not limited to, payroll, time, attendance, inventory, resource management, program communications, program reports, and database information
- Ensured program compliance and contractual obligations
- Monitored student performance, and the proper implementation of program curriculum, supervised the student lesson plans, and progress reports
- Monitored on-line achieve 3000 programs in English Language Arts and Mathematics
- Reviewed data from the achieve 3000 programs for various sites and conferenced with School Building Leaders on students’ growth.
English Language Arts Teacher/ Mathematics Teacher
Elementary/Intermediate School: PS/IS.284K
09.2001 - 03.2007
- Prepared and administered the elementary/secondary school curriculum, which enhanced Reading, and Mathematic scores
- Efficiently, scored the fourth grade ELA State exam
- Improved students’ concept to reading by teaching routines for Close reading through synthesizing, exploring, and organizing ideas; digging deep into contextual meaning of a word, comprehending meaning and explicit writing
- Efficiently, scored the fourth grade State Mathematic exam
- Improved students mathematical reasoning by teaching Impact Mathematic skills; using math manipulative for conceptual learning
- Taught lessons on Balance literacy, enhancing writing, and reading skills to sixth grade students
- Demonstrated excellent Classroom management
- Taught General Education Students, and Students with Disabilities, within a mainstreamed classroom
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques
- Participated in the Title IID program creating a Web Quest and implementing technology and technology software across the curriculum within the classroom.
Education
Educational Leadership And Administration Degree -
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY08.2020
Master of Science in Education, (Common Branch 1-6) -
Mercy College
Bronx, NY08.2016
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
York College, The City University of New York
Queens, NYSkills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Access
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Science of Reading Theory
- Pathways of Structured Literacy
- Diagnostic and Prescriptive Assessments
- Acadience Screener
- Data-Driven Instruction and Inquiry
- Wilson Reading System
Certification
- AIM Institute for Learning and Research-Certification (2024)
- Dyslexia Certification- (2022)
- Lexia Learning-LETRS Certification- (2021)
- New York City Department of Education, Life Space Crisis Intervention Certification, (2011)
- New York State Professional Teaching Certification/License, (2006)
Affiliations
- The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Incorporated, Beta Omicron Chapter (Education Sorority.)
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated, Iota Theta Zeta Chapter (Community-Action-Oriented Organization)
Additional Information
Education Forum, African American programs, and Reading-A-Thon, Heath Screenings. Girlz
Trek, March of Dimes, Educational Scholarships, and Community Outreach for the elderly
hosted by the members of Beta Omicron Chapter, The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa,
Incorporated, and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc, (Annually)
References
Upon request
Timeline
Intensive Reading Interventionist
The New York City Department of Education
08.2022 - Current
Universal Literacy Reading Coach
The New York City Department of Education
07.2017 - 08.2022
English Language Arts Teacher
The Gregory “Jacko” Jackson Sports and Arts School
09.2013 - 09.2017
Middle School Dean of Students
Brian Piccolo M.S. 53Q
09.2011 - 09.2013
Regional Manager
Liberty Learning Lab-Education Link, (SES)
07.2007 - 09.2011
English Language Arts Teacher/ Mathematics Teacher
Elementary/Intermediate School: PS/IS.284K
09.2001 - 03.2007
Educational Leadership And Administration Degree -
The College of Saint Rose
Master of Science in Education, (Common Branch 1-6) -
Mercy College
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
York College, The City University of New York