Leigh B. Woltjen, M. Ed.
Reading Interventionist Grades 2-5
Vero Beach,FL
Summary
Proven leader and self-directed professional with successful career promoting organizations, plans and needs. Experience in grant writing, proposal development and contract administration. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and familiar with DonorPerfect.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Reading Interventionist (2-5)
Imagine South Vero K8
Vero Beach, FL
01.2013 - Current
- Interpreted assessment data for 25 students to ascertain best individualized intervention methods.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development opportunities related to best practices in reading intervention strategies, contributing to overall school success in literacy education according to School Excellence Plan goals.
- Tracked student achievements using standardized assessments and informal observations, providing valuable insights for future instructional planning.
- Collaborated with up to 10 classroom teachers and 7 school interventionists to design tailored interventions for individual student needs, resulting in improved reading abilities.
- Coordinated with Special Education staff to identify appropriate accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities, ensuring equal access to successful learning experiences. As many as 75% of my intervention students had been or were identified in need of ESE or 504 services.
- Developed personalized lesson plans that focused on specific areas of improvement for each student, leading to significant progress in reading skills.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Collaborated with school leadership to develop and implement comprehensive reading intervention programs, continuously refining the curriculum for maximum effectiveness.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
Exceptional Special Education Teacher (3-5)
Highlands Elementary
Vero Beach, Florida
10.2012 - 12.2012
- Developed structured classroom environment providing on level instruction and remediation for students with special academic and behavior needs in grades 4 and 5, all subjects.
Intensive Reading Teacher (7-8)
Northport K8
Port St. Lucie, Florida
08.2011 - 10.2012
- Implemented research based and data-driven reading instruction using Language! intervention program.
- Collaborated with reading department to address data trends and develop strategies for moving below level reading students successfully into general education classes.
- Differentiated instruction based on student needs.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development.
Literacy Coach
Garden City Early Learning Academy
Ft. Pierce, Florida
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Developed and provided professional development and supported staff of more than 20.
- Ongoing collaboration with school leadership to evaluate data and assess progression toward school-based goals.
- Strong verbal and written communication.
- Followed program fidelity protocols and best practices.
- Trained in multiple assessment and progress monitoring methods and research based reading intervention programs.
- Developed critical sensitivity to diverse socio-economic needs of the student population.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with literacy research, ensuring growth as an educator.
- Developed cross-curricular projects that integrated literacy skills into other subject areas, deepening student understanding.
Intensive Reading Teacher (8), Reading Chair (6-8)
West Gate K-8
Port St. Lucie, FL
08.2006 - 06.2010
- Delivered data driven instruction to remediate student performance in reading.
- Led monthly reading department meetings with 5 teachers to discuss program implementation, data trends and student performance; identify department needs as they presented to problem-solve as a team; collaborate to develop innovative lesson plans and project-based learning.
Learning Support Specialist (ASC), Math Adjunct
Indian River State College
Vero Beach, FL
10.2003 - 12.2008
- Tutored students utilizing various resources including technology software for online coursework; subject areas included high school and undergraduate subjects including math, history, economics, and reading, certification testing including FLDOE teaching exams, GED, GRE, entrance and exit exams for college programs of study, SAT, ACT, and SAT Subject Tests.
- Adjunct instructor for diverse student population in college preparatory mathematics courses (0012 and 0024)
Academic Consultant and College Counseling
Self
Vero Beach, FL
12.2001 - 08.2008
- Improved academic outcomes by providing tailored in-home consulting services to more than 25 families.
- Collaborated with teachers and colleges to ensure client success.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans for academic improvement, enhancing student success rates.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas of need, implementing targeted interventions that resulted in improved academic achievement.
- Served as a liaison between schools and families to facilitate special learning need identification and implementation of accommodations, fostering productive communication and collaboration.
- Managed budget of private business to earn a profit.
Elementary Teacher (K2), Reading Specialist
SunCoast Primary School
Vero Beach, Florida
08.2001 - 08.2006
- Adapted Wilson Language and Reading Program to develop reading curriculum for grades K-2 and teacher in developmental classroom.
- Coordinated with administration as Reading Support Specialist to identify students in need of intervention and provide services.
- Utilized McKay Scholarship as source of funding for reading intervention.
- Served on school committees focused on improving instructional practices, furthering professional growth, and advancing educational initiatives.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
FCAT ESE Intervention Consultant
Indian River County School District
Vero Beach, Florida
01.2003 - 05.2003
- Contracted by Indian River County Schools ESE Director to provide intensive remediation for special needs more than 25 juniors and seniors at risk of failing Reading and Math FCAT.
- Analyzed baseline and progress monitoring data to determine student growth.
- Reported to ESE district contact discussing observations.
- Developed innovative strategies to achieve successful grant objectives.
- Operated within designated grant funding protocols.
Assistant Program Manager
EXCEL Alternatives
Vero Beach, Florida
06.2000 - 08.2000
- Managed educational summer program for at risk youth in Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee Counties.
- Collaborated with program manager to ensure EXCEL sites operating in four county area were visited on regular rotation to monitor fidelity of program implementation.
- Accommodated site-based staff demands for delivery of program essentials in a timely manner.
- Assisted with site-based budget and grant compliance.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Florida Atlantic University
Jupiter, FL 05.2001 - 12.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Political Science
Stetson University
DeLand, FL 08.1996 - 05.1998
Political Science
Washington And Jefferson College
Washington, PA 09.1993 - 10.1995
Skills
Educational Program Development
Program implementation with Data Analysis
Mentoring, Collaboration, and Coaching
Innovative Lesson Planning
Academic Problem Solving
Knowledge in Instructional Methods and Adult Literacy
Multicultural Education
Time Management and Multitasking
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
Training and Certification
- FLDOE Professional Educator’s Certificate 918008 (2008-present), Educational Leadership, Reading, ESE, ESOL, Mathematics (5-9), Elementary Education, Social Science (6-12)
- Alternate Assessment (2012), AIMSweb (2012), Language! (2011), Kids at Hope (2010), 100 Book Challenge (2010), FLKRS and Stanford 10 (2010), PBS (2006), Ruby Payne (2006), Wilson Reading and Language Certification (2001)
Accomplishments
- Achieved student learning gains using data analysis while managing protective and enrichment programs with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of staff members who implemented programs with fidelity.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with school leadership team to assume a leadership role for building capacity among interventionists and elementary teachers in research based reading programs.
- Achieved 100% promotion to 4th grade of intervention students through effectively delivering researched based reading programs and collaborating with 3rd grade teachers to monitor student performance.
Affiliations
International Dyslexia Association
Timeline
Reading Interventionist (2-5)
Imagine South Vero K8
01.2013 - Current
Exceptional Special Education Teacher (3-5)
Highlands Elementary
10.2012 - 12.2012
Intensive Reading Teacher (7-8)
Northport K8
08.2011 - 10.2012
Literacy Coach
Garden City Early Learning Academy
08.2010 - 06.2011
Intensive Reading Teacher (8), Reading Chair (6-8)
West Gate K-8
08.2006 - 06.2010
Learning Support Specialist (ASC), Math Adjunct
Indian River State College
10.2003 - 12.2008
FCAT ESE Intervention Consultant
Indian River County School District
01.2003 - 05.2003
Academic Consultant and College Counseling
Self
12.2001 - 08.2008
Elementary Teacher (K2), Reading Specialist
SunCoast Primary School
08.2001 - 08.2006
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Florida Atlantic University
05.2001 - 12.2002
Assistant Program Manager
EXCEL Alternatives
06.2000 - 08.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Political Science
Stetson University
08.1996 - 05.1998
Political Science
Washington And Jefferson College
09.1993 - 10.1995
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