Lesley Prince
Carbon Hill
Summary
Experienced reading teacher with strong background in literacy development and instructional strategies. Expertise in diagnosing reading challenges and implementing tailored interventions. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to evolving educational needs. Skilled in curriculum design, teacher training, and student assessment. Dependable and results-driven with focus on achieving academic success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Library/ Media Specialist
Carbon HIll High School
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student research skills by teaching them to effectively navigate digital and print resources.
- Collaborated with teachers by scheduling library activities and procuring resources.
Reading Specialist
Carbon Hill Elementary School
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Facilitated data analysis discussions and supported teachers by using data to differentiate instruction according to students' needs adhering to tiered instruction.
- Coached and mentored teachers in literacy instruction through coaching cycles; sharing knowledge of scientifically based reading research, expertise in quality reading instruction and dyslexia specific interventions.
- Implemented and modeled effective science of reading instruction for teachers that is explicit and systematic while providing teacher guided practice, error correction and feedback.
- Facilitated school wide professional development while monitoring and measuring the impact of transfer to practice.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers and the principal by creating a strategic plan for coaching to support and measure the impact of reading instruction according to the science of reading.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Carbon Hill Elementary School
08.2015 - 05.2018
First and Second Grade Teacher
Carbon Hill Elementary School
08.2007 - 05.2015
First Grade Teacher
West Jasper Elementary School
08.1999 - 05.2007
Education
Master of Science - Library/ Media Specialist
University of West Alabama
Livingston, ALBachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Athens State University
Athens, ALSkills
- 20 years of experience teaching reading at the primary level
- 5 years experience as a Reading Coach
- 6 years as a National Board Certified Teacher in Literacy
- Collaborative teamwork
- Relationship building
- Effective communication
- Dyslexia support
- Data analysis
Accomplishments
National Board Certified in Literacy 2019-current
LETRS Elementary Mastery 2021
Teacher of the Year 2005
Certification
National Board Certified in Literacy
Timeline
Library/ Media Specialist
Carbon HIll High School
08.2023 - Current
Reading Specialist
Carbon Hill Elementary School
08.2018 - 05.2023
Fourth Grade Teacher
Carbon Hill Elementary School
08.2015 - 05.2018
First and Second Grade Teacher
Carbon Hill Elementary School
08.2007 - 05.2015
First Grade Teacher
West Jasper Elementary School
08.1999 - 05.2007
Master of Science - Library/ Media Specialist
University of West Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Athens State University
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