Versatile professional: Implementation Manager, Trainer, Instructional Coach, Reading Specialist, K-12 Educator. Expert in communication, mentoring, and effective training. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Horizons Implementation Manager
Reading Horizons
04.2022 - 11.2023
Managed a portfolio of partnerships to support a set of schools and districts with diverse needs
Served as a Reading Horizons partner to district/school system staff members
Proactively supported site-based leadership to implement Reading Horizons programs
Established and monitored data-driven implementation plans that include scheduled school visits, periodic meetings with partners to monitor progress, review data, and encourage ongoing professional learning and coaching
Proactively communicated implementation gaps to districts/schools
Problem-solved and offered solutions to address identified implementation gaps
Supported facilitators on site as they delivered professional learning
Provided timely communication with Reading Horizons cross-functional teams related to risks, feedback, and other matters relevant to Reading Horizons and its mission and impact goals.
Reading Horizons Certified Facilitator
Reading Horizons
07.2019 - 04.2022
Helped to ensure equity in the classroom by delivering professional learning courses to teachers, coaches, and leaders on how to effectively implement the Reading Horizons program to impact classroom learning
Adjusted professional learning workshops within specified parameters to fit the needs of the participants
Provided tailored on-site support to teachers, coaches, and leaders
Provided pacing support to helping educators analyze data and apply it to instruction to working with leaders
Identified evidence of implementation successes and challenges.
Reading Specialist/Instructional Coach
H. Guy Child Elementary School, Weber School District
Ogden, Utah
08.2013 - 05.2021
Acted as a liaison between district leaders and school personnel to meet targeted objectives on a school level and successfully executed plans to reach targeted objectives
Led teachers and teams in analyzing and utilizing data to guide instructional decision-making and practices
Professionally supported teachers in creating and accomplishing goals aligned with the vision and expectations of the school and district through high-quality coaching practices
Effectively improved student outcomes by building the capacity of educators to use best practices to meet student needs
Supported the Professional Learning Community (PLC) process within the school
Built trusting relationships through clear communication
Worked with children in grades K-3 who needed extra support with reading.
Elementary Teacher
Logan School District, Weber School District
Logan, North Ogden, Utah
07.1990 - 08.2013
Planned and executed engaging and developmentally appropriate lessons for elementary students
Created a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fostered student learning and growth
Assessed and tracked student progress, providing constructive feedback to support academic development
Collaborated with colleagues, parents, and administrators to ensure a holistic approach to student education
Implemented a variety of teaching strategies to address diverse learning styles within the classroom
Fostered a love for learning through creative and interactive teaching methods while maintaining a structured and supportive classroom atmosphere.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Utah State University
05.1989
Skills
Project Implementation
Project Management
Issue Resolution
User Support
Top 5 Strengths (Gallup Strengths Finder)
Includer
Communication
Positivity
Woo
Empathy
Accreditations
Professional Educators License for State of Utah, Level 2.
Professional Early Early Childhood Educators License for State of Utah
Professional Level 1 and Level 2 Reading Endorsement
References
Charlotte Naylor, Reading Horizons Director of Implementation Support, (385) 319-0869
Natalie Stevenson, Former Reading Horizons Senior Implementation Manager, (801) 870-3004
Christy Wagner, Weber School District Curriculum Specialist, (801) 476-7819, (801) 458-1958
Timeline
Reading Horizons Implementation Manager
Reading Horizons
04.2022 - 11.2023
Reading Horizons Certified Facilitator
Reading Horizons
07.2019 - 04.2022
Reading Specialist/Instructional Coach
H. Guy Child Elementary School, Weber School District