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Linda Amstutz

Charlevoix,Michigan

Summary

Elementary Title 1 Interventionist with a large range of reading experience: from intervention to curriculum; inspiring students to become able learners

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Reading Interventionist

Charlevoix Elementary School
10.2013 - Current
  • Training and experience using LLI intervention program for primary and intermediate students resulting in students reading at grade level.
  • Collaborated with teachers to document behaviors, use behavior charts and positive reinforcement to increase learning time for at-risk students
  • Analyzing Fountas & Pinnell, Flyleaf and Walpole running records to determine which students need intervention, as well as student progress during intervention
  • Supervised small reading groups of students.
  • Implemented reading lessons for Kindergarten to sixth grade students.
  • Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
  • Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student.
  • Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
  • Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

North Central Michigan College
Petoskey, MI
12.2009

Skills

Strong collaborator

  • K-6 Reading Interventionist
  • Training and experience with; Leveled Literacy Intervention, Flyleaf, Beck-Making Sense of Phonics, Heggerty, Walpole-Plan Differentiated Reading Instructions, REWARDS-Multisyllabic Word Reading, 95%-Phoneme Awareness, 6Minute Solution
  • Taught Common Core reading skills
  • Experience with diverse populations

Training in Early Reading Intervention through Char-Em ISD Reading Specialist, and School Literacy Specialist

Timeline

Reading Interventionist

Charlevoix Elementary School
10.2013 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

North Central Michigan College
Linda Amstutz