Linda Kilkenny
Summary
History of successfully planning, delivering and assessing reading intervention plans. Compliant with Title 1 guidelines and knowledgeable about a wide range of successful strategies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MTSS, Reading and Math Intervention
ABSS
08.2013 - 06.2019
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Used approaches such as HillRap to achieve dramatic results with students.
- Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and determine priorities and resource needs.
- Worked with parents, teachers and school leadership to develop tailored education plans for students.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Teacher Leader
Alamance Burlington Schools
08.2004 - 06.2019
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Ramp It Up After School Program Director
ABSS
09.2012 - 05.2016
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
Education
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education Instrumental
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC05.1982
High School Diploma -
Irmo High School
Irmo, SC06.1977
Skills
- Literacy Support
- Interactive Teaching
- Teacher Collaboration
- Classroom Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
Certification
HillRap Certified
Timeline
MTSS, Reading and Math Intervention
ABSS
08.2013 - 06.2019
Ramp It Up After School Program Director
ABSS
09.2012 - 05.2016
Teacher Leader
Alamance Burlington Schools
08.2004 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education Instrumental
Winthrop University
High School Diploma -
Irmo High School
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