Skilled educator with a hands-on approach to enhancing student literacy. Collaborative and hardworking team player with a student-focused mentality and exceptional organizational, planning and communication skills. Credentialed in [State Name] . History of successfully planning, delivering and assessing reading intervention plans. Compliant with Title 1 guidelines and knowledgeable about a wide range of successful strategies. Highly experienced Elementary School Teaching Professional with a strong dedication to the total development of children.
Work History
Reading Specialist
15 Years 10 Months
Gardner-Edgerton School District 231 | Gardner, Kansas | 2010.08 - Current
Collaborated with teachers and administrators to discuss the academic needs of students including [Type] , [Type] and [Type] .
Used approaches such as [Name] to achieve dramatic results with students.
Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
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.
Maintained a schedule of [Number] [Type] class per week.
2nd Grade Teacher
5 Years 9 Months
Gardner-Edgerton School District USD 231 | Gardner, KS | 2004.08 - 2010.05
Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service training.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social and citizenship skills.
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve them in the educational process.
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based on various instructional techniques and technologies.
Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
Planned, implemented, monitored and assessed classroom instructional program.
3rd Grade Teacher
9 Months
Gardner-Edgerton School District 231 | Gardner, Kansas | 2003.08 - 2004.05
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social and citizenship skills.
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service training.
Implemented improvements to improve behavior of class and individual students.
Collaborated with teachers and administrators to discuss the academic needs of students including [Type] , [Type] and [Type] .
Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
4th Grade Teacher
2 Years 9 Months
Gardner-Edgerton School District 231 | Gardner, Kansas | 2000.08 - 2003.05
Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service training.
Implemented improvements to improve behavior of class and individual students.
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social and citizenship skills.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve them in the educational process.
Planned, implemented, monitored and assessed classroom instructional program.
Collaborated with teachers and administrators to discuss the academic needs of students including [Type] , [Type] and [Type] .
Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Kansas University | Lawrence, KS | 2011
Reading Specialist License
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Ottawa University | Ottawa, Kansas | 1994
Graduated cum laude
Skills
Assessments understanding
Teacher collaboration
One-on-one support
Improvement plans
Title 1 compliance
Group facilitation
Intervention planning
Standardized testing
Documentation and reporting
Effective time management
Strong collaborator
Time management
Professional Positions
Literacy and Math Night Coordinator
Novel Navigators Coordinator
Building Leadership Team Member
Building Improvement Plan Reading Chair
District Reading Specialist Team Member
District Integrated Team Training Member
District DIBELS Mentor/Trainer
District and Building Professional Development Presenter
English Language Arts District Curriculum Committee
Professional Learning Community Leader
Building Assessment Coordinator (DIBELS, MAP, State Assessments)