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Lisa Metz

1 Hazel Lane, Bala Cynwyd,PA

Summary

Experienced Reading Specialist well-versed in developing individual and group instructional plans to improve reading skills in elementary age students. Proficient in the Leveled Literacy Intervention Program, Fountas and Pinnell Classroom Guided Reading, Program, Sonday System, Lucy Calkins Writing Program, Orton-Gillingham method and certified in Wilson Reading System. Ready to offer 19 plus years of related experience to an exciting new position.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Reading Specialist

Haddon Heights Board Of Education
Haddon Heights, NJ
09.2003 - Current
  • Write and deliver customized instruction to individual students and groups.
  • Utilize reading programs such as Leveled Literacy Intervention, Reading Mastery SRA, The Sonday Intervention Program.
  • Perform assessments and analyze results to spot students in need of further help.
  • Develop goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
  • Build positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
  • Create 504 and I&RS plans

Third Grade Teacher

The Philadelphia School District
Philadelphia, PA
09.2003 - 06.2004
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.



Education

Master of Science - Reading,Writing,Literacy

The University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
05.2002

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Elementary Education

The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA
12.2000

Skills

  • Orton Gillingham expertise
  • Improvement plans
  • Assessments understanding
  • One-on-one support
  • Intervention planning
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Differentiated instruction

Timeline

Reading Specialist

Haddon Heights Board Of Education
09.2003 - Current

Third Grade Teacher

The Philadelphia School District
09.2003 - 06.2004

Master of Science - Reading,Writing,Literacy

The University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Elementary Education

The Pennsylvania State University

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