Lissett Dillon
Lyndhurst,NJ
Summary
Enthusiastic Reading Teacher offering 6 years of experience in small group instruction and providing student need assessments. Sharp and highly trained with a desire to work with elementary and middle school students.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Part Time Program Coordinator
KiteSteam
Ridgewood, NJ
06.2023 - Current
- Teach STEAM programs to kids K-8.
- Teach Leggo Essential and Leggo Prime Programs.
- Assist in Developing Curriculum
Reading Support Teacher
Windsor Bergen Academy
Ridgewood, New Jersey
03.2017 - Current
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Interpreted assessment data to determine best intervention methods for students.
- Analyzed and reported on each student's progress in reading in accordance with school district's policies.
- Established positive and engaging classroom environment that was conducive to improving literacy skills.
- Spoke with parents to discuss student progress and discuss reading issues.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
Teacher's Aide
Totowa Public Schools
Totowa, NJ
10.2016 - 02.2017
- Enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among class.
- Supported classroom teachers by managing files, preparing materials and updating records.
- Observed student performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Assisted in developing programs and activities to drive improvements in students' academics.
Instructional Therapist
Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children Inc.
Bethesda, MD
07.2012 - 12.2013
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Matched instructional strategies with students' developmental levels to boost learning.
- Interpreted assessment data to determine best intervention methods for students.
- Conduct one-to-one positive behavioral therapy with a child and adult in their own home
- Track data measuring the child's/adult's performance
- Complete comprehensive training program (CPR/First Aid certification included)
- Experience working collaboratively supported by Ph. D. supervision
Student Researcher
UMD Aphasia Research Center
College Park, MD
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Recorded and developed reports on data collected from studies.
- Managed project timelines and coordinated research tasks.
- Interviewed and screened potential participants in studies.
- Entered data and managed research databases.
Math and Reading Tutor
Kumon Learning Center
Ridgewood, NJ
06.2009 - 08.2009
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Matched instructional strategies with students' developmental levels to boost learning.
- Established positive and engaging classroom environment that was conducive to improving literacy skills.
- Communicated positively with students through engaging conversations.
Education
Duel Teaching Certificate K-6th And Special Ed. - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Hearing And Speech Sciences
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD05.2013
Skills
- Learning Disabilities
- Student Supervision
- Academic Instruction
- Skills Assessment
- Group Instruction
- Literacy Strategies
- Personalized Learning Plans
- Organization and Planning Skills
- Building Rapport and Trust
- Child Supervision
- Meal Preparation
- Child Safety Procedures
- Child Development
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Certified Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner (level 1)
Timeline
Part Time Program Coordinator
KiteSteam
06.2023 - Current
Reading Support Teacher
Windsor Bergen Academy
03.2017 - Current
Teacher's Aide
Totowa Public Schools
10.2016 - 02.2017
Student Researcher
UMD Aphasia Research Center
01.2013 - 05.2013
Instructional Therapist
Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children Inc.
07.2012 - 12.2013
Math and Reading Tutor
Kumon Learning Center
06.2009 - 08.2009
Duel Teaching Certificate K-6th And Special Ed. - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Bachelor of Science - Hearing And Speech Sciences
University of Maryland - College Park