Loretta Roberson
Cincinnati,Ohio
Summary
Qualified Reading Specialist with background in developing and implementing effective reading programs. Adept at diagnosing reading difficulties and creating individualized strategies that enhance student literacy. Demonstrated ability to foster love for reading and improve student outcomes through innovative teaching techniques and collaborative efforts.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Specialist (K-3)
Rockdale Academy
08.2025 - Current
- Led school-wide literacy initiatives aligned with the Science of Reading, strengthening foundational reading skills across K–3
- Analyzed Acadience/DIBELS/iReady data to drive interventions, supporting growth for struggling readers through targeted instruction
- Facilitated PLCs and coached teachers on differentiated instruction, increasing instructional effectiveness across grade levels
- Served on Instructional Leadership Team (ILT), contributing to school improvement planning and academic goal setting
- Led The Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Partnership for Literacy Grant planning and implementation.
Reading Specialist (K-3) & Lead Teacher
South Avondale Elementary
08.2021 - 08.2025
- Develop rapport with children, parents, and co-workers
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood
- ILT member, PTO Leader, Parent’s on Point trainer
- Age appropriate curriculum to successfully engage children
- Effective organizational and planning skills
- Practice differentiated instruction
- Create assessment tools
- Create an safe and nurturing environment through the use of safety procedures and practices
- Lead literacy group with emphasis on phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension (SoR)
Teacher (Kindergarten)
Mount Airy School
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Develop rapport with children, parents, and co-workers
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood
- Family Engagement Correlate
- Age appropriate curriculum to successfully engage children
- Effective organizational and planning skills
- Practice differentiated instruction
- Create assessment tools
- Create an safe and nurturing environment through the use of safety procedures and practices
- Lead literacy group with emphasis on phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension
Teacher (Kindergarten Lead)
South Avondale Elementary
08.2014 - 05.2020
- Develop rapport with children, parents, and co-workers
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood
- Vision 2020 Lead Teacher, ILT member, Math/Science Correlate Lead, PBIS member, Parent Teacher Organization-Teacher Liaison, Curriculum Council member, after school tutoring
- Age appropriate curriculum to successfully engage children
- Effective organizational and planning skills
- Practice differentiated instruction
- Create assessment tools
- Create an safe and nurturing environment
- Lead literacy group with emphasis on phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension
Lead Teacher (Kindergarten/3rd Grade)
Hamilton County Mathematics & Science Academy
08.2007 - 07.2014
- Develop rapport with children, parents, and co-workers
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood
- Grant Writing- recipient of Ohio Department of Education Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, Safe and Drug Free Schools, and Goldenrod Research Robotics Grant
- Lead teacher, Tutoring, Parent Teacher Organization-Teacher Liaison, ELA department lead, Marketing team
- Age appropriate curriculum to successfully engage children
- Effective organizational and planning skills
- Practice differentiated instruction
- Create assessment tools
- Lead literacy group with emphasis on high frequency words, fluency, and reading comprehension.
Education
Principal Licensure Program -
Miami University
12-2025
M.A. Reading Science - undefined
Mount Saint Joseph University
12-2017
B.A. Early Childhood Education - undefined
Kentucky State University
05-2006
Skills
- Google: Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Chat, Meets
- Microsoft Office: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher
- Smart Board, E Beam, Elmo, Clear Touch
- Proficient knowledge of the Internet
- Focus/Canvas,Powerschool, Progress Book student record keeping system
Affiliations
- Greater Cincinnati Microenterprise Initiative
- American Red Cross
- Ronald Mc Donald House
- Found House Shelter
Timeline
Reading Specialist (K-3)
Rockdale Academy
08.2025 - Current
Reading Specialist (K-3) & Lead Teacher
South Avondale Elementary
08.2021 - 08.2025
Teacher (Kindergarten)
Mount Airy School
08.2020 - 05.2021
Teacher (Kindergarten Lead)
South Avondale Elementary
08.2014 - 05.2020
Lead Teacher (Kindergarten/3rd Grade)
Hamilton County Mathematics & Science Academy
08.2007 - 07.2014
M.A. Reading Science - undefined
Mount Saint Joseph University
B.A. Early Childhood Education - undefined
Kentucky State University
Principal Licensure Program -
Miami University
Key Qualifications
- Certified in Elementary (P-3)
- Reading Endorsement (K-12)
- Lead Teacher Credentials
- Trained in administering DIBELS
- Trained in Orton Gillingham
- Trained in Blended Learning
- Common Core trained
- Vision 2020 Lead Teacher
- Parent’s on Point Certified trainer
- Trained in Schoology, PowerSchool, Focus, Canvas, Pear Deck, Seesaw, Microsoft and Google
- Practices Differentiated Instruction in the classroom
- Plan and instruct each subject area using a wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning.
- Incorporate learning modality principles into classroom and individual instruction. Develop and conduct inter-grade activities.
- Utilized Pearson, Journeys, Wit & Wisdom, Fundations, My Math, and Engage New York systems for learning.
- Implement technological approaches to subject material. Research educational resources on the Internet.