Lori Fox
Educator
Watertown,SD
Summary
Highly experienced, (38 years in education and 10 years in literacy instruction) versatile, and dedicated Literacy teacher with a focus on tailoring instruction to meet the individual needs of all students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on and responsive lessons that use students' strengths and assessment data to guide learning. Exceptional skills working with teachers and specialists in RTI meetings to analyze data and design instructional programs; working and communicating with parents through email and communication apps informing them of student progress.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
K-4 Reading and Math Interventionist
Roosevelt Elementary Watertown Public School Dist.
08.2019 - Current
- Improved student understanding of reading and math concepts by implementing targeted intervention strategies for small groups, based on assessment data, aimed at closing achievement gaps.
- Supported diverse learners through differentiated instruction
- Monitored student progress regularly using formative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly for optimal results.
- Collaborated with teachers in RTI meetings using data to identify students in need of additional support and developed plans for improvement.
- Instructed Online 2nd grade students (2020-2021).
Reading Recovery/Reading Intervention
Roosevelt Elementary
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Increased student literacy by implementing Reading Recovery strategies and individualized instruction plans for 1st grade students.
- Improved students'' reading fluency and comprehension through targeted reading sessions and data-driven interventions for K-4th grade students.
- Boosted students'' confidence in reading by creating a supportive and encouraging learning environment.
- Evaluated student progress regularly, adjusting instructional techniques to maximize learning outcomes.
- Collaborate with colleges and administrators on PAC (Principal's Advisory Committee), and SD-SPDG (South Dakota State Personnel Development Grant)
1st Grade
McKinley Elementary
08.2010 - 05.2015
- Plan classroom activities for all subjects
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting cross-curricular understanding.
- Increased parental involvement through regular communication (newsletter, email, phone calls) and parent-teacher conferences, strengthening the home-school connection.
Technology Integrationist
Watertown Middle School
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Mentored middle school teachers on best practices in lesson development and integration techniques, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
K-6 music teacher, High School show choir
Watertown
08.1999 - 05.2009
- Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate elementary students about fundamentals and history of music.
- Organized six successful annual performances showcasing students musical talents and progress throughout the year.
- Coached High School students to sing and choreograph songs for performances.
- Collaborated with colleagues and administrators curriculum development and revision.
K-12 Vocal Music/Resource Room Teacher Assistant
Grant-Duel School
08.1998 - 05.1999
- Taught curriculum enhanced lesson to educate K-12 students about fundamentals and history of music.
- Organizing and directing annual music programs, the all-school musical, and teaching private lessons,
- Collaborated with Sped teachers to develop individualized lessons in spelling, reading, phonics and math for each student according to their IEP'S.
Lead Behavior Therapist
Decatur
08.1996 - 02.1998
- Coordinated a 40 hr/wk behavioral program, with guidance from Lovaas replication site consultant, for a preschool autistic child.
- Lead weekly staff meetings to inform therapists and parents on program progress.
- Collect and analyze program data for comprehensive appropriate treatment planning.
- Trained new therapists
4th Grade
Herreid Public School
01.1991 - 01.1995
- Plan classroom activities for all subjects,
- Coordinate Chapter I and resource teachers to provide modifications for qualifying students,
- Collaborated with colleagues to write a qualifying NSF-SSI (National Science Foundation)grant.,
- Communicated effectively and built positive relationships with parents regarding their child through newsletters, notes, and phone calls.
- Collaborated with colleagues and administration to develop curriculum for math, science and music.
- Led professional development workshops on math, science, and technology integration into the classroom, enhancing overall effectiveness.
- Coached HS students for dance team and cross-country.
K-12 Vocal music and Chapter I Math teacher
Corsica Public School
01.1990 - 01.1991
- Taught curriculum enhanced lesson to educate K-12 students about fundamentals and history of music.
- Organizing and directing annual music programs and teaching private lessons,
- Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student performance data to inform lesson planning for remediation of Chapter I math students.
1st Grade/elementary music, head teacher
St. Anthony's Elementary
01.1988 - 01.1990
- Plan classroom activities for all academic subjects collaborating with other staff members to provide differentiated instruction.
- Instructed grades 1-6 music classes and the annual Christmas and spring performances.
- Served as Lead Teacher to support staff in educational and disciplinary decisions.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process through conferences, letters, and phone calls.
Chapter I Reading
Hoven Public School
01.1986 - 01.1987
- Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student performance data to inform lesson planning and implementation of remediation programs for reading students in grades 1-8.
Education
Ed.D - Curriculum And Instruction
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD12.2023
MS Educational Technology -
Dakota State University
Madison, SD01.2008
BS Elementary Ed. -
Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD01.1985
Skills
Response to Intervention
Progress Monitoring tracking progress
Formative Assessment tracking progress
Diagnostic Assessment – skill gaps
Data Analysis/Interpretation
Team Collaboration
Technology Integration
Curriculum Development
Diverse Instructional Strategies
Balanced Literacy and Science of Reading
Professional Activities And Honors
· NEWEST, presentation for students and staff at Eureka, Selby, Hoven, Herreid, and Pollock schools (04-05/95)
· Northern State University Educators Conference (08/94), Science materials acquired during the NEWEST conference.
· Math/Science Convention, Math/Science/Technology presentation Huron, SD (04/94)
· Clinic for the Behavioral Treatment of Children, by Ivar Lovaas, Los Angeles, CA (02/28-03/1/97)
· Autism presentation for Mount Marty special education students (04/98)
· TTL-Paraprofessionals, lab assistant for paraprofessionals taking TTL (06/03)
· Footprints Reading Intervention - Watertown Teacher Academy (07/19)
· ZOOM Overview - Watertown Teacher Academy (07/20)
· Cognitive Based Assessment (math) - Watertown Teacher Academy (08/21)
· Reading Simplified interventions - Watertown Teacher Academy (08/22)
· HELPS - Reading Fluency intervention - Watertown Teacher In-service (01/220
· Literacy Intervention Overview - Watertown Teacher Academy (08/23)
· SIPPS - Phonics interventions - Watertown Teacher Academy (08/23)
Community Activities
- Church administrative assistant
- Church youth group leader
- Church choir director
- Piano lessons instructor
- Youth hockey webmaster and registrar
Professional References
· Andi Ward, Roosevelt Principal, Watertown, SD, (605) 882-6360
· Dr. Kim Buechler, Specialist at Technology and Innovation in Education, (TIE), (605) 529-6828
· Tricia Walker, Instructional Design Coordinator, Watertown, SD, (605) 882-6312
· Dr, Susan Gapp, Associate Professor, Division of Teacher Residency and Education University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD (605) 638-0513
Certification
- K-8 elementary
- K-12 vocal music
- Head coach track/cross-country and volleyball
- Asst. coach middle school/JH and elementary
- Middle school/JH language arts and social science
- Growing Healthy K-6
- Kodaly Level I certification
- Reading Recovery
- Reading Simplified
music
I have a minor in music and play piano, flute and saxophone. I love to sing and incorporate music in many of my lessons.
Research
Handwriting: A qualitative study exploring elementary teachers’ beliefs’, knowledge, preparation, practice and influencing factors in handwriting instruction.
Professional Honors
· NEWEST, (NASA Ed. Workshop for Elem. School teachers); honor teacher, attend aerospace workshop in Huntsville, AL (06/94)
· NSF-National Science Foundation Grant; $100,000 Herreid, SD (1992)
Timeline
K-4 Reading and Math Interventionist
Roosevelt Elementary Watertown Public School Dist.
08.2019 - Current
Reading Recovery/Reading Intervention
Roosevelt Elementary
08.2015 - 05.2019
1st Grade
McKinley Elementary
08.2010 - 05.2015
Technology Integrationist
Watertown Middle School
08.2009 - 05.2010
K-6 music teacher, High School show choir
Watertown
08.1999 - 05.2009
K-12 Vocal Music/Resource Room Teacher Assistant
Grant-Duel School
08.1998 - 05.1999
Lead Behavior Therapist
Decatur
08.1996 - 02.1998
4th Grade
Herreid Public School
01.1991 - 01.1995
K-12 Vocal music and Chapter I Math teacher
Corsica Public School
01.1990 - 01.1991
1st Grade/elementary music, head teacher
St. Anthony's Elementary
01.1988 - 01.1990
Chapter I Reading
Hoven Public School
01.1986 - 01.1987
Ed.D - Curriculum And Instruction
University of South Dakota
MS Educational Technology -
Dakota State University
BS Elementary Ed. -
Northern State University
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