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Lori Gailbreath

Murfreesboro,TN

Summary

Knowledgeable Academic Interventionist bringing 14 years of education experience. Flexible and adaptable approach to meet student needs. Driven to build lifelong learning skills in struggling students. Talent for proactively reaching students to prevent issues related to falling far behind.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Academic Interventionist

Murfreesboro City Schools
Murfreesboro, TN
07.2008 - 05.2022
  • Developed activities and strategies for improvement of instruction and student performance.
  • Observed teachers in classrooms and offered insights to enhance teaching-learning situation.
  • Worked with small groups of students to provide research based Tier II and Tier III interventions.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Literacy Coach

Murfreesboro City Schools
Murfreesboro, TN
07.2007 - 05.2008
  • Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
  • Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
  • Provided planned objectives and instruction for struggling [School Level] readers.

Classroom Teacher

Murfreesboro City Schools
Murfreesboro, TN
07.2006 - 05.2007
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.

Classroom Teacher

Rutherford County Schools
Murfreesboro, TN
01.2000 - 05.2006
  • Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.

Parent and Child Educator

Exchange Child Abuse Prevention
Murfreesboro, TN
08.1997 - 12.1999
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children.
  • Engaged families in beneficial activities targeted at improving bonds and interactions.
  • Educated clients on parents roles with focus on skill development and guiding children through nurturing parenting.
  • Utilized knowledge of evidence-based programs to inform parents and assist in goal-setting.

School Counselor

David Lipscomb Middle School
Nashville, TN
08.1994 - 05.1997
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
  • Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.

School Counselor

Middle Tennessee Christian School
Murfreesboro, TN
08.1991 - 05.1994
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
  • Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.

Education

M. Ed. - School Counseling

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
07.1994

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
12.1988

Skills

  • School Programs
  • Positive Interactions
  • Instructional Best Practices
  • Teacher Training
  • Data Screening
  • Teaching Strategies
  • Extensive Data Collection
  • Differentiated Instruction

Timeline

Academic Interventionist

Murfreesboro City Schools
07.2008 - 05.2022

Literacy Coach

Murfreesboro City Schools
07.2007 - 05.2008

Classroom Teacher

Murfreesboro City Schools
07.2006 - 05.2007

Classroom Teacher

Rutherford County Schools
01.2000 - 05.2006

Parent and Child Educator

Exchange Child Abuse Prevention
08.1997 - 12.1999

School Counselor

David Lipscomb Middle School
08.1994 - 05.1997

School Counselor

Middle Tennessee Christian School
08.1991 - 05.1994

M. Ed. - School Counseling

Middle Tennessee State University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Wayne State University
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