Lori Stevens
Bloomington,IL
Summary
Educational professional with strong foundation in early literacy instruction. Effective in creating tailored, individualized reading interventions, fostering student engagement, and collaborating with educational teams to achieve academic success. Proven ability to implement effective Reading Recovery implementation in school districts, significantly improving student outcomes.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Recovery Teacher Leader
McLean County Unit School District No. 5
08.2009 - Current
- Provided ongoing professional development and support for up to 50 Reading Recovery teachers across various school district in Central Illinois each year.
- Conducted year long graduate level coursework for teachers training in Reading Recovery theory and practices as an adjunct professor through National Louis University.
- Collaborated with teachers to create supportive learning environments for struggling readers through modeling, feedback, and guidance.
- Monitored student progress and analyzed program implementation at the building, district, and site level to share with teachers, administrators, and district stakeholders.
- Supported teachers in utilizing various assessment tools to monitor student progress and adjust interventions accordingly.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and involving them in the learning process when needed.
- Organized professional development workshops for classroom teachers and interventionists, sharing evidence-based practices in literacy instruction.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Participated in the national Reading Recovery network to stay current with best practices and maintain professional development.
Title I Interventionist
McLean County Unit School District No. 5
08.2003 - 08.2009
- Developed individualized intervention plans to address student learning gaps.
- Implemented evidence-based strategies to improve student engagement and performance.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate interventions into classroom activities.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and adjust interventions accordingly.
First and Second Grade Teacher
McLean County Unit School District No. 5
08.1992 - 08.2003
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning and comprehension.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment encouraging student collaboration and respect.
- Assessed student progress using various evaluation methods to inform instructional adjustments.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to address student challenges and promote academic success.
Education
No Degree - Reading Recovery Teacher Leader Certification
National Louis University
Chicago, IL05-2010
Master of Reading -
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois, IL12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL12-1991
Skills
- Early literacy
- Oral language development
- Running records
- Individualized teaching
- Teacher collaboration
- Assessment analysis
- Intervention implementation
- Motivating students
- Early intervention
Affiliations
- Reading Recovery Council of North America
- MID-State Reading Council
Timeline
Reading Recovery Teacher Leader
McLean County Unit School District No. 5
08.2009 - Current
Title I Interventionist
McLean County Unit School District No. 5
08.2003 - 08.2009
First and Second Grade Teacher
McLean County Unit School District No. 5
08.1992 - 08.2003
No Degree - Reading Recovery Teacher Leader Certification
National Louis University
Master of Reading -
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Illinois State University