Lydia Elrod
Griffin,GA
Summary
Forward-thinking educator with love of reading and dedication to educating students. Offering more than 10 years of assessing skills and enacting engaging lesson plans. Specializes in reading intervention and differentiated instruction, enhancing student engagement and collaboration. Achieved notable improvements in reading fluency and comprehension, leveraging skills in parent communication and collaborative teaching for optimal student progress.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Support Teacher Grades 6-8
Carver Road Middle School
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Developed innovative instructional techniques that catered to different learning modalities while promoting active participation from all students.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student progress, adjusting instructional methods accordingly for optimal results.
- Established strong relationships with students and families, fostering a supportive learning environment conducive to academic success.
- Assisted struggling readers by implementing targeted intervention strategies, resulting in improved reading comprehension and fluency.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow educators focused on best practices in supporting students with reading interventions.
5th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher
Academy For Classical Education
08.2015 - 05.2022
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop interdisciplinary units that connected English Language Arts with other subject areas.
- Implemented project-based learning experiences that challenged students to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of all students, ensuring academic growth and success.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and continually improve my teaching practice.
- Enhanced students' writing skills through targeted instruction and constructive feedback on written assignments.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, contributing to a supportive school community.
- Improved student reading comprehension by implementing a variety of literacy strategies and activities.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules, and language skills.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment, and expression of original ideas.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Education
Master of Science - Reading Education
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Middle Grades Education
Middle Georgia State College
Macon, GA05.2014
Skills
- Collaborative Teaching
- Student Engagement
- Parent Communication
- Small Group Instruction
- Reading Intervention
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Recordkeeping
- Progress Monitoring
Accomplishments
- Participated in Project MOCCA to develop a reading comprehension assessment with the University of Oregon
- Worked with colleagues at Academy for Classical Education to develop a reading curriculum for grades 3-5.
- Sponsored Beta club students during meetings, service hours, and while attending conferences
- Supervised and assisted students on various field trips
- Earned gifted endorsement
Certification
- Gifted endorsement
- MTSS Facilitator endorsement (pending May 2024)
- Teacher Leader endorsement (pending May 2024)
References
Mrs. Courtney Wright
Assistant Principal, Carver Road Middle School
courtneyv.wright@gscs.org
770-524-9659
Mrs. Nancy Turner
Teacher Leadership Specialist, Griffin RESA
nturner@griffinresa.net
678-815-3766
Mrs. Amanda Holder-Thompson
Connections Department Chair, Carver Road Middle School
amanda.holder@gscs.org
678-588-8061
Dr. Michelle Gowan
Teacher Support Specialist, Academy for Classical Education
michelle.gowan@acemacon.org
478-238-5757
Timeline
Reading Support Teacher Grades 6-8
Carver Road Middle School
07.2022 - Current
5th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher
Academy For Classical Education
08.2015 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Reading Education
Georgia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Middle Grades Education
Middle Georgia State College
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