Lynette Larson
Roundup,MT
Summary
Innovative professional with a strong background in literacy improvement and enrichment activities. Known for developing engaging lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles. Ready to leverage expertise to drive educational success and foster critical thinking.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Extended Studies Coordinator
Roundup Elementary School
Billings, Montana
08.2006 - Current
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design and implement interdisciplinary projects, enriching educational experiences for gifted students.
- Facilitated enrichment activities that enhanced critical thinking and creativity among students.
- Prepared, implemented and evaluated annual educational plan for each student based on individually assessed needs in accordance with district procedures.
- Documented consultations with general education teachers, tracking modified instructional strategies and their impact on student learning.
- Collaborated with school staff, parents, and other stakeholders to ensure that all students are receiving appropriate services.
- Attended professional development workshops related to gifted education.
Summer Reading Tutor
Private Tutoring
Roundup, Montana
06.2002 - Current
- Delivered personalized one-on-one tutoring sessions to foster improvements in reading fluency, accuracy, and expression.
- Implemented personalized tutoring sessions focused on improving reading comprehension skills.
- Instructed students on strategies for decoding unfamiliar words using phonics principles.
- Monitored student progress through regular evaluations and constructive feedback sessions.
- Tracked each student's reading proficiency development through targeted assessments and feedback.
- Curated diverse reading materials and resources to enhance engagement and effectiveness of tutoring sessions.
Kindergarten Teacher
Roundup Elementary School
Roundup, Montana
08.1996 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that increased student engagement and participation.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment to promote social and emotional growth.
- Improved students' reading proficiency using science of reading strategies that emphasize explicit, systematic instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension.
- Monitored academic progress of students in RTI reading groups to tailor instruction effectively.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development and assessment projects to enhance educational outcomes.
- Trained new teachers on best practices in early childhood education techniques.
Education
Master of Science - Teaching And Learning Reading
Nova Southeastern University
Ft. Lauderdale, FL02-2006
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education
Montana State University-Billings
Billings, MT12-1995
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Differentiated instruction
- Literacy assessment
- Reading improvement
- Tutoring strategies
- Enrichment activities
- Excellent classroom management
- Effective parent communication
Custom Section 1
- Summer 2025-ELEVATE Your Classroom/Science of Reading Aligned Conference
- 2018-2023 Unlocking the Reading Code/Science of Reading Aligned Trainings
- 2019 MTSS for TIC and Restorative Practices
Timeline
Extended Studies Coordinator
Roundup Elementary School
08.2006 - Current
Summer Reading Tutor
Private Tutoring
06.2002 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Roundup Elementary School
08.1996 - Current
Master of Science - Teaching And Learning Reading
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education
Montana State University-Billings