MARIA KLEMA
Tomah
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Sparta Area School District, specializing in personalized intervention strategies. Proven expertise in AIMSweb and FastBridge assessments, fostering student growth through tailored support. Adept at collaborating with educators and engaging the community, demonstrating resilience and leadership in enhancing student learning outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Interventionist-Math & Reading
Sparta Area School District
Sparta
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with educators in 5th and 6th grade to develop Tier II and Tier III personalized intervention plans for students in both math and reading.
- Implement evidence-based strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted interventions as needed.
- Facilitated small group sessions to enhance comprehension and retention.
- Provided training and support to staff on intervention techniques and resources.
- Conducted assessments to identify students needing additional support services.
- Maintained detailed records of student interventions and outcomes for review.
Title I Teacher
Lemonweir Elementary
Tomah
07.2017 - 05.2023
- Plan and implement effective interventions for Tier III students for K-5th grade students for both reading and math.
- Progress Monitor students weekly
- Put together all data from benchmark assessments to share out at data dig meetings.
- Push-in to classrooms to team teach phonological awareness, phonics, and guided reading.
- Collaborate weekly with grade levels to improved instruction
- Collaborate monthly with Title I teachers across the district to discuss data and interventions.
Student Teacher
Lemonweir Elementary
Tomah
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
Education
Master of Science - Reading
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
La Crosse, WI01.2020
Master of Science -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ, US03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI, US06.1996
Skills
- 15 year working in Title I/RTI
- WiMLSS committee member
- AIMSweb and FastBridge knowledge
- I-Ready diagnostic and pathway expertise
- Responsive classroom training
- Social Emotional Learning (SEL) implementation
- Standardized testing methods
- Professional Learning Community
- Adaptable and flexible
- Resilience in challenges
- Community engagement leadership
- Title I Parent Advisory Committee
References
- Nicki Pope, Northside Elementary Principal, 608-542-0197, Npope@lacrossed.org
- Angela White, Lemonweir Instructional Coach, 608-374-7382, angelawhite@tomah.education
- Krista Tardiff, Lemonweir 2nd Grade Teacher, 608-374-7853, Kristatardiff@tomah.education
Community Service
- Tomah Mat Club-President 2023-present, board member 2016-present, Plan and organize Season Kick-off Fundraiser Committee, 2016-present
- Meadowview Middle School Carnival Committee Chair 2025-present, Coordinate and facilitate monthly meetings, implement logistics and plan for night of carnival, coordinate and order supplies.
- Gridiron Board Treasurer, 2013-2024, Maintain and Coordinate Concession Stand, Collaboratively organize annual golf outing, Maintain organization's checkbooks and pay bills
- Lemonweir PTO Vice President-Treasurer-President, 2017, 2023, Organize and plan annual Dr. Seuss Event Fundraiser, Plan and coordinate Family Engagement Activities, Maintain accurate records and checkbook
- LaGrange PTO Board Member, Secretary, VP, 2011, 2016, Co-planned and coordinated annual carnival, Assisted with annual fundraiser
- Tomah Youth Baseball Board and Concession Coordinator, 2010, 2015, Maintained and coordinated concession stand, Assisted in running annual tournament
Timeline
Interventionist-Math & Reading
Sparta Area School District
09.2023 - Current
Title I Teacher
Lemonweir Elementary
07.2017 - 05.2023
Student Teacher
Lemonweir Elementary
01.2017 - 03.2017
Master of Science - Reading
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
Master of Science -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
University of Wisconsin-River Falls