Marianne Larson
Bridgewater,NJ
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with superb leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. Outstanding record of success maximizing the effectiveness of educational programs through skillful curriculum development for Kindergarten through 8th grades. Expert knowledge in New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, assessment, testing, curriculum, and educational programs. Proven results directing and coordinating academic and auxiliary activities of elementary schools by effectively collaborating with team members and administrators.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Title 1 Coodinator
Warren Township Schools
09.2023 - Current
- Identified eligible students through data analysis and teacher feedback.
- Surveyed instructors regarding areas of special training.
- Reviewed appropriate instructional materials to be utilized for instruction.
- Communicated with parents regarding math and language arts Title 1 instruction.
- Maintained records such as permission slips, student and teacher availability, student attendance, and teacher timesheets.
- Maintained a budget for the program.
- Corresponded with teachers and parents regarding student progress.
- Collaborated with building principal and the Director of Curriculum to organize and carry out the program.
- Reviewed student data and participate in I&RS meetings when necessary.
Reading Interventionist
Warren Township Schools
09.2014 - Current
- Identify reading intervention students by analyzing data and communicating with classroom teachers.
- Provide intervention instruction to identified students.
- Plan with grade level teachers to provide differentiated instruction.
- Administer assessments and analyze the data.
- Participate in Professional Learning Communities to collaborate on refining instructional practices.
- Collaborate with teachers on alternate observation projects.
- Maintain student records.
- Communicate with parents and teachers regarding student progress.
- Attend I&RS meetings to create goals and action steps for identified students.
- Attend grade level meetings to discuss planning and instructional practices in concert with building principal.
- Collaborate with district reading intervention teachers.
- Attend building level faculty meetings.
- Participate in district wide professional book discussions.
- Attend and contribute to the district Language Arts Committee Meetings
- Attend and contribute to the district Strategic Planning Meetings focused on Student Achievement.
- Chairperson for the School Improvement Committee
Literacy Coach
Warren Township Schools
09.2007 - 06.2014
- Taught elementary subjects including Language Arts and Social Studies with students’ abilities ranging from at-risk to high average.
- Employed multiple teaching styles to adapt to provide challenging lessons in supportive class setting.
- District Textbook Committee-reviewed and selected new textbooks.
- Managed Reading Buddy program - partnership between 1st and 5th grade students.
Classroom Teacher
Warren Township Schools
09.1998 - 06.2007
- Taught elementary subjects in grades 1st-5th.
- Employed multiple teaching styles to adapt to provide challenging lessons in supportive class setting.
- Promoted understanding of and respect for different cultural / heritage backgrounds of students.
- Diagnosed individual strengths / needs and contributed to formulation of IEPs where necessary.
- Participated in building and district level committees.
Education
Master of Science - Reading Specialist & Supervisor Certification
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And English
The College of New Jersey
Trenton, NJ05.1997
Skills
- Reading Intervention
- Curriculum Development
- Parent Curriculum Presentations
- Data Driven Instruction
- Instructional Modeling
- Workshop Presentations
- RTI Creation and Implementation
- Lesson Planning and Design
- Curriculum Implementation and Review
- Performance Goals and Evaluation
- Vertical Articulation and Alignment
- Professional Development Planning
Accomplishments
- Coordinated Title 1 After School Instructional program by identifying instructional materials and trained instructors to meet student needs.
- Conducted Parent Presentations focused on Reading and Writing Workshop and the Common Core Standards, and Word Study
- Researched, planned, and implemented an RTI program.
- Designed, organized and conducted new teacher training in the area of Language Arts.
- Designed and conducted professional development workshops on Reading and Writing Workshop, Independent Reading, Helping Students Choose Books for Independent Reading, Literature Circles, Word Study, Guided Reading.
- Organized and Conducted Professional Learning Communities centered on professional reading.
Timeline
Title 1 Coodinator
Warren Township Schools
09.2023 - Current
Reading Interventionist
Warren Township Schools
09.2014 - Current
Literacy Coach
Warren Township Schools
09.2007 - 06.2014
Classroom Teacher
Warren Township Schools
09.1998 - 06.2007
Master of Science - Reading Specialist & Supervisor Certification
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And English
The College of New Jersey
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