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Mary Boudreaux

Alexander City,AL

Summary

Dynamic Certified Academic Language Therapist with extensive experience at Jim Pearson Elementary School, specializing in dyslexia therapy and individualized intervention. Proven ability to enhance student engagement and literacy through customized strategies and collaborative teamwork. Skilled in planning and implementing effective interventions that foster academic growth and a love for reading.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Academic Language Therapist

Jim Pearson Elementary School
Alexander City, AL
08.2023 - Current
  • Integrated play activities into intervention plans to improve motivation and engagement levels during sessions.
  • Kept comprehensive notes on patient progress and speech to make needed adjustments to treatment.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions by observing changes in client behavior over time.

Reading Interventionist

Jim Pearson Elementary School
Alexander City, AL
08.2021 - Current
  • Employed a variety of strategies to motivate students who had difficulty staying focused during lessons.
  • Encouraged love of reading and promoted literacy to students.
  • Analyzed data from assessments to determine appropriate instructional goals for each student.
  • Provided intensive, individualized intervention to students in reading and language arts.
  • Completed and reviewed assessments to developed customized improvement plans.
  • Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.

Second Grade Teacher

Jim Pearson Elementary School
Alexander City, AL
08.2010 - 08.2021
  • Utilized instructional materials, such as books, multimedia sources, and manipulatives to enhance student learning.
  • Actively participated in staff development workshops designed to improve teaching skills.
  • Encouraged and supported students in setting and achieving personal and academic goals.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction methods based on each student's ability level.
  • Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
  • Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and concerns.

Third Grade Teacher

Nathaniel H. Stephans Elementary School
Alexander City, AL
08.2002 - 05.2010
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to cover core subjects such as math, science, language arts, and social studies.
  • Created a positive learning environment that encouraged students to strive for excellence.
  • Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos, and class discussions.

Education

Certified Academic Language Therapist - Dyslexia

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
06-2024

Education Specialist - Elementary Education (Reading)

University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL
12-2020

Master of Science - Education

University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL
12-2018

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Athens State University
Athens, AL
05-2002

Skills

  • Dyslexia therapy
  • Literacy instruction
  • Individualized intervention
  • Early intervention services
  • Customized intervention
  • Planning
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Trained in LETTRS, Sonday System, Spire

Timeline

Certified Academic Language Therapist

Jim Pearson Elementary School
08.2023 - Current

Reading Interventionist

Jim Pearson Elementary School
08.2021 - Current

Second Grade Teacher

Jim Pearson Elementary School
08.2010 - 08.2021

Third Grade Teacher

Nathaniel H. Stephans Elementary School
08.2002 - 05.2010

Certified Academic Language Therapist - Dyslexia

The University of Alabama

Education Specialist - Elementary Education (Reading)

University of West Alabama

Master of Science - Education

University of West Alabama

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Athens State University
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