Mary Hall
Reisterstown,MD
Summary
Dynamic Reading Specialist with extensive experience at Howard County Public Schools, skilled in assessments and differentiated instruction. Proven track record in enhancing student literacy through tailored interventions and collaborative data analysis. Certified in Orton Gillingham and Science of Reading, I excel in mentoring educators and fostering student success.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Specialist
Howard County Public School System
08.2018 - 07.2025
- Used experience from training in Letters, Heggerty, Orton Gillingham, SIPPS and Science of Reading to plan and deliver customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to identify students in need of supplemental reading.
- Monitored student progress through both formative and summative assessment to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Literacy Coach
Howard County Public Schools
08.2009 - 07.2018
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Developed and delivered schoolwide and countywide professional development for Elementary School Teachers.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
- Mentored and coached teachers with focus on improving teaching methods and classroom management.
- Created reading and writing curriculum for the Howard County Elementary Language Arts department.
Reading Specialist
Howard County Public Schools
08.2004 - 07.2009
- Planned and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to identify students in need of supplemental reading.
- Monitored student progress through both formative and summative assessment to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Teacher
Howard County Public Schools
08.1990 - 09.1999
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through summative and formative assessment in order to plan instruction.
Education
Master of Science - Education- Reading Specialist Certification
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD05-1996
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD05-1989
Skills
- Assessment
- Differentiated instruction
- Tutoring
- Orton Gillingham trained
- SIPPS trained
- Heggerty trained
- Certified in Science of Reading
- Certified in Letters
Timeline
Reading Specialist
Howard County Public School System
08.2018 - 07.2025
Literacy Coach
Howard County Public Schools
08.2009 - 07.2018
Reading Specialist
Howard County Public Schools
08.2004 - 07.2009
Teacher
Howard County Public Schools
08.1990 - 09.1999
Master of Science - Education- Reading Specialist Certification
University of Maryland, College Park
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Maryland, College Park
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