Educator with extensive experience at Copperas Cove Independent School District, specializing in dyslexia intervention and assessment. Proven ability to foster teamwork and collaboration while implementing the Wilson Dyslexia Reading Program. Recognized for attention to detail and adaptability, effectively enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
Worked part time with Amanda Crawley and Jennifer Stephenson to administer the district initial assessment for Dyslexia. This involved knowledge and experience recognizing components of the science of reading, to include phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, morphological study, and comprehension.
September 2022 - May 2024 with 504/Intervention Coordinator
August 2024 - May 2025 with Special Education Dept.
Full time Dyslexia Interventionist with Wilson Dyslexia Therapist credentials and Wilson Fundations Presenter/Coach credentials. Wilson has been the dyslexia curriculum since August 2007.
Assessed and administered the Wilson Dyslexia Reading Program (science of reading) curriculum to students identified with dyslexia in grades 6 through 8, with varying below grade level reading skills. This involved knowledge and experience recognizing components of the science of reading, to include phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, morphological study, and comprehension. The process begins with basic phonemic awareness skills while integrating phonics, spelling, fluency, morphological study, and comprehension.
Also as a Certified Wilson Fundations Presenter/Coach, provided Fundations Professional Development to grades K, 1, and 2 from August 2009 through May 2019.
Formally retired in May 2022 after 30 years of teaching.
Created and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state TEKS curriculum standards and assessed progress while adjusting strategies and differentiating instruction for varying student needs.
Used varying strategies for classroom engagement, control, and reinforcement.
Created and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state TEKS curriculum standards and assessed progress while adjusting strategies and differentiating instruction for varying student needs.
Used varying strategies for classroom engagement, control, and reinforcement.
Current Texas Educator Certification in:
Legacy Master Reading Teacher
Classroom Teacher Grades 1-8
English as a Second Language Supplemental
Secondary Social Studies Composite Grades 6-12
Current Certified Wilson Reading Dyslexia Therapist (Level 2)
Wilson Reading Fundations Presenter/Coach