Mary Elizabeth Curl, CALT, NBCT
Mobile,AL
Summary
Versatile Reading Interventionist with focus on Dyslexic students, and students with Dyslexic characteristics. History of successfully planning, delivering and assessing intervention plans that include all five components of Reading. Compliant with Title 1 guidelines and knowledgeable about a wide range of successful strategies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Intervention Specialist
Mobile County Public School System
08.2017 - Current
- Improved student reading comprehension by implementing targeted intervention strategies and assessments.
- Enhanced student engagement with diverse literature selections, promoting a love for reading and learning.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to develop individualized reading plans tailored to each student''s needs.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, adjusting intervention strategies as needed for optimal results.
- Utilized research-based practices in phonics, vocabulary development, and fluency instruction to enhance students'' reading abilities.
- Provided one-on-one and small group instruction to address specific literacy challenges, boosting overall reading proficiency.
Teacher - 5th Grade
Mobile County Public School System
08.2013 - 08.2017
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Teacher
Camden County Schools
08.2005 - 06.2011
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Education
Master of Education - Library Media
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL05.2020
Master of Arts - Reading Specialist
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2005
Skills
- 504 Plan Implementation
- Dyslexia Support
- Mentoring Teachers
- Individualized support
- Orton Gillingham expertise
- Literacy development
Certification
- Licensed Dyslexia Therapist - 2023
- Certified Academic Language Therapist, ALTA - 2022
- National
- Literacy: Reading-Language Arts, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards - Early and Middle Childhood (NBCT) - December 2023
- LETRS Training - 2022
- SPIRE Training - 2022
- Phonics 1st Training - 2022
Timeline
Reading Intervention Specialist
Mobile County Public School System
08.2017 - Current
Teacher - 5th Grade
Mobile County Public School System
08.2013 - 08.2017
Teacher
Camden County Schools
08.2005 - 06.2011
Master of Education - Library Media
University of West Alabama
Master of Arts - Reading Specialist
Capella University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of South Florida
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