Megan Hight
Westborough,MA
Summary
Dynamic Reading Tutor with a proven track record at Southborough School District, enhancing student fluency and comprehension through individualized learning strategies. Skilled in assessment and parent communication, I foster motivation and collaboration, resulting in significant improvements in student reading confidence and achievement. Committed to creating engaging, supportive learning environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Tutor
Southborough School District
08.2004 - Current
- Assisted students in developing reading comprehension and fluency skills through tailored tutoring sessions.
- Implemented engaging instructional strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Supported diverse learners by adapting materials to meet individual needs and learning styles.
- Collaborated with educators to align tutoring practices with classroom curricula and objectives.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback and encouragement to enhance motivation and achievement.
- Utilized various educational tools and resources to facilitate effective reading instruction.
- Engaged parents in the learning process by communicating strategies for supporting reading development at home.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in literacy education.
- Maintained accurate records of tutoring sessions, tracking attendance, goals achieved, and areas requiring continued focus.
- Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
- Structured activities for interactive learning, reading understanding and fluency skills.
- Conducted ongoing research on best practices in literacy instruction, staying current on trends and methodologies within the field.
- Improved students'' reading fluency through tailored lesson plans and engaging activities.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a supportive learning environment that empowered them to succeed.
- Conducted assessments to determine comprehensive understanding of materials.
- Maintained detailed files and created charts to track student progress.
- Partnered with classroom teachers to incorporate supplemental materials that reinforced core curriculum concepts.
- Utilized various teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and preferences among students.
- Evaluated student performance using formal assessments, guiding the development of effective tutoring strategies based on results.
- Organized regular progress reports for parents and educators, maintaining open lines of communication about student achievements and challenges.
- Boosted student confidence in reading abilities by providing consistent support and encouragement.
Education
Education Reading
Marywood University
Scranton, PA05-1999
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education/English/Communications
Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH05-1995
Skills
- Reading level analysis
- Patience and empathy
- Reading strategies
- Assessment skills
- Parent communication
- Collaborative mindset
- Fluency development
- Student motivation
- Progress monitoring
- Individualized learning
- Progress reporting
Timeline
Reading Tutor
Southborough School District
08.2004 - Current
Education Reading
Marywood University
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education/English/Communications
Heidelberg University
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