Melanie Norman
Mapleton
Summary
Experienced educator with 25 years of experience in teaching and literacy interventions. Trained in Orton-Gillingham and certified in various programs aligning with the Science of Reading. Literacy advocate who is passionate about aligning research-based methods in reading instruction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
CERTIFIED FACILITATOR
READING HORIZONS
03.2022 - Current
- Trained and certified to facilitate professional learning events nationwide for Reading Horizons Reading Curriculum
- Trained as a literacy coach to educate school administration and staff not only in curriculum implementation, but also in the current research and best practices for reading instruction that aligns with the Science of Reading
- Concurrently working on the curriculum content team to author decodable readers and passages for new curriculum launched in 2023.
K-3 LANGUAGE ARTS CURRICULUM TEAM
AHS WORLDWIDE
02.2022 - 08.2023
- As part of the K-2 Language Arts Team, worked to write an original scope and sequence for new curriculum being launched for worldwide Homeschool adaptation
- Authored the decodable readers for K-1 that align with that scope and sequence
- Responsible for the Lexile measurement data to ensure readers follow appropriate difficulty.
CERTIFIED BARTON READING INTERVENTIONIST
READING PRO
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Trained and certified in the Susan Barton Reading System, by Susan Barton
- Tutored K-12 using intense Orton-Gillingham reading intervention in both school and private settings
- Responsible for student assessments, personalized intervention plans, and parent communication on progress
- Technology team leader using Zoom platform
- Intervention plans also used Lindamood Bell's LIPS program, and Wilson Fundations.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
TEACHER RETENTION PROJECT
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Taught 7-12th grade ELA for Special Education
- Responsible to write IEP goals, collect data and deliver appropriately modified lessons
- TRP is a non-profit aid in teacher retention in Special Education
- Worked with other Special Educators to hold IEP meetings, collaborate data and ensure instruction was delivered effectively.
Education
BS ELEMENTARY EDUCATION -
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
AAS SPECIAL EDUCATION -
RICKS COLLEGE
M.ED CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION-(CURRENT) -
SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Orton-Gillingham Trained (OG-A 2024)
- Literacy Coach
- Handwriting without Tears Trained
- Organization
- 25 years Special Education and Intervention Teacher
- Communication
Timeline
CERTIFIED FACILITATOR
READING HORIZONS
03.2022 - Current
K-3 LANGUAGE ARTS CURRICULUM TEAM
AHS WORLDWIDE
02.2022 - 08.2023
CERTIFIED BARTON READING INTERVENTIONIST
READING PRO
01.2016 - 01.2021
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
TEACHER RETENTION PROJECT
01.2015 - 01.2016
BS ELEMENTARY EDUCATION -
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
AAS SPECIAL EDUCATION -
RICKS COLLEGE
M.ED CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION-(CURRENT) -
SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY
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