Melissa VanRensselaer
Victor,NY
Summary
Reading specialist focused on enhancing student literacy and fostering love for reading. Skilled in delivering instruction based on the Science of Reading and collecting and analyzing data to design and deliver meaningful instruction. Strong collaborator with colleagues and families, focused on student achievement and adaptable to evolving educational needs. Known for results-driven approach and ability to support and motivate students in a positive and safe learning environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Specialist
Victor Central Schools
09.2001 - Current
- Implement evidence-based programs to improve reading fluency and comprehension skills.
- Analyze data trends to identify areas of need and inform instructional decision-making processes related to reading interventions.
- Evaluate student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to optimize growth.
- Cultivate a supportive learning environment that encourages students to take risks and develop confidence in their reading abilities.
- Create a positive and inclusive reading environment, where students feel comfortable taking risks and sharing their thoughts and questions
Teaching Center Director
Victor Central Schools
09.2005 - 06.2009
- Worked collaboratively with the district assistant superintendent of instruction, mentors and instructional coaches to provide professional development opportunities for staff that support district initiatives, staff needs and instructional pedagogy
- Oversaw daily operations, streamlining processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Liaison with administration and twelve member policy board to institute professional development programming
Education
Certificate of Advanced Study - Educational Administration SAS & SDA
State University of New York At Brockport
Brockport, NY05.2006
Master of Education - Reading Education K-12
State University of New York At Geneseo
Geneseo, NY08.2001
Bachelor of Science - Special Education And Psychology
State University of New York At Geneseo
Geneseo, NY12.1997
Skills
- Expertise in Wilson Reading Systems (Steps 1-12)
- Multisensory instruction
- Instructional practices are grounded in the Science of Reading
- LETRS trained
- Instructional planning and delivery is based on student data
- Vocabulary development using morphology
- Fluency development using Six Minute Solutions and strategies such as fluency phrases, choral reading, echo reading, and modeling of fluency reading with expression
- MTSS trained
School Community Leadership Assets
- Building Structures Committee Representative 2023-2024
- Curriculum Council Representative September September 2022 - 2024
- Building Level Council Representative September 2019 - June 2024
- Union representative September 2005- June 2006, September 2019 - June, 2022
- Department Leader September 2019 - June 2021
- District Council Representative September 2016 - June 2018
Timeline
Teaching Center Director
Victor Central Schools
09.2005 - 06.2009
Reading Specialist
Victor Central Schools
09.2001 - Current
Certificate of Advanced Study - Educational Administration SAS & SDA
State University of New York At Brockport
Master of Education - Reading Education K-12
State University of New York At Geneseo
Bachelor of Science - Special Education And Psychology
State University of New York At Geneseo
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