Michele MacDonald
Hartsdale,NY
Summary
Highly motivated Reading Specialist with extensive knowledge and experience designing and implementing targeted small group reading intervention. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet the educational needs of students.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Specialist
Iona Prep Lower School
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Administered Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment to students in grades 1-3 to determine independent and instructional reading levels.
- Created differentiated reading groups to provide targeted instruction to support fluency and comprehension.
- Collaborated with building teachers to support and implement reading instruction.
- Effectively communicated student needs and reading levels and goals with classroom teachers.
Reading Specialist
Katonah-Lewisboro School District
09.2002 - 09.2016
- Created and implemented differentiated reading intervention for students in grades Kindergarten-Fifth Grade.
- Taught Fundations K-3, Wilson Just Words and Wilson Steps 1-6 with fidelity to elementary aged students.
- Administered standardized and informal reading assessments and screenings to elementary students.
- Compiled and analyzed student data using standardized and informal assessments to create and modify reading interventions for students.
- Collaborated with building professionals including psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, ESL teacher and administration to best support students.
- Coached teachers to navigate through RTI/CSE process, write and implement targeted reading interventions, provided reading resources to compliment small group intervention and instruction.
- Participated in district and building level committees to expand knowledge and create and provide appropriate staff development and resources.
- Effectively communicated with parents through progress reports, meetings, conferences and phone calls regarding student progress.
First Grade Teacher
St. Ignatius Loyola
09.1999 - 06.2002
- Provided effective and developmentally appropriate instruction to whole class and small groups of students in all subject areas.
- Facilitated learning by using a variety of teaching techniques such as hands-on learning activities, books, games, projects and discussions.
- Effectively managed classroom behavior and provided a safe learning environment for all students.
- Communicated with parents to provide feedback regarding student progress.
- Collaborated with building staff including psychologist, reading specialist and speech and language therapist to best support student needs.
Education
Master of Science - Reading Specialist
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY09.2002
Master of Science - Elementary Education
SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz, NY05.1999
Skills
- Wilson Certified Dyslexia Practitioner
- IEP Understanding
- Strong Communication Skills
- Ability to lead team meetings
- Constructive Feedback
Certification
Level 1 Wilson Language Dyslexia Practitioner
Timeline
Reading Specialist
Iona Prep Lower School
01.2023 - 03.2023
Reading Specialist
Katonah-Lewisboro School District
09.2002 - 09.2016
First Grade Teacher
St. Ignatius Loyola
09.1999 - 06.2002
Master of Science - Reading Specialist
St. John's University
Master of Science - Elementary Education
SUNY New Paltz
Level 1 Wilson Language Dyslexia Practitioner
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