Michelle Rudell
Seattle,WA
Summary
Dedicated LAP Teacher and Reading Specialist with expertise in relationship building and evidence based reading interventions. Proven track record of increasing reading proficiency through the use of Science of Reading principles and data-driven instruction. Expert in conducting diagnostic assessments, designing individualized reading goals, and progress monitoring student growth for K-5 students. Established building leader designing and facilitating whole school MTSS program, mentoring of new teachers, and leading professional development in reading for K-5 educators. Committed to fostering a school-wide culture of literacy and closing achievement gaps for diverse learners.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
LAP Teacher/Reading Specialist
Seattle Public Schools
John Hay Elementary
08.2011 - Current
- Analyze DIBELS data to develop targeted reading intervention groups.
- Use SIPPS Mastery assessments and DIBELS data to assess student progress regularly, tailoring and adjusting lessons for improved academic performance.
- Accelerate foundational skills for struggling readers through explicit, multisensory, and systematic instruction.
- Develop engaging lesson plans focused on systematically teaching phonological awareness, phonics and sight words improving oral reading fluency for all students.
- Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student has equal opportunity for success.
- Empower students to set personal reading goals and to track individual reading progress through the use of various graphs and charts.
- Collaborate closely with Multi-lingual Teachers and Classroom Teachers to ensure targeted reading instruction is reinforced outside of reading intervention groups.
- Supply Classroom Teachers and Families with resources including decodable books and sight word cards for students to practice targeted reading skills outside of intervention groups.
- Develop strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Coach K-2 Teachers in Science of Reading and brought supplemental phonics curriculum called Heggerty to all K-2 classrooms to ensure all students receive intentional daily phonics instruction.
- Lead MTSS program including developing and maintaining whole school forms and data spreadsheets from year to year, facilitating weekly grade level MTSS meetings, working with classroom teachers on classroom interventions, and communicating with SIT Lead and School Psychologist on students needing more supports and potential evaluations.
2nd Grade Reading Support Teacher
Shoreline School District
Briarcrest Elementary
09.2010 - 06.2011
4th, 5th, and 6th Grade Teacher
Shoreline School District
Briarcrest Elementary
08.2000 - 08.2006
6th Grade Teacher
Shoreline School District
Echo Lake Elementary
08.1999 - 08.2000
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Shoreline School District
Shoreline, WA
09.1998 - 06.1999
4th/5th Grade Teacher
Bellevue School District
Bellevue, WA
10.1997 - 08.1998
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Walla Walla School District
Walla Walla, WA
01.1997 - 06.1997
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA2020
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA1996
Skills
- Small group, Reading intervention
- Diagnostic, Formative, and Summative Assessments
- Data Analysis and Data Tracking
- Systematic, Differentiated Reading Instruction
- Science of Reading and Scarborough's Reading Rope
- Communication and Collaboration with Teachers and Parents
- Instructional Leadership and Literacy Coach
- Building Assessment Coordinator
- MTSS Facilitator
Timeline
LAP Teacher/Reading Specialist
Seattle Public Schools
08.2011 - Current
2nd Grade Reading Support Teacher
Shoreline School District
09.2010 - 06.2011
4th, 5th, and 6th Grade Teacher
Shoreline School District
08.2000 - 08.2006
6th Grade Teacher
Shoreline School District
08.1999 - 08.2000
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Shoreline School District
09.1998 - 06.1999
4th/5th Grade Teacher
Bellevue School District
10.1997 - 08.1998
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Walla Walla School District
01.1997 - 06.1997
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Seattle Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Seattle Pacific University