Monique Grauer
Temecula,CA
Summary
Focused and dedicated primary school educator with 25 years of experience. Passionate and confident about educating children using a balance of traditional and modern approaches. Strengths in the area of literacy and reading instruction. Experienced in providing individualized coaching to teachers using observation and data to identify potential areas of growth and to effectively implement district adopted curriculum.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Escondido Union School District
08.2022 - Current
Reading Interventionist
Escondido Union School District
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to struggling readers.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress.
- Assessed and reported on student's reading progress to their classroom teacher and the student's parents.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual small groups.
District Instructional Coach
Escondido Union School District
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented lessons utilizing variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
- Administered standardized tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses.
- Assisted teachers in developing best teaching practices and strategies in their classrooms.
Site Based Curriculum Coach
Escondido Union School District
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Built and delivered learning content according to priority and scope.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Assisted teachers in implementing new district adopted ELA curriculum.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials, and lesson plans.
- Taught model lessons to support best teaching practices.
Elementary School Teacher
Escondido Union School District
05.2000 - 08.2015
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Education
Master of Arts - Literacy
National University
La Jolla, CA05-2004
Bachelor of Arts -
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA05-2000
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Student evaluation
- Collaborative teamwork
- Student engagement
- Classroom and Behavioral management
- Technology integration
- Content expertise: Literacy
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Escondido Union School District
08.2022 - Current
Reading Interventionist
Escondido Union School District
08.2021 - 06.2024
District Instructional Coach
Escondido Union School District
06.2019 - 08.2022
Site Based Curriculum Coach
Escondido Union School District
08.2015 - 06.2018
Elementary School Teacher
Escondido Union School District
05.2000 - 08.2015
Master of Arts - Literacy
National University
Bachelor of Arts -
University of San Diego
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