NANCY GHIDRO
Henderson,NV
Summary
With over 23 years of dedicated K–8 teaching experience and specialized training in special education, reading science, dyslexia, and structured literacy, offering a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field of education. Adept at collaborating with teachers, administrators, families, and support personnel to address the needs of diverse learners, ensuring an individualized educational experiences. Proficient in communicating assessment results, instructional recommendations, and intervention strategies to parents and educational teams, fostering an environment of transparency and support. Passionate about mentoring new teachers and providing instructional guidance while nurturing collaborative relationships that enhance student success. Committed to lifelong learning and educational excellence.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Clark County School District | Odyssey Charter School | Nevada Virtual Academy
01.2002 - 01.2026
- Provided specialized reading and writing instruction to students with diverse learning needs.
- Developed, implemented, and monitored Individualized Education Programs in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, service providers, and families to support student achievement.
- Conducted formal and informal assessments to evaluate progress and guide instructional decisions.
- Utilized data to monitor student growth and adjust interventions.
- Implemented evidence-based structured literacy instruction using the Orton-Gillingham approach.
- Served as a liaison among educators, families, and support personnel to coordinate services.
- Delivered instruction in both traditional and virtual learning environments.
- Utilized assistive technology and digital learning tools to increase access and engagement.
- Mentored colleagues and supported implementation of effective literacy practices.
- Participated in IEP meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings, and collaborative problem-solving discussions to support student success.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading Science
Mount St. Joseph University
01-2020
Master of Education - Special Education
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
01-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Colorado State University
01-1994
Skills
- Teacher Support
- Communication with Parents and Educational Teams
- Collaboration and Relationship Building
- Dyslexia/Structured Literacy Expertise
- Assessment and Progress Monitoring
- Special Education Knowledge
Certification
- IMSE Orton-Gillingham Comprehensive Certification (2025)
- IMSE Advanced Morphology (2024)
- Dyslexia Certification (2019)
- Reading Specialist Certification (2018)
- Advanced Orton-Gillingham Morphology Training (2014)
- Orton-Gillingham Associate Certification (2013)
Timeline
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Clark County School District | Odyssey Charter School | Nevada Virtual Academy
01.2002 - 01.2026
Master of Education - Special Education
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Colorado State University
Master of Arts - Reading Science
Mount St. Joseph University
Mentoring and Collaboration
- Worked with students from diverse backgrounds in inclusive educational settings.
- Mentored new special education teachers in instructional planning, classroom management, IEP implementation, and compliance requirements.
- Frequently explained dyslexia and Orton-Gillingham instructional practices to teachers, administrators, and families.
- Provided parent education regarding assessment results, reading disabilities, accommodations, and intervention recommendations.
- Collaborated with administrators, teachers, related service providers, and families to develop effective support plans for students.
- Supported colleagues by sharing instructional practices, literacy intervention strategies, and classroom supports for students with learning disabilities.
- Facilitated communication among educators, families, and service providers to improve student outcomes and ensure continuity of support.
- Served as a resource to staff regarding accommodations, intervention planning, and evidence-based literacy instruction.