Nancy Kamin
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated and collaborative Learning Specialist with extensive experience supporting students in 1st–6th grade. Skilled in delivering targeted, data-driven interventions in reading and math, managing student learning plans, and partnering closely with teachers, specialists, and families. Trained in multisensory structured literacy (Wilson Level 1, Orton-Gillingham) and evidence-based math curricula. Committed to fostering student growth through individualized instruction, research-based practices, and a warm, relationship-centered approach.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Support Services Teacher
Chicago Jewish Day School
08.2022 - Current
- Providing Tier 3 structured literacy and math intervention for students in both push-in and pull-out settings
- Implementing evidence-based curricula, including WRS, Fundations, UFLI Foundations, and Illustrative Mathematics
- Monitoring student progress using DIBELS and EasyCBM and adjusting learning goals accordingly
- Collaborating with classroom teachers, outside service providers, and administrators to design and implement individualized learning support plans
Sixth Grade Teacher
Hyde Park Day School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided daily instruction in Reading using Wilson Reading System
- Provided daily instruction in Math using Jump Math
- Monitored student progress using Aimsweb and other curriculum based assessments and adjusted learning goals accordingly
- Collaborated with team members and support service providers to tailor instruction to students' needs
- Communicated with families and shared detailed reports about students' progress and learning goals
Assistant Teacher (3 years) First Grade Teacher (1 year- Remote)
The Latin School of Chicago
01.2017 - 06.2022
- Provided daily instruction for remote students in all subject areas
- Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, fostering parental involvement in their children''s education
- Supported classroom instruction by working with individual and small groups of students
- Collaborated with team members to differentiate curriculum for all students
Substitute Teacher
Various Schools
09.2012 - 01.2017
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Followed lesson plans and adapted as needed based on student needs
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance
Education
Graduate Courses - LBS1 And Reading
University of St. Francis
Online08.2020
Masters Degree - Language and Literacy
National Louis University
Evanston, IL06.2003
Bachelors Degree - Elementary Education
DePaul University
Chicago, IL11.1995
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Data-driven decision making
- Teacher collaboration
- Small group instruction
- Progress monitoring
- Individualized education plans
- Executive functioning support
Certification
Type 03 Illinois
Certificate number 1833936
Elementary K-9, Issued December 1995
Endorsements:
Self-Contained Elementary
Language Arts
Social Science
LBS1
Reading Teacher
CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Wilson Reading System Level 1
Orton Gillingham
Curriculum
UFLI Foundations
WRS Reading
Wilson Fundations
Illustrative Mathematics
Think! Mathematics
Timeline
Student Support Services Teacher
Chicago Jewish Day School
08.2022 - Current
Sixth Grade Teacher
Hyde Park Day School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Assistant Teacher (3 years) First Grade Teacher (1 year- Remote)
The Latin School of Chicago
01.2017 - 06.2022
Substitute Teacher
Various Schools
09.2012 - 01.2017
Masters Degree - Language and Literacy
National Louis University
Bachelors Degree - Elementary Education
DePaul University
Graduate Courses - LBS1 And Reading
University of St. Francis