Noel Sawaia
Henderson
Summary
Compassionate Reading Teacher offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and promoting positive reinforcement. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of needs assessment and appropriate reading interventions is highly sought.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Interventionist
Clark County School District, CCSD
08.2021 - Current
- Supported the development of phonemic awareness and decoding skills through targeted activities, promoting fluent reading in struggling learners.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Conducted one-on-one and small group sessions to provide targeted support, fostering a positive learning environment and boosting confidence in reading abilities.
- Delivered differentiated instruction based on individual learning profiles, addressing diverse needs within the classroom setting effectively.
Third Grade Teacher
Clark Country School District
08.2016 - 05.2021
- Established strong relationships with families to support student success.
- Monitored student progress to adapt instruction and address individual challenges.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by implementing inclusive classroom practices.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Second Grade Teacher
Clark County School District
08.2000 - 05.2016
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction in The Arts
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05-1998
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
UNLV
Las Vegas05-1995
Skills
- Phonics instruction
- Vocabulary building
- Student records management
- Guided reading
- Formative assessment
- Reading groups
- Reading assessment
- Response to intervention
- Research-based practices
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Project Life Facilitator
- World Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) Proctor
Timeline
Reading Interventionist
Clark County School District, CCSD
08.2021 - Current
Third Grade Teacher
Clark Country School District
08.2016 - 05.2021
Second Grade Teacher
Clark County School District
08.2000 - 05.2016
- First Aid Certification
- Project Life Facilitator
- World Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) Proctor
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction in The Arts
University of Northern Colorado
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
UNLV
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