Pam Weldon
Boca Raton,USA
Summary
Experienced Orton Gillingham Structured Language Therapist with 25+ years of managing students in diverse instructional settings, including Academic Intervention (AIS) and English as a Second Language (ESL). Proven track record of delivering staff development literacy training seminars to improve instructional techniques based on performance screenings and comprehensive evaluations for at-risk readers (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, ADHD, SLD). Skilled in designing multisensory reading and writing instruction grounded in evidence-based research practices of Orton Gillingham. Strong background in data collection to align effective teaching strategies, assess student progress, and analyze instructional methods to meet diverse teaching accommodations in compliance with Individualized Education Plans, State and Federal Mandates, Multi-Tiered Response to Intervention (RTI), NCLB, Section 504, CSE, and Title 1 Funding.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Consultation Services (Eval., PIP, & OG )
iROCK2READ.COM
09.2023 - Current
- Administer diagnostic evaluations for students identified with Specific Language Disorders (SLD)
- Provide rigorous literacy instruction meeting state and federal mandates for evidence-based practices (Orton Gillingham)
- Develop content promoting multisensory methods connecting users with instant access to literacy-based resources
Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist
The Bilgrav School
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Maintained data to monitor and evaluate student progress and communicated regularly with parents of students regarding child's progress.
- Trained and supervised other teachers and classroom assistants in addressing needs of students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities.
- Assessed students' academic achievement continually through variety of methods, documented progress and adjusted instructional planning to maximize student achievement.
- Collaborated with outside agencies delivering services for students with learning disabilities, especially when family requested interagency collaboration.
Early Literacy Initiative Coordinator
YMCA OF SOUTH FLORIDA
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Company Overview: Leading non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening communities
- Synergized community efforts to end early reading failure (K-3)
- Developed after school enrichment program providing systematic instruction to students with history of frustration and underperformance in learning to read
- Integrated coverage of phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension
- Liaised with parents to discuss ongoing student performance to motivate home-based literacy strategies
- Leading non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening communities
- Selected Achievements:
- Accelerated at-risk student success by designing strategies for mastering essential early literacy skills using highly-engaging teaching practices grounded in evidence-based research
- Targeted specific areas of student underperformance using classroom-based assessments, providing additional instruction, and aligning instructional resources with developmentally appropriate practices
- Forged effective instructional teams by coaching literacy volunteers, identifying individual traits for effectively working with students, and capitalizing on specialized skills
- Cultivated organic love of literature by designing summer program in Reader's Theater (aged 6-9), collaborating with YMCA Leaders in Training to foster role-model partnership for literacy
Certified Reading Specialist : Academic Intervention Support Specialist (K-6)
TARRYTOWN UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT (TUFSD)
01.1993 - 12.2010
- Company Overview: Joint Public School System Serving Students in Sleepy Hollow & Tarrytown
- Delivered Orton Gillingham Structured Literacy to students with Specific Language Disorder (SLD), including English Language Learners (Non-English Speakers, and Limited English Proficiency)
- Adhered to state and federal mandates of NCLB, IEPs, Academic Intervention Support Services (AIS), Multi-Tiered Response to Intervention (RTI), CSE, and 504
- Empowered students to attain highest achievement level(s) using highly engaging teaching strategies grounded in evidenced-based research practices in alignment with Orton Gillingham Scope & Sequence of Skills
- Maintained on-going progress monitoring data with comprehensive reading evaluations and routine diagnostic screenings in accordance with state and federal mandates
- Promoted comprehensive, district-wide success by implementing Orton Gillingham Staff Development Training (K-5) and peer coaching with teachers to collect data, examine needs, and build skills based on research-based reading practices
- Implemented Parent Literacy Training Workshops (K-3) and On-Going Parent Collaboration to Promote Home-School Connections & Partnerships
- Joint Public School System Serving Students in Sleepy Hollow & Tarrytown
- CAREER NOTE: Prior roles include Kindergarten/1st Grade Classroom Teacher for TUFSD, Kindergarten Teacher (Bilingual Program) for the Los Angeles Unified School District, Head Teacher/Director/Administrator for Trumbull Day Care Center, and other student teaching/internship positions
- Details on request
Education
Master of Science in Education - Certified Reading Specialist (K-12+)
College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, New York01-1992
Master of Science - Certified General Ed Teaching Credential (K-6)
College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, New YorkCertified Structured Language Therapist - C-SLT
The Center for Effective Reading Intervention
Certified Dyslexia Advocate - undefined
Dyslexia Training Institute
San Diego, CaliforniaMultiple Subject Teaching Credential - (K-12+)
California State University
Los Angeles, CaliforniaBachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University
Los Angeles, CaliforniaCertified Dyslexia Advocacy - Dyslexia Advocacy
Dyslexia Training Institure
San Diego, CAStructured Literacy Dyslexia Practitioner -
The Center For Effective Reading Instruction
Advanced Certification From CERI /IDASkills
- Tailored Learning Interventions
- Differentiated Learning Strategies
- Engaging Educational Planning
- Targeted Group Instruction
- Active Student Engagement
- Data-Driven Intervention Methods
- Literacy Skills Training
- Tailored Support Strategies
- Academic Tutoring
- Orton-Gillingham Methodology
- Collaborative Teaching
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques
- Strategic Intervention Design
Certification
- Certified Reading Specialist (K-12+)
- HWT Handwriting Diagnostician (K-6)
- Certified Structured Language Therapist C-SLT
- Certified Dyslexia Advocate
Degree
M.Ed.
Awards And Accolades
- Recognition from State of Florida House of Representatives: House Representative Bill Hager, District 89
- South Florida Sun Sentinel: Boosting Literacy of At-Risk Children
- Palm Beach Post: Local Business People to Watch
- The Y Times of South Florida
- Who's Who in Millennium Edition
- Who's Who in American Education
- Who's Who in Business
- Who's Who in American Women
- Continental Cablevision: Just for Kids Literacy Initiative (K-12)
- Outstanding Teacher Award: Westchester Gannett Suburban Newspaper
- Special Teacher Recognition: ARCO Community Volunteer Outreach Program
Timeline
Private Consultation Services (Eval., PIP, & OG )
iROCK2READ.COM
09.2023 - Current
Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist
The Bilgrav School
01.2021 - 07.2023
Early Literacy Initiative Coordinator
YMCA OF SOUTH FLORIDA
01.2015 - 12.2015
Certified Reading Specialist : Academic Intervention Support Specialist (K-6)
TARRYTOWN UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT (TUFSD)
01.1993 - 12.2010
Master of Science - Certified General Ed Teaching Credential (K-6)
College of New Rochelle
Certified Structured Language Therapist - C-SLT
The Center for Effective Reading Intervention
Certified Dyslexia Advocate - undefined
Dyslexia Training Institute
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - (K-12+)
California State University
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University
Master of Science in Education - Certified Reading Specialist (K-12+)
College of New Rochelle
Certified Dyslexia Advocacy - Dyslexia Advocacy
Dyslexia Training Institure
Structured Literacy Dyslexia Practitioner -
The Center For Effective Reading Instruction
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