Patricia Mulkey
Leesburg,VA
Summary
Experienced and dedicated reading specialist with a strong passion for fostering a love of reading in students. With 14 years of valuable experience in providing reading support services, I have honed my communication skills and developed expertise in tailoring reading programs and interventions to meet individual student needs. My ability to assess student progress and engage them in diverse classroom settings consistently maximizes learning opportunities. Committed to guiding students on their reading journey and empowering them to reach their full potential.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Specialist (Gr. K-5)
Moorefield Station Elementary School
01.2013 - Current
- Provide systematic, sequential and explicit small group instruction in effective reading strategies that promote the overall success of students
- Create purposeful and engaging learning experiences that are student-centered and differentiated
- Create a safe and welcoming learning environment while embracing diversity
- Work with teachers, support staff and school administrators to facilitate the coordination of the reading program
- Coordinate the administration of literacy assessments, analyze the data from the assessments, and monitor student progress
- Collaborate with faculty members to understand overall student reading goals and assessments to assist students in meeting the learning outcomes
- Lead professional development in literacy, provide information on literacy methodology, model strategies or techniques, conduct demonstration or collaborative lessons, and coach or mentor teachers
- Participate in professional learning that is supported by both the state and school division
- Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or supervisor for reading
Reading Specialist (Gr. K-5)
Forest Grove Elementary School
01.2010 - 01.2013
Classroom Teacher (Gr. 2 & 3)
Seldens Landing Elementary School
01.2003 - 01.2010
Classroom Teacher (Gr. 2 & 5)
Oak Hill Elementary School
01.1998 - 01.2003
Classroom Teacher (Gr. 2, 4 & 6)
Manor View Elementary School
01.1995 - 01.1998
Language Arts Teacher (Gr. 2 &3)
New Psalmist Christian School
01.1994 - 01.1995
Classroom Teacher (Gr. 2)
Department of Defense Schools
01.1992 - 01.1994
Substitute Teacher (Gr. K-5)
Passaic County Public Schools
01.1991 - 01.1992
Classroom Teacher (Gr. 4)
Passaic Catholic Regional Elementary School
01.1990 - 01.1991
Education
M.S. - Education Reading Specialist
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA01.2009
B.A. - Elementary Education
Glassboro State College
Glassboro, NJ01.1990
Skills
- Orton gillingham expertise
- Data collection
- Progress monitoring
- Intervention planning
- Instructional best practices
- Differentiated instruction
Certification
- Virginia Postgraduate Professional License-Elementary Education Pre K-6 Reading Specialist
- Virginia-Elementary Education Pre K - 6
- Maryland-Advanced Professional Certificate 1-6
- New Jersey-Elementary Education K-6
- LETRS Vol. 1 & 2
- Orton Gillingham Comprehensive and Intermediate
- VLP Capstone
Timeline
Reading Specialist (Gr. K-5)
Moorefield Station Elementary School
01.2013 - Current
Reading Specialist (Gr. K-5)
Forest Grove Elementary School
01.2010 - 01.2013
Classroom Teacher (Gr. 2 & 3)
Seldens Landing Elementary School
01.2003 - 01.2010
Classroom Teacher (Gr. 2 & 5)
Oak Hill Elementary School
01.1998 - 01.2003
Classroom Teacher (Gr. 2, 4 & 6)
Manor View Elementary School
01.1995 - 01.1998
Language Arts Teacher (Gr. 2 &3)
New Psalmist Christian School
01.1994 - 01.1995
Classroom Teacher (Gr. 2)
Department of Defense Schools
01.1992 - 01.1994
Substitute Teacher (Gr. K-5)
Passaic County Public Schools
01.1991 - 01.1992
Classroom Teacher (Gr. 4)
Passaic Catholic Regional Elementary School
01.1990 - 01.1991
B.A. - Elementary Education
Glassboro State College
M.S. - Education Reading Specialist
Shenandoah University
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