Paula Adams
Lockport,NY
Summary
Versatile Content Writer proficient in researching, writing and editing diverse content. Works with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative commentary or informative reviews relatable to target audiences. Autonomous yet collaborative with 4-year history of effective performance in remote environments and an accomplished career in educating others in communication arts.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed NYS Real Estate Agent
Ontario Shores Realty
12.2016 - Current
- Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Created written description of listed properties & Advertised client properties through websites, social media, and real estate guides.
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
Literacy Specialist
Sweet Home Central School District
09.1995 - 07.2024
- Analyzed literacy data of students by reviewing assessment data, other indicators and curriculum
- Provided support for teachers in organizing achievement data and diagnostic information on students, supported the teaching of multiple levels of classroom instruction based based on the Response to Intervention tiered system.
- Prepared presentations, trainings, written communications, descriptions, and justifications while serving as an advocated for student literacy needs.
Professor
Canisius College
06.2001 - 05.2011
- Course Instructor for both 6 credit and 3 credit courses in the Graduate School of Education.
Education
Ph.D. - Literacy Education
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NYMaster of Science - Reading Specialist
Buffalo State College
Buffalo, NYBachelor of Science - Career And Technical Education
Buffalo State College
Buffalo, NYSkills
- Instructional pedagogy
- Engagement techniques
- Interpersonal skills
- Public speaking
- Research analysis
- Written expression
- Educational assessment
- Curriculum development
- Creative problem-solving
- Social Perceptiveness
- Analytical skills
- Spacial reasoning
- Costume creation - seamstress
Accomplishments
Outstanding Costume Design & Execution Award. Shea's Performing Arts Center. Buffalo, New York. 2024.
Publication: No Child Left Behind (?): An investigation of the perceptions of public school administrators responding to the impact of United States legislation on their schools by Adams, Paula J., State University of New York at Buffalo, 2005, 155 pages; 3174150
Published Commentary: Adams, Paula. "The National Reading Panel Exposed Again." Phi Delta Kappan, No. 5, SAGE Publications, Jan, 2002, p. 420.
Outstanding Achievement in Education Award Buffalo-State College Career and Technical Education. 2005.
References
References provided upon request
Timeline
Licensed NYS Real Estate Agent
Ontario Shores Realty
12.2016 - Current
Professor
Canisius College
06.2001 - 05.2011
Literacy Specialist
Sweet Home Central School District
09.1995 - 07.2024
Ph.D. - Literacy Education
University At Buffalo
Master of Science - Reading Specialist
Buffalo State College
Bachelor of Science - Career And Technical Education
Buffalo State College
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