Ramona Parrish
Ottumwa,Iowa
Summary
Passionate and energetic educator seeking a position that offers professional challenges utilizing a deep knowledge of the science of reading and evidence based structured literacy practices. To engage problem-solving skills utilizing data to drive decisions for dynamic student outcomes. To build professional relationships and professional development that can increase teacher efficacy and student literacy achievement.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Education and Outreach Coordinator
Iowa Reading Research Center
12.2023 - Current
- The Iowa Reading Research Center, established by the Iowa Department of Education in partnership with the University of Iowa, applies current research on literacy and the Science of Reading to support instructional strategies and evidence-based interventions.
- Collaborating with the Iowa Department of Education and the University of Iowa to design and provide quality professional development in the area of literacy.
- Professional development is designed to address the specific needs of the districts across Iowa. This involves analyzing current literacy data and problem solving with districts to increase collective teacher efficacy.
Adjunct Instructor - Graduate and Undergraduate
University Of Iowa, William Penn And Viterbo
- Dyslexia Endorsement Coursework
- Research Advisor
- Foundations of Reading
- Children’s Literature Literacy Methods
- Literacy Field Experience Reading Practicum
- Reading Specialist Endorsement Program
- Introduction to Education
Curriculum and Instructional Lead
Ottumwa Community School District
- Literacy Lead K-5
- K-12 ELL / ML Instructional Lead
- EL Teacher - K-5
- 1st Grade and 7th Grade teacher
Education
Current
Specialized Education -
Endorsements And Certificates
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IAMasters in Education -
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WIReferences Available Upon Request
Skills
- Use current research to develop and provide consulting services and literacy professional development to school districts across Iowa
- Update and develop structured literacy and dyslexia content, tools and other resources for educators on IRRC website and in Dyslexia Specialist Endorsement program at University of Iowa
- Develop scope of work projects in partnership with Iowa Department of Education
- Work with districts across state to develop and deliver professional development aligned with science of reading and structured literacy practices based on district data
- Collaborate on developing elearning modules for Iowa Reading Research Center website
- Develop a Tier 1 Grouping Tool
- Designing and delivering presentations at literacy conferences around the state
Timeline
Education and Outreach Coordinator
Iowa Reading Research Center
12.2023 - Current
Adjunct Instructor - Graduate and Undergraduate
University Of Iowa, William Penn And Viterbo
Curriculum and Instructional Lead
Ottumwa Community School District
Specialized Education -
Endorsements And Certificates
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Buena Vista University
Masters in Education -
Viterbo University
References Available Upon Request
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