Rebecca Cameron
Irwin,PA
Summary
A Reading Specialist dedicated to the Science of Reading with 9 years of experience in diverse populations. Skilled in delivering effective, technology-integrated, student-centered instruction. Enthusiastic, motivated, and data-driven. A coach who champions student and teacher successes. Accomplished in building trust and relationships with students, parents, community, and administration. Providing learners (students and teachers) with support to help shape the future readers of our country.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Specialist
Pittsburgh Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
- Analyzed data trends to identify areas of need and inform instructional decision-making processes related to reading interventions.
- Analyze data across two buildings, over 400 students, to create and place students in tiered interventions based on academic need.
- Implemented research-based instructional practices to improve overall reading proficiency among students.
- Deliver progress monitoring probes and manage/analyze data throughout the school year.
- Create and implement tier three reading instruction for 75+ students.
- Oversee and manage intervention calendars and schedules across multiple buildings.
- Served as a resource for educators by creating and providing professional development workshops on best practices in literacy instruction utilizing PowerPoint, Schoology, and Microsoft Teams.
- Provide support to reading teachers through active coaching: this includes training, modeling, co-teaching, and providing relevant feedback.
- Serve as a member of the District Leadership Team.
- Continue education and research on the Science of Reading through Intermediate Units and the AIM Institute for Learning and Research.
- Served on the Intervention Selection Committee in May 2024 to provide feedback on 14 programs and companies.
Special Education Teacher
Pressley Ridge Day School - Greensburg
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Create a middle-school curriculum that embodies all core subjects
- Develop interactive lesson plans to 12 students in an emotionally-impaired classroom, based on their own individualized education plan
- Deliver progress monitoring probes and manage/analyze all data
- Serve as a member of the RTI team.
Education
Master of Education in Reading -
Edinboro University (PennWest)
Edinboro, PA08.2016
Bachelor of Science in Education in Early Childhood/Special Education -
Edinboro University (PennWest)
Edinboro, PA12.2013
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Detail Oriented
- Technology Integration
- Curriculum and Instruction Developer
- Collaborative
- Progress Monitoring
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Response to Intervention
- Dyslexia Support
- IEP understanding
- Reading Remediation
- Instructional Best Practices
Timeline
Reading Specialist
Pittsburgh Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Pressley Ridge Day School - Greensburg
09.2015 - 06.2016
Master of Education in Reading -
Edinboro University (PennWest)
Bachelor of Science in Education in Early Childhood/Special Education -
Edinboro University (PennWest)
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