Rebecca Fritz
LEXINGTON,KY
Summary
Dynamic Literacy Specialist with a proven track record at Picadome Elementary School, enhancing student engagement and literacy rates through tailored interventions and collaborative learning. Expert in early childhood literacy and reading instruction, I foster partnerships with families and educators, driving impactful literacy initiatives that support diverse learners and promote a love of reading.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Literacy Specialist and Coach
Picadome Elementary School
Lexington, KY
07.2013 - Current
- Developed individualized literacy intervention plans for diverse student populations.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for educators on effective literacy strategies.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify trends and inform instructional adjustments.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to integrate literacy practices across curricula.
- Collaborated with school and district administrators to develop professional development opportunities
- Presented at local and national literacy conferences
- Modeled, coached and assisted teachers in all areas of literacy instruction
- Modeled teaching instruction and practices with pre-service teachers at the University of Kentucky
- Designed engaging literacy programs that fostered a love of reading among students.
- Established partnerships with parents and community organizations to promote literacy initiatives.
- Enhanced student learning by collaborating with teachers to develop differentiated instruction strategies.
- Implemented research-based approaches to deliver differentiated instruction tailored to individual learner needs.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of literacy programs through ongoing data analysis, making adjustments as needed to maximize results.
- Contributed to a culture of continuous improvement by participating in professional learning communities focused on refining instructional strategies and enhancing student outcomes.
- Improved literacy rates by implementing targeted reading interventions and assessments for struggling students.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, continuously monitoring student growth toward grade-level benchmarks.
- Coordinated efforts with special education teams to ensure seamless integration of accommodations for students with diverse learning needs within the general education setting.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues, sharing best practices and innovative approaches to teaching reading and writing skills across the curriculum.
- Increased parent engagement through consistent communication about student progress and opportunities for support at home.
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
Reading Intervnetion Teacher
James Lane Allen Elementary
Lexington, KY
07.2007 - 07.2013
- Developed individualized reading plans to enhance student literacy skills.
- Implemented targeted interventions using evidence-based strategies and resources.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to integrate reading support into daily lessons.
- Monitored student progress through assessments and adjusted instruction accordingly.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in student performance and improve programs.
Reading Intervnetion Teacher
Millcreek Elementary
Lexington, KY
07.2004 - 07.2007
- Trained and mentored new staff on effective reading intervention techniques.
- Organized workshops for parents to promote literacy development at home.
- Led initiatives to foster a positive learning environment focused on literacy engagement.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
Special Education Teacher
Millcreek Elementary
Lexington, KY
07.2002 - 07.2004
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to enhance classroom environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support student progress.
- Adapted curriculum materials for accessibility and engagement.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Georgetown College
Georgetown, KY07-2004
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education (LBD)
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05-1999
Skills
- Early childhood literacy
- Reading instruction
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Reading intervention
- Writing intervention
- English language learners
- Family literacy
Certification
-National Board Certified in early and middle childhood literacy
-National Board Certified Mentor
Timeline
Literacy Specialist and Coach
Picadome Elementary School
07.2013 - Current
Reading Intervnetion Teacher
James Lane Allen Elementary
07.2007 - 07.2013
Reading Intervnetion Teacher
Millcreek Elementary
07.2004 - 07.2007
Special Education Teacher
Millcreek Elementary
07.2002 - 07.2004
Master of Arts - Education
Georgetown College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education (LBD)
University of Kentucky
References
-Tiffany Cook, current principal; Tiffany.cook@fayette.kyschools.us work (859) 422-3563. cell (859) 230-7117
-Jennifer Hutchison, former principal; Jennifer.Hutchison@fayette.kyschools.us (859) 333-5544
-Andrea Least, current associate principal; Andrea.Least@fayette.kyschools.us work (859) 422-3563. cell (859) 396-2610