Rebecca Whitman
North East,PA
Summary
I am an experienced Reading Specialist well-versed in developing individual and group instructional plans to improve reading skills in elementary-aged students. I am certified as an Elementary Education teacher grades K-6. a Reading Specialist grades K-12. and a Special Education teacher grades K-12. I can offer over 19 years of related experience to this challenging new position. In addition to teaching experience, I also have extensive experience in providing literacy-related staff development and have presented at the ISP conference and developed and taught a 3 credit course for Gannon University.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Specialist
Harbor Creek School District
Erie, PA
06.2008 - Current
- Write and deliver customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Perform assessments and analyze results to remediate students and to identify students in need of remediation.
- Develop goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
- Build positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Provide staff development in the area of literacy.
Elementary Education Teacher
Wattsburg Area School District
Erie, PA
06.2003 - 06.2008
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Served on literacy committees and assisted with Kindergarten Registration.
IEP Assistant
GECAC Head Start
Erie, PA
06.2002 - 06.2003
- Monitored student achievement and gathered evidence to deliver individualized instruction and support aligned to student's goals.
- Collaborated with teachers and social workers to implement IEP goals and monitor student progress.
Education
Doctor of Education - Special Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA05.2022
Master of Science - Education, Reading Specialist
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA05.2002
Skills
- Teacher collaboration
- Orton Gillingham expertise
- Title 1 compliance
- Differentiated instruction
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Staff Development
- Workshops and Conferences
- Instructor Training
- Course material creation
- Curriculum design
Accomplishments
I provided teacher training in an Orton Gillingham approach to teaching reading and spelling. I have also presented on topics such as Visual Teaching Strategies (VTS), Common Core, and other literacy-related topics. In 2019 I presented at the ISP (Improving School Performance) conference in Pittsburgh. In addition, I co-planned and taught a 3 credit course for Gannon University entitled PA Core: ELA Practices that Work across the Curriculum.
Timeline
Reading Specialist
Harbor Creek School District
06.2008 - Current
Elementary Education Teacher
Wattsburg Area School District
06.2003 - 06.2008
IEP Assistant
GECAC Head Start
06.2002 - 06.2003
Doctor of Education - Special Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Master of Science - Education, Reading Specialist
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania