Renée Vineyard
Portland,Oregon
Summary
Dedicated educator with twenty-five years of K-12 experience as an instructional coach, TOSA, trainer, teacher, reading tutor, and substitute teacher in Title I schools within PPS. Currently serving as an ELD teacher at James John School, specializing in upper elementary ELD education. Holds K-12 reading specialist endorsement along with social studies and language arts endorsements. LETRS certified and Science of Reading trained. Experience participating in equity training through Courageous Conversations as well as LGBTQ+ leadership. Committed to fostering inclusive learning environments for students of diverse backgrounds and skill levels, with a strong focus on supporting students facing behavioral challenges to achieve academic potential.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ELD Teacher
James John School
Portland, OR
01.2024 - Current
- Teaming with ELD and classroom teachers to implement instruction and complete ELPA testing
- Designing and implementing ELD scaffolds for Wit & Wisdom curriculum
- Serving on the ILT team
- Facilitating LGBTQ+ affinity group
Instructional Specialist
James John School
Portland, OR
2021 - 2024
- Taught intensive reading intervention groups - grades 1-5
- Partnered with a team of three instructional specialists to build the WIN model
- Participated in the SIT team
Senior Tutor
Reading Results
Portland, Oregon
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Delivered strategic reading intervention to 1st-4th graders
- Tutored at Sitton, Kairos PDX, James John, and Peninsula Schools
Reading Specialist/English Teacher
Reconnection Center
Portland, Oregon
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Taught 14-21-year-old at-risk students reengaging with the educational system after navigating various challenges
- Used independent and differentiated, tailored instruction to meet the needs of each individual student
- Coached students toward completing their Reading and Writing Work Sample graduation requirements
Staff Developer
Lane Middle School
Portland, Oregon
01.2013 - 2014
- Provided professional development to Tier II reading intervention teachers on Learning Strategies (University of Kansas)
TOSA (Teacher on Special Assignment, Instructional Specialist, District Level)
Portland Public Schools
Portland, Oregon
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Instructed and coached middle and high school reading teachers on Tier II KU Learning Strategies
- Trained content area teachers across the district on Tier I KU Content Enhancement
- Updated and revised reading passages to meet the needs of a racially and culturally diverse student population
Instructional Coach
George Middle School
Portland, Oregon
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Delivered professional development to content area teachers on strategies to enhance instruction and comprehension of content
- Observed, modeled, and co-taught lessons with teachers
- Facilitated roll-out of Striving Readers grant, coordinated details related to grant compliance
Language Arts, Social Studies, and ESL Teacher
Binnsmead Middle School
Portland, Oregon
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Co-taught and independently taught 7th and 8th grade students
- Implemented Learning Strategies and Content Enhancement routines from University of Kansas
- Earned certification as a professional trainer through KU
- Taught piano and choir classes in SUN program
Substitute Teacher
Portland Public Schools
Portland, OR
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Taught in middle and high school classrooms throughout the district
Education
Certification - Reading Specialist K-12
Lewis And Clark College
Portland, ORCertification - Teaching English As A Second Language K-12
Portland State University
Portland, ORMaster of Education - Secondary Education
University of Oregon
Eugene, ORBachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of Oregon
Eugene, ORSkills
- Enhancing curricula with SIOP strategies for ELD students
- Trained and experienced Wilson’s Fundations & Just Words reading curricula
- Skilled in enhancing Wit and Wisdom K-5 curriculum for ELD students
- Proficient in ELD portion of Benchmark curriculum for K-5 Spanish DLI
- CHAMPS Positive Behavior Support devotee
- Working in interventionist and ELD teams with flexibility, listening, and respect
- Delivered instruction using Vista's SOAR curriculum in designated ELD groups
- Co-teaching elementary integrated ELD and mid-level reading intervention
Certification
English Language Arts PK-12
English to Speakers of Other Languages PK-12
Legacy Middle Level PK-12
Reading Intervention PK-12
Social Studies PK-12
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
ELD Teacher
James John School
01.2024 - Current
Senior Tutor
Reading Results
01.2016 - 01.2021
Reading Specialist/English Teacher
Reconnection Center
01.2014 - 01.2015
Staff Developer
Lane Middle School
01.2013 - 2014
TOSA (Teacher on Special Assignment, Instructional Specialist, District Level)
Portland Public Schools
01.2010 - 01.2012
Instructional Coach
George Middle School
01.2008 - 01.2010
Language Arts, Social Studies, and ESL Teacher
Binnsmead Middle School
01.2003 - 01.2008
Substitute Teacher
Portland Public Schools
01.2001 - 01.2003
Instructional Specialist
James John School
2021 - 2024
Certification - Reading Specialist K-12
Lewis And Clark College
Certification - Teaching English As A Second Language K-12
Portland State University
Master of Education - Secondary Education
University of Oregon
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of Oregon
Other Experience
- Parent of a sophomore at Roosevelt High School and twin seventh graders at Cesar Chavez School.