Ronda Davis
Flat Rock,AL
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Franklin County Board of Education, specializing in phonics instruction and intervention planning. Expert in fostering student engagement and enhancing reading comprehension, resulting in significant literacy improvements. Adept at mentoring teachers and collaborating with parents to support student success in diverse learning environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Interventionist
Franklin County Board Of Education
Carnesville, GA
08.2015 - Current
- Collaborated with educators to identify students needing additional literacy support.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student reading levels and progress.
- Documented student progress and communicated findings with teaching staff and parents.
- Supported the development of phonemic awareness and decoding skills through targeted activities, promoting fluent reading in struggling learners.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Conducted one-on-one and small group sessions to provide targeted support, fostering a positive learning environment and boosting confidence in reading abilities.
- Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing targeted intervention strategies for struggling students.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Increased student literacy rates by utilizing research-based instructional methods and materials.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Monitored and assessed student progress through data-driven analysis, adjusting instruction as necessary for optimal results.
4th Grade Teacher
Barrow County Board of Education
Winder, GA
08.2005 - 05.2015
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Assessed student progress using standardized testing and tailored instruction accordingly.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom strategies and best practices.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to design interdisciplinary lesson plans, reinforcing key concepts across subjects.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, addressing the unique needs of each student in the classroom.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lesson plans to target areas needing improvement.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding their child''s academic growth and areas for improvement.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
Education
Specialist - Teacher Leadership
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA11-2019
Master of Science - Elementary Reading And Literacy
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN09-2005
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Lee University
Cleveland, Tennessee, TN05-1994
Skills
- Phonics instruction
- Student records management
- Small group instruction
- Phonemic awareness
- Fluency development
- Progress monitoring
- Experienced with [technology]
- Reading comprehension
- Standardized testing
- Intervention planning
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Guided reading
- Response to intervention
- Research-based practices
- Organizational skills
- Mentoring teachers
- Student engagement
Certification
*GIFTED IN-FIELD
*SP ED GENERAL CURRICULUM CONSULTATIVE
Timeline
Reading Interventionist
Franklin County Board Of Education
08.2015 - Current
4th Grade Teacher
Barrow County Board of Education
08.2005 - 05.2015
Specialist - Teacher Leadership
Georgia College And State University
Master of Science - Elementary Reading And Literacy
Walden University
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Lee University