Ruby Timberlake
Stem,NC
Summary
Dynamic literacy specialist with a proven track record at Granville County Public Schools, leveraging assessment skills and student motivation to enhance reading comprehension. Successfully implemented differentiated instruction strategies, resulting in significant improvements in student literacy rates. Known for fostering supportive learning environments through patience and empathy, driving student success and engagement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Tutor
Granville County Public Schools
02.2023 - 04.2025
- Maintained accurate records of tutoring sessions, tracking attendance, goals achieved, and areas requiring continued focus.
- Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
- Structured activities for interactive learning, reading understanding and fluency skills.
- Conducted ongoing research on best practices in literacy instruction, staying current on trends and methodologies within the field.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a supportive learning environment that empowered them to succeed.
- Worked with 19 to 30 Kindergarten and First-grade students on reading foundations including letters and sounds, fluency and comprehension.
- Conducted assessments to determine comprehensive understanding of materials.
- Provided positive feedback often to encourage continued reading success.
- Tracked learning progress to optimize tutoring methods and help students achieve goals.
Project Manager
Axiom
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Successfully managed 26 elementary and middle school tutoring sessions simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Met project deadlines for student assessments and progress reports.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management via weekly meetings and beginning, middle, and end of the year school reports.
Literacy Specialist
Granville County Public Schools
08.2004 - 08.2022
- Taught and tailored instruction to 35-40 struggling readers in small group sessions.
- Implemented research-based approaches such as guided reading groups to deliver differentiated instruction tailored to individual learner needs.
- Provided targeted professional development opportunities for teachers on literacy instruction techniques and strategies.
- 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.
- Developed comprehensive literacy curriculum, aligning instructional materials with state standards and best practices.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, continuously monitoring student growth toward grade-level benchmarks.
- Boosted reading comprehension skills by integrating vocabulary development and text analysis activities into daily lessons.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and encouraging open communication among students, staff, and parents.
- Improved literacy rates by implementing targeted reading interventions and assessments for struggling students.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
Kindergarten Teacher
Durham County Public Schools
08.2002 - 06.2004
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines for 15 to 25 kindergarten students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Encouraged positive behaviors and growth mindset among students through use of motivational charts and awards.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading Education
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05-2013
No Degree - Elementary Education
University of Guam
Guam, USA05-1989
Bachelor of Arts - Recreation Administration
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC12-1984
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Louisburg College
Louisburg, NC05-1980
Skills
- Reading level analysis
- Patience and empathy
- Reading strategies
- Assessment skills
- Student motivation
- Progress monitoring
Teacher of the Year- 2003
I received the honor for Teacher of the Year as a Kindergarten Teacher in Granville County (1995) and Durham County (2003). In addition, I also received the honor of Teacher of the Year as a Reading Specialist in Granville County (2012).
Timeline
Reading Tutor
Granville County Public Schools
02.2023 - 04.2025
Project Manager
Axiom
08.2022 - 05.2024
Literacy Specialist
Granville County Public Schools
08.2004 - 08.2022
Kindergarten Teacher
Durham County Public Schools
08.2002 - 06.2004
Master of Arts - Reading Education
East Carolina University
No Degree - Elementary Education
University of Guam
Bachelor of Arts - Recreation Administration
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Louisburg College
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