Sally Beaty-Zuniga
Tempe,AZ
Summary
I am a collaborative leader and relationship-driven literacy coach who thrives on working with educators and instructional assistants to improve teaching and learning. My interpersonal skills and ability to build genuine, trusting connections allow me to support teachers effectively. I am committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Literacy Coach
Tempe Elementary School District No. 3
09.1998 - Current
- Conducted professional development workshops on effective literacy strategies for colleagues, enhancing overall instructional quality.
- Served as a mentor to new educators, sharing expertise in curriculum planning and classroom management techniques.
- Provided planned objectives and instruction for struggling K-5 readers.
- Created engaging lesson materials that encouraged critical thinking and text analysis skills among students.
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Partnered with parents to reinforce at-home literacy activities, strengthening the connection between school and home environments.
- Trained educators on best practices in literacy instruction, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Deep knowledge of high-yield instructional strategies, curriculum standards, and assessment practices.
- Familiarity with current educational trends, research-based teaching practices, and technology integration in education.
- Skill in providing constructive feedback to teachers that fosters improvements in their practices, resulting in improved student outcomes.
- Collaborate with teachers to plan, develop, and implement effective teaching strategies that improve student engagement and learning outcomes in reading and writing.
- Administered standardized tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses.
- Issued reports updating students, parents and teachers on student progress.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
Reading Interventionist
Tempe Elementary School District No. 3
09.1998 - Current
- 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.
- Actively participated in professional learning communities focused on literacy instruction, sharing best practices and staying current with evolving educational trends.
- Built strong relationships with parents, establishing open communication lines and sharing resources to reinforce at-home practice of learned skills.
- Collaborated with school leadership to develop and implement comprehensive reading intervention programs, continuously refining the curriculum for maximum effectiveness.
Kindergarten Teacher
Phoenix Elementary School District #1
08.1983 - 06.1987
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- 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.
- 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.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
Kindergarten Teacher/1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Nogales Public Schools
08.1980 - 06.1983
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- 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 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.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading Instruction
Northern University of Arizona
Flagstaff, AZ05-1998
Master of Arts - Education
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ06-1980
Skills
- Classroom management
- Instructional coaching
- Instructional planning
- Reading strategies
- Literacy program development
- Early childhood literacy
- Teacher mentoring
- Student engagement
- Lesson planning
- Teaching techniques
- Differentiated instruction
Timeline
Literacy Coach
Tempe Elementary School District No. 3
09.1998 - Current
Reading Interventionist
Tempe Elementary School District No. 3
09.1998 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Phoenix Elementary School District #1
08.1983 - 06.1987
Kindergarten Teacher/1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Nogales Public Schools
08.1980 - 06.1983
Master of Arts - Reading Instruction
Northern University of Arizona
Master of Arts - Education
University of Arizona
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