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Overview
Work History
Education
Professional Development
References
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Samantha Fonner

Summary

I am looking for a career in administration. Having been in the classroom and leadership roles for many years, I am ready to exhibit my skills and knowledge in support of teachers and staff.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

MTSS Coordinator/Dyslexia Lead

Indianapolis Public Schools
08.2022 - Current

Reading Interventionist

Indianapolis Public Schools
01.2022 - Current
  • Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
  • Gathered, organized and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
  • Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
  • Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies.
  • Supervised small reading groups of students.
  • Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.

Kindergarten Teacher

Pleasant Run Elementary
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • Brain based literacy development, NSGRA-Next Steps in Guided Reading, Canvas, Apple Classroom, Zoom/Virtual Teaching

Kindergarten Teacher

Liberty Park Elementary School
08.2019 - 08.2020

Kindergarten, First, Second, and Third Grade Teacher

Brookview Elementary School
07.2002 - 08.2019

Intersession Administrator

MSD Warren Township Schools
03.2009 - 04.2009

Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher

IPS School 67
10.1999 - 06.2002

Education

Masters in Elementary Administration -

IUPUI
05.2006

B.S. Elementary Education -

Indiana University
05.1999

Professional Development

  • PBIS-Positive Behavior Intervention System
  • Blended Learning
  • ST Math
  • Lexia
  • Zearn
  • Ten Marks
  • Trauma Informed Classroom
  • Next Steps in Guided Reading
  • Eureka Math
  • Apple Classroom
  • Brain based literacy development
  • Letrs Training
  • UFli
  • MTSS Coordinator
  • Eureka Math
  • NSGRA-Next Steps in Guided Reading
  • Canvas
  • No Nonsense Nurturing
  • NWEA/MAP Fluency
  • Iread/Ilearn


References

Mary Preston, Principal at IPS  #105

Stephen Gainey, Dean of Climate and Culture at IPS #105

Carpia Naylor, Director of MTSS Services for Indianapolis Public Schools

Additional Information

Although I do not have any administration experience, I have had to wear many different hats at Charles Warren Fairbanks 105. Aside from being the reading interventionist, I am also the MTSS coordinator and dyslexia lead teacher. At this particular school the need for me to be able to step in and help where needed has been very important. I work closely with parents on attendance concerns, behavior issues, testing for Sped services, and academics. I have had to dive in head first and learn alongside my administration team.

Timeline

MTSS Coordinator/Dyslexia Lead

Indianapolis Public Schools
08.2022 - Current

Reading Interventionist

Indianapolis Public Schools
01.2022 - Current

Kindergarten Teacher

Pleasant Run Elementary
08.2020 - 05.2022

Kindergarten Teacher

Liberty Park Elementary School
08.2019 - 08.2020

Intersession Administrator

MSD Warren Township Schools
03.2009 - 04.2009

Kindergarten, First, Second, and Third Grade Teacher

Brookview Elementary School
07.2002 - 08.2019

Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher

IPS School 67
10.1999 - 06.2002

Masters in Elementary Administration -

IUPUI

B.S. Elementary Education -

Indiana University
Samantha Fonner