SANDRA REILLY
6 Empress Court, Freehold,New Jersey
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive experience administering New Jersey state-approved English language proficiency assessments, demonstrating a strong commitment to educational excellence. Proven ability to communicate effectively with administrators, educators, and guardians from diverse cultural backgrounds, fostering collaborative relationships that enhance student learning. Expertise in developing comprehensive lesson plans and facilitating engaging classroom activities has resulted in significant improvements in student language proficiency. Skilled in implementing effective classroom management strategies and personalized instruction techniques to address the unique needs of each learner.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
District Screener
Woodbridge Board of Education
09.2021 - 12.2025
- Conducted initial assessments to determine student needs and eligibility for programs. During the 2024 - 2025 school year I screened 489 students.
- Administered and scored the writing and speaking sections of the WIDA SCREENER test for grades 1–12 using established rubrics.
- Provided guidance and information to families regarding current Multilingual Learning settings and educational services.
- Supported 35 ESL teachers during yearly WIDA ACCESS TESTING . Woodbridge Township consists of 14 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 3 high schools. As well as Spanish, Gujarati and Urdu magnet schools.
- Maintained accurate records of screenings and referrals for tracking purposes.
- Supervised the summer screener team on best practices and procedural adherence.
ESL Teacher
Woodbridge Board of Education
09.1998 - 06.2021
- Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to meet the different learning styles of the mainstreamed multilingual learners. Co-taught 8th Grade Reading/Writing Workshop.
- Worked with ETS on The Language Muse Activity Palette, a web-based application aligned with reading standards designed to build ELLs academic language skills.
- Led workshops for educators focused on innovative ESL teaching strategies.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on best practices in ESL education.
- Implemented engaging instructional strategies to enhance language acquisition and retention.
First Grade Teacher
Woodbridge Board of Education
09.1993 - 09.1998
- Created engaging lesson plans that aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles of 25 - 30 students.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to promote student growth and learning.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to foster student growth and development.
Education
English as a Second Language Teaching Certificate -
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, New JerseyElementary School Teacher Certification - undefined
Kean University
Union, New JerseyBachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Montclair State University
Upper Montclair, New JerseySkills
- Competent in Microsoft Office applications
- Proficient in Google Drive tools
- Experienced in navigating and utilizing Genesis Student Information Service
- Skilled in navigating DRC INSIGHT Portal
Affiliations
New Jersey Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
Timeline
District Screener
Woodbridge Board of Education
09.2021 - 12.2025
ESL Teacher
Woodbridge Board of Education
09.1998 - 06.2021
First Grade Teacher
Woodbridge Board of Education
09.1993 - 09.1998
Elementary School Teacher Certification - undefined
Kean University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Montclair State University
English as a Second Language Teaching Certificate -
Georgian Court University