Sara Silvey McSpadden
Fishers,IN
Summary
Lifelong educator with a passion for serving the public in a variety settings. Developed struggling readers into ones who read proficiently and with enjoyment. Trained teachers to work with struggling readers throughout the state of Indiana, in multiple settings.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Development Trainer
Dyslexia Institute Of Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana
08.2015 - 07.2022
- Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans in order to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
- Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities.
Reading Tutor
Self-Employeed
Fishers, Indiana
08.2014 - 03.2022
- Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
- Provided one-on-one and small group instruction to over 40 students falling behind in reading skills.
- Maintained detailed files and created charts tracking students learning progress.
- Assessed current reading levels and planned optimal educational strategies to help students improve reading skills.
Supervisor of Literacy Development
Indianapolis Public Schools
Indianapolis, Indiana
08.2001 - 07.2012
- Supervised professional development in current reading, writing and language skills to over 3,000 educators
- Developed, selected and trained instructional coaches to serve in over 50 schools-elementary through high school
- Developed, implemented, selected materials and teachers for reading classrooms to enhance reading skills of middle school students in 18 middle schools
- Supervised staff of 8 professional development trainers
- Managed budge of over $1,000,000 annually
Classroom and Reading Teacher, Grades 1-8
Union County School District
Liberty, Indiana
08.1979 - 05.1991
Education
Master of Science - Education Administration
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05.2001
Associate of Science - Orton-Gillingham Method of Reading
Butler University
Indianapolis07.1999
Master of Science - Reading Education
Indiana University
Indianapolis, IN08.1978
Bachelor of Science - Education
Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana06.1973
Skills
- Training Program Design
- Simulation Leadership
- Employee Interviewing
- Budget Administration
- Group Discussion Facilitation
- Presentation Delivery
- Course Materials Development
- Program Monitoring and Tracking
- Professional Relationships
- Training Method Development
- Performance Evaluations
- Instructor Selection
Affiliations
Board of Directors of the Dyslexia Institute of Indiana-Secretary and Education Committee Chair
Past President of the International Dyslexia Association-Indiana Branch
Past President of the Friends of the Carmel Clay Library
Timeline
Professional Development Trainer
Dyslexia Institute Of Indiana
08.2015 - 07.2022
Reading Tutor
Self-Employeed
08.2014 - 03.2022
Supervisor of Literacy Development
Indianapolis Public Schools
08.2001 - 07.2012
Classroom and Reading Teacher, Grades 1-8
Union County School District
08.1979 - 05.1991
Master of Science - Education Administration
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Associate of Science - Orton-Gillingham Method of Reading
Butler University
Master of Science - Reading Education
Indiana University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Ball State University
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