Sarah Levine
New Haven,CT
Summary
Experienced Reading and TESOL Specialist well-versed in developing individual and group instructional plans to improve reading skills for striving students. Expert at data analysis and using Structured Literacy instruction to grow reading scores. Have 20 years of experience to offer to any position.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Literacy Coach
Tuttle School
08.2023 - Current
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Monitored status of students requiring special attention.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Administered standardized tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
Reading Specialist K-8
Barnard Environmental Magnet School
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Coordinated and led SRBI for Grades K-6
Literacy Coach
Barnard Environmental School & Literacy Dept
08.2016 - 07.2020
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Coordinated and Led SRBI for grades K-6
Teacher, Grades 1, 2, 3, & 5
NYCDOE And NHPS
02.2001 - 06.2016
- Taught using direct, explicit, and systematic instruction in reading according to recommendations of The National Reading Panel (2000)
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives in all areas.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Administration (092)
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2024
TESOL Certification Program - TESOL
ACES
Hamden, CT06.2020
Reading Specialist Certification - Remedial Reading
Albertus Magnus
New Haven, CT08.2018
Teaching Literacy To Struggling Students - Remedial Reading
Fordham University
New York, NY08.2008
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
New York University
New York, NY05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Elementary Education
Smith College
Northampton, MA01.2001
Skills
- Structured Literacy Expertise
- Orton-Gillingham Certified
- Intervention Planning
- Data Analysis
- Building Positive Relationships with Students
- Teacher Collaboration
- Cognitive Coaching Certified
- LETRS Trained
- Leading Professional Development
Certification
013 Elementary, K–6 - CT
102 Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts, 1–12 - CT
111 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), PK–12 - CT
Classroom Educator/ Orton-Gillingham Academy
Timeline
Literacy Coach
Tuttle School
08.2023 - Current
Reading Specialist K-8
Barnard Environmental Magnet School
08.2020 - 06.2023
Literacy Coach
Barnard Environmental School & Literacy Dept
08.2016 - 07.2020
Teacher, Grades 1, 2, 3, & 5
NYCDOE And NHPS
02.2001 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Educational Administration (092)
Grand Canyon University
TESOL Certification Program - TESOL
ACES
Reading Specialist Certification - Remedial Reading
Albertus Magnus
Teaching Literacy To Struggling Students - Remedial Reading
Fordham University
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Elementary Education
Smith College
013 Elementary, K–6 - CT
102 Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts, 1–12 - CT
111 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), PK–12 - CT
Classroom Educator/ Orton-Gillingham Academy
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