Sarah Yassine
Seekonk,MA
Summary
Dedicated Reading Specialist with strong skills in literacy assessment, intervention planning, and data analysis. Committed to enhancing student engagement through innovative lesson design and effective teacher collaboration.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Specialist
Cumberland School Department
Cumberland, Rhode Island
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted assessments to determine students strengths and needs.
- Delivered targeted small group instruction to improve reading skills for struggling K-5 readers.
- Planned lessons to meet diverse student needs in small group setting.
- Monitored student progress weekly and analyzed data to tailor interventions for individual growth.
- Participated in RTI meetings and IEP Meetings to create plans to best support individual student needs.
- Developed behavior management strategies and individualized behavior plans to promote student success.
- Collaborated with teachers to enhance classroom support and optimize small group instruction.
- Provided coaching for teachers through model lessons that targeted a variety of literacy skills.
Reading Specialist
East Providence School Department
East Providence, Rhode Island
09.2006 - 06.2022
- Assessed students and created individualized plans for instruction.
- Analyzed student data to inform instructional decisions and interventions.
- Provided targeted interventions to students in a small group setting in grades K-5.
- Established partnerships and maintained open communication with families to support student literacy.
- Provided students with activities and reading materials to use at home.
- Planned and facilitated engaging literacy events for families to promote reading at home.
- Selected literacy materials to support reading instruction in the school to be purchased with Title 1 Funds.
- Led Reading Committees to plan family events and school wide activities.
- Designed and delivered professional development sessions for teachers to enhance instructional practices in literacy.
- Used technology to support classroom management, interventions and to teach virtually.
- Served on the PTA as a teacher representative.
- Participated in a variety of professional development opportunities.
Reading Specialist
North Smithfield School Department
North Smithfield, Rhode Island
09.2005 - 06.2006
- Assessed students to determine their individual strengths and needs.
- Developed and implemented targeted small group reading interventions for students in grades 4-6, enhancing their literacy skills.
- Collected and documented data to track and demonstrate student growth over time.
- Collaborated with teachers to ensure that the literacy interventions aligned with curriculum expectations.
- Supported two reading assistants who provided interventions to Tier 2 students.
Kindergarten Teacher
Paul Cuffee Charter School
Providence, RI
09.2000 - 01.2005
- Worked as a founding teacher during the establishment of Paul Cuffee School.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Selected developmentally appropriate classroom materials and furniture to create the optimal learning environment for students.
- Collaborated closely with the Kindergarten Team and the academic head of the school to design curriculum, establish procedures and to determine best practices for our new program.
- Implemented behavior plans and provided accommodations for students with diverse social and emotional needs, fostering a supportive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with and coached my classroom teaching partner and cultivated a strong teaching team.
- Coordinated planning of school-wide and family events, strengthening school community and promoting family involvement in student learning.
- Invited families into my classroom as volunteers and for family events to celebrate student learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues on Teacher Support Team to improve teaching effectiveness.
Education
Master of Science - Literacy
Providence College
Providence, RI05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Young Child Studies
The University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH05-2000
Skills
- Literacy Assessment
- Intervention Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Lesson Design
- Intervention Strategies
- Response to Intervention
- Progress Monitoring
- Literacy Coaching
- Behavior Management
- Student Engagement
- Teacher Collaboration
- Family Communication
- Instructional Coaching
- Professional Development
- Data Analysis
- Innovative Lesson Planning
- Title 1 Compliance
- Differential Instruction
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Verbal and Written Communication
Certification
- Early Childhood Certification
- Literacy Specialist Certification
Timeline
Reading Specialist
Cumberland School Department
08.2022 - Current
Reading Specialist
East Providence School Department
09.2006 - 06.2022
Reading Specialist
North Smithfield School Department
09.2005 - 06.2006
Kindergarten Teacher
Paul Cuffee Charter School
09.2000 - 01.2005
Master of Science - Literacy
Providence College
Bachelor of Science - Young Child Studies
The University of New Hampshire