Sarah Palazzi
Reading Specialist
Duncansville,PA
Summary
Experienced Reading Specialist well-versed in developing individual and group instructional plans to improve reading skills in all students. Proficient in the data collection, lesson planning, collaboration, and coaching teachers. Ready to offer twelve years of related experience to a challenging new position.
Overview
13
13
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Specialist
Hollidaysburg Area School District
Hollidaysburg, PA
08.2017 - Current
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
Fifth Grade Teacher
Hollidaysburg Area School District
Hollidaysburg, PA
08.2010 - 08.2017
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Hollidaysburg Area School District
Hollidaysburg, PA
09.2009 - 04.2010
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
Education
Principal K-12 Certificate -
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA 08.2020 - 08.2021
Doctorate - Language, Literacy, And Culture
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 06.2017 - 06.2020
Instructional Coach -
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA 09.2015 - 05.2016
Reading Specialist Certification -
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA 08.2013 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Education
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA 01.2011 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA 08.2005 - 05.2009
Skills
Teacher collaboration
undefinedAdditional Information
Instructional Coaching- Instructional coach for teachers in all grades at the elementary level; Interact with colleagues to implement motivation and engagement strategies within the classroom setting; Modeled lessons for teachers in the classroom setting; Created a Google Classroom with resources for teachers
Assessment and Instruction- Data Analysis utilized to improve student outcomes; Presentations at full faculty meetings in regards to data analysis and instructional strategies; Led primary and intermediate data meetings on a bi-weekly basis
Curriculum-Worked to improve common assessments within fifth grade across the district; Reviewed English Language Arts curriculum materials; Worked to improve instruction for students in grades three, four, and five across multiple elementary schools
Google - Level 1 Certified Google Educator
Interviewing - Participated in interviewing process for elementary positions and curriculum director in the Hollidaysburg Area School District
Professional Presentations - Presented at the statewide Title 1 Conference in 2019 and at county-wide in-services in 2018 and 2019
Accomplishments
2020-2021 Hollidaysburg School District Elementary Educator of the Year
2021 Blair County 20 Under 40 Recipient
Timeline
Principal K-12 Certificate -
Point Park University
08.2020 - 08.2021
Reading Specialist
Hollidaysburg Area School District
08.2017 - Current
Doctorate - Language, Literacy, And Culture
University of Pittsburgh
06.2017 - 06.2020
Instructional Coach -
University of Pennsylvania
09.2015 - 05.2016
Reading Specialist Certification -
Saint Francis University
08.2013 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Education
Saint Francis University
01.2011 - 08.2013
Fifth Grade Teacher
Hollidaysburg Area School District
08.2010 - 08.2017
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Hollidaysburg Area School District
09.2009 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
08.2005 - 05.2009
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