Seasoned educator with a robust background in literacy intervention and curriculum development at Fort Bend Independent School District. Expert in delivering targeted instruction and fostering student engagement, evidenced by reading growth in my groups and on campus. Skilled in mentoring educators and leading professional development, with a passion for literacy that is aligned to both district and campus goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Literacy Interventionist
Fort Bend Independent School District
08.2017 - Current
Facilitated and implemented small group instruction and intervention to address individual learning needs.
Assessed student progress regularly using reading formative assessments, adjusting instruction accordingly to maximize growth.
Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on best practices in literacy instruction and best practices
Facilitated and collaborated with teachers in professional learning communities focused on enhancing educators' understanding of effective reading instruction aligned to the TEKS and instructional model
Engaged in campus learning walks focused on campus and district learning goals
Promoted a love for reading and literature among students by organizing literacy night, spelling bee, and other extracurricular events related to literacy education.
Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
Assessed literacy needs of my school by reviewing student data and current curriculum to plan for professional learning
Dyslexia Specialist
Fort Bend Independent School District
08.2011 - 08.2017
Provided targeted, systematic instruction in phonemic awareness, decoding skills, vocabulary, and comprehension development for optimal student success.
Maintained data to monitor and evaluate student progress and communicated regularly with parents of students regarding child's progress.
Kindergarten Teacher
Fort Bend Independent School District
08.2010 - 08.2011
Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to plan effective instruction in the classroom
3rd Grade Teacher Self-Contained
Fort Bend Independent School District
07.2009 - 08.2010
3rd Grade Teacher- ELA
Terrebonne Parish School Board
08.2006 - 07.2009
4th Grade Teacher-Self Contained
Terrebonne Parish School Board
08.2005 - 07.2006
Education
Master's of Curriculum And Instruction -
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA
05.2009
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education -
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA
07.2005
Skills
Professional development presenter for the ELA department
Curriculum Writer for Phonics Instruction
Previous Professional Learning Lead for my campus
TAPP Mentor
Instructional Coach for Reading on my campus
Planned professional learning for the ELA curriculum
Planning professional learning focused on Student Ownership of Learning
Facilitated PLCs for grades K-5 focused on instructional planning, data conversations, and action plans aligned to the TEKS, FBISD curriculum, and campus/district goals
Provided small group instruction and intervention for grades K-5
Provided model lessons for grades K-5 in ELAR
Attended professional learning and presented professional learning on all contexts of the ELAR instructional model and assessment
Timeline
Literacy Interventionist
Fort Bend Independent School District
08.2017 - Current
Dyslexia Specialist
Fort Bend Independent School District
08.2011 - 08.2017
Kindergarten Teacher
Fort Bend Independent School District
08.2010 - 08.2011
3rd Grade Teacher Self-Contained
Fort Bend Independent School District
07.2009 - 08.2010
3rd Grade Teacher- ELA
Terrebonne Parish School Board
08.2006 - 07.2009
4th Grade Teacher-Self Contained
Terrebonne Parish School Board
08.2005 - 07.2006
Master's of Curriculum And Instruction -
Nicholls State University
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education -
Nicholls State University
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