SHERRI HAZLETT
Crockett,Texas
Summary
Elementary and Intermediate Dyslexia Specialist with extensive reading training and creative classroom teacher with the proven ability to enhance student's performance in a positive learning environment while developing authentic relationships.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dyslexia Specialist
Crockett ISD
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Delivered direct instruction to dyslexic students receiving special education and assisted in attainment of IEP goals.
- Enhanced dyslexic students'' reading comprehension by implementing multi-sensory teaching methods and tailored lesson plans.
- Scaffolded instruction in phonemic awareness, decoding skills, and vocabulary development for optimal student success.
Prof District Reading Interventionist/Dyslexia
Conroe ISD
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Provide research-based multisensory structured literacy instruction for students with dyslexia.
- Provide training in dyslexia and related reading disorders for general and special education teachers.
- Provide instruction support and/or direct instruction as mandated by Texas law for students with dyslexia.
- Lead kindergarten and first grade dyslexia screener meetings.
- Attend 504/ARD meetings for students with dyslexia.
Reading Interventionist/Dyslexia/ESL
Lovelady ISD
08.2010 - 05.2019
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Administered and interpreted diagnostic tests and state mandated screening tools to identify students with dyslexia.
5th ELA/Social Studies
Crockett ISD
08.2008 - 05.2010
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress,and encourage learning goals.
- Participated in workshops, trainings, and conferences to improve behavioral skills.
6th ELA/Social Studies
Centerville ISD
08.1997 - 05.2008
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Assessed student performance, behavior, and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
2nd Self-Contained
Crockett ISD
08.1996 - 05.1997
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Academic Studies
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05.1996
Skills
- Literacy Strategies
- Progress Monitoring
- Learning Disabilities in Reading
- Reading Group Instruction
Certification
TEXAS READING ACADEMY (2021/2022)
NEUHAUS EDUCATION CENTER (2012-2018)
Basic Language Skills
Language Enrichment
Oral Language and Listening Comprehension
Developing Accuracy and Fluency
Language and Literacy for Young Learners
Reading Readiness
DYSLEXIA FORMAL EVALUATION TRAINING (2017/2018)
GORT-5 Gray Oral Reading Tests
CTOPP-2 Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing
WRMT-3 Woodcock Reading Mastery Tests
TWS-5 Test of Written Spelling
RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION MADE EASY (2012)
READING BY DESIGN: Systematic, Explicit and Intensive Reading Intervention Program (2019)
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE SUPPLEMENTAL (1-8)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS AND READING (4-8)
Timeline
Dyslexia Specialist
Crockett ISD
08.2023 - 05.2024
Prof District Reading Interventionist/Dyslexia
Conroe ISD
08.2019 - 05.2023
Reading Interventionist/Dyslexia/ESL
Lovelady ISD
08.2010 - 05.2019
5th ELA/Social Studies
Crockett ISD
08.2008 - 05.2010
6th ELA/Social Studies
Centerville ISD
08.1997 - 05.2008
2nd Self-Contained
Crockett ISD
08.1996 - 05.1997
Bachelor of Science - Academic Studies
Sam Houston State University
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