Stephanie McNutt
Carrollton,OH
Summary
Dedicated Literacy Specialist with proven strengths in early childhood literacy, data-driven instruction, and collaborative learning. Committed to enhancing student engagement through tailored lessons and effective instructional strategies. I am known for being hardworking, organized, and dependable. I am looking forward to growing professionally by taking on new challenges in the field of education. I enjoy collaborating with colleagues to better the education of our students.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Literacy Specialist
Brown Local Schools
Malvern, OH
2019 - Current
- Create lessons using the Orton-Gillingham method for individual students based on their specific needs.
- Oversee data collection for Acadience Benchmark Assessments three times annually, ensuring accurate reporting for over 265 students. Trained all staff initially and new staff members yearly. I also facilitate refresher courses for all teachers on using Acadience assessments effectively.
- Provide support to Title 1 tutors in grouping students for intervetion and research based instructional strategies for literacy to best meet the needs of their students.
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Brown Local Schools
Malvern, OH
2008 - 2020
- Recognized as Teacher of the Year in 2019 for excellence in teacher, outstanding leadership, and contributions to the academic achievement and personal growth of students.
- Oversaw a classroom of 18-27 students each year, and taught all subject areas
- Worked closely with elementary teachers to collaborate on different approaches to improve student learning
Education
Principal Licensure -
Walsh University
North Canton, OH05-2022
Master of Education -
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA06-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA03-2006
Skills
- Early childhood literacy
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Instructional strategies
- Problem-solving abilities
- Data-driven instruction
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Self motivation
- Time management
- Responsible and reliable
Certification
- Pre-K through 3rd grade
- PK-6 Principal Licensure
- Teacher/Practitioner level in Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Structured Reading
- LETRS Training
Timeline
Literacy Specialist
Brown Local Schools
2019 - Current
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Brown Local Schools
2008 - 2020
Principal Licensure -
Walsh University
Master of Education -
University of California, Riverside
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of California, Riverside
Contributions
District and Building Leadership Teams 2014-present
RESA Mentor, 2024 - present
MTSS Team Member, 2022-present
Family Literacy Night Committee, 2019-present
PBIS Team Member, 2017-2019
Aspiring Principal Network 2019-2020
Interviewing/Hiring Committee