Tammy Fulinara
Memphis
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Memphis School of Excellence, specializing in reading assessment and individualized learning. Expert in designing engaging instructional materials and fostering strong relationships with students and parents. Committed to enhancing literacy skills through data-driven progress monitoring and effective small group instruction.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Intervention Teacher
Memphis School of Excellence
Memphis
08.2020 - Current
- Analyzed and reported on each student's progress in reading in accordance with school district's policies.
- Designed instructional materials such as worksheets, flashcards and games to supplement lessons.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions to improve literacy skills, including phonemic awareness, decoding and fluency.
- Encouraged love of reading and promoted literacy to students.
- Taught small group instruction to target specific areas of need in reading comprehension, word recognition and writing.
- Developed individualized learning plans to meet the needs of each student in the program.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Navigate and utilize AimsWeb to assess and evaluate students.
- Provided PD for vocabulary, grapheme mapping, and foundational skills.
- Collaborated with other teachers to create learning plans that would build on students' knowledge.
- Member of TAAC for MSE.
Teacher Grade 1
Compass Community Schools
Memphis
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Implemented and facilitated I-Ready and CKLA.
- Developed standards-based lessons and activities in ELA, math, science, and social studies.
- Provided parents with data and activities to assist their child's growth and development.
- Attended and participated in various professional development activities, including Responsive Classroom.
- Provided individualized instruction to each student based on their needs and interests.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Incorporated cultural diversity into lesson plans so students could learn more about different cultures around the world.
- Team-taught with a special education teacher in a full-inclusion preschool.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Memphis Shelby County Schools
Memphis
01.2000 - 05.2019
- Provided individualized instruction to each student based on their needs and interests.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
- Co-teaching with a special education teacher in a full inclusion classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education - Reading
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL08-2006
Bachelor of Science - Education - Human Development And Learning
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12-1999
Skills
- Reading assessment
- Instructional design
- Individualized learning
- Data analysis
- Small group instruction
- Progress monitoring
- Parent communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Reading Intervention Teacher
Memphis School of Excellence
08.2020 - Current
Teacher Grade 1
Compass Community Schools
08.2019 - 05.2020
Lead Preschool Teacher
Memphis Shelby County Schools
01.2000 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Education - Reading
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Education - Human Development And Learning
University of Memphis
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