Tammy Sexton
Fairhope
Summary
Experienced K-5 Learning Specialist with expertise in structured literacy instruction and MTSS intervention. Licensed in Indiana and Alabama, and Early Literacy Certified with training in Orton-Gillingham and LETRS. Collaborates with educators to leverage assessment data and design targeted interventions that enhance early reading and math outcomes for struggling learners.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Specialist (K-5)
Noblesville Schools
Noblesville
08.2021 - Current
- Provide targeted interventions for K-5 students through the MTSS framework with a focus on foundational reading and math skills.
- Use screening, diagnostic assessments, and progress monitoring data to identify skill gaps and adjust instruction in order to deliver structured literacy instruction as well as math and problem solving skill lessons.
- Supporting implementation of early literacy and math initiatives aligned with state expectations.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and intervention staff to align instruction and support student literacy and math development.
5th Grade Teacher - High Ability Program / 3rd Grade Teacher - High Ability Program
Noblesville Schools
Noblesville
08.1995 - 06.2021
- Designed and implemented rigorous, differentiated instruction to meet the needs of advanced learners, promoting higher-level thinking, reading analysis, math skills, and advanced comprehension skills.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking and student participation.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Ball State University
Muncie, INBachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University
Bloomington, INSkills
- Structured Literacy
- MTSS Intervention
- Early Reading Development
- Literacy Assessment
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Phonics & Decoding
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaborative Leadership
- Differentiated Instruction
Certifications And Professional Training
- Early Literacy Certified
- Orton-Gillingham (OG) Trained
- LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) Trained
- Indiana Department of Education Science of Reading Modules
- Math Professional Development with a focus on Cognitively Guided Math Instruction through Butler University's Math Learning Center
- Math lab site cohort
Timeline
Learning Specialist (K-5)
Noblesville Schools
08.2021 - Current
5th Grade Teacher - High Ability Program / 3rd Grade Teacher - High Ability Program
Noblesville Schools
08.1995 - 06.2021
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University