Tara Monashkin
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Experienced Response to Intervention Specialist adept at devising flexible strategies that improve academic success and promote overall learning.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Interventionist
Monte Vista Elementary School
Phoenix, Arizona
07.2018 - Current
- Evaluated reading and math skills of K-3rd grade students to identify learning needs.
- Performed diagnostics on students who failed the reading screener
- Interpreted assessment data to determine the best intervention methods for students
- Created homogenous reading groups to target student needs
- Delivered targeted intervention in small groups
- Conducted meetings with parents to review student performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with the classroom teacher to meet individual student needs as a member of the MTSS team for K-8
- Evaluated assessment data to inform administration on necessary adjustments for enhancing student support.
- Provided individualized reading support and tutoring after school to enhance student literacy skills.
Fifth Grade ELA Teacher
Madison Traditional Academy
Phoenix, AZ
08.2011 - 06.2018
- Developed and facilitated standards based instruction
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
- Evaluated the progress of each student and provided constructive feedback
- Facilitated collaboration among parents, students, and administration to cultivate a supportive educational environment.
- Engaged in ongoing discussions with students, parents, and educators to monitor and enhance student development.
- Performed regular self-evaluations to identify areas for improvement and foster professional growth.
Education
Masters of Elementary Education - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ07-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ04-1999
Skills
- Literacy development strategies
- Skill evaluation
- Small group instruction
- Progress monitoring
- Teacher collaboration
- Differential instruction
- Proficient in SIPPS foundational curriculum
Certification
- Reading Endorsement, K-12
- Middle Grades Language Arts
- Structured English Immersion Endorsement, K-12
Timeline
Reading Interventionist
Monte Vista Elementary School
07.2018 - Current
Fifth Grade ELA Teacher
Madison Traditional Academy
08.2011 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
Arizona State University
Masters of Elementary Education - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
Education and Training
AIM Pathways to Structured Literacy Certificate, Sept. 2022
AIM Pathway to Proficient Reading Certificate, Dec. 2022
SIPPS Collaborative Coach Certificate of Completion, Dec. 2024