Teri Zechiel
Plymouth,IN
Summary
Dynamic Reading Specialist with a proven track record at Culver Community Schools, enhancing literacy through targeted interventions and phonics instruction. Skilled in fostering parent-teacher collaboration and implementing multisensory teaching strategies, resulting in significant improvements in student reading fluency and comprehension. Committed to creating engaging learning environments that support diverse learners.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Title 1 Reading Specialist
Culver Community Schools
08.1989 - Current
- Created a positive learning environment in which students felt comfortable asking questions and seeking assistance with challenging material.
- Reviewed curricular resources such as leveled readers, supplemental texts, educational games, and digital tools to ensure alignment with Title 1 Reading objectives.
- Adapted instructional strategies to accommodate students with special needs, ensuring equal access to high-quality literacy instruction.
- Established clear expectations for student behavior during small group instruction, promoting an atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to design and implement literacy interventions for struggling readers.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formal and informal assessments, adjusting instruction accordingly.
- Facilitated small group instruction, allowing students to receive personalized attention and targeted support.
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to specific students'' needs, resulting in improved reading skills.
- Provided ongoing communication with parents and guardians regarding student progress and available resources.
- Analyzed data from standardized tests to identify areas of improvement in the school''s literacy curriculum.
- Contributed to the development of the school''s literacy action plan as part of a collaborative team effort focused on improving overall performance in reading proficiency rates among students.
- Enhanced student reading comprehension by implementing targeted instructional strategies and individualized support.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices for teaching reading and supporting their professional growth.
- Organized intervention materials efficiently, ensuring easy access for both students and staff members during instructional sessions.
- Promoted a love of reading by creating engaging classroom libraries and organizing school-wide literacy events.
- Implemented research-based instructional methods that led to increased student achievement in reading fluency and comprehension.
- Coordinated with school administrators to develop a comprehensive Title 1 Reading program aligned with district goals.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
Education
Elementary Education
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN12-1987
Skills
- Phonics instruction
- Dyslexia support
- Parent-teacher communication
- Response to intervention
- Reading assessment
- Progress monitoring
- Multisensory teaching
- Fluency development
- Comprehension strategies
- Literacy instruction
- Reading intervention strategies
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- One-on-one support
- Classroom leadership
- Small group instruction
- Individualized support
- Intervention planning
- Assessment tools
- Instructional best practices
- Title 1 compliance
- Intervention strategies
Affiliations
Member of Marshall County Literacy Council
CASA Volunteer
4-H Volunteer
Timeline
Title 1 Reading Specialist
Culver Community Schools
08.1989 - Current
Elementary Education
Purdue University
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