Innovative early childhood education professional with deep expertise in the Science of Reading, structured literacy, Literacy Collaborative, and Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP). Demonstrated success in designing and implementing explicit, systematic instruction that builds strong foundations in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension—the core components identified by current reading research . Skilled in strengthening early learners’ language comprehension, background knowledge, and executive functioning through developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and play‑embedded learning experiences.
Accomplished early literacy educator with advanced training in Orton‑Gillingham, Wilson Fundations PK–3, Heggerty Phonemic Awareness, and the Literacy Collaborative framework, bringing a comprehensive understanding of how decoding and language comprehension work together to support reading development (Simple View of Reading) . Proven ability to accelerate student growth using evidence‑aligned instructional practices, authentic assessment, and differentiated small‑group instruction.
Highly skilled at cultivating collaborative relationships with administrators, teachers, and families to elevate instructional quality through modeling, coaching, MTSS‑aligned interventions, and data‑driven decision‑making. Recognized for professionalism, adaptability, and consistent achievement of measurable outcomes. Deeply committed to developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate practice aligned with NAEYC Professional Standards and current early childhood education expectations.