Tracey Hontz
Educator
Tracy,MD
Summary
Seasoned Teacher offering 26 years experience in educational leadership positions. Focused on building and enhancing relationships, meeting service needs and maintaining smooth administration of all department operations. Desire growth-oriented position in dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Tutor
Self
06.2022 - Current
- Enhanced student reading comprehension by implementing targeted tutoring strategies.
- Improved students'' reading fluency through tailored lesson plans and engaging activities.
- Boosted student confidence in reading abilities by providing consistent support and encouragement.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify areas of improvement for struggling readers, resulting in personalized tutoring sessions.
Kindergarten, 2nd Grade & 3rd Grade Teacher, Title 1 Reading Teacher, ESOL Teacher
Easton Elementary
01.2001 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units of study, enriching the overall curriculum.
- Provided professional development workshops for fellow educators on best practices in literacy instruction.
- Coordinated efforts with ESL teachers to provide language support for non-native English speakers, enhancing their overall academic success through increased reading proficiency.
- Provided tutoring and after school assistance to students requiring additional help with reading.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring that all students experienced academic growth.
- Mentored new teachers in effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques, contributing to a supportive school culture.
- Served on various committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluation, and school improvement initiatives.
2nd Grade Teacher, Afterschool Enrichment Teacher under 21st Century Grant
Choptank Elementary
01.1998 - 01.2001
Education
Administrator 1 Certificate -
McDaniel College
Westminster, MD05.2024
Master of Education - Reading
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD08.2002
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Salisbury State University
Salisbury, MD05.1998
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, MD05.1996
Cambridge South Dorchester High School
Cambridge, MD05.1989
Skills
- Records Management
- Student Remediation
- Progress Monitoring
- Parent Communication
Certification
- Certified Reading Specialist K-12
- Elementary 1st – 6th and Middle School
- Early Childhood Education PreK-3
- ESOL Prek-12
training
- LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) Trainer of Trainers, Modules 1-9
- Digital Literacy to Enhance Student Learning
- Maryland Model for School Readiness
- 6th Annual Kindergarten Conference for MD Teachers
- Wilson Fundations
- MD Branch of the International Dyslexia Association Conference
- Soar to Success
- WIDA Online Trainings
- Spanish 1-3 @Chesapeake College Continuing Ed Center
- Teaching ELL in the Secondary Classroom
additional involvement
- Parent Reading/Writing Workshops
- SIT Reading Chair
- NCTE Convention
- Curriculum Writing
- Fitness Instructor for staff through YMCA partnership with TCPS
- Presenter @TCPS Equity Summit 2018-2024
- Mentor for Salisbury University Interns
Timeline
Reading Tutor
Self
06.2022 - Current
Kindergarten, 2nd Grade & 3rd Grade Teacher, Title 1 Reading Teacher, ESOL Teacher
Easton Elementary
01.2001 - Current
2nd Grade Teacher, Afterschool Enrichment Teacher under 21st Century Grant
Choptank Elementary
01.1998 - 01.2001
Administrator 1 Certificate -
McDaniel College
Master of Education - Reading
Salisbury University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Salisbury State University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Chesapeake College
Cambridge South Dorchester High School
- Certified Reading Specialist K-12
- Elementary 1st – 6th and Middle School
- Early Childhood Education PreK-3
- ESOL Prek-12
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