Traci Alphin
Kelly,NC
Summary
Passionate and dedicated educator with over 20 years of experience in Early Childhood Development and Special Education. Specializing in the special needs sector, adept at utilizing differentiated instruction techniques to support diverse learning needs. Skilled in Cooperative Teaching and proficient in Direct Instruction Reading curriculums. Strong foundation in evidence-based methods, classroom management, and literacy assessment. Committed to driving student success through engaging educational content and tailored teaching methods for different learning styles.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Temporary Teacher/Intensive Reading Teacher
Classical Charter Schools of America
07.2024 - Current
- Supported the development of phonemic awareness and decoding skills through targeted activities, promoting fluent reading in struggling learners.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Conducted one-on-one and small group sessions to provide targeted support, fostering a positive learning environment and boosting confidence in reading abilities.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, incorporating multi-sensory activities through the IMSE - Orton Gilingham curriculum.
- Delivered differentiated instruction based on individual learning profiles, addressing diverse needs within the classroom setting effectively.
Special Needs Classroom Teacher Assistant
Charter Schools of America - Leland Campus
01.2013 - 06.2024
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (annual certification 2013 to present)
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
K-2 Math Interventionist
Charter Schools of America - Leland Campus
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Small group instruction and remedial math skills
- Trained in Saxon Math, and Connecting Math Concepts Curriculum
Second Grade Classroom Teacher Assistant
Charter Schools of America - Leland Campus
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Instructional lead small group reading comprehension
- Instructional lead small group vocabulary
Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
Charter Schools of America - Leland Campus
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Assisted with Curriculum design and execution of early science program
- Small group instruction for Reading Mastery
- Lead instruction when teacher was absent
Dispatch and Office Administrator
Turnbull Lumber Co.
01.1997 - 01.2003
- Invoicing
- Dispatch and coordination of shipping
- Customer service
Director
Little Friends Daycare
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Assistant Director
- Managed schedules for 15+ employees
- Planned /approved age-appropriate activities for classrooms.
Assistant Director
Educare Childcare Center
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Assisted director in daily management.
- Assisted in writing of developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
- Supervised and taught in classrooms | Children ages 2 to 4 years.
Lead Teacher
Childcare Center, Cape Fear Valley Med Ctr
01.1991 - 01.1993
- Lead Teacher | Three year old classroom
- Developmentally appropriate thematic planning
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education, Mild to Moderate
Western Governors University
06-2024
AA - Early Childhood Development
Central Piedmont Community College
05.1991
Skills
- Implementation of tailored education strategies
- Knowledgeable in Letter Land reading methodologies
- Experienced in implementing Reading Mastery Curriculum
- Skilled in IMSE -Plus Orton Gillingham Reading Curriculum
Certification
Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham Plus
IMSE Intervention and Support for Struggling Readers Course
Student-Centered Teaching
Timeline
Temporary Teacher/Intensive Reading Teacher
Classical Charter Schools of America
07.2024 - Current
Special Needs Classroom Teacher Assistant
Charter Schools of America - Leland Campus
01.2013 - 06.2024
K-2 Math Interventionist
Charter Schools of America - Leland Campus
01.2012 - 01.2013
Second Grade Classroom Teacher Assistant
Charter Schools of America - Leland Campus
01.2009 - 01.2012
Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
Charter Schools of America - Leland Campus
01.2003 - 01.2009
Dispatch and Office Administrator
Turnbull Lumber Co.
01.1997 - 01.2003
Director
Little Friends Daycare
01.1995 - 01.1996
Assistant Director
Educare Childcare Center
01.1993 - 01.1995
Lead Teacher
Childcare Center, Cape Fear Valley Med Ctr
01.1991 - 01.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education, Mild to Moderate
Western Governors University
AA - Early Childhood Development
Central Piedmont Community College
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