Tracy Eisman
Lancaster,NY
Summary
Educational leader and literacy specialist, with 30+ years of experience supporting high-needs students through data-driven instructional improvement, Structured Literacy implementation, and educator capacity building. Expert in coaching teachers and school leaders, using assessment data to guide instruction, and scaling evidence-based literacy systems aligned to accountability and student achievement goals. Extensive experience translating research into practice through professional development, program implementation, and graduate-level instruction.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Leadership & Instructional Development
- Led district-wide implementation of UFLI Phonics, including training and rollout support
- Created UFLI instructional videos and implementation resources
- Delivered PD on Word Connections and vocabulary instruction
- Championed Kindergarten Lab (KLab) early literacy model
- Served on Universal Screener selection and evaluation committee
- Coordinated grade-level implementation teams for research-based instruction
- Designed transitional co-teaching literacy model (Country Parkway Elementary)
Adjunct Instructor – Graduate Literacy Education
Daemen University
Amherst, NY
- Designed and taught graduate-level literacy course on diagnosis and instruction
- Prepared graduate candidates in assessment and instructional planning
- Developed university–school partnership with Dr. Susan Krickovich
- Facilitated discussions and activities to enhance graduate student learning and participation.
Literacy Specialist / Building Literacy Leader
Williamsville Central School District
Williamsville, NY
2002 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate literacy strategies across curriculum.
- Provided instructional and technical assistance to colleagues in school and district settings
- Supported data analysis using AIMSweb, EduClimber, and classroom assessments
- Designed and implemented school-wide data tracking systems for student growth
- Conducted literacy diagnostics and developed instructional reports for CSE processes
- Coached colleagues on Tier 1–3 instruction within MTSS frameworks
- Facilitated professional development on Structured Literacy and instructional improvement
- Provided modeling, coaching cycles, supporting materials, and implementation fidelity support
- Served on Literacy Action Committee and Shared Decision-Making Committee
Classroom Teacher
Amherst Central School District
Amherst, NY
09.1998 - 06.2002
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Utilized interactive teaching methods to promote student participation and collaboration.
- Assessed student performance through formative and summative evaluations, adapting instruction accordingly.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged respect and inclusivity among students.
Education
Master of Education - Reading Specialist
University At Buffalo
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Nazareth College
Skills
- School Improvement & Accountability Systems
- Instructional Coaching (Teachers & Leaders)
- Structured Literacy & Science of Reading
- MTSS / RTI Systems (Tier 1–3 Instruction)
- Data-Driven Instruction (AIMSweb, EduClimber)
- Literacy Diagnostics & Progress Monitoring
- Professional Development Design & Facilitation
- Program Implementation & Fidelity Monitoring
- Curriculum Alignment & Instructional Design
- Higher Education Instruction
Affiliations
- Member, Niagara Frontier Reading Council
- Led district teams translating literacy research into practice
- Developed summer literacy program and student book exchange
- Supported university–district partnership initiatives
- Led Kindergarten Lab (KLab) innovation model (district-wide impact)
Certification
- Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 6)
- Reading (K–12)
- Reading Recovery Certification
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Amherst Central School District
09.1998 - 06.2002
District Leadership & Instructional Development
Adjunct Instructor – Graduate Literacy Education
Daemen University
Literacy Specialist / Building Literacy Leader
Williamsville Central School District
2002 - Current
Master of Education - Reading Specialist
University At Buffalo
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Nazareth College
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
- LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling)
- UFLI Phonics
- NYSED Literacy Briefs study group
- Heggerty Phonemic Awareness & Bridge the Gap
- Orton-Gillingham Structured Literacy
- InTandem Decodable & Leveled Text Systems
- SUNY New Paltz Science of Reading Microcredential
- Shifting the Balance K–5
- Executive Skills and Reading Comprehension
- BOCES Reading Comprehension Instruction
- BOCES Vocabulary Instruction
- EduClimber Data System
- AIMSweb Benchmarking & Progress Monitoring
- Data Wise Book Study
- Marzano Instruction & Assessment
- Proactive & Positive Classroom Management
- ELL Instruction (Dr. Alexander Roman)
- Reading Recovery