Tracy Mares
Sodus
Summary
Dedicated Reading Specialist with expertise in differentiated instruction, literacy intervention, and effective communication. Proven ability to enhance literacy outcomes through targeted interventions and collaborative strategies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Specialist
Lyons Central School District
Lyons
09.2006 - Current
- Implemented targeted interventions for struggling readers across grade levels.
- Collaborated with teachers to enhance literacy instruction strategies.
- Developed individualized reading plans for diverse student needs.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student reading progress and needs.
- Monitored and analyzed student data to inform instructional decisions.
- Attended many hours of Professional Development at Wayne FL Boces in Newark, NY (latest with the Science of Reading workshops with the Oswego professors).
Summer School Teacher/Reading Specialist
Wayne Finger Lakes Boces
Newark
07.2010 - 08.2025
- Designed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student populations, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Applied differentiated instruction techniques to address individual student needs, promoting personalized learning experiences.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Partnered with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary teaching strategies, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior using effective conflict resolution techniques.
Education
Master of Science - Literacy N-12th Grade
Nazareth College
Rochester, NY05-2003
Skills
- Reading assessments
- Literacy intervention
- Differentiated instruction
- Phonics instruction
- Multisensory teaching
- Progress monitoring
- Classroom management
- Engagement strategies
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Professional development
- Critical thinking
- Team building
- Effective communication
Timeline
Summer School Teacher/Reading Specialist
Wayne Finger Lakes Boces
07.2010 - 08.2025
Reading Specialist
Lyons Central School District
09.2006 - Current
Master of Science - Literacy N-12th Grade
Nazareth College