Traecy McJilton

• Delivered and monitored evidence-based reading programs to accelerate student growth in decoding, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary.
• Mentored new SIPPS educators by providing guidance, modeling effective instructional practices, and fostering confidence in program implementation; contributed innovative strategies and insights to enhance the SIPPS professional learning cohort and SIPPS learning classrooms.
• Collaborated with classroom teachers to embed research-driven reading strategies across subject areas, enhancing schoolwide literacy outcomes.
• Facilitated parent education workshops to strengthen family engagement and provide tools for supporting reading development at home.
• Served as a literacy coach and resource, leading professional development on current best practices in reading instruction and intervention.
• Reduced achievement gaps by identifying root causes of reading difficulties and applying targeted, data-informed solutions.
• Provided ongoing support for struggling readers through intensive one-on-one and small group instruction, resulting in measurable literacy gains.
• Fostered love for reading among students, utilizing diverse range of literature and interactive reading activities.

• Reading Intervention Specialist, Grades K–5
  Designed and delivered data-driven reading interventions to support struggling readers, utilizing evidence-based, research-based strategies to build foundational literacy skills and promote grade-level achievement.
• Critical & Creative Thinking Specialist, Grades K–5
  Facilitated enrichment programs that cultivated problem-solving, inquiry, and innovation across disciplines; empowered students to think deeply, flexibly, and creatively through interdisciplinary learning experiences.
• Gifted and Talented Specialist, Grades K–5
  Identified and supported advanced learners through differentiated instruction and enrichment opportunities; collaborated with teachers to extend curriculum and nurture high-level cognitive and creative potential.

University of Minnesota Human Rights Center, Dodge Nature Preschool, Tolerance Minnesota, & The Smithsonian Museum

• Designed and implemented targeted improvement plans aligned with institutional goals, performance standards, and stakeholder needs.
• Created dynamic, standards-aligned curriculum materials that fostered student engagement and deep learning.
• Facilitated interactive workshops on human rights education, tailored to diverse audiences and learning contexts.
• Collaborated with educators to embed equity, diversity, human rights, and global citizenship themes into cross-curricular programming.
• Led the development of community-based initiatives to expand access and awareness of educational programs and outreach efforts.
• Designed and implemented evidence-based literacy curricula rooted in the latest research to enhance reading achievement and close learning gaps.

• Designed and implemented engaging, standards-aligned lessons that promoted active learning, critical thinking, and cross-curricular connections.
• Differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of students, including ELLs and those with IEPs, ensuring equitable access and academic growth.
• Integrated educational technology and data-driven practices to enhance instruction, monitor progress, and personalize interventions.
• Fostered a positive, inclusive classroom environment through proactive management strategies and culturally responsive teaching.
• Collaborated with colleagues to refine curriculum and share instructional best practices across grade levels.
• Built strong partnerships with families to support student success and honor diverse cultures and identities.
• Promoted inquiry-based learning, independent research, and student agency to cultivate curiosity and lifelong learning.
• Engaged in continuous professional development to remain current in research-based practices and innovative pedagogy.