I have taught 8th grade Reading for 18 years. I have taught 2nd grade for 5 years and ESL/ K-12 for 6 years. I have done it all just retired this June. I taught Weekender classes at Keystone for three years.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Blue Ridge School District
New Milford , PA
09.1995 - 06.2024
Implemented effective classroom management techniques in order to maximize instructional time.
Conducted weekly one-on-one conferences with each student to discuss progress or areas needing improvement.
Assessed student progress through daily quizzes, tests, and other assessment tools.
Developed and implemented creative lesson plans to meet the needs of all students in a 2nd grade classroom.
Facilitated small group instruction by providing individualized support for students with learning disabilities.
Worked for 5 years in this position
Reading Specialist
Blue Ridge School District
New Milford , PA
09.1995 - 06.2024
Developed and implemented reading intervention plans for struggling students.
Researched current trends and developments within the field of reading education.
Coordinated parent involvement activities designed to promote literacy development at home.
Worked for 18 years in this position
Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions to improve reading skills.
Maintained accurate records of student assessment results and instructional interventions utilized.
Participated in professional development activities related to best practices in literacy instruction.
ESL Lead Teacher
Blue Ridge School District
New Milford , PA
08.1995 - 06.2024
Established positive relationships with all stakeholders including students, staff members, parents and community partners.
Encouraged collaboration among peers through peer-to-peer activities such as debates or discussions.
Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching English language learners.
Encouraged active participation from all students during class discussions.
Facilitated communication between families from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Conducted individual and group tutorials to provide additional support for ESL students.
Worked 6 years in this postion.
Education
Master of Science - Reading Specialist
Marywood University
Scranton, PA
05-1995
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Keystone College
La Plume, PA
05-1985
Master of Science - Education Administration
Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA
Skills
Project-based learning
Student Engagement
Differentiated Instruction
Lesson Planning
Literacy strategies
Certification
Elementary Education
Reading Specialist
Administrator
ESL Certification
Timeline
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Blue Ridge School District
09.1995 - 06.2024
Reading Specialist
Blue Ridge School District
09.1995 - 06.2024
ESL Lead Teacher
Blue Ridge School District
08.1995 - 06.2024
Master of Science - Reading Specialist
Marywood University
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Keystone College
Master of Science - Education Administration
Wilkes University
Elementary Education
Reading Specialist
Administrator
ESL Certification
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