Wendy Briggs
Mineral,VA
Summary
Accomplished Reading Specialist with a proven track record at Madison and Orange County Schools, enhancing reading proficiency through individualized learning and guided reading. Expert in leveraging research-based practices and collaborative teaching to foster significant improvements in student engagement and reading skills. Demonstrates exceptional organizational and verbal communication abilities, ensuring targeted and effective reading interventions.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Interventionist
Louisa County Schools
2023.09 - 2024.07
- Conducted one-on-one and small group sessions to provide targeted support, fostering a positive learning environment and boosting confidence in reading abilities.
Reading Specialist
Orange County Schools
1998.05 - 2023.07
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Cultivated a supportive learning environment that encouraged students to take risks and develop confidence in their reading abilities.
- Implemented research-based instructional practices to improve overall reading proficiency among students.
- Analyzed data trends to identify areas of need and inform instructional decision-making processes related to reading interventions.
- Collaborated with teachers to ensure consistent implementation of reading interventions across all subject areas.
- Developed individualized learning plans for diverse learners, addressing specific literacy needs and goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement
- Managed a Book Buddies Program where community volunteers worked with at-risk students one-to-one
- Administered monthly PALS Quick Checks and running records and recorded results on a database to track the progress of my students
Reading Specialist
Madison County Schools
1992.08 - 1998.05
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
- Used approaches such as UVA "Reading Diet" to achieve dramatic result with at-risk students
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to identify students in need of further instruction
- Created positive and inclusive reading environment, where students felt comfortable taking risks and sharing their thoughts.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education And Human Services
Lord Fairfax Community College
Middletown, VABachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VAMaster of Science - Reading
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VASkills
- Guided Reading
- Student Supervision
- Leveled Literacy Intervention
- Early intervention
- Organizational Skills
- Teacher Collaboration
- Instructional Coaching
- Instructional planning
- Parent Communication
- Progress Monitoring
- Wilson Reading System
- Balanced Literacy
Timeline
Reading Interventionist
Louisa County Schools
2023.09 - 2024.07
Reading Specialist
Orange County Schools
1998.05 - 2023.07
Reading Specialist
Madison County Schools
1992.08 - 1998.05
Associate of Arts - Education And Human Services
Lord Fairfax Community College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Shenandoah University
Master of Science - Reading
University of Virginia
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