Zella Armstrong
Denton,TX
Summary
Dynamic literacy specialist with a proven track record at Denton ISD, adept in phonics instruction and early intervention. Successfully enhanced student reading outcomes through tailored strategies and collaborative workshops. Committed to fostering strong relationships with parents and educators, ensuring a supportive learning environment that promotes literacy development.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Recovery Teacher, Literacy Specialist
Denton ISD
08.2005 - 05.2025
- Evaluated student progress regularly, adjusting instructional techniques to maximize learning outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on the latest research-based teaching methods in the field of literacy education.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and involving them in the learning process when needed.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to ensure continuity of instruction and reinforcement of literacy skills across all subjects.
- Organized professional development workshops for fellow educators, sharing best practices in literacy instruction and Reading Recovery strategies.
Literacy Coach and Reading Recovery Teacher
Denton ISD
08.2002 - 05.2005
First Grade Teacher
Denton ISD
08.1998 - 05.2002
First Grade and Reading Recovery Teacher
Carrollton- Farmers Branch ISD
08.1989 - 05.1998
Education
Reading Recovery Certification - Early Literacy
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX05-1995
Elementary Education
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05-1989
Skills
- Phonics instruction
- Early intervention
- Reading strategies
- Guided reading
- Writing instruction
- Assessment tools
- Reading assessment
- Phonemic awareness
Timeline
Reading Recovery Teacher, Literacy Specialist
Denton ISD
08.2005 - 05.2025
Literacy Coach and Reading Recovery Teacher
Denton ISD
08.2002 - 05.2005
First Grade Teacher
Denton ISD
08.1998 - 05.2002
First Grade and Reading Recovery Teacher
Carrollton- Farmers Branch ISD
08.1989 - 05.1998
Reading Recovery Certification - Early Literacy
Texas Woman's University
Elementary Education
University of North Texas
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