Curriculum Trainings: Project Read, Linguistics, Read Naturally, Fundations, Wilson Reading System Introductory Workshop, Introduction to Orton- Gillingham, TERC Investigations, Everyday Mathematics, Reading and Writing Workshops, Benchmark Reading Assessments, DIBELS, Responsive Classroom I and II
Certifications: Early Childhood PreK-2, Elementary Education 1-6,Special Education K-9
Professional Experience
Academic Interventionist, 08/2015
to Current Melrose Public Schools – Hoover Elementary School
Participate in data meetings to identify learners struggling with literacy skills
Provide phonics and fluency interventions using Project Read, Linguistics and Read Naturally Curriculums
Collaborate with classroom teachers and additional support staff on student progress
Progress monitor students bi-monthly using the DORF and DIBELS assessments
First and Second Grade Teacher, 08/2004
to 06/2015 Cambridge Public Schools – King Open School
Differentiated instruction based on the various levels of academic skills
Utilized technology to supplement instruction and motivate learning
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet the students varying needs and interests.
Implemented Writer's and Reader's Workshops with flexible groupings
Daily collaboration with job share partner and graduate intern to reflect on lessons taught and plan for upcoming instruction
Weekly collaboration with special educators and other support staff to address the needs of all learners
Created a positive, proactive classroom community based on the principles of Responsive Classroom
Collected data and participated in Response to Intervention meetings, grade level team meetings and professional development conducted by literacy and math coaches
Communicated regularly with parents and families of the children in my classroom
Learning Disabilities Specialist, 08/1999
to 06/2004 Cambridge Public Schools – Fletcher-Maynard Academy
Provided direct instruction to children with learning disabilities in the areas of literacy and mathematics
Utilized the Orton-Gillingham approach to support students struggling with literacy skills
Collaborated with classroom teachers and other special educators to support the whole child
Evaluated learners using formal assessments (Key Math, Woodcock Johnson)
Wrote and assessed IEP goals and benchmarks to address and support the learning needs of the children on my case load
Organized and lead team meetings with families and additional support staff
Full Time Graduate Intern, 09/1998
to 06/1999 Newton Public Schools – Angier Elementary School
Special education intern in language based second and third grade classroom
Delivered instruction in small and whole groups
Collaborated with lead teachers and special educators to modify and accommodate identified learners with language based learning disabilities
Implemented and developed goals and objectives of IEPs
Education
Master of Science: Moderate Special Needs,
2000 Simmons College - Boston,
MA
Bachelor of Science: Education,
1996 State University of New York at Oneonta - Oneonta,
NY
