Successful reading interventionist with expertise in dyslexia therapy methodologies and teaching with broad scope public school classroom experience encompassing lesson plan development, individualized instruction, and caseload management. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills, and easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administrators.
Highlights
Reading instruction expertise
Dyslexia therapy
Differentiated learning
Reading/Literacy team leadership
Classroom management
Curriculum/lesson plan development
Student/parent relations
Team collaboration
Strategic planning
IEP, Section 504 and RTI compliance
Accomplishments
2013-2014 Earned JISD Spirit of Judson Award.
2012-2013 Earned JISD Spirit of Judson Award.
2010-2011 Recognized as Olympia Elementary Distinguished Educator.
2004-2005 Recognized as Coronado Village Elementary Distinguished Educator.
1994-1995 Recognized as Coronado Village Elementary Distinguished Educator.
1994 Collaboratively established initial book room for Judson Independent School District at Coronado Village Elementary, and became JISD Book Room Consultant.
1987-1996: Received annual recognition at Superintendent’s Coffee.
1987 Nominated for Sallie Mae Teacher Award and named one of top 10 first-year educators in Texas by American Association of School Administrators.
Experience
Judson Middle School Dyslexia Therapist Grades 6-8, 09/2011 - Current Judson Independent School District – City, STATE,
Collects and analyzes dyslexia student data and facilitates changes in instruction and testing accommodations accordingly.
Participates in ongoing program review and continuous improvement efforts.
Fosters a positive learning environment by enhancing curriculum and instructional support that targets and engages all students during academic experiences.
Develops and facilitates campus dyslexia parent training and classroom teacher training to enhance student progress.
Engages in scholarly activities which include publications, research, and/or presentations.
Supports campus improvement initiatives as PTSO Board Member.
Supports district improvement initiatives as JISD Dyslexia Committee Member.
Implements current practices and updates through American Federation of Teachers publications.
Applies current dyslexia practices and CALT updates through Academic Language Therapist Association and International Dyslexia Association, publications/conferences.
Olympia Elementary, Reading Recovery Teacher and K-5 Literacy Specialist, 07/2006 - 09/2011 Judson Independent School District – City, STATE,
K-2, 3-5 Family Literacy Nights Coordinator
JISD Literacy Specialist Coordinator
St. Luke’s Episcopal School and Floresville Primary School Book Room Consultant
Literacy Library Coordinator
RTI Facilitator
Member Campus Site Base Decision Making Committee
K-5 Reading Interventionist
St. Luke’s Episcopal School and Floresville Primary School Book Room and Guided Reading Consultant
Member International Reading Association
Paschal Elementary, Certified Reading Recovery Teacher, 07/2002 - 06/2006 Judson Independent School District – City, STATE,
Founder and Coordinator of the Paschal Elementary Parent Volunteer Center
Reading Recovery Teacher
JISD Guided Reading Trainer
Literacy Library Coordinator
New Teacher Mentor
Cooperating Teacher with Judson High School Mentor Program
Member Campus Site Base Decision Making Committee
Instructional Lead Teacher
Region XX: Presenter 3rd Grade Reading Academy
Member International Reading Association
Coronado Village Elementary, Classroom Teacher and Certified Reading Recovery Teacher, 07/1987 - 06/2002 Judson Independent School District – City, STATE,
4 Years Self-contained Second Grade Teacher
7 Years Self-contained Third Grade Teacher
5 Years Certified Reading Recovery Teacher
Develop and present curriculum publications at National Core Knowledge Conference.
Participate in the National Study of Core Knowledge through Johns Hopkins University
SSI/Extended Day Coordinator
Curriculum development
Member Campus Site Base Decision Making Committee
New Teacher Mentor
JISD Literacy Library Facilitator
Cooperating Teacher with Partners in Education Randolph AFB Volunteer Program
Education
Certified Academic Language Therapist: Dyslexia Therapy, Expected in 2014 - Scottish Rite South Texas - San Antonio, Texas GPA:
Certified Academic Language Therapist
Texas State License for Dyslexia Therapist
Master of Education: Teacher Leadership and Curriculum Development, Expected in 2009 - Lamar University - Beaumont, Texas GPA:
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Certification: Reading Recovery, Expected in - Southwest Texas State University, currently Texas State University - San Marcos, Texas GPA:
Specialized training for one year, earning Reading Recovery Certification
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education, Expected in - Southwest Texas State University, currently Texas State University - San Marcos, Texas GPA:
Specialized in Reading
Graduated Cum Laude
Member of Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society in Education
Member of Golden Key National Honor Society
Member of Southwest Texas State University Honor Society
Resumes, and other information uploaded or provided by the user, are considered User Content governed by our Terms & Conditions. As such, it is not owned by us, and it is the user who retains ownership over such content.
How this resume score could be improved?
Many factors go into creating a strong resume. Here are a few tweaks that could improve the score of this resume:
resume Strength
Length
Personalization
Strong Summary
Target Job
Resume Overview
School Attended
Scottish Rite South Texas
Lamar University
Southwest Texas State University, currently Texas State University
Southwest Texas State University, currently Texas State University
Job Titles Held:
Judson Middle School Dyslexia Therapist Grades 6-8
Olympia Elementary, Reading Recovery Teacher and K-5 Literacy Specialist
