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LITERACY COACH (K-6TH)
Professional Summary

Highly motivated teacher, coach, and mentor with a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Education, seeking new employment opportunities in the field of education. Skilled elementary professional with 19 years experience in an academic setting as a 2nd grade teacher, 4th grade teacher, Reading Specialist/Administrative Assistant, and Literacy Coach. Demonstrates the ability to teach meaningful curriculum to students to help develop their academic and social abilities. Offering exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills. Highly resourceful instructor dedicated to helping students and other teachers be successful.

Skills
  • Individual and group coaching
  • Creative learning strategies
  • Excellent classroom management skills
  • Organizational and time management
  • Implemented technology
  • Strong skills in team collaboration and planning
  • Implemented of Common Core Standards
  • Effective communication skills with parents, colleagues, students
  • Development of small group and one-on-one instruction
  • Trained in Lucy Calkins; Reading/Writing Workshop
  • DIBELS, STAR, and SBAC knowledge
  • Well versed in using Google Classroom, NEWSELA, Edpuzzle, Flocabulary
  • Knowledgeable in Illuminate , Powerteacher
Work History
Literacy Coach (K-6th), 08/2019 to Current
West Contra Costa Unified School District: Ford Elementary – Richmond, California
  • Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives
  • Provided whole class and small group demonstration lessons for teachers in Language Arts
  • Coached teachers on implementing small groups and one-on-one conferences with students in reading and writing
  • Provided planned objectives and instruction for struggling readers at all grade levels
  • Designed, implemented and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs
  • Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum
  • Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators
  • Wrote and delivered customized reading instruction to individual students and groups
  • Organized and managed over 10 small groups with 5 to 6 students in each group
4th Grade Teacher, 08/2014 to 06/2019
WCCUSD: Ford Elementary – Richmond, California
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
  • Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities
  • Planned and implemented daily lessons that included technology
  • Excellent classroom management with 33 students
Reading Specialist/Administrative Assistant, 08/2007 to 06/2014
West Contra Costa Unified School District: Ford Elementary – Richmond, California
  • Wrote and delivered customized reading instruction to individual students and groups
  • Developed school-wide RTI groups and delivered training to teachers and staff
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to discuss academic needs of students including phonics, reading comprehension, fluency and vocabulary
  • Supported other teachers with reading and writing instruction
  • Determined student strengths and weaknesses through DIBELS, STAR testing and weekly assessments
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
  • School-wide text book inventory, ordering, delivery, and electronic checkout
  • Created agendas for staff meetings
  • Created and presented PowerPoint presentations for staff professional development
2nd Grade Teacher, 07/2001 to 06/2007
West Contra Costa School District: Ford Elementary – Richmond, California
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, social/citizenship skills
  • Planned and executed activities to promote reading comprehension, higher order thinking skills, and use of academic language in oral and written responses
  • Participated in thematic instructional planning with grade level partners
  • Created and maintain a positive classroom management system for over 20 students
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve them in the educational process
Education
Master of Science: Education, 2006
California State University - East Bay - Hayward, CA
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education, 2001
George Fox University - Newberg, OR
Educational Committees
  • Member of school's Coordination for Services Team (COST) (2019-present)
  • Literacy Lead Teacher for West Contra Costa Unified School District (2019-present)
  • Member of Culture and Climate Team (2016 to the present)
  • Served as a Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) and Teacher Induction Program (TIP) support provider for 5 years (2006-2009) and (2015-2017)
  • Test Site Coordinator STAR (CST) and CAASPP (SBAC) (2007-2014)
  • Served on school's Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) for nine years (2004-2013)
  • Member of school's Student Success Team (SST) for ten years (2003-2013)
  • Trained in Culturally Relevant Pedagogy and Guided Language Acquisition Development (GLAD)
  • Trained in Units of Study
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • West Contra Costa Unified School District: Ford Elementary
  • WCCUSD: Ford Elementary
  • West Contra Costa School District: Ford Elementary

School Attended

  • California State University - East Bay
  • George Fox University

Job Titles Held:

  • Literacy Coach (K-6th)
  • 4th Grade Teacher
  • Reading Specialist/Administrative Assistant
  • 2nd Grade Teacher

Degrees

  • Master of Science : Education , 2006
    Bachelor of Arts : Elementary Education , 2001

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