Reading Interventionist Resume Example Rio Rancho Public Schools, Cielo Azul Elementary School

READING INTERVENTIONIST

Professional Summary

Motivated Level 3 New Mexico Educator enthusiastic about working with students of all backgrounds and skill levels. Friendly and collaborative team player with 12 years in field.
Focus on individual student needs across academics and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Seasoned Response to Intervention Specialist successful at developing and implementing strategies that promote a love of learning and increase academic performance.
"Jennifer has special insight and understandings of how students read. Year after year her students exhibit amazing growth and success in their reading development. I find it difficult to find teachers with her teaching talent, ambition, and drive." Rosalind Fisher, Principal, Carl T. Smith Middle School

Skills

IMSE Orton-Gillingham Certified Teacher
Classroom management using positive approach
Experienced with virtual teaching, multimedia presentations using Google Suite and Microsoft Office applications.
Flexible approach
Differentiated instruction

Work History

Reading Interventionist01/2017 to Current
Rio Rancho Public Schools, Cielo Azul Elementary School – Rio Rancho , NM

Develop interventions in the area of phonemic awareness and phonics skills for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind in reading development.
Create positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
Collect frequent data to monitor progress on specified intervention goals using progress monitoring tool.
Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
Communicated with parents to discuss student progress and provide support in the areas of reading development.
Serve as a Student Assistant Team Chair, provide expertise on tier 2 reading interventions in the classroom.
Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.

General Education and Inclusion Teacher08/2013 to 12/2016
Rio Rancho Public Schools, Maggie Cordova Elementary School – Rio Rancho, NM

Developed creative, multi-sensory lessons to encourage learning of subject matter for reading, writing, math, science, and social studies for students in grades 1, 3 and 4.
Collaborated closely with grade level team members to meet school and district goals.
Adjust instruction to meet the diverse learning of students based on assessment data and classroom observations.
Promoted student engagement with positive reinforcement techniques and diverse learning strategies.
Prepared lesson plans according to assessment of student needs and learning ability.
Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Applied understanding of student engagement with digital learning and wide range of instructional technologies to bolster content delivery.
Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
Created and deployed assessment strategies to check student progress and identify areas in need of improvement.
Used variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.

Gifted Education Teacher08/2006 to 05/2007
Albuquerque Public Schools, Seven Bar Elementary School – Albuquerque, NM

Provided differentiated instruction to 1st through 5th grade gifted students in a small group setting that aligned with gifted strands and New Mexico state standards.
Assisted in the development of Individualized Education Program (IEP) for gifted students to outline specific needs of students to assist with instruction that would provide optimal learning.
Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
Communicated regularly with parents through newsletters, emails, phone calls, parent teacher conferences and IEP meetings.

General Education Teacher/Reading Interventionist01/2004 to 05/2006
Isaac School District, Mitchell/Moya Elementary – Phoenix, AZ

Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
Supported student learning objectives by creating lesson plans for large and small group instruction to promote student success among 4th grade students.
Implemented SDAIE (Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English) Strategies for all learners, but specifically for English-Language Learners.
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
Collaborated with grade level team on procedures and instructional strategies.
As a reading specialist, provided multi-sensory instruction to improve reading development among English-Language Learners and struggling readers in grades K-4.
As a reading specialist, Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.

Education

Masters of Arts: Education / Elementary Education2003University of Phoenix- Phoenix, AZ

Masters of Public Health1999Health Promotion, San Diego State University- San Diego, CA

Bachelor of Science: Health Sciences / Specialty, Community Health Education1997University of Arizona- Tucson, AZ

Certifications

Level Three-A Professional K-8 Elementary License with Endorsement in Reading and Library/Media– State of New Mexico, 2016
IMSE Orton-Gillingham Certified Teacher, 2020

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Degrees

Masters of Arts : Education / Elementary Education 2003
Masters of Public Health 1999
Bachelor of Science : Health Sciences / Specialty, Community Health Education 1997