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READING SPECIALIST
Professional Summary

Experienced Literacy Specialist skilled at researching, locating and coordinating classroom curriculum, demonstrated over 10-year progressive career. Accomplished leader who oversees lesson planning, testing and educational activities. Collaborative and hardworking team player who quickly learns and applies principles to develop comprehensive education continuum. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with proactive and resourceful disposition. Focused on maximizing effectiveness of classroom education with high-quality materials and instruction. Dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of all stakeholders.

Work History
Hampton City Schools - Reading SpecialistHampton, VA08/2016 - Current
  • Designed, implemented and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs
  • Created, wrote, trained and implemented ELA curriculum (alternative learning plan ) for Hampton City School during school closure Spring 2020
  • Successfully designed, wrote, trained, and implemented 3rd grade ELA Summer School curriculum for Hampton City School distance learning model based on Virginia Phase 2 Shut Down model
  • Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups based on analyzed data
  • Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs
  • Performed assessments and analyzed results to drive targeted instruction to best meet those students in need
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies
  • Retained interest and maximized receptive learning by educating students using hands-on instructional techniques
  • Alleviated learning gaps and effectively instructed students using district wide curriculum format (DRA, Benchmark Literacy, Voyager, DSDI (Dyslexia Program), SIPPS (Phonics), PALS, Reading Inventory) and various other practices using cutting edge educational tools and teaching aids
  • Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans to provide increased rigor
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests
  • Developed text-dependent writing curriculum resources that are aligned to Virginia Standards of Learning
  • Present professional develop sessions based on best practices in literacy for variety of audiences
  • Ensure ongoing curriculum and instruction support to teachers including staff development, mentoring, and technical support that is student centered
  • Ensure that assessment, curriculum, and instruction are aligned
  • Provide content area expertise to improve instructional practices
  • Coached K-5 grade teachers on guided reading implementation using balanced literacy model
  • Improved below-grade level students reading proficiencies to appropriate grade level
  • Enhanced instructional practices at classroom level and raised level of student achievement through co-teaching and strategy groups
  • Named Teacher of Year 2015-2016
  • District Literacy Leader
  • District Literacy Coach
  • Member of Hampton City Schools Professional Leadership Team
Isle Of Wight County Schools - Special Education TeacherCarrollton, VA08/2013 - 06/2020
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
  • Employed diverse techniques to promote active learning including individualized instruction, problem-solving assignments, and small-group work. Exercised flexibility within classroom addressing students needs through special accommodations
  • Modeled, trained, and consulted teachers on modification and accommodations to instruction and materials ensuring diverse needs of every student are successfully realized
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule
  • Attended monthly staff training sessions
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
  • Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills
  • Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs
  • Outstanding results on standardized testing when small group instruction was implemented
  • Mentor Teacher
  • Created and implemented district wide record keeping system to monitor progress of Special Education students to ensure compliance with IEP's
  • All 3rd grade Special Education students passed Virginia Reading SOL which secured continued accreditation for school
Hampton City Schools - Special Education TeacherHampton, VA08/2011 - 06/2013
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
  • Incorporated home activities to supplement classroom lessons
  • Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior
  • Maintained Title 1 compliance throughout caseload
  • Developed and managed instructional materials and reports
  • Attended monthly staff training sessions
  • Taught students in variety of settings, including self-contained and resource environments
  • Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
  • Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills
  • Managed large caseload across several grade levels (20-28 students)
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Skills
  • Orton Gillingham expertise
  • Improvement plans
  • Title 1 compliance
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Program Development and Management
  • Organization
  • Process improvement
  • Student records management
  • Student progress reporting
  • Disability assessment testing
  • Assessments understanding
  • Supervision
  • Communications
  • Teacher collaboration
  • Intervention planning
Education
05/2014Regents UniversityVirginia Beach, VAMaster of Arts: Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
05/2014Regents UniversityVirginia Beach, VAMaster of Arts: Reading Specialist
12/2010University of Maryland - College ParkCollege Park, MDBachelor of Arts: English
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Hampton City Schools
  • Isle Of Wight County Schools

School Attended

  • Regents University
  • University of Maryland - College Park

Job Titles Held:

  • Reading Specialist
  • Special Education Teacher

Degrees

  • Master of Arts : Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
    Master of Arts : Reading Specialist
    Bachelor of Arts : English

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