Reading Specialist Resume Example Hampton City Schools

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

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

Reading Specialist Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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