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READING SPECIALIST (6TH-8TH)
Summary
I am a dynamic educator well-versed in developmental reading, writing and curriculum design and implementation combined with in-depth insight into student needs, evaluations and instruction. Bringing thirteen years of experience in an academic role to complement a committed team of instructional excellence.
Skills
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Experience
Reading Specialist (6th-8th) / Bright Horizons Family Solutons - Bucks County , PA08/2015 - Current
- Collaborated in development of reading qualifications for a specialized reading program.
- Developed a Scope and Sequence Curriculum for a Literature Enrichment Elective, to support and enrich higher-level readers.
- Continuous School Improvement Leadership Team Member- 3 years
- Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
- Recognized by leadership for providing exceptional student support services.
- Collaborated with others to provide professional development opportunities and support for: technology, vocabulary, reading comprehension, positive behavior supports, and other School Improvement goals.
- Collaborated with leadership to provide reading performance data to develop additional specific support classes for struggling readers 6th-8th grade.
4th/5th Grade Teacher / DoDEA (Department Of Defense Educational Activity) - City , STATE08/2009 - 08/2015
- Continuous School Improvement Leadership Team- 3 years, 2-years as team lead.
- Provided professional development opportunities for staff to support the School Improvement Plan.
- Referred to district standards to develop Scope and Sequence Curriculum Guides for grade level team for all subject areas (4th & 5th grades).
- Maintained and frequently shared school and grade-level performance data with staff and leadership.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Administered and graded class assessment to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
- Utilized diverse teaching methods to address curriculum objectives.
6th-8th Reading Teacher/4th Grade Teacher / Hernando County Schools (J.D. Floyd K-8) - City , STATE08/2007 - 07/2009
- Communicated positively with students through engaging conversations.
- Analyzed and reported on each student's progress in all subjects in accordance with the school district's policies.
- Tutored and provided assistance after school to students in need of additional reading help.
- Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
- Delivered reading and writing experiences to students commensurate with respective stages of development.
Kindergarten Teacher / Seminole County Schools (Wilson Elementary) - City , STATE12/2006 - 07/2007
- Instructed students in standardized subjects, as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Developed assessments to test student growth.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Guided reading aloud to spark imagination and foster reading comprehension as well as vocabulary development.
Education and Training
Liberty University - City11/2019Educational Doctorate Degree (Ed.D.): Curriculum And Instruction
Liberty University - City, State05/2015Educational Specialist Degree (Ed.S.): Educational Leadership
University of South Florida - City05/2009Master of Arts: Reading Education
University of Central Florida - City12/2006Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education
Dissertation
A TRANSCENDENTAL PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF PROFESSIONAL, WORKING MOTHERS WHO PERSISTED TO DOCTORAL DEGREE COMPLETION
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3339&context=doctoral
References
Dr. Laura Hussein- Former Principal Supervisor, Current Europe West Chief of Staff (DoDEA)
Phone: 32 2 717 99 23 (International- Brussels)
Email: Laura.Hussein@DODEA.EDU
Mrs. Pat Schob- Current Instructional Support Specialist for Mid-Atlantic District (District Level Supervisor)
Phone: 910-489-1348 (EST)
Email: Pat.Schob@DODEA.EDU
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School Attended
- Liberty University
- University of South Florida
- University of Central Florida
Job Titles Held:
- Reading Specialist (6th-8th)
- 4th/5th Grade Teacher
- 6th-8th Reading Teacher/4th Grade Teacher
- Kindergarten Teacher
Degrees
- Liberty University -
City
11/2019 Educational Doctorate Degree (Ed.D.) : Curriculum And Instruction
Liberty University - City, State 05/2015 Educational Specialist Degree (Ed.S.) : Educational Leadership
University of South Florida - City 05/2009 Master of Arts : Reading Education
University of Central Florida - City 12/2006 Bachelor of Arts : Elementary Education
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