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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
  • Curriculum development
  • Professional Development Facilitator
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Technology integrations
  • Team collaboration
  • Organizational skills
  • Reading Specialist
Experience
Reading Specialist (6th-8th) / DoDEA (Department of Defense Education Activity) - Fort Bragg, NC08/2015 - 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) - Ft. Bragg, NC08/2009 - 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) - Spring Hill, FL08/2007 - 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) - Sanford, FL12/2006 - 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 - Lynchburg, VA11/2019Educational Doctorate Degree (Ed.D.): Curriculum And Instruction
Liberty University - Lynchburg, VA05/2015Educational Specialist Degree (Ed.S.): Educational Leadership
University of South Florida - Tampa, FL05/2009Master of Arts: Reading Education
University of Central Florida - Orlando, FL12/2006Bachelor 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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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • DoDEA (Department of Defense Education Activity)
  • DoDEA (Department of Defense Educational Activity)
  • Hernando County Schools (J.D. Floyd K-8)
  • Seminole County Schools (Wilson Elementary)

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 - Lynchburg, VA 11/2019 Educational Doctorate Degree (Ed.D.) : Curriculum And Instruction
    Liberty University - Lynchburg, VA 05/2015 Educational Specialist Degree (Ed.S.) : Educational Leadership
    University of South Florida - Tampa, FL 05/2009 Master of Arts : Reading Education
    University of Central Florida - Orlando, FL12/2006 Bachelor of Arts : Elementary Education

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