Skilled educator with a hands-on approach to enhancing student literacy. Collaborative and hardworking team player with a student-focused mentality and exceptional organizational, planning and communication skills. Credentialed in Florida, Michigan. Arizona, Chicago and NewYou.
History of successfully planning, delivering and assessing reading intervention plans. Compliant with Title 1 guidelines and knowledgeable about a wide range of successful strategies.
Reading Specialist with over 20 years of successful experience in reading and literacy. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in Reading.. Strengths in reading and writing backed by training in Orton Gilligham
Forward-thinking individual with love of reading and dedication to educating students. Offering more than [Number] years of assessing skills and enacting engaging lesson plans.25
Skills
Title 1 compliance
Teacher collaboration
Intervention planning
One-on-one support
Improvement plans
Student records management
Group and individual instruction
Conflict resolution techniques
Classroom Management
Student progress reportin
MS Office
Lesson Planning
Team Building
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Experienced with [Technology]
Parent-teacher relations
Differentiated instruction
Education
GrandCanyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ, Expected in 2021 – –Associate of Applied Science:Professional Counseling - GPA:
Harvard UniversityCambridge, MAExpected in 2021 – –Associate of Arts:Education of Individuals With Vision Impairments - GPA:
Indiana University BloomingtonBloomington, INExpected in 2021 – –Bachelor of Arts:Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs - GPA:
University of Detroit MercyDetroit, MIExpected in 1986 – –J.D.:Law - GPA:
Univeristy of Detroit MadonnaLivonia, MI, Expected in 1995 – –Master of Science:Science Teacher Education - GPA:
University of The West IndiesWest Undies Trinidad, Expected in 2003 – –Master of Science:World Hunger Relief - GPA:
University of South Florida5th Street St.Petersburg Fla., Expected in 2003 – –Master of Arts:Reading Specialist - GPA:
Concordia UniversityPortland, ORExpected in 05/2014 – –Master of Science:MASTERS iN CURRICULUM - GPA:
Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZExpected in – –Master of Science:Professional Counseling (pending) - GPA:
Work History
Hickman Mills C-1 School District - Reading Specialist Kansas City, MO, 08/2014 - 08/2015
Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target
Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups
Used approaches such as Guided READING, Turn and Talk to achieve dramatic results with students
Instructed students in thirteen students in academic areas and 3 reading groups
Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students
Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students
Mr. John Sandford - Neighborhood Legal Services City, STATE, 03/1990 - 08/1996
Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency
Authored over 90 affidavits for use in different pro bono law cases
Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases
Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs
Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information
Managed day-to-day legal activities such as subpoena services for inner city office with one attorney
Provided assistance on compliance projects
Supervised appointment scheduling for one attorneys and made adjustments and changes through Microsoft application
A Consortium Of Women Including Myself - Therapist for a shelter for Abuse Women City, STATE, 03/1979 - 08/1985
Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings
Prescribed and monitored psychiatric medications and recommended clinical interventions when needed
Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues
Managed caseload of 7 patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders
Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments
Utilized positive uncertainty and multi-systemic family systems therapy to encourage clients and help to handle ambiguity, accept inconsistencies and trust intuition in decision-making
Used Talk Therapy methodologies to help patients during therapy sessions
Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning
Applied array of different methodologies to assist patients with therapy
Delivered client assessments for those struggling with addiction or relationship issues and implemented strategies based on client needs
Ran individual therapy and family therapy sessions for children ages 5 to 13
Created and cultivated project guidelines and leveraged student feedback to create and launch self esteem programs as well as G.E.D. program that was widely received by all stakeholders
Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion
Led educational seminars and lectures at local community mental health centers to expand awareness of mental health symptoms and issues
Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served
Maintained caseload of more than 12 children in public schools and group home placements
Handled 6 calls per 1 hour to address customer inquiries and concerns
University Of Michigan Depression Center - Emergency or Suicide Operator City, STATE, 06/1978 - 08/1979
Provided tools for clients and families to communicate better and negotiate issues for improved family relationships
Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues
Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively
Assisted in coordination of all mental health support services provided by care team
Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes and test results, and identified and diagnosed nature of clients' problems
Referred clients to specialists, educational outreach programs or social service agencies for additional interventional needs
Affiliations
Toastmasters
Rotary International
Prison book Programs
Lamda Literacy
Pen America
We Need Diverse Book
826 N.A.TO.
VIDA Women in literacy
Reach out to Read
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence(NCADV)
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