Reading Specialist

• Sep 2022 - Present

Literacy Specialist/Private Practice

• Jul 2018 - Present

thereadingroomnyc.com Reading Specialist in private practice. Specializing in inspiring K-2 students to fall in love with reading, math and learning. Trained and experienced using literacy programs: Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, TC Reading and Writing Workshops, Handwriting Without Tears, Running Records (TC, F&P), Fundations, and Preventing Academic Failure (PAF).

Independent Learning Support for One Student

• Oct 2018 - Jun 2022

-Provided push-in and pull-out learning support for one student at The Nueva School. -From 3rd through 5th grades, push-in and pull-out support included the development of writing strategies as well as executive skills strategies in task initiation, sustained attention, and cognitive flexibility. -In 6th grade, the role transitioned to a virtual after-school setting and entailed scaffolding for developing strategies in organizing and prioritizing, managing time for homework and projects, and goal-directed persistence. Show less

Literacy Tutor Volunteer

• Dec 2021 - Jun 2022

Used my Reading Specialist expertise to support literacy for first graders at a high-needs school in San Francisco. Used my Reading Specialist expertise to support literacy for first graders at a high-needs school in San Francisco.

Literacy and Humanities Teacher, First Grade

• Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

Developed and implemented literacy and humanities curriculum through differentiated, project/inquiry-based, student-centered learning models, as well as one-on-one targeted instruction and guided small group work. Developed and implemented literacy and humanities curriculum through differentiated, project/inquiry-based, student-centered learning models, as well as one-on-one targeted instruction and guided small group work.

Literacy Teacher/Learning Specialist, 4th/5th Grade

• Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

Developed research-based instruction for students with language-based learning differences through small group instruction in reading and math as well as whole group instruction in literature, writing and theme. Instruction given via project based-learning models and technology integration. Communicated regularly with teachers, specialists, healthcare providers and families to develop and maintain student personalized plans for academic, behavioral and social-emotional development. Developed research-based instruction for students with language-based learning differences through small group instruction in reading and math as well as whole group instruction in literature, writing and theme. Instruction given via project based-learning models and technology integration. Communicated regularly with teachers, specialists, healthcare providers and families to develop and maintain student personalized plans for academic, behavioral and social-emotional development.

Lead Teacher

• Sep 2000 - Aug 2016

3rd Grade (Fall 2000 to Spring 2013) Kindergarten (Fall 2013 to Spring 2016) Planned and implemented a balanced literacy program incorporating reading and writing workshops inspired by Columbia University's Teachers College Reading and Writing Project. Developed and implemented hands-on and online games and activities to introduce and reinforce math skills and number sense. Designed and facilitated project-based learning goals for science and social studies themed units. 3rd Grade (Fall 2000 to Spring 2013) Kindergarten (Fall 2013 to Spring 2016) Planned and implemented a balanced literacy program incorporating reading and writing workshops inspired by Columbia University's Teachers College Reading and Writing Project. Developed and implemented hands-on and online games and activities to introduce and reinforce math skills and number sense. Designed and facilitated project-based learning goals for science and social studies themed units.

Founder - Literacy Program

• Nov 2015 - Jun 2016

Reorganized "Easy Reader" section of a children's public library. Provided free guided reading for small groups of kindergarteners and first graders at the public library. Reorganized "Easy Reader" section of a children's public library. Provided free guided reading for small groups of kindergarteners and first graders at the public library.

Race/Event Photographer

• 2010 - 2015

Photographer for NYC Marathon, Ashenfelter 8K, North Caldwell Baseball Opening Day, as well as other local races and events. Photographer for NYC Marathon, Ashenfelter 8K, North Caldwell Baseball Opening Day, as well as other local races and events.

Co-Owner

• 2003 - 2015

Co-founded a summer and after-school academic enrichment program, where students participated in fun, educational games and activities to enrich and reinforce skills in reading, writing, word study and math. Co-founded a summer and after-school academic enrichment program, where students participated in fun, educational games and activities to enrich and reinforce skills in reading, writing, word study and math.