Inclusion Coordinator

• Aug 2018 - Present

Orton-Gillingham and RAVE-O reading tutor (Grades K-6)

• 2013 - Present

I tutor students using Orton-Gillingham, RAVE-O and other literacy instruction practices. I also work with parents and schools to support student learning.

Literacy Specialist

• 2016 - 20171 year

Specialized Reading Teacher

• 2015 - 20161 year

Orton-Gillingham Language Practitioner (grades 2-8)

• Jul 2014 - Jun 2015

RAVE-O reading teacher (grades 2-4)

• Nov 2013 - Jun 2014

Reading Intervention teacher (grades K-3)

• Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

I assisted a reading specialist at a K-4 school in Belmont, MA that used an RTI model for literacy intervention.My responsibilities included: - Planned lessons for small groups of students in grades K-2 reading below grade level- Designed lessons that focused on word identification, fluency and comprehension- Conducted classroom read-alouds, focusing on reading comprehension strategies- Planned and taught lessons for 3rd grade student based on formal and informal… I assisted a reading specialist at a K-4 school in Belmont, MA that used an RTI model for literacy intervention.My responsibilities included: - Planned lessons for small groups of students in grades K-2 reading below grade level- Designed lessons that focused on word identification, fluency and comprehension- Conducted classroom read-alouds, focusing on reading comprehension strategies- Planned and taught lessons for 3rd grade student based on formal and informal assessments of her reading strengths and weaknesses Show more Show less

Graduate Research Assistant

• Sep 2011 - Aug 2013

- Co-wrote article for Journal of Children’s Literature based on 2 years of qualitative research- Conducted and analyzed interviews and observations of literacy instruction - Organized and catalogued children’s literature collection - Created annotated bibliography of children’s literature that addresses social justice issues- Assisted with design and instruction of Children’s Literature graduate course

Co-teaching intern (multi-age classroom grades 1 and 2)

• Sep 2012 - Jun 2013

- Full-time intern with regular lead teaching responsibilities - Differentiated instruction for two grade levels and a wide range of academic abilities- Collaborated with co-teachers, specialists, and special educators - Organized classroom book displays in conjunction with integrated thematic units- Supervised students in library and technology class- Interacted daily with parents to provide updates on classroom activities - Planned and taught month-long persuasive… - Full-time intern with regular lead teaching responsibilities - Differentiated instruction for two grade levels and a wide range of academic abilities- Collaborated with co-teachers, specialists, and special educators - Organized classroom book displays in conjunction with integrated thematic units- Supervised students in library and technology class- Interacted daily with parents to provide updates on classroom activities - Planned and taught month-long persuasive letter-writing unit using mentor texts- Designed and implemented integrated unit on nighttime and darkness, engaging students inresearch on nocturnal animals and inquiry based science investigations Show more Show less

Teaching Intern (grades 5-7)

• Jun 2009 - Aug 2009