ELA Specialist

• Aug 2021 - Present

Reading Specialist: Private Practice

• Aug 2018 - Aug 2021

• Assess students and design targeted literacy instruction for accelerated learning • Assess students and design targeted literacy instruction for accelerated learning

Reading Interventionist

• Oct 2013 - Aug 2017

•Design targeted Tier II literacy interventions for below-grade level readers in kindergarten-5th grade •Determine literacy gaps and design remediation to advance skills in early literacy, decoding, fluency, comprehension, test-taking ability and writing •Deliver school-wide training on literacy assessments and best literacy practices to improve teacher instruction •Pilot Mindfulness program for 7 opt-in classrooms to foster social-emotional skills and community-building •Design targeted Tier II literacy interventions for below-grade level readers in kindergarten-5th grade •Determine literacy gaps and design remediation to advance skills in early literacy, decoding, fluency, comprehension, test-taking ability and writing •Deliver school-wide training on literacy assessments and best literacy practices to improve teacher instruction •Pilot Mindfulness program for 7 opt-in classrooms to foster social-emotional skills and community-building

Virtual Coach

• Aug 2013 - Aug 2015

•Reviewed video lessons for 12 secondary ELA teachers in Delaware and Texas public schools •Analyzed videos to provide specific, actionable feedback on best practices and areas for improvement •Determined action steps that will immediately advance teacher practice and student learning outcomes •Built personal relationships to support ongoing teacher development and student achievement

Teacher Development Coach for Pre-Service Training (Seasonal)

• May 2013 - Aug 2013

•Coached and differentiated learning for 12 teachers during rigorous 6-week pre-service training•Developed teachers through classroom observations and targeted coaching conversations based on data gathered through anecdotal evidence, rubric-assessments, and written products•Analyzed and tracked teacher strengths and improvement areas to create targeted actions steps resulting in each teacher reaching TNTP’s “developing” standard of instruction•Facilitated and customized professional learning sessions on lesson design, classroom management, student engagement, and content delivery•Utilized cognitive coaching during pre and post-observation conferences to guide student teachers in self-reflection and promote internalized growth mindsets Show less

6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher

• Aug 2011 - Aug 2013

•Designed and facilitated rigorous Pre-AP Readers Writers Workshop curricula for 150 students •Utilized planning through backwards design, writing through genre-study, and reading comprehension through Readers Workshop to promote student-teacher collaboration in learning •Evaluated, tracked, and differentiated instruction through weekly student conferences in reading and writing •Developed curriculum and led weekly yoga instruction for 170 students and faculty to promote “healthy and well-balanced” mission Show less

University Facilitator

• Aug 2010 - Aug 2011

Supervisor for 19 undergraduate student teachers during yearlong apprenticeships in elementary school placements (K-5th) •Facilitated 4 observation cycles including lesson design and feedback, pre-conference, in-class lesson observation, and post-conference reflection •Designed and lead monthly seminars to supplement coursework and model best practices including assessment, lesson design, and student engagement strategies •Tracked individual teacher progress through observation notes, evaluation rubrics, and lesson artifacts Show less

Sixth Grade Reading and Language Interventionist

• Aug 2009 - 2010

•Created and taught Reading Remediation Workshop for 12 students four years below reading grade level. Designed supplementary curricula to enhance literacy, phonics, and decoding skills resulting in student growth averaging 1 grade level per semester •Co-designed and delivered 6th grade Readers Writers Workshop curricula that lead to 93% of students passing the TAKS test, and an average increase of 2 years growth in student reading levels •Administered grade-wide reading diagnostics (Fountas and Pinnell) and used results to create data-driven literacy interventions and track student progress throughout the academic year •Modified and implemented 6th grade Social Studies curriculum to support and engage newcomer English Language Learners, leading to growth in listening, speaking, and writing skills Show less