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0-5 years of experience
Designed and implemented lesson plans for Pre-AP, Reading Mastery, and Sheltered students to differentiate for each level and style of learning
- Encouraged and maintained parental involvement through phone calls, emails, and classroom activities
- Successfully managed and monitored classroom for a positive and disciplined learning environment
- Charted student growth from 18% passing on assessments to 80% by the end of the year
- Served on the International Baccalaureate committee
0-5 years of experience
Directed Title I pull out program for grades K-6. Utilized assessment data to identify bottom 25% of students who required supplemental reading instruction and organize students into differentiated groups based on skill sets. Compiled and analyzed assessment data.
- Personally designed and implemented program. Trained and supervised paraprofessional assistants. Organized and conducted DIBELS and STAR assessments 3x per year.
- All students showed demonstrable improvement in reading skills year over year.
- Member of Professional Development Leadership, Reading Cadre, and Child Study teams.
- Created and led after-school tutoring program for struggling readers. Program was highly successful due to personal instruction and additional testing.
- Achieved 27.1% gain in DIBELS scores (grades K-2) in first year. Program included Phonics, Phonemic Awareness, Fluency, Vocabulary, Comprehension, and K-6 multi-syllabic training, as well as Renaissance Place Accelerated Reader/Accelerated Math Technology and STAR Reading/Math Enterprise and Data Interpretation components.
0-5 years of experience
Transitioned from training small groups (1-4 students) to groups of 25-30 students.
- Reported data, and reconciled discrepancies found in records.
- Communicated with students, parents, teachers, and other individuals to answer questions and explain information.
- Computed, recorded, and proofread data, records and reports.
- Created and executed presentations for units of study. Presented units using variety of formats and technology.
- Worked closely with school district administrators to assess data trends.
0-5 years of experience
Taught four intensive reading classes, one intensive developmental reading class and one intensive language Arts class.
- Attended all PLC meetings to ensure smooth and productive teaching of the reading curriculum.
- Administered standardized tests to develop reading skills.
- Participated actively in all the curriculum development programs.
- Identified student needs and assisted them with assessment of needs.
- Managed to assess and evaluate student reading achievement, and modified activities accordingly.
0-5 years of experience
Fulfilled a second grade teaching position from March until the end of the school year.
- Planned and instructed each subject area using a wide variety of teaching tools and strategies.
- Developed and implemented individualized reading plans for at-risk students in grades two and five.
- Provided differentiated instruction to students with special needs in an inclusion setting in grades one, two, and four.
- Collaborated with classroom teacher and parents about student progress.
0-5 years of experience
Teaching reading interventions for Kindergarten-5th grade students using the Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention
- Learned how to implement Café strategies, Daily Five and Guided reading into the classroom
- Tutored students in reading 2 days a week after school
- Tutored EL students in math 2 days a week after school
- Participated in Parent/Teacher Conferences, ELL night and Family Reading Night
- Created a 1st grade reading club
0-5 years of experience
Development of instructional plans to meet course competencies, and the development of activities which support lesson objectives.
- Delivered learning-centered instructions by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Prepared, administered, and corrected weekly tests and examinations. Recorded and tabulated results.
- Demonstrated effective leadership qualities and social communication skills.
- Managed the learning environment through keeping accurate records, submitting grades and other reports on time.
- Kept attendance and grade records as required by the school.
- Interacted with parents as deemed necessary.
6-10 years of experience
Provided math and reading instructional programs to students
- Conducted student evaluations, testing and grading
- Provided educational support services that meet a wide variety of student needs
- Increased scores by 5% over prior year
0-5 years of experience
Developed excellent rapport with students.
- Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans for 9th and 10th grade, administered tests and evaluations, and analyzed student performance.
- Conducted group/individual reading activities.
- Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student/teacher
- Participated in faculty and parent conferences.
0-5 years of experience
Prepared objectives, outlines and differentiated lesson plans for both the Voyager Journeys and the Read 180 programs
- Prepared, administered and graded tests; kept attendance and grade records.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress and determined priorities and individual needs for their children
- Administered standardized ability and achievement tests to determine students’ strengths and areas of need.
- Collaborated with other reading teachers about effective and efficient ways to enhance the learning environment.
0-5 years of experience
Formulated individual intensive reading lessons that ensured the academic needs of each student were met within the guidelines of the IEP.
- Provided individual as well as small group instruction using an Orton-Gillingham multi-sensory approach to teaching reading.
- Established attainable educational goals while providing experiences for success to build self-esteem.
- Conducted reading screenings using both formal and informal reading assessments.
0-5 years of experience
- Collaborated with teachers to prepare weekly reading lessons and analyze student progress.
- Implemented a balanced reading support program for 28 AIS students.
- Followed researched based programs and strategies including Anita Archer, Voyager Passport and CSR (Collaborative Strategic Reading) to build decoding skills, fluency and comprehension.
- Evaluated students, analyzed results and prepared reports for presentation at CSE meetings.
- Utilized DIBELS assessment to monitor student progress and develop appropriate instructional strategies.
6-10 years of experience
Taught 7th and 8th grade language arts and reading classes, including sections of gifted.
- Worked with approximately 150 students each year.
- Created daily lesson plans and forms of assessment for all components of the curriculum: reading skills,
- Experienced in using Writers Workshop, Reading Workshop, and Literary Circles.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan and team-teach lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
- Reviewed for and administered standardized tests.
- Monitored and communicated students’ progress through homework, assessments, phone calls, conferences, and parent portal.
- Promoted positive communication with fellow teachers and administrators during team, department, and faculty meetings.
- Planned activities and displays for Curriculum Night and Open House.
6-10 years of experience
Instructed students in grade 8 Reading
- Produced detailed, student-oriented lesson plans
- Created individual and group examinations and projects to prompt learning on an individual basis as well as encouraging team work
- Implemented student led discussion groups
- Adapted my lessons to meet all students’ needs
0-5 years of experience
Provided a challenging and stimulating program of study designed to enable all children to reach their highest standards of personal achievement.
- Recognized the needs of each individual child and taught them according to their ability, aptitude and learning style.
- Collaborated with other staff members to create a meaningful community with the inclusion of learning opportunities and community – based partnerships.
- Demonstrated exceptional ability to read, analyze and interpret course text and professional journals.
- Assigned and graded class work and homework.
- Maintained up -to -date knowledge of the national curriculum.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors and administrators in order to resolve students behavioral and academics problems.
0-5 years of experience
Exceed team goals to significantly increase reading levels of at least 80% of all students
- Increase reading performance of all students enrolled in intervention program, most of whom were learning English as a non-native language
- Actively involved in a culturally and economically diverse school community (99% minority students and 75% eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs, as compared with the state average of 22% minority students and 37% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch programs)
- Design and implement lessons that are challenging and academically appropriate to increase student performance on various assessments
- Lead presentations, meetings and collaborations with colleagues to reflect on student performance and lesson effectiveness
0-5 years of experience
Prepared and taught lessons involving phonics, spelling, and reading comprehension using the
Wilson Reading System
- Introduced reading materials tailored to students’ interests to increase fluency and comprehension
- Worked 1:1 with students identified as learning disabled with IEP’s, specifically addressing
- Evaluated student progress through the program using daily word charts and dictation activities to ensure students achieve mastery of each concept taught prior to moving forward
- Position was temporary .4 status ending at the conclusion of the 2011-12 school year
0-5 years of experience
Worked with a team of teachers to create and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet the individual needs of students with social skills and academic needs.
- Developed a curriculum that encouraged students who were diagnosed with mild ADHD, learning differences and Autism.
- Stimulated and developed improved social skills, greater independence and heightened self-confidence for students, many of whom have experienced minimal success at home, school, or within their surrounding communities.
- Successfully completed and utilized training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.
0-5 years of experience
- Instructed the Triumph Reading Program to small groups in 3rd -5th Grades.
- Implemented Guided Reading with 1st and 2nd Grades.
- Taught and reinforced letter/sound recognition and identifying sight words in Kindergarten.
0-5 years of experience
Instructed kindergarten and first grade English language learners in an inclusion model, co- teaching and collaborating with other educators for both small group and whole class settings
- Led guided reading groups, reading intervention programs, language development pull-out, and Words Their Way phonics instruction
- Provided frequent professional development to the staff on reading instruction and issues
- Led coaching cycles among kindergarten teacher to improve reading instruction across the grade level
0-5 years of experience
Prepared lessons independently for eighteen weeks based on the Common Core English curriculum.
- Maintain classroom control and discipline
- Collaborated with the eighth grade team by developing various PowerPoint presentations and lessons
- Used differentiated instruction and both formative and summative assessments to evaluate student work.
- Played an active role during parent-teacher conferences, and updated parents regularly on their child’s progress in the classroom. Also received excellent personal feedback from the parents of my students.
0-5 years of experience
Provide a learning environment of high student accountability in reading that is student-centered and aligned with the school’s academic goals and specified objectives.
- Provide direction and leadership within the school and classroom by displaying a deep and effective working knowledge of the reading process and demonstrating best practices relating to teaching, intervention, and instructional techniques in content area text.
- Demonstrated the ability to diagnose, evaluate, and assess reading needs of individual students.
- Demonstrated the ability to effectively assist students in using reading strategies in their assigned subject area(s).
- Demonstrated the ability to effectively assist students in effective study skills and differentiated note-taking techniques aligned to their assigned subject area.
- Observed use of a variety of instructional techniques and reading interventions to effectively support students in the classroom at all levels.
0-5 years of experience
Designed and implemented multisensory lesson plans for English Language Arts, Writing, and Reading in order to inspire students to think creatively
- Taught English grammar, writing, reading, speaking, and listening skills and strategies to students to expand learning
- Prepared students to master the English Language Arts and Reading TEKS in order for them to pass the Reading and Writing TAKS assessments
- Maintained a well-disciplined, highly-engaged classroom
- Balanced whole-group, small-group, and individualized instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles
- Participated in IEP annual review process; conducted parent/teacher conferences to provide parents with first-hand knowledge of behavior and grades
- Evaluated student progress through ongoing observations and assessments
- Tutored students in English Language Arts, Writing, and Reading
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to share and generate ideas and develop effective solutions; plan and supervise field trips
0-5 years of experience
- Utilized Soar to Success Reading Program as well as district created reading program to remediate identified students.
- Developed quarterly long and short term goals with students.
- Articulated with teachers bi-weekly regarding lesson development and student progress throughout the school year.
0-5 years of experience
- Created and implemented reading instruction for struggling readers
- Collaborated with all classroom teachers and administration
- Presented reading strategies and research to staff
- Administered a variety of reading assessments
- Monitored student achievement and report to parents
- Collaborated with parents
- Participated in a variety of school and district committees
0-5 years of experience
Provided balanced literacy programs for groups and individual students who require intervention
- Guided learning process to achieve curriculum goals
- Communicated and established clear objectives to students for different lessons
- Provided intervention programs for students who lack reading competence
- Attended department meetings and also participate in IEP’s Individual Education Plan) conferences ensuring that student’s educational goals were being met.
- Interacted with students and collaborated with the fellow employees
- Designed and Implemented student activities to enhance student involvement
- Head Coach for girls Volleyball JV and Varsity.
- Served as Department Chair for Exceptional Student Educational
- Schedule classes for Teachers and students in the Department
0-5 years of experience
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that fulfilled district curriculum requirements and reflected appropriate accommodations for differences in student learning styles
- Established and maintained effective classroom management procedures and standards of student behavior
- Provided a variety of planned learning experiences in order to motivate students.
6-10 years of experience
Manage 5 classes, with responsibility for teaching, testing, grading, assessment, conduct, parent communications
- Instill in students a love of reading, writing, and expression through guided, shared, and independent exercises, including creative writing assignments, oral presentations
- Emphasize reading and writing in conjunction with the Common Core Standards
- Teach, on a weekly basis, new prefix meanings, in order to increase students’ knowledge of words
- Administer weekly quizzes to determine reading and vocabulary progress
- Organize cooperative learning activities
0-5 years of experience
Organized Classroom environment conducive to student learning designed using small cooperative learning groups.
- Utilize curriculum mapping and strategies for preparation of assessments in compliance with district and state requirements to guide instruction.
- Effective communication skills and student generated materials (Reading Plus, Data Binders, Flocabulary, and Gradual Release) to guide student instruction.
- Instruct students in grade 10-12 using differentiated instruction and Marzano’s Framework for effective classroom instruction.
- Develop daily lesson plans and incorporate the use of technology to enhance instruction.
- Work as an effective team member with administration, colleagues, and parents to ensure the most effective teaching styles and instruction for each student as an individual.
- Increased student reading levels on quarterly and standardized reading assessments using effective reading strategies and techniques to enhance reading fluency and comprehension.
- Provided a structured learning environment through meaningful classroom management skills.
- Obtained the Clinical Education Training Certificate, which enables teachers to serve as mentors to new teachers to the field of education.
0-5 years of experience
Teach reading strategy, fluency, and comprehension to seventh graders through the reading and discussion of various texts in various genres
- Maintain positive communication with parents and students regarding students’ performance, including meeting with parents on conference night, held twice a year
- Motivate students to do their best and be kind to others, while showing them they are valued for who they are
- Communicate with colleagues regarding students’ behavior and performance
- Work as a member of the six-person 7th grade teaching team to ensure the needs of all seventh grade students are met, academically and behaviorally
- Meet with administrators to discuss strengths and areas needing improvement in my teaching, as well as to discuss the needs and strengths of students
- Write and teach dynamic lesson plans that motivate and engage the students
- Chaperone dances and other various school events
0-5 years of experience
- Provided supplemental educational services to help students improve in reading
- Ensured the safety and wellbeing of students and teachers
- Supervised teachers and students in the program to ensure that all specified curriculum and reading programs are completed
6-10 years of experience
Teach a Title 1 Reading program to 29 students in 5th-8th grade in a nurturing and supportive learning environment. Research, synthesize, and implement creative and effective reading materials. Plan meaningful and age appropriate lessons centered on students receiving a balanced literacy education. Carry out comprehensive presentations to the school board that communicate the Title 1 program results. Hold successful parent-teacher conferences. Accomplish effective classroom management on a daily basis.
- Establish and maintain excellent rapport with students based on mutual respect and trust
- Successfully guide students possessing various learning abilities in developing and maintaining strong reading comprehension, through innovative and inspiring teaching methods
- Utilize Bloom’s Taxonomy as a guide to incorporate different methods that reach all types of learners, differentiating lessons as necessary
- Provide clear, consistent directions and follow-through, set clear behavior guidelines and emphasize fun while learning to create a relaxed and orderly learning environment
- Out of 29 students, 15 showed statistically significant improvement in their ITBS and MAP scores within six months of entering Title 1 program,
- Meet with parents to help them understand that a Title 1 program is not a negative step for their children, but a way for them to realize their full potential in literacy
0-5 years of experience
Assisted children of varying grade levels and reading abilities on a one to one basis with decoding words and reading both fiction and nonfictions books appropriate for their reading level(s).
- Administered quizzes that corresponded to the books that the students read that asked them to recall information that they had learned from reading the text.
- Administered and evaluated individual students’ growth at the end of the Accelerated Reading program using the STAR assessment test.
- Assisted in the running of the Awards Ceremony at the end of the Accelerated Reading program that celebrated the students’ successes throughout the year.
- Assisted in the piloting of a new program focused on developing literacy skills for struggling readers.
0-5 years of experience
Worked with Spanish speaking students teaching them English
- Presented curriculum to groups of 7-10 students
- Made weekly assessments of students and their progress
- Communicated with parents on a daily basis
0-5 years of experience
Plan and implement Reader’s Workshop lessons based on state standards
- Lead guided reading groups and continually assess and track student’s progress as demonstrated on running record assessments
- Do whatever it takes to ensure the success of all students
- Keep parents well informed of student progress by providing daily feedback, weekly
0-5 years of experience
Teach foundational and comprehension reading skills to students performing below grade
level
- Collaborate with teachers of multiple grades for planning of lessons and activities
- Utilize accelerated, remedial, and differentiated instruction in 1sth through 4th grade
- Use resource and co-teaching models to most effectively target the needs of each student
- Co-teach a 3rd remedial math support class
- Supplement teaching with technology (including Promethean board) in classroom teaching
- Serve as a member of the Student Support Team to identify and develop student action
- Support IB Units of Inquiry by planning interactive media lessons across grade levels
0-5 years of experience
Instruct and manage over 120 students in five different classes daily.
- Work collaboratively with the team to help create, modify, and extend the reading curriculum.
- Prepare objectives and outlines for the course of study.
- Designed and implements positive behavior rewards for all sixth grade students.
- Attend professional developments, communicate with parents, assess students, and attend staff meetings.
- Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate with team members, parents, and students.
0-5 years of experience
Fulfilled all duties of first grade teacher for reading.
- Created lesson plans and implemented language arts, writing, spelling, and social studies lessons daily.
- Delivered material from Macmillan Curriculum packages.
- Implemented reading strategies daily such as: Word Building, Flexible Grouping, in order to strengthen decoding, comprehension, and reading fluency skills.
- Utilized testing data in order to create flexible groups and to modify instruction.
- Generated test taking folders and displayed individual reading fluency charts to enable students to reflect on their own progress.
- Implemented daily classroom behavior plans.
- Responsible for weekly lesson plans, reading samples, Book-it totals, and parent contact logs.
- Monitored below basic level students and worked with staff members and parents in order to obtain additional services for at-risk students as well as enrichment for gifted students
- Responsible for Level 2 Tier Time Group teaching guided reading to build fluency and comprehension.
- Implemented Ipad into weekly lessons to enhance learning.
0-5 years of experience
Taught Reading courses to students in Grades 9-12
- Provided high-quality language lesson development and delivery
- Motivated students to develop their knowledge, skills and attitudes
- Participated in on-going planning, development, and evaluation of curriculum
- Used a variety of instructional strategies to provide equity and excellence to students of all ability levels
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers in developing and sharing curriculum strategies
- Participated in all staff and department meetings
- Maintained accurate records and grades for students
- Analyzed student learning and plan and administered a variety of appropriate assessments
- Ensured effective and positive parent communication
- Served as Cheerleading Sponsor
0-5 years of experience
Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects using TEKS and rubrics
- Differentiated instruction for scholars on various academic levels
- Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning
- Identified student weaknesses according to S.E’s and or data and implemented new lessons to meet the needs of all students before next objective
- Communicated professionally with scholars, colleagues, administrators, and parents to meet and exceed teaching expectations and goals
0-5 years of experience
Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
- Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
- Assess student learning, through observations, authentic performance, and more formal methods, in an ongoing manner, providing frequent student feedback, information to parents, and written progress reports
0-5 years of experience
Performs the tasks of diagnosing and evaluating the reading requirements of individual students
- Assess students, provides individualized, competency based instructions, and ensures a positive teaching and learning environment
- Implements strategies and activities to enhance the reading skills of the students
- Conducts on-going assessment of reading requirements of students
- Organize reading development course to improve the personal skills and knowledge of children
- Coordinates with special educators, content teachers, students and parents when required
- Performs all other essential tasks as required
0-5 years of experience
Uses data from standardized tests, Aims web, and text leveling to identify at-risk students.
- Provides instruction in reading to small groups of at-risk students as directed by the principal.
- Compiles reports as needed.
- Attends training sessions as directed.
- Works closely with the classroom teachers to coordinate efforts of the intervention program to promote student success.
- Maintains required data on individual student progress and disseminates data to principal, teachers, and parents and interim report and report card periods.
6-10 years of experience
- Prepare high school students for the End of Course exam through the use of technology, reading centers, and various assessments
- Use state curriculum to create curriculum maps, formative and summative exams, unit plans, lesson plans, and study guides
- Use Exam Systems II to compile student data from summative exams
- Compile performance data to determine areas in which students need extra assistance, after students were re-taught an alternate exam is administered and data is again collected
- Use compiled data along with the previous year’s End of Course cut scores to predict student performance on End of Course exam (below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced)
0-5 years of experience
Conduct 30 to 45 minute individual/group reading lessons for 2nd, 3rd, and 6th graders
- Weekly Progress Monitor on Thursdays
- Attend Faculty and Staff meetings and ART trainings
- Prepare progress reports/Participate in Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Assist children after school who need extra help (voluntarily)
6-10 years of experience
Facilitate student learning through differentiated instruction
- Instruction and lessons based on student data as well as interests
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students
- Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
- Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula
0-5 years of experience
Creates and implements differentiated lesson plans and conceptual units for six inclusive 9th and 10th grade English classes.
- Designs curriculum for struggling readers that focus on topics including vocabulary development, grammar, reading and writing skills, and literary analysis.
- Meets with students during lunch and after school for additional instruction.
- Participates in collaborative efforts with staff and parents to ensure student needs are met.
0-5 years of experience
Modify curriculum for special needs students to promote a positive classroom experience.
- Recognize the needs for appropriate pacing and delay time to ensure all students understand.
- Develop innovative curriculum to instruct individual students, small groups and classes of 30 plus students.
- Organize time space and resources to balance heavy workloads and stringent deadlines.
10+ years of experience
- Teach reading to students with language and learning disabilities who also present with a variety of secondary disabilities including, ADD/ADHD, visual-perceptual/visual-motor disabilities, and significant social/emotional deficits
- Utilize the Wilson Reading System and Orton Gillingham methods with groups of 6-8 students
- Develop, organize, and implement daily lessons and activities to meet the reading needs of students with specific learning disabilities
- Employ a balanced literacy approach, including guided reading and writing, shared reading and writing, and independent reading and writing
- Incorporate aspects of behavioral modification into the curriculum
- Develop, implement, and evaluate Individual Education Plans
- Attend and participate as a valuable member of the TEAM during annual review, reconvene, and three-year reevaluation meetings