Debra Lasater Email and Phone Number

I serve as a master teacher for students experiencing reading difficulties; as a reading coach and as a coordinator of reading/literacy. In addition, I recruit, orientate, train and provide lesson plans for volunteers to tutor students. I am highly trained with a comprehensive knowledge of best practices for teaching reading to struggling students. I have completed the UNC-CH Master's Degree program for reading specialist, earned my National Board Certification, passed a Praxis for reading specialists and completed trainings in many programs documented to increase reading skills for high risk students. For example, I have been certified in "HillRAP" from the Hill Center. I serve as a reading coach, providing professional development for teachers by providing them with the additional support needed to implement various instructional programs and practices. I work cooperatively and collaboratively with other professionals in planning programs to meet the needs of diverse populations of learners and I provide leadership in student advocacy. This includes writing specialized plans for high risk students and I provide progress monitoring for fidelity of delivery of the interventions.