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Highly Effective RatingRevise literacy curriculum and materials implemented within the Summit Public School DistrictModeled explicit phonics, reading, and mathematics instruction to Wiley Blevins, district literacy and math coaches, and district teachersModeled effective classroommanagement techniques to district teachersExtensive training in the Science of ReadingDevelop and implement Tier 1, 2, and 3, intervention strategies according to the MTSS modelAdminister Acadience Diagnostic and Reading InventoriesCoordinate Data Driven Instruction by cross analyzing data and differentiating instruction based on individual and group needsUse personalized accommodations to teach and provide additional support for students with Individual Education Plans and 504 plansWork and confer with individual students who need academic support through small groupsUse of technology to enhance instructionRevistit concepts and skills to monitor retentionCreate databases for teachers to easily identify student needs, form small groups, and track progressCreate templates and materials for literacy and math rotationsProvided weekly communication to parents and colleagues

Executed Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop and GO Math curriculum.Achieved a 4.0 / 4.0 during a virtual lesson observation in Reading American History.Planned and executed Social Studies and Science lessons based on state standards.Used accommodations to teach and provide support for students with Individual Education Plans.Coordinated Data Driven Instruction by assessing data and differentiating instruction based on individual and group needs.Worked and conferred with individual students who need academic support and small groups with focus upon modification and accommodation to encourage learning.Used of technology such as Google applications and Nearpod to facilitate in-person and virtual instruction.Administered Fountas & Pinnell running records to track individual student growth in Reading.

Instructed student with exceptional needs in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and Art.Expanded instructional practices and management methods into Physical Education.

Individual conferencing and tutoring for struggling students.Analyzed observations on classroommanagement strategies and differentiation methods.

Collected and analyzed data on 2nd grade students used to manage educational and behavioral difficulties.