Reading Specialist, West Seneca Central School District, West Seneca, N.Y.

Sept. 2021-Present

• Administered diagnostic literacy assessments (MAP, DRA, PhonicsFirst, Woodcock-Johnson, PPVT-4, etc.) and analyzed student data.

• Created specialized intervention plans for students with reading and writing needs.

• Delivered 1:1 specialized reading to students with IESPs in grades 5-9 at Parochial schools.

• Co-taught 6th grade reading and writing classes to meet diverse needs.

 

High School Literacy Specialist & 8th Grade ELA Teacher, Holland Central School District,

Jan. 2020-June 2021

• Analyzed formative and summative assessment data to drive diagnostic instruction to students 1:1 and in small groups. Facilitated and delivered school-wide STAR benchmark testing and held data meetings with teachers and administrators to review and reflect on data, as well as come up with action plans for students failing or falling behind.

• Attended the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators and delivered 1:1 instruction to students with dyslexia using the Orton-Gillingham approach.

• Leveraged and utilized various digital technologies to teach and support students under the remote and hybrid learning models. Ex)-Zoom, MS Teams, ReadTheory.org, NoRedInk.com, CommonLit.org, IXL, Castle Learning, etc.

• Differentiated instruction for diverse groups of students in a combination of remote/virtual, hybrid, and fully in-person learning models, simultaneously.

 

7th Gr. Expeditionary Literacy Teacher, Technology Teacher & Crew Leader, Tapestry Charter School, Buffalo, N.Y.

Aug. 2019-Jan. 2020

• Designed and implemented engaging and culturally relevant units where students used literacy skills to explore meaningful and authentic topics including identity and stereotypes, as well as the Salem Witch Trials and digital character, aligned to Expeditionary Learning (EL) Principles and Common Core Learning Standards.

• Engaged and assessed students in High-Quality Work including an “I Am” poem, playlist project, digital character statement, & PSA Ad Campaign on cyberbullying.

• Delivered targeted instruction on reading and writing strategies including GISTS, RACES, Questioning, Text Marking, and Main Idea and Details.

• Engaged and challenged students with reading different genres and types of multicultural texts, including nonfiction (articles and TED Talks) and fiction (short stories, plays, young adult literature, and film).

• Assessed student learning using checks for understanding (fist-to-five), “Do It Now”, Exit Tickets, reading quizzes, High-Quality Work projects, and Interim Exams aligned to CCSS and learning targets.

• Analyzed student assessment data using eDoctrina & reflected to plan future instruction.

• Participated in weekly professional development focused on school character and culture, mastery of skills, and High-Quality Work, as well as instructional strategies, assessment tools, and the RTI process. Also participated in team and department meetings.

• Differentiated instruction for students using technology and other resources, such as audio books, NewsELA, and guided reading groups.

 

 

 

K-8 AIS Reading and Math Interventionist & Religion Teacher, St. John Vianney School, Orchard Park, N.Y.

August 2018-June 2019

• Planned and delivered remedial reading and math instruction to students in grades K-8 aligned to New York State Next Generation Learning Standards.

• Improved students’ literacy abilities using a Balanced Literacy approach. Facilitated guided reading groups and delivered instruction on Summarizing (Somebody, Wanted, But, Then, Finally), Question-Answer Relationship, and Reciprocal Teaching.

• Facilitated & reflected on diagnostic assessments, such as iReady, to inform instruction.

• Improved students’ fluency in math by following the Gradual Release of Responsibility model to teach word problems, solving algebraic equations, geometry, and using mathematical operations.

• Increased student engagement in Religion by designing & assigning creative High- Quality Work projects utilizing technology & new literacies such as an Instagram Bible project, Saint research project, and Creation Story creative writing assignment.

• Worked with students and teachers to plan and facilitate school masses and events.

• Facilitated and coordinated special education services by meeting and working with parents, teachers, and students to write and deliver accommodations for Section 504 Accommodation Plans and assisting with the referral process.

 

Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament School, Depew, N.Y.

4th-8th Grade Spanish & Character Education Teacher   August 2017-June 2018

5th-8th Grade Social Studies, Study Skills, & Religion Long-Term Sub

Dec. 2016-June 2017

• Designed engaging multimodal lessons for students in history, religion, & Spanish utilizing digital technologies for instruction (Ex. Quizlet & Senor Wooly).

• Designed interesting, challenging, and motivating projects for students, including songwriting (Epic History Rap Battles), dioramas, PowerPoints and brochures, comic strips, family trees and more, that involved collaborative and cooperative learning.

• Modeled close reading of nonfiction texts and worked to improve students’ literacy abilities by facilitating learning in literacy centers & through reading primary sources.

• Celebrated diversity by teaching lessons on Dia de los Muertos and Las Posadas.

• Provided instruction on evidence-based study skills and test-taking strategies.

• Created engaging and authentic lessons on character education.