Upper Elementary Reading Interventionist/Title 1 Coordinator at Monroe Public Schools (2022-10 – Present)
- Communicated and collaborated with teachers and administration to plan for effective interventions based on data.
- Assessed and analyzed data to inform personal, school-wide, and district instruction.
- Created a targeted pathway to academic intervention using NWEA Growth and Fluency data.
- Redesigned MTSS to ensure best practices leading to a shift to a data driven decision making culture.
- Placed and monitored students to ensure all were in appropriate tiers.
- Facilitated MTSS cycle meetings.
- Created reading intervention schedules for colleagues.
- Implemented a shared Google Drive that included literary resources for staff.
- Crafted how to sheets for parents and guardians.
- Consulted in MTSS and IEP meetings.
- Increased achievement for students in grades 4-5.
- Created and presented data reports to administration, teachers, and community members.
- Tracked mastery level of NJSLA subclaims by individual classes, grade levels, and school level.
- Served as building test administrator for NWEA Growth and Fluency testing.
- Provided teachers with professional development on a variety of science of reading instrucutinal techniques.
- Trained in SIOP and Wilson Reading System.
Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction – ELA, Social Studies, & World Languages at Kenilworth Public Schools (2017-07 – 2022-06)
- Oversaw and taught NWEA MAP Growth to staff in ELA and math.
- Led NJ Curriculum Consortium with 25 school districts.
- Designed a five year ELA roadmap for K-6.
- Provided professional learning for administrative colleagues on various topics.
- Transitioned elementary school to standards based report cards.
- Created and submitted 16 points for Instruction and Program QSAC component.
- Redesigned English IV curriculum to be more culturally relevant.
- Transitioned middle school ELA to a book club model.
- Created a more robust world language department and programming.
- Support administrative colleagues with new programming and evaluations.
- Observe, evaluate, and provide targeted feedback to teachers.
- Implemented new literacy programs such as Study Island NWEA Pathways and Orton Gillingham Word Study.
- Seal of Biliteracy Coordinator.
- Oversee and guide curriculum writing to ensure mandates are met.
- Collaborate with district and building administrators to redesign the elementary Basic Skills Improvement (BSI) program to meet the educational needs of students via an enhanced MTSS model.
- Participate in the district Professional Development Plan to transition to a Professional Learning Community (PLC) model.
- Design yearly pl schedule for Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment meetings for all schools.
- Guide curriculum writing to ensure appropriate standards are addressed and all learners' needs are met.
- Interview ELA, social studies, and world language teachers.
- Analyze data to make informed programming decisions.
- Facilitate grade level and department meetings.
- Complete QSAC requirements and participate in QSAC evaluations.
- Supervise ELA, social studies, and world language teachers, maintaining ongoing communication and addressing issues promptly.
- Prepare and present ongoing professional development workshops for staff members on LinkIt!, DIBELS, Orton Gillingham instruction, data analysis, and integrating companion standards across content areas.
- Provide information and assist with the district budget for ELA, social studies, world languages, and universal screener testing.
- Assisted with implementation of Tools of the Mind program for preschool.
K-5 Elementary Reading Specialist at Carteret Public Schools (2014-09 – 2017-06)
- Communicated and collaborated with teachers and administration to plan for interventions based on data.
- Assessed and analyzed data to inform personal, school-wide, and district instruction.
- Maintained accurate Title 1 records for monthly state reporting.
- Identified and placed Title 1 students.
- Maintained all instructional reading levels and benchmark growth data for all students in grades K-5.
- Created and presented data reports to administration, teachers, and community members.
- Tracked mastery level of Common Core State Standards by individual teacher and entire grade levels.
- Provided teachers with professional development on administering running records and Orton-Gillingham instructional practices.
- Trained in IMSE Orton-Gillingham Basic and Advanced continuum instruction.
Middle School ELA Teacher/CoTeacher at Carteret Public Schools (2007-09 – 2014-08)
- Taught 6th and 8th grade general education and inclusion sections.
- Actively participated on several school committees, including Humanities Curriculum Writing Project Committee, 4MAT and UBD Curriculum Committees, District Evaluation Advisory Committee, Professional Development Committee, Mentor/Mentee Induction Program Committee.
- Participated in the Kean University Writing Project.
- Provided professional development for teachers.
- Served as a full time cooperating teacher for a senior field student teacher.
- Planned lessons and provided instruction in all academic subjects for general education students and students with disabilities.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, colleagues, and administrators to address students' needs.
- Served as a curriculum resource teacher.
Curriculum Resource Teacher (Stipend Position) at Carteret Public Schools (2007-09 – 2014-08)
Kindergarten Teacher at Carteret Public Schools (2006-09 – 2007-08)
- Planned lessons and provided instruction in all academic subjects for general education students and students with disabilities.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and administrators to address students' needs.
