Julia Ginsberg
LITERACY SPECIALIST (GRADES K-5)
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Assess and group students based on their phonics skills using the Wilson Reading System. Conduct small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs and literacy skills. Provide classroom teachers with student data and collaborate on literacy strategies to ensure appropriate instruction for each student.
Experience
LITERACY SPECIALIST (GRADES K-5) - P.S. 169M Robert F. Kennedy - New York, NY
(2017-09)
- Assess and group students based on their phonics skills using the Wilson Reading System.
- Conduct small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs and literacy skills.
- Provide classroom teachers with student data and collaborate on literacy strategies to ensure appropriate instruction for each student.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and support staff to help create appropriate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to ensure that all students reach their full potential in Literacy.
- Meet with parents/guardians to communicate and collaborate on student goals and achievements.
LEARNING SPECIALIST / SETSS - Yeshiva Har Torah - Little Neck, NY
(2016-09 - 2017-06)
- Planned and implemented strategic education plans for intervention and remediation for students in grades 1-8.
- Created an individualized educational plan for each student requiring special needs support in close collaboration with classroom teachers.
- Supported students in reading, writing, and math in small group sessions.
FIRST AND FOURTH GRADE ASSISTANT TEACHER - Yeshiva Har Torah - Little Neck, NY
(2015-09 - 2016-06)
- Assisted classroom teachers in implementing the first and fourth-grade curriculums and collaborated in classroom instruction.
- Created lesson plans for small group instruction in reading and math.
- Met with students individually to provide personalized support to aid in learning consolidation.
- Provided feedback to parents on their child's strengths, progress, and areas for ongoing support.
LEARNING SPECIALIST - Kinneret Day School - Riverdale, NY
(2013-09 - 2014-06)
- Collaborated with teachers to provide students with instructional support to skillfully complete classroom assignments.
- Assisted students with study skills and organizational skills.
FIRST GRADE ASSISTANT - Kinneret Day School - Riverdale, NY
(2013-09 - 2014-06)
- Assisted classroom teacher in implementing the first-grade curriculum.
- Taught students in small groups and one-to-one settings in all subject areas.
- Communicated with parents about student goals and development.
TUTOR - Self-Employed
(2017-09)
- Use the Wilson Reading System to support students' phonics skills.
- Assess student needs and provide individualized support in phonics, ELA, and math.
Education
Master of Arts - Childhood Education - Hunter College (2015-12)
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood Education - Yeshiva University, Stern College for Women (2013-05)

