Tanya Kuckla

Dedicated and highly experienced educator with 27+ years of teaching experience across elementary and middle school settings. Holds a Master of Science in Reading with extensive expertise in literacy instruction, differentiated learning, student assessment, intervention, classroom management, and individualized student support. Experienced in teaching preschool, first grade, second grade, and seventh- and eighth-grade English Language Arts.

Passionate about creating a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom where every child feels valued, challenged, and capable of success. A collaborative educator who builds strong relationships with students, families, colleagues, and the school community.

English Language Arts Teacher — Grades 7 & 8 at Old Forge School District (Present)

• Plan and deliver standards-aligned instruction in reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and literature.
• Design engaging lessons that address a wide range of student abilities and learning styles.
• Differentiate instruction and provide targeted interventions based on student needs and assessment data.
• Develop formative and summative assessments to monitor student understanding and guide instruction.
• Incorporate novels, plays, short stories, informational texts, and writing assignments to strengthen comprehension and critical-thinking skills.
• Prepare students for state assessments through explicit instruction in reading comprehension, text-dependent analysis, writing, and language skills.
• Create a supportive classroom environment emphasizing responsibility, respect, inclusion, and academic growth.
• Maintain consistent communication with parents and guardians regarding student progress.
• Collaborate with special education teachers and support staff to implement appropriate accommodations and modifications.
• Participate in schoolwide initiatives, committees, and activities that strengthen student achievement and school culture.

Elementary Teaching Experience — Preschool, First Grade & Second Grade at Old Forge School District

• Provided developmentally appropriate instruction in early literacy, phonemic awareness, phonics, reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, mathematics, and content areas.
• Designed engaging, hands-on lessons to meet the developmental and academic needs of young learners.
• Differentiated instruction to meet students at their individual readiness levels.
• Used assessment data to identify student strengths and areas requiring additional support.
• Established consistent classroom routines and positive behavior expectations.
• Worked closely with families to support academic, social, and developmental growth.
• Fostered student confidence, independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

Master of Science in Reading – King's College (2010)

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education – Marywood University (1998)