Caring and knowledgeable educator with a solid background in working with English Language Learners. Experienced in organizing leveled groups, assessing students, developing curriculum, delivering clear instructions using a multitude of strategies to meet different learning styles. Maintains documentation, is highly organized, responsible, and is passionate about teaching.
•Identified EL students reading far below grade level
•Worked with general ed teachers to place students in small groups for direct instructions
•Developed complicated rotating group schedules
•Administered "Reading Inventories" for student placement using Fountas & Pinnell
•Customized an EL program to meet many learning styles
•Used multiple methodologies and programs including Fountas & Pinnell, Anita Archer, Explode The Code, and Kevin Clark strategies
•Conducted initial and summative ELPAC assessments
•Collected, distributed, and inputted to Data Matters students' reading progress and reading levels
•Reclassified students as they progressed with their language development
•Developed and customized individual and small group lessons to students reading far below grade level
•Administered assessments for reading and language placement using "Running Records"
•Used Lucy Calkins books, Read Naturally, Anita Archer, and Explode The Code to drive lessons
•Worked closely with general ed teachers
•Distributed student data and recorded information to Data Matters
•ELPAC, conducts language assessments
•Class instructions using current methodologies
•Develops curriculums and lesson plans to meet different learning styles
•Creates and maintains complex schedules
•Manages classrooms
•Administers, evaluates, records data, and reports
•Mentors and models strategies for teachers, volunteers, and students
•Disseminates site, district, and community information