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Windy D.
Private tutor in Hamlet, NC
Education
M.A., Reading Education (K-12), UNC- Pembroke (2003), GPA 4.0 B.A., Elementary Education (K-8) with Specialization in Special Education (K-12), West Liberty State College (1998), GPA 3.9
Experience
Elementary Instructional Coach , District & School Transformation, NC Department of Public Instruction (2009-Present) • Assist in the selection of instructional materials, identifying needs of schools, planning and professional development for schools, • To design instruction that focuses directly on the diverse needs of students. • To support the implementation of effective instructional strategies. • To promote implementation of the Common Core Standards through adopted curricula. • To facilitate conversations using data to drive instructional decisions. • To engage teachers in reflective thinking while looking at their own instructional practices critically and analytically. • To engage in continuous learning in order to keep current. • To design and facilitate effective professional learning opportunities. • To identify a variety of resources to enhance classroom instruction and student achievement. • To support and communicate the school and district initiatives with the school community. Reading First Consultant , Reading First Program, NC Department of Public Instruction (2006-2009) • Assist in the selection of instructional materials, identifying needs of schools, planning and professional development for schools, • Provide technical assistance in arranging professional development from qualified providers. • Facilitate communication among regions and the State Education Agency to resolve issues/concerns. • Provide technical assistance with Reading First implementation. • Train school coaches to be mentors and monitors of instructional delivery and student progress. • Provide professional development on SBRR, coaching, and analyzing and monitoring data. • Provide technical support and monitor Reading First activities which include frequent site visits, participating in professional development provided to teachers and modeling best practices in schools. • Provide assistance to central office coordinators in both Reading First and non-Reading First schools. • Collect and report data as required for the grant to the State Education Agency, external evaluator and US DOE. Adjunct Online Instructor, University of NC at Pembroke, University of North Carolina (2004-2008) • Taught Reading in the Content Area online. • Developed materials for course. • Maintained online course. • Monitored students’ progress and provided support. Reading First Coach, I Ellis Johnson, Scotland County Schools, NC (2004-2006) • Facilitated study groups, coach and mentor K-3 classroom teachers and give daily support to the classroom. • Assisted with screening, diagnosing and monitoring student progress, as well as helping to determine appropriate intervention strategies. • Helped teachers customize intervention programs for students. • Helped administer K-2 reading assessments and other diagnostic tools for tracking student progress and needs. • Assisted teachers to analyze and use assessment results to improve instruction. • Worked with teachers to improve reading instruction by modeling lessons and selecting strategies for at risk students. • Assisted teachers to assist small groups of students that need in-depth intervention. • Offered on-going coaching and professional development to teachers. • Forwarded data in a timely manner to the Reading First section chief from monitoring and reading assessments. • Collaborated with principals and central office staff by analyzing data, and the monitoring implementation of RF grant. • Provided information about professional development and other pertinent information. Special Education Teacher, Scotland High School, Scotland County Schools, NC (2002-2004) • Developed and maintained Individual Education Plans (IEP). • Conducted IEP meetings. • Differentiated instruction to meet individual student needs. • Coordinated student participation in regular education classes. • Trained team to attend state Special Olympics. Special Education Teacher, Carver Middle School, Scotland County Schools, NC (1999-2002) • Developed and maintained Individual Education Plans (IEP). • Conducted IEP meetings. • Differentiated instruction to meet individual student needs. Eager to bring students into the twenty-first century using a unique combination of education experience ranging in elementary through college level experience. • Hold Masters Degree in Reading Education and Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education with Specialization in Special Education. • Experienced in use of the Internet and educational software. • Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of creating and nurturing a lifelong love of knowledge in children. • Certified in Elementary Education (K-6), Special Education (K-12), and Reading Education (K-12). • National Board Certification in Special Education.
Subject Expertise
1st Grade, 1st Grade math, 1st Grade Reading, 1st Grade Writing, 2nd Grade, 2nd Grade math, 2nd Grade Reading, 2nd Grade Writing, 3rd Grade, 3rd Grade math, 3rd Grade Reading, 3rd Grade Science, 3rd Grade Writing, 4th Grade, 4th Grade math, 4th Grade Reading, 4th Grade Science, 4th Grade Writing, 5th Grade, 5th Grade math, 5th Grade Reading, 5th Grade Science, 5th Grade Writing