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Catapult LearningESE Specialist
Aug. 2023Orlando, Florida, United States• Diagnose learning skill deficits (as identified from educational testing and/or IEPs), plan relevant instruction to support students to overcome these deficits in a positive learning environment.
• Consult with school personnel to coordinate schedules and appropriate time with students.
• Identify the most appropriate material to meet student's goals and instructional objectives.
• Responsible for analyzing IEPs and creating Orange County Public-School Non-Public Service Plans for private school students.
Orange County Public Schools: Shingle Creek ElementaryTier 1 Reading Interventionist
Mar. 2023 - Aug. 2023Orlando, Florida, United States• Collaborated with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on programs and activities.
• Diagnosed and analyzed student progress, providing appropriate instruction based on developmental stages.
• Utilized various instructional techniques to meet individual needs and showed sensitivity to students, parents, and the community.
• Leveraged technology and current research in instruction, evaluating students' progress regularly.
MEGA SOCIAL ENTERPRISE INCPart Time Virtual Vocational Rehabilitation Career Camp Instructor
Dec. 2022Gainesville, Florida, United States-Provide career counseling lessons to 20+ high school students and adults through clear communication and tailored strategies to reach individual goals.
-Train individuals with disabilities basic employability skills
-Support and mentor youth and young adults in employment and training
-Utilize effective time management and effective scheduling for efficiency
Littera EducationPart Time Elementary Reading Virtual Tutor
Apr. 2022 - Dec. 2023• Tutored students in virtually in small groups as a Tier 2 Intervention in Reading and Math
• Provided high quality tutor support using Saga Math, Edmentum, Nearpod and Teacher's College Reading
and Writing Project.
• Formed connections and build relationships with students in a virtual setting Use Learn Cube
Software to enhance interactive online instruction.
• Assessed students formatively using Exit Tickets to determine if the student has achieved mastery
Elevate K-12Part Time Virtual Tier 2 Reading Tutor
Dec. 2021 - Dec. 2023-Tutored Elementary Reading to students in an online setting using Elevate K-12 curriculum and supplementing when needed.
-Provided live, high-quality instruction in Reading
-Assessed students using a Google Form Exit Ticket
-Collaborated well with Academic Coaches Able to form connections and build relationships with students in a virtual setting
-Received a 5/5 on observation rubrics designed by Academic Coaches
Catapult LearningTitle One Interventionist
Nov. 2021 - Apr. 2023Orlando, Florida, United States-Instructed Reading and Math small groups in grades K-5 in a face-to-face setting, and virtually when needed.
-Maintained individualized skill appropriate lesson plans with through utilization of company designed materials and teaching strategies.
-Differentiated instruction in reading and math according to student’s individuals needs.
-Consistently communicated with company supervisors, classroom teachers, principals, parents, and students.
-Use small group setting to develop and maintain positive and close relationships with students.
-Assess students three times a year with Renaissance STAR testing
-Analyze testing data to determine next steps for individual students.
-Frequently update Title One compliance forms and files as required by state and federal agencies.
Stride, Inc.Test Site Coordinator
Mar. 2021 - Jun. 2021Oviedo, Florida, United States-Managed an onsite Florida State testing center for virtual students
-Trained Test Administrators to administer state tests according to state rules
-Managed and organized schedules for testing for students and test administrators.
-Maintained and organized all testing materials and followed the Chain of Command protocols
Stride, Inc.5th Grade Virtual English Language Arts Teacher
Aug. 2020 - Nov. 2021-Dedicated and experienced in creating effective online lesson plans for a variety of subjects.
-Developed customized lesson plans for online classes that align with standards.
-Tailored lesson plans to meet student's individual needs.
-Extensive experience with Nearpod, ZOOM, Blackboard, Padlet and other virtual interactive learning tools
-Able to form connections and build relationships with students in a virtual setting.
-Maintained a rigorous schedule of synchronous classes and live tutoring sessions daily.
-Conducted small, targeted reading intervention groups for ELL and ESE students on a weekly basis.
-Increased student success on standardized test by 87% by the end of the school year.
-Received a highly effective score on all instructional observations conducted by administrators.
Creative Inspiration Journey SchoolInstructional Coach
Aug. 2019 - Jul. 2020St Cloud, Florida, United States-Helped to open a project-based charter school with a Reggio Emilio approach to learning
-Created and conducted Professional Development for teachers both virtually and in person in Reading -Assessment Programs, Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop, Guided Reading, and Google Classroom
-Collaborated with teachers weekly to discuss and incorporate Florida Standards into innovative, project-based, and standards-based lessons
-Collaborated weekly with teachers to discuss students and differentiated and effective lessons
-Appointed school testing coordinator for WIDA, FSA and student portfolio testing, and trained teachers on testing procedures
-Taught gifted students weekly using the Florida Framework for Gifted Instruction to construct lessons
-Assessed students for gifted services to determine eligibility.
-Wrote EP plans for gifted students, and served as the liaison between the charter school and the school district regarding gifted students.
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