Dyslexia Program Specialist
Resume:
Amanda Cullom **** Pale Horse Ln.
San Antonio, TX 78254
******.******@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
SAISD / Dyslexia/RTI/504 Specialist
March 2020 - PRESENT, San Antonio, TX
Provide therapy to identified dyslexic students. Apply knowledge of federal, state, and district “Procedures Concerning Dyslexia” for general and special education. Instruct and evaluate students with dyslexia in any phase of the program. Provide leadership to teachers in English/Language Arts and Reading instruction as well as RTI at all TIERED levels. Assist teachers in utilizing effective reading practices within the classroom setting. Assist in coordination of Section 504 referral process and instruction of students with dyslexia. Provide instructional support and/or direct instruction, as mandated by Texas law, for students with dyslexia. Provide 504 and special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability levels. Work in itinerant capacity as assigned. SAISD / Teacher
August 2015 - March 2020, Barkley-Ruiz Elementary
Taught 1st-4th grade. Analyzed data. Developed cross curricular lessons for grade level and district 2nd grade science. Leader/facilitator of various clubs and committees. Developer and presenter for Principal Coffees, State of the Campus Data, and various EdTech sources. Facilitated Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Served on Campus Needs Assessment team. Planned and implemented data-driven instruction based on class needs and regular formative assessment. Administered state, district, campus, and class assessments. Conducted interventions with individual students and small groups to target specific needs in math, reading, and writing. Developed rapport with both students and co-workers. Worked cooperatively with team members and other grade levels during planning.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Literacy Coach– English I, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade teachers Attendance Committee-Chair
Charter Committee-Chair
Professional Development Presenter-Differentiated Instruction, Seesaw, Target Improvement Plan, 504, Dyslexia, NEWSELA
Campus Target Improvement Plan Writer
2-nd Grade Science Curriculum Writer
Adolescent and Adult Literacy Class Teacher
Campus Leadership Team
Principal's Coffee Presenter
Online TELPAS Administer and Verifier
Grade Level Chair – 3 rd grade, 1st grade, 2nd grade SKILLS
Reading Development,
Leadership/training
Experience. Data Analysis.
Teamwork. Section 504
law/procedures. Software
Competencies. Strategic
Planning. Strong oral and
written communication skills,
Organized. Detail oriented.
Project driven. Creative.
Instructional Design.
EDUCATION
M.A.- Science of Reading
(2017-2019) Texas A&M
University at San Antonio, San
Antonio, TX
B.A.-Interdisciplinary
Studies (2011-2015)
University of Texas at San
Antonio, San Antonio, TX
CERTIFICATION
Reading Specialist —
pending
EC-6 Generalist — 2015
PPR — 2015
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