Reading Specialist Studies Teacher
Resume:
Catherine Drake
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Current Address
Chicago, IL 60618
Objective
To obtain employment working in a collaborative environment participating in teaching and reflecting, with the opportunity for growth and leadership.
Education
Concordia University Chicago 2023 graduate
Doctoral in Reading, Language and Literacy Student National Louis University April 2014
Masters in Reading
PEL Reading Specialist
Augustana College, Rock Island, IL August 2008
Bachelor of Arts in History Education
PEL Secondary Education/History
Current Employment & Experience
Florida Charter School Organization
Summit Academy Charter School, Coral Springs, FL October 2020-Present Reading/Social Studies Teacher, Grade 5
Collaborate with administration and classroom teachers to determine effectiveness of Tier 1 interventions and need for additional interventions.
Locate opportunities, write and submit grants for additional funding for reading programs and resources.
Analyze grade level data to determine individual student needs in literacy, design and implement support for students in areas of need.
Attend and contribute to RtI meetings with administration and classroom teachers to discuss individual student concerns.
Make recommendations for students needing continued literacy support at the beginning of the following academic year and a plan for implementation.
Create and implement incentive programs for individual students and classrooms to increase literacy schoolwide.
Provide modifications for students with IEPs/504s and provide differentiated instruction for all students.
Connect all student learning targets to Florida State Standards.
Use student data and school goals to drive literacy instruction for Grade 5. CICD 99 Cicero,IL
Columbus West Elementary School, Cicero, IL October 2016-June 2020 Reading Interventionist, K-6
Unity East Junior High School, Cicero,IL
Reading Interventionist, Grades 7-8
Schedule intervention groups based on classroom, individual and schoolwide data to allow as many students as possible to receive reading interventions.
Collaborate with administration and classroom teachers to determine effectiveness of Tier 1 interventions.
Evaluate effectiveness of reading intervention curriculum and materials based on current student and schoolwide needs.
Locate opportunities, write and submit grants for additional funding for reading programs and resources.
Work with groups ranging in ratios of 1:1 through 1:6 to increase literacy skills.
Provide and analyze schoolwide/classroom data for teachers to best fit intervention programs based on need.
Attend and contribute to RtI meetings with administration and classroom teachers to discuss individual student concerns.
Collaborate with administration, classroom teachers, support personnel and families to review individual student progress in reading.
Provide individual student evaluations using research based tools of measurement to determine individual student needs and action plans.
Implement research based methodologies to provide intervention services to students in the areas of phonological, phonemic awareness, comprehension, vocabulary, fluency and other areas of the whole literacy model.
Take daily anecdotal notes for each student reflecting their areas of growth, continued need for support and concern.
Provide end of the year reports including graphs, narratives, data and student work samples of each student to the school administration.
Make recommendations for students needing continued literacy support at the beginning of the following academic year and a plan for implementation..
Create and implement incentive programs for individual students and classrooms to increase literacy schoolwide.
Develop and present professional development for staff schoolwide on overall literacy performance, needs and trending issues.
Stephen Decatur Classical Elementary School, Chicago, IL December 2014- October 2015 Literacy Leader, K-6
Work with classroom teachers to support literacy in all the content areas.
Develop and implement writing curriculum to support all grades in writing development
Create and facilitate a school wide Young Authors program
Develop and facilitate literacy block curriculum for grades 5 & 6.
Submit grant applications for additional funding for school wide literacy materials
Work with library volunteers to audit the school library and place purchase orders for books based on school need and student recommendation
Create individual learning plans for students based on student need
Create tools to improve student reading throughout the school year
Create and submit written reports of student growth in specific areas of literacy
Document student growth using a variety of data
Collaborate with teachers to develop and implement team teaching
Participate in School Improvement Days with all staff to improve the school community and current curriculum
Work closely with school personnel and parents to monitor the progress of students and performance in the classroom along with intervention strategies.
Work with students to create and submit individual poetry to the Young American Poetry Digest and Chicago Haiku Festival
Supported students in having individually written poetry publish in national digests and win Chicago city awards
Noble Network of Charter Schools, Hansberry College Prep, Chicago, IL June 2014-December 2014 History and Reading Teacher, Grade 10
Use research based diagnostics to determine individual student needs for literacy.
Implement research based methodologies to provide intervention services to students in the areas of phonological, phonemic awareness, comprehension, vocabulary, fluency and other areas of the whole literacy model.
Create and submit written reports of student growth in specific areas of reading.
Document student growth and areas of concerns using a variety of data.
Collaborate with teachers to develop and implement team teaching.
Develop and facilitate literacy professional development.
Collaborate and work daily with a team teacher to provide appropriate modifications for students with IEPs within the classroom.
Participate in a collaborative after school study session to help students in all classes struggling with content material.
St. Charles North High School, St. Charles, IL August 2009 – June 2014 Global Issues, American Studies Teacher, Grades 9-12
Develop and facilitate literacy professional development
Locate and apply for grants to support literacy development
Create lessons with a variety of individual, small group and whole class activities to reach a wide range of learners.
Use student performance data to develop differentiated lessons plans.
Work actively with Professional Learning Communities to create assessments, analyze student performance data and develop curriculum.
Collaborate and work daily with a team teacher to provide appropriate modifications for students with IEPs within the classroom.
Use a variety of textbooks, video and primary materials to create lessons relevant to the students’ lives. Implement an after school work session in order for students to take on more responsibility in their learning and monitor their progress weekly.
Invite school and community guests to give presentations to provide different perspectives on the content and how it connects to the lives of the students.
Use programs available through the LRC and Writing Center to help students improve research and writing skills.
Participate in School Improvement Days with all staff to improve the school community and current curriculum.
Participate in IEP staffing meetings to accurately implement students’ IEPs into my classroom. Work closely with school personnel and parents to monitor the progress of students and performance in the classroom along with intervention strategies.
Participate in a collaborative after school study session to help students in all classes struggling with content material.
Work with Instructional Support Coaches to create lessons, improve instruction and reflect on my classroom interaction.
Ombudsman Educational Services, Zion, IL August 2008-June 2009 Credit Recovery Teacher, Grades 8-12
Related Skills and Experiences
Debate Team Assistant Coach 2010-2014
Breathe 4 Change Selected teacher 2018
References
Heriberto (Tito) Garcia, Principal, Columbus West Elementary 708-***-**** Krista Naff, Assistant Principal, Columbus West Elementary 708-***-**** Susan Kukielka, Former Principal, Decatur Classical School 773-***-**** Audra Christenson, Principal, North High School 331-***-**** Mike Zernone, NBCT, Social Studies Dept. Lead Teacher, North High School331-***-****
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