Reading Specialist Program

Jenica Semler 703-***-****

Reading Specialist and Educator ******.******@*****.***

Education:

George Mason University, Fairfax, VA — Literacy & Reading Specialist program, Postgraduate Certificate, K- 12. GPA: 4.0 (August, 2021) Marymount University, Arlington, VA — Master’s Degree in Elementary Education, PreK- 6. GPA 3.95 (May, 2010)

University of Mary Washington— Bachelor of Arts, English Major (May, 2008) Oakwood School, Annandale, VA I support middle school students with learning di erences such as ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and anxiety. We provide students with strategies and tools to feel and to be more successful in accessing curriculum.

(2022-2023)

Parklawn Elementary School, Alexandria, VA Virtual teaching, grade 4 inclusion class (2020-2021), Reading interventionist grades K-5 (2021-2022) William Ramsay Elementary School, Alexandria City, VA I worked mostly with English language learners in 3rd and 4th grade. I helped students of all skill levels to make documented academic growth and purposefully expand their vocabularies. I also taught 5th grade reading and social studies for one year. (2016-2020) Woodburn Elementary School, Falls Church, VA For six years I worked with 3rd and 4th grade students and guided students in arts integrated learning, CETA partnership program (2010-2016)

Awards: Nominated twice for the Washington Post Teacher of the Year, Donors Choose grant recipient (2), Early hire for FCPS

Languages: Basic Spanish