4Th Grade K-6
Resume:
Golden Valley, MN *****
Education K-12 Reading License-University of Minnesota
K-6 Elementary Education License-Augsburg College
BA Psychology-University of Minnesota
Minor-Child Psychology
Megan Hein-Ferris
Objective: To obtain a position in education, serving the needs of students.
Laura Jeffrey – St Paul, MN 2024-2025
Reading Intervention teacher /ELL coordinator- grades 5-8 – assessed students via FASTbridge and LETRS materials. Taught small group intervention using research based materials/science of reading to develop phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. Responsible for ELL instruction and ACCESS testing.
Excell Academy- - Brooklyn Park 2022-2024
Reading Intervention Specialist- grades K, 1, 2, 4 and 5 –assessed students with FAST/ Groves materials. Taught small group intervention in grades K, 1, 2, 4, and 5, using Groves curriculum, Groves certified.
Minnetonka Schools -Groveland Elementary and eLearning- 2016-present
4th grade eLearning Teacher –all subjects – 4th grade accelerated math, and 4th grade math
(2021-2022)
Just Words trained-Wilson trained ( June 2021)
Reading Specialist- Scenice Heights, Groveland - Wilson Fundations K-2, 3rd -5th grade LLI (2020-2021)
Teacher on Special assignment- contract float position (2020-2021)
Long term 4th grade teacher
Jumpstart summer school –math /reading grade K-4 (2017- 2022)
Tonka tutoring K-8, private tutoring
Reading Teacher - LTS– grades 2-3 Wilson Curriculum –Scenic Heights-(2019-2020)
Reserve teaching – district wide ( 2017-2020)
MCA Reading Panel member- Item review
Reading Club- designed/taught reading to Chinese Immersion students
Cornelia Elementary- Edina 2015-2016
Internal float teacher- grades K-5
Assessed students : FAST, MAP and MCA
Achieve Academics- 2011-present
tutor students grades K-6, all subjects
grades 8-12 ACT prep-reading, English, writing, study skills
curriculum development-reading
Tutor/ Substitute Teaching
Private tutoring K-12
Eden Prairie School District- 2013-2015
TOSA Reading/Math Specialist- grades K-6
provided reading intervention using RTI model – consistent data review using criteria for flexible grouping
provided materials and feedback to classroom teachers,-attended PLC’s
curriculum sources: LLI, Sonday system, ReadingPlus, fiction /non-fiction books
Coordinator and teacher- After school program
Coordinated the after school program
Set up busing, schedules, teachers and budget
Teacher- taught combined class - grades 1 and 2, reading and math
2012-2013-Edina School district
Premier substitute
. Teacher- summer Success Plus reading/math
. Teacher- ELL summer school-reading/math
Teacher- grades K-12, Reading, ELL, Gifted/talented, RTI, Spec. Ed, / whole classroom
attended year long LINKS training, equity training
2012-13-Western Governors University
Test Development Specialist
Developed test items for reading license exam
Reviewed final test items
Conference calling- via university, item test development
University of Minnesota 2011-2012
Literacy Specialist- Minnesota Center for Reading Research, Pillsbury Technology, Math and Science Magnet (K-5)
Provided research based literacy interventions in: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension, to students (K-3) for the PRESS project using the RTI Tier two intervention model
Lead implementation of vocabulary research pilot project,for students in 1st grade
Organized and planned interventions based on instructional data of students
Minnesota Reading Corps reading coach training
Wrote progress reports and conferred with teachers regarding progress of students
Used data to monitor the entrance and exit of students receiving interventions
Wrote protocol and fidelity check for Words Their Way interventions
Wrote fidelity checks for PRESS interventions-phonemic awareness, phonics and vocabulary.
Managed data input for a variety of projects
Organized reading passages and materials for the Read at Home program
Mentored and coached literacy assistants and teachers for reading and data analysis
2009-2010 Ramsey Fine Arts K-8-Minneapolis
Reading Teacher-6th grade (middle school)
Responsible for teaching Readers Workshop using best practices to motivate and engage students. Read 180 software and Reading First strategies were part of the workshop. Students were assessed using data from MAP, MCA’s, Fountas and Pinnel, Words Their Way, SRI, to determine reading levels and flexible differentiated grouping.
Bookmaking and Reading Enrichment were two additional classes taught. Used RTI model for student progress.
Obtained highly qualified status via Housse certification.
Participated in two year graduate level reading cohort at the University of Minnesota to acquire K-12 Reading license.
Participated in professional learning communities to address student achievement using SIOP, SMART goals and data information.
Attended workshops on a variety of topics including reading, behavior management- PBIS and fine arts integration.
Hopkins schol district 2001-2004, 2008-2009 Tanglen Elementary - Hopkins School District
Learning Resource Teacher- Kindergarten, 2 grade –Reading and Math
Responsible for teaching challenge students in Everyday math curriculum and challenge extensions.
Pretested and post tested students for flexible differentiated grouping .Students learning was supplemented by computer and extended learning opportunities. Reported grades and progress to classroom teachers.
Responsible for teaching challenge students in reading using a variety of books and materials, fiction and non-fiction, connecting to reading curriculum skills and expectations of classroom. Pre and post tested for flexible differentiated grouping. Students engaged in projects to extend their learning .Reported grades and progress to classroom teachers.
Responsible for giving student support to classroom teachers by working with struggling to average students in whole classroom, small groups, or 1:1 during the afternoons.
2007-2008 Forest Elementary - Robbinsdale school district
Title One teacher- Kindergarten, 1st grade –Reading and Math
Responsible for teaching students in reading and math that qualified for Title One
Students worked in a small group setting to make progress in reading and math
Students worked on strategies to improve reading comprehension, fluency and vocabulary, in differentiated reading groups
Students used hands on strategies to improve their reading and math
Responsible for testing students each trimester, as well as MAP testing twice a year and maintaining the Title One data base with information
Responsible for supervising volunteers as well as an educational assistant
2004-2007 New Spirit Primary Charter School – St Paul
Teacher-3rd grade(2004-2007), 1st grade
Taught 3rd grade reading, writing, math and CORE knowledge to a diverse student population.
Participated in Reading First seminars, weekly meetings, research reading and videotaping sessions.
Used differentiated reading groups ie: guided reading, book clubs and EIR group instruction.
Used Reading First strategies to promote reading fluency, comprehension and vocabulary
Participated in personnel committee
Taught 1st grade reading and writing to a diverse student population
Participated in Reading First seminars, weekly meetings, research reading, and videotaping sessions.
Used Reading First strategies to improve fluency,comprehension and vocabulary
Used Guided Reading groups to improve reading and to promote fluency and vocabulary.
2004-2005 Como Elementary – St Paul
Teacher-3rd grade- After school program
Taught 3rd grade students of a diverse population in extended day learning program.
Responsible for teaching math lessons using Everyday Math Curriculum
Provided teaching support with students daily homework in spelling, writing and math.
Supervised educational assistant
Experience
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Sept. 2000 – June 2001 Forest Hills Elementary – Eden Prairie
Project Success Teacher - Title one
Assessed students abilities in math and reading, in grades 1-4.
Tutored third graders in the Read Naturally program and tutored first graders using guided reading.
Tutored first graders in math.
Worked directly with classroom teachers in relation to students’ progress.
Also assisted in playground supervisor.
1992-1995, 2004-2005 Teacher - Huntington Learning Center
Tutored students of all abilities in grades K-12. Students were tutored 1 to 1 or in small groups. Monitored on-going goals progress of students.
1987-1991 Minneapolis Youth Diversion – Minneapolis
Licensed Social Worker
Full time employment working with youth, ages 10-18, and their families.
Knowledge and interaction with community agencies, assessment and evaluation of individual clients and their families.
Individual and group counseling to youth in the Minneapolis school system.
Grief and loss counseling to youth in Minneapolis schools, and providing referrals to clients and families when needed.
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