Elementary Reading & Math Educator

Tricia Wilkin

*********@*****.*** Fort Wayne, ***15, IN 260-***-****

Summary

Dedicated educator with 18+ years of experience in elementary education, specializing in improving student performance in reading and math. Proven ability to develop engaging lesson plans, write successful grants for educational programs, and implement targeted tutoring to boost scores. Achieved 87% in end-of-year benchmarks and increased math fact fluency from 15% to 70% for students. Eager to leverage strong planning, communication, and tutoring skills to foster academic growth in a new educational setting. Work Experience

Second Grade Teacher, Croninger Elementary, Fort Wayne 08/2007 – 05/2020

Achieved and surpassed student performance goals, maintaining a 4-star school status with 87% of students meeting end-of-year benchmarks in reading and math. Authored a successful grant proposal for the Reflex Math program, elevating student math fact fluency from 15% to 70% and achieving 20/25 on mClass math scores by year-end. Contributed to school improvement initiatives as a member of the SST Committee, Express Yourself Day Committee, and organized class participation in the Lip Sync Show and Box Tops drives, securing class winners.

Initiated and led a Cheer Club for 4th and 5th graders, fostering school spirit and engagement.

Second Grade Teacher, Justin N. Study Elementary, Ft Wayne, IN 08/2003 – 05/2008

Developed and implemented individualized learning plans and goals to facilitate student academic growth.

Conducted parent reading workshops to equip guardians with strategies for supporting their children's educational success.

First Grade Teacher, Abbett Elementary, Ft Wayne, IN 08/2002 – 05/2003

Executed and managed the 'Success for All' reading program, resulting in significant improvements in first-grade reading scores.

K-5 Resource Teacher, Fort Wayne Community Schools, Ft Wayne, IN 12/1998 – 05/2002

Designed and delivered targeted reading interventions for struggling students in Guided Reading, aligning with Indiana State Standards and improving academic performance in a Title 1 school environment.

Education

Master’s degree, Elementary Education, IPFW, Fort Wayne, Ft Wayne 06/1997 – 04/2001

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Taylor University, Fort Wayne, Ft Wayne 07/1997 – 05/1999

Skills

Math Reading Communication Tutoring Planning

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