Professional Reading Specialist Resume
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Ms. Courtney Jackson is seeking a position as a Reading Specialist to apply her skills in literacy teaching and professional development. She has a Master's in Education with Reading Specialist certification from Cabrini University and a Bachelor's in Secondary Education and English from East Stroudsburg University. Her current role is Literacy Specialist at Edward Hand Middle School, where she assesses students and implements the Read 180 program. Previously she was a Communication Arts Teacher there. She has experience providing professional development to colleagues and coaching track and field.
Professional Reading Specialist Resume
- 1. Ms. Courtney Jackson 205 Brewster Drive Lancaster, PA 17603 c_jackson1113@yahoo.com – 717-327-7192 Seeking a Reading Specialist position in which I can apply my interpersonal skills and expertise in literacy through both the teaching of students in literacy classes and providing professional development within my school and district to attain the goal of creating and maintaining a literate community of readers, writers, and critical, reflective thinkers. Education Cabrini University March 2015 to March 2017 Masters of Education with a Reading Specialist certification East Stroudsburg University August 2008 to May 2012 Bachelors of Science degree in Secondary Education and English Teaching Experience School District of Lancaster – Edward Hand Middle School June 2015 – Present Literacy Specialist Responsibilities: assess and progress monitor students in grades 6 through 8 that are far below grade level in reading using the Read 180 reading intervention program (software, independent reading, small group instruction); administer school-wide Lexile assessments and other assessments as necessary (i.e. Phonics Inventory, QRI) School District of Lancaster – Edward Hand Middle School August 2012 – June 2015 Communication Arts Teacher Responsibilities: teach speaking, listening, reading and writing aligned with 7th and 8th grade PA Core standards; assess students formatively and summatively through classroom, local, and state-wide assessments; discipline and manage students within classroom limits Leadership, Professional Development, and Extracurricular Experience Model Schools Conference 2015 - Atlanta, GA June 27, 2015 - July 1, 2015 School Representative Responsibilities: attend sessions regarding elements of literacy such as the Read 180 program as well as presentations by teachers and administrators from Model Schools throughout the US; synthesize and present findings to colleagues in form of professional development School District of Lancaster – Summer School June 2013 – July 2013 Step Up to 9th – Summer School teacher Responsibilities: create and execute remedial and enrichment lessons using the program After the Bell; monitor student progress; utilize and manage StudyIsland.com as an assessment tool School District of Lancaster – Co-curricular September 2012 – May 2013 Extended Day Program and Saturday School tutor Responsibilities: tutor students in literacy; help with homework; create PSSA-geared lessons (grades 6-8)
- 2. School District of Lancaster – Co-curricular March 2013 – August 2015 Assistant Middle School Track and Field coach Responsibilities: coach middle school students various strength, conditioning, and form techniques in various track and field events specific to their needs and skill levels