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TEA Approved Continuing Education Provider

CERTIFICATIONS (Texas)

Reading Specialist EC-12
Core Subjects w/STR (EC-6)
Elementary Self-Contained Grades (1-8)
Elementary Self-Contained Grades (PK-6)
Generic Special Education Grades (PK-12)
Early Childhood Education-Handicapped Grades (PK-6)
English as a Second Language (PK-12)
CPI Certification (Crisis Prevention and Intervention)

EDUCATION

Orton-Gillingham Academy Associate Level (June 2021, practicum in progress)
August 2018: M.Ed. Advanced Literacy, Concordia University
May 2008: Second Major in Biology, University of Texas at Austin
May 1997: B.A. Geography, University of Texas at Austin
CORE Elementary Reading Academy

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Jan.-May 2022 Reading Tutor/Interventionist K-5, Austin Independent School District, Pleasant Hill Elem.

2022-current Adjunct Instructor, Austin Community College Educator Preparation Program

2021-current Reading Interventionist, Spotsylvania County School District (remote teacher)

2021-current Instructor & Curriculum Writer, Alamo Colleges System Educator Preparation Program

2021-current Field Supervisor, Austin Community College Educator Preparation Program

2021-current Instructor & Tutor for TExES Exams: PPR, Science of Teaching Reading (STR), ELAR EC-6 Core Subjects & Science, ESL, and Special Education EC-12

2018-current K-12 Reading & Dyslexia Interventionist, MJ Stewart Education

2021 Adjunct Faculty, Texas A&M University at Kingsville
Develop and deliver the Science of Teaching Reading (STR) TExES Exam Preparation Course

2006-2021 Education Specialist, Region 13 Educator Certification Program
Curriculum Writer and Instructor: Science of Teaching Reading (STR) TExES Exam
Supervise the induction, development, instruction, in-class support, mentoring, and certification of hundreds of teachers
Responsible for supporting all content area teachers in implementing content area and grade level TEKS
Conduct over 300 hours of professional development training per year plus individualized classroom support and consultation in all EC-12th grade general and special education placements
Project management for teacher intervention plans, 17 and 12 month cohort programs, and grant implementation
Initiate and facilitate collaborative relationships with client district central office staff and campus administrators
Responsible for knowledge of and implementation of Texas Administrative Code
Responsible for supporting all content area teachers in implementing content area and grade level TEKS
Curriculum development and delivery in both face to face and video conference formats
Instructor: ELAR EC-6 TExES exam, Region 13 Educator Certification Program
Instructor: Special Education Certification + ELAR Academy
Field Specialist and Course Developer & Facilitator
Educational Consultant in Curriculum and Instruction
2001-2003 Field Experience Supervisor for Special Education Cohort

RELATED EXPERIENCE

2018-22 Private Structured Literacy Reading Tutor

2018 Concordia University Literacy Practicum

2015 Assistant to STAAR Campus Testing Coordinator (CTC)

2014-2015 Full Time Mentor of Novice Teachers (REACH grant), Austin ISD

2010 Consultant in Special Education Curriculum & Advocacy, Giddings ISD

2008 Lecturer and Curriculum Writer, Austin Community College

2007-2009 Educational Consultant in Academic and Behavioral Interventions, Bell County Cooperative for Exceptional Children

2007-2008 Special Education Homebound Teacher, Bell County Co-op

2006 Positive Behavior Support Committee Member, Bartlett Elementary

2006 Teacher (K-5 art, Title I, also provided instructional specialist and FBA support), Bartlett Elementary School, Bartlett Independent School District

Teacher (4th grade inclusion), Cooper Elementary School
Georgetown Independent School District

2002 Teacher (K-1) AISD S.O.A.R. (Summer Opportunity to Accelerate Reading Program)

Teacher, Prime Time After School Enrichment Program

Teacher (1st grade and 4th grade), Wooten Elementary School, Austin Independent School District

1999 Supervisor, City of Austin Summer Playgrounds Nature Program

1998 Teacher, City of Austin Summer Playgrounds Nature Program

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

2020-2021 Structured Literacy Reading Tutor
2012-2013 Big Artist Volunteer, Little Artist Big Artist Program
2011-2013 Texas Hearing and Service Dogs

*See university transcript for science courses

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Comprehensive PD list for 2021
LETRS Training Levels 1-4
Orton-Gillingham Academy Associates Training (60 Hours)
IMSE 2021 Virtual Literacy Summit (Institute for Multi-Sensory Education)
The Reading League 2020 Conference
Explicit Instruction with Anita Archer 2019
CORE Elementary Reading Academy, 2021
Reading by Design: An Individualized Literacy Intervention, 2020
National New Teacher Center Training in Coaching Language, 2014
National New Teacher Center Training in Formative Assessments, 2014
Instructional Coaching with the End in Mind by Steven Barkley, 2014
National New Teacher Center Training in Differentiation, 2015
National New Teacher Center Training in Instructional Design, 2015
Sheltered Instruction, 2014
Scaffolding Classroom Management, 2014
(2007-2014: Worked as consultant)
Foundations of Positive Behavior Support, UT Graduate School, Spring 2006
Instructional Theory, UT Graduate School, fall 2005
CHAMPs: A Positive Approach to Classroom Management with Randy Sprick 2004, 2005, 2006
Closing the Achievement Gap Symposium 2005
ASCD Conference on Teaching and Learning, October 2004
National Middle School Association Annual Conference, November 2004
ESL Academy, October 2003-February 2004
TxBESS (Texas Beginning Educator Support System) 2004
Council for Exceptional Children March 2004
Learning Disabilities Association of Texas 2003
Texas Behavior Support Initiative, spring 2003
Thinking Maps, 2002
Gifted and Talented 2002
Inclusion Works Conference, 2001 & 2002
Project Read Framing Your Thoughts Sentence Structure
Teachers Teaching Teachers AISD Initiative 2001
Capital City Writes (New Jersey Writing Project), July 2001
36th Annual Conference of the Learning Disabilities Association of Texas, October 2000

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Science of Teaching Reading Series (40 hours), 2020-21
Behavior Support for Students with Challenging Behaviors, presented at Region 13’s Fall and Spring Thriving conferences, 2019, 2020
Special Education Academy, Region 13, 2012-2019
EC-6 Core Subjects Academy ELAR, Science, Social Studies, & Math, Region 13 2015-2020
Paraprofessional Certification Course, 2008
Working with Challenging Students (Classroom Management and Behavior Interventions), 2003-2019
Task Analysis to Promote Mastery Learning and Fred Jones’s Visual Instruction Plans, Feb. 2006
Diagnostic Assessment in Mathematics, July 2005
Getting Started with a Writing Workshop: Wooten Elementary Faculty, Feb. 2002
Getting Started with a Reading Workshop: Region 13, July 2003
Educator Preparation Short Courses 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2013:
Core Subjects EC-6 TExES Competencies and Exam Preparation
Special Education EC-12 TExES Competencies and Exam Preparation
Ethics and Professionalism
Professional and Interpersonal Communication
Human Growth and Development
Lesson Design
Classroom Environment/Classroom Management
Individualized Education Plans: Writing Goals and Objectives/ARDs
Working with Paraprofessionals
Instruction, Communication, and Assessment for Diverse Learners
Beginning Teacher Phases
PPR TExES Competencies and Exam Preparation

PAPERS AND CURRICULA
Science of Teaching Reading Series (40 hours), 2020-21
Behavior Support for Students with Challenging Behaviors, presented at Region 13’s Fall and Spring conferences, 2019, 2020
Special Education Academy, Region 13, Summer 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2019, 2020
Austin Community College Special Education Summer Institute, Fall 2008
Task Analysis to Promote Mastery Learning and Fred Jones’s Visual Instruction Plans, 2006
Educator Preparation Short Course: Diagnostic Assessment in Mathematics, 2005
“Approaching Culturally Relevant Pedagogy,” 2005
Diagnostic Assessment in Mathematics, July 2005
Educator Preparation Short Course: Beginning Teacher Phases, 2003
Educator Preparation Short Course: Instructional Strategies, 2003
Educator Preparation Short Course: Advanced Instructional Strategies, 2003
Educator Preparation Short Course: Establishing a Culture for Learning, 2003
Educator Preparation Short Course: Professional and Interpersonal Communication, 2003
Educator Preparation Short Course: Special Education EC-12 TExES Competencies, 2003
Getting Started with a Writing Workshop, 2002
Getting Started with a Reading Workshop, 2002
“Tests First, Lessons Later” submitted (unpublished) to Am I Teaching Yet, Back Porch Publications, 2001

CONFERENCES ATTENDED

Institute for Multi-Sensory Education Literacy Summit 2021
The Reading League 2020 Conference
CHAMPs: A Positive Approach to Classroom Management with Randy Sprick 2004, 2005, 2006
Closing the Achievement Gap Symposium 2005
ASCD Conference on Teaching and Learning, October 2004
National Middle School Association Annual Conference, November 2004
Council for Exceptional Children March 2004
Learning Disabilities Association of Texas 2003
Inclusion Works, 2001 & 2002
36th Annual Conference of the Learning Disabilities Association of Texas, October 2000

References available upon request.