Professional Profile
Skillful Certified Academic Language Therapist with over 1200 hours of clinical experience. Current Qualified Instructor-in-training and Secondary ELA Teacher with record of academic success and drive for improvement. Innovative problem solver with a passion for learning, ability to improve morale, and deep commitment to improving pedagogical practices in Pk-12 and adult education.
Education
Special Education Generalist Added Endorsement Program
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs | Aug. 2023 - present
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Qualified Instructor Training
Colorado Literacy & Learning Center | May 2022 - present
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Initial Licensure Program
Colorado College | May 2023
GPA 4.0 | Honors: MAT Grant, Colorado Educator Grant
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Master of Arts in Teaching | Dyslexia Specialist
Colorado College | May 2022
GPA 4.0 | Honors: Excellence in Graduate Research & Excellence in Teacher Education
Bachelor of Arts | English Literature
Colorado College | May 2020
GPA 3.66 | Honors: Albert H. Daehler, Kopp Family Foundation, & Neale Reinitz 1st Generation Scholarships
Emergency Medical Technician Course
Phillips County EMS, Kansas | 2015
Relevant Experience
Qualified Instructor-in-Training
Colorado Literacy & Learning Center | May 2022 - present
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Design and conduct all day training seminars on MultiSensory Structured Language Education and Tier 3 Reading Intervention Curriculum
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Develop and adjust learning materials to enhance learning
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Identify areas of need based on formal and informal trainee observation
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Grade trainee exams, assignments, & observations
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Provide prompt corrective feedback on trainee practice
Honorarium Lecturer
Colorado College | April 2023
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Conducted Dyslexia Specialist Training Seminar
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Provide corrective feedback on trainee observations and performances
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Facilitated group discussions on content knowledge readings
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Proctored and graded final exam
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Performed as liaison between institution, training facility, and trainees
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Certified Academic Language Therapist
Peak Literacy Center LLC | Oct. 2021 – present
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Provide tier 3 structured literacy support for various K-12 students with reading disabilities
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Collect, analyze, and utilize student benchmark and progress monitoring data
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Oversee and maintain records of financial transactions
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Foster positive, professional relationships and clear communication with students, parents, and members of learning community
Certified Academic Language Practitioner
Orton Academy | Aug. 2020 – Sep. 2021
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Provided reading intervention for 3rd through 6th grade students with a Significant Reading Disability
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Collected, interpreted & utilized student assessment data
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Developed and updated READ plans
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Maintained organized, accurate reports and documentation
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Established and maintained positive, professional relationships with students and staff, fostering a safe and productive environment
Nonprofit Intern
Educating Children of Color – Judge Regina Walters | Sep. 2018 – May 2019
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Organized data detailing 500+ ECOC Summit Scholarship and laptop recipients into one master spreadsheet
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Established consistent and uniform data compilation for future recipients by contacting past ECOC Summit recipients to update and expand record information
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Served as liaison for ECOC Summit attendees’, recipients’, and speakers’ questions, concerns, and/or requests regarding the summit
Affiliations
International Dyslexia Association
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Academic Language Therapy Association
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National Society of Leadership & Success
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QuestBridge Alumni
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The Society for Collegiate Leadership & Success
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Colorado College Department of Education Advisory Board
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Colorado Literacy & Learning Center