Carrie O'Rourke
Des Peres
Summary
Skilled Reading Intervention Teacher proficient in successful interventions. Familiar with diverse techniques and strategies to improve student abilities at all levels.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Intervention Teacher
Stanton Elementary School
08.2010 - Current
- Provided assistance to students requiring additional help with reading.
- Facilitated communication between parents and school personnel regarding student progress and available resources for additional support.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
Reading Intervention Teacher
Bowles Elementary
08.2009 - 08.2010
Elementary Classroom Teacher Grades 1, 3 & 5th
Sacred Heart School
08.2000 - 05.2009
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
Education
Special Reading Certificate K-12
2009
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO05.2000
Associate of Arts - English
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO05.1999
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- IEP development
- Reading Comprehension
- BAS Benchmark Assessment Systems
- SIPPS (Systematic Instruction in Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, and Sight
Words) Intervention Training
- The Six Minute Solution Intervention Training
- LLI - Leveled Literacy Intervention
- Star Reading Testing
- FAST - Functional Assessment Screening Tool
Timeline
Reading Intervention Teacher
Stanton Elementary School
08.2010 - Current
Reading Intervention Teacher
Bowles Elementary
08.2009 - 08.2010
Elementary Classroom Teacher Grades 1, 3 & 5th
Sacred Heart School
08.2000 - 05.2009
Special Reading Certificate K-12
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Truman State University
Associate of Arts - English
Truman State University
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