Stephanie Smith
Fayette
Summary
Dynamic Reading Specialist with Dekalb County Schools, skilled in instructional leadership and relationship building. Successfully implemented research-based practices, enhancing reading proficiency and mentoring educators. Developed engaging professional development workshops, fostering collaboration and improving literacy initiatives. Committed to parent engagement and effective progress monitoring to ensure student success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Specialist
Dekalb County Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Implemented research-based instructional practices to improve overall reading proficiency among students.
- Served as a resource for educators by providing professional development workshops on best practices in literacy instruction.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Contributed to the development of school-wide literacy initiatives aimed at improving achievement for all students.
- Mentored new teachers in literacy instruction methodologies, sharing expertise and best practices for successful outcomes.
- Designed and led professional development workshops for teachers, sharing effective reading strategies and resources.
Teacher
Dekalb County Schools
02.2011 - 07.2023
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Education
Masters Of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Augusta University
Augusta, GA05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Business Adminstration
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA05-1995
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Comprehension techniques
- Progress monitoring
- Materials preparation
- Team collaboration
- Instructional leadership
- Parent engagement and communication
- Staff development
- Relationship building and networking
Certification
Reading Endorsement
Teacher Support Coach
Gifted Endorsement
Timeline
Reading Specialist
Dekalb County Schools
08.2023 - Current
Teacher
Dekalb County Schools
02.2011 - 07.2023
Masters Of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Augusta University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Adminstration
Clark Atlanta University
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