Stephanie Bartley-MacDonald
BROOKFIELD
Summary
Reading professional with a background in special education dedicated to enhancing student literacy and fostering a love for reading. Offers extensive experience in developing tailored reading programs and interventions to address various learning needs. Known for collaborative teamwork and achieving impactful results in dynamic educational environments. Skilled in curriculum development, assessment, and student engagement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Reading Specialist
Quaboag Regional School District
10.2022 - Current
- Analyzed data trends to identify areas of need and inform instructional decision-making processes related to reading interventions.
- Implemented research-based instructional practices to improve overall reading proficiency among students.
- Provided ongoing support for struggling readers by offering one-on-one tutoring sessions and small group instruction.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to optimize growth.
- Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing targeted literacy interventions and strategies.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of reading interventions, making data-informed adjustments as needed.
Special Education Teacher
Millbury Public Schools
01.2002 - 10.2022
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet varied needs of students, enhancing educational accessibility.
- Collaborated with parents and other educators to develop comprehensive support plans, promoting student success.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Improved reading comprehension among students with learning disabilities by designing and delivering targeted literacy activities.
Education
Master of Science - Education Specialist
Bay Path University
East Longmeadow, MA05-2026
Master of Science - Special Education
Umass Boston
Boston, MA05-1998
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
State University If New York
Purchase, N.Y.05-1994
Skills
- Certified in Wilson Reading
- Substantial Experience with multisensory reading instruction (Project Read, Orton Gillingham)
- Background in Science of Reading
- Reading assessment
- Dyslexia support
- Co-teaching
- Literacy coaching
- Intervention strategies
- Differentiated instruction
- Response to intervention
- Progress monitoring
- IEP writing
- Comprehension techniques
Certification
- Wilson Reading Certified
- Passed MTEL Reading Specialist
Timeline
District Reading Specialist
Quaboag Regional School District
10.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Millbury Public Schools
01.2002 - 10.2022
Master of Science - Education Specialist
Bay Path University
Master of Science - Special Education
Umass Boston
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
State University If New York
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