Christine E. Reed

www.chrissyreed.com

Contact

(501) 410-0030
cereed71@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/cereed71
1015 Piedmont Ave NE Apt D4
Atlanta, GA 30309

Profile

  • Certified Reading Specialist and National Board Certified Teacher in Literacy Reading-Language Arts
  • 11 years of experience as a literacy coach and a thorough knowledge of educational pedagogy
  • Adept at planning and facilitating quality professional development sessions for educators that supported the development and implementation of the literacy program using HMH journeys resources.

Skills

Educational Pedagogy
Planning and Facilitating Professional Learning Sessions
Technology Based Products
Data Analysis
Oral and Written Communication
Leadership
Adaptability
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Creativity
Team Working
Time Management
Willingness to Learn

Education

Master of Education, Elementary Education
Auburn University
1995-1996
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Auburn University
1989-1993

Certifications

National Board Certified Teacher
Literacy: Reading-Language Arts, Early & Middle Childhood
Georgia Educator Certificate
Early Childhood P-5
Reading Specialist P-12
Arkansas Department of Education
Early Child Ed P-04
Reading Specialist P-12
Reading Specialist
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2001-2002
Literacy Processing
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Affiliations

Auburn Alumni Association
Atlanta Parrot Head Club
Atlanta Track Club
United States Tennis Association
Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association
International Literacy Association
Environmental Education Alliance of Georgia

Experience

Literacy Intervention Specialist
Canby Lane Elementary School / Decatur, GA / 2016-Present
  • provided daily systematic, focused instruction to meet the needs of students struggling in literacy
  • administered screening and diagnostic assessments designed to identify students’ strengths and areas of need
  • designed and implemented lessons using instructional strategies designed for clarity, cohesion, engagement, and mastery
  • provided differentiated, intensive, accelerated instruction in reading and writing
  • provided essential leadership for the school’s literacy program by planning and facilitating professional development sessions
5th Grade Teacher
Wesley International Academy / Atlanta, GA / 2015-2016
  • designed and implemented lessons using instructional strategies designed to increase student engagement and achievement
  • delivered instruction utilizing reading and math workshop models
  • administered assessments and tracked and analyzed class performance
  • designed individual learning plans based on assessment data and student need
  • fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning
  • communicated regularly with colleagues, students, and parents
Literacy Interventionist
Carver Magnet Elementary / Little Rock, AR / 2014-2015
  • provided daily systematic, focused instruction to meet the needs of students struggling in literacy through an extension of the research-based LRSD Elementary Literacy and Integrated Content Core Curriculum
  • administered screening and diagnostic assessments designed to identify students’ strengths and areas of need
  • designed and implemented lessons using instructional strategies designed for clarity, cohesion, engagement, and mastery
  • provided differentiated, intensive, accelerated instruction in reading, and writing
  • provided essential leadership for the school’s literacy program by planning and facilitating professional development sessions
3rd Grade Teacher
Terry Elementary / Little Rock, AR / 2013-2014
  • designed and implemented lessons using instructional strategies designed to increase student engagement and achievement
  • delivered instruction utilizing reading and math workshop models
  • administered assessments and tracked and analyzed class performance
  • designed individual learning plans based on assessment data and student need
  • fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning
  • communicated regularly with colleagues, students, and parents
Literacy Academic Coach
Little Rock School District: Williams Magnet & Brady Elementary Schools / Little Rock, AR / 2007-2012
  • provided essential leadership for both the school and district literacy programs by planning and facilitating professional development sessions that supported the development and implementation of the literacy program
  • provided classroom-based demonstrations, collaborative and one-on-one support to build teacher capacity and effectiveness in literacy instruction
  • enhanced teachers’ ability to provide differentiated instruction and to raise student engagement through sustained coaching and mentoring
  • collaborated with administrators and district staff to create school-wide goals for increasing reading achievement
  • coordinated and facilitated grade level planning sessions based on the Common Core State Standards and the Little Rock School District Curriculum Map
  • implemented a school-wide assessment system for monitoring student achievement
Literacy Academic Coach
Wynne Intermediate School / Wynne, AR / 2004-2007
  • provided essential leadership for the school’s literacy program by planning and facilitating professional development sessions that supported the development and implementation of the literacy program
  • provided classroom-based demonstrations, collaborative and one-on-one support to build teacher capacity and effectiveness in literacy instruction
  • enhanced teachers’ ability to provide differentiated instruction and to raise student engagement through sustained coaching and mentoring
  • collaborated with administrators and district staff to create school-wide goals for increasing reading achievement
  • coordinated and facilitated grade level planning sessions based on Arkansas State Standards
  • implemented a school-wide assessment system for monitoring student achievement
  • evaluated student achievement and assisted with placing students in appropriate intervention and support services
  • identified school needs and made recommendations for appropriate reading and writing materials
Literacy Academic Coach
Forest Avenue Academic Magnet School / Montgomery, AL / 2003-2004
  • collaborated with administrators and district staff to create school-wide goals for increasing reading achievement
  • implemented a school-wide assessment system for monitoring student achievement
  • evaluated student achievement and assisted with placing students in appropriate intervention and support services
  • identified school needs and made recommendations for appropriate reading and writing materials
Literacy Academic Coach
Greenville Elementary School / Greenvile, AL / 2002-2003
  • provided essential leadership for the school’s literacy program by planning and facilitating professional development sessions that supported the development and implementation of the literacy program
  • collaborated with administrators and district staff to create school-wide goals for increasing reading achievement
  • implemented a school-wide assessment system for monitoring student achievement
  • evaluated student achievement and assisted with placing students in appropriate intervention and support services
  • identified school needs and made recommendations for appropriate reading and writing materials
Literacy Academic Coach
Guin Elementary / Guin, AL / 2001-2002
  • collaborated with administrators and district staff to create school-wide goals for increasing reading achievement
  • implemented a school-wide assessment system for monitoring student achievement
  • evaluated student achievement and assisted with placing students in appropriate intervention and support services
  • identified school needs and made recommendations for appropriate reading and writing materials
5th and 6th Grade Teacher
Guin Elementary / Guin, AL / 1998-2001
  • Developed and implemented daily lesson plans for 5th and 6th grade science, social studies, and reading
  • administered testing, tracked and analyzed class performance
  • conducted whole group and small group reading and writing activities, as well as hands on science activities
  • fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning
  • promoted student engagement with a variety of strategies
  • communicated with colleagues, students, and parents daily