cody hunter

* Utilized a systematic, sequential, multi-sensory method of teaching reading and writing skills to at-risk kindergarten students. * Through use of the Fundations framework of instruction, I instructed the students using explicit instruction, systematic instruction, motor-memory learning, repetition and immediate teacher feedback. * Displayed collaboration and flexibility while working with a reading specialist and paraprofessional. * Communicated with parents through weekly newsletters, emails, phone calls, and face-to-face meetings.

Worked alongside other professionals to develop tier-reading groups, develop daily lesson plans for sixth grade curriculum instruction, share current reading goals and current student progress of first grade students as based on ongoing assessments. Through the use of research-based best practices and utilizing a responsive intervention approach, developed and implemented interventions for at-risk students alongside colleagues and parents. Used Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills, Phonological Awareness Screener for Intervention and Phonics Screener for Intervention as measurement tools to established guided reading groups and to progress monitor.

* Differentiated instruction based on ongoing assessments and implemented interventions to help all students succeed. * Worked alongside other professionals to develop daily and unit differentiated lesson plans. Worked alongside other teachers to develop grade-level goals based on student performance data. * Utilized interactive technology such as Mimio’s to create an engaging and interactive learning environment. * Communicated with parents through newsletters, email, phone calls, and online updates on the school’s Edline website.