FRANCES TALBERT
Scottsdale ,AZ
Summary
To obtain a position in education that will allow me to utilize my skills and dedication to supporting students throughout their academic journey.
Experienced with implementing evidence-based reading interventions to support diverse learners. Utilizes variety of assessment tools to identify and address reading challenges effectively. Knowledge of curriculum development and instructional strategies to enhance student literacy and engagement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Specialist
Campo Bello Elementary
08.2022 - Current
- Teaching Grades K-6
- Engage students in a variety of lessons that incorporate technology and scaffold supports, during small group intervention services.
- Accommodate students based on proficiency levels and language objectives.
- Utilize a variety of assessments to monitor student progress including: self-reflection, unit tests, quizzes, Acadience, diagnostic screeners, and formative/summative assessments.
- Work closely with general education teachers to offer instructional support in all areas of ELA.
- Served on ELA adoption committee to choose the new curriculum for the district 2024
English Language Specialist
Desert Springs Prep & Liberty
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Teaching Grades K-6th at two schools.
- Engage students in a variety of lessons that incorporate technology and scaffold supports, and include the 4 language domains during independent, whole class, and small group activities.
- Accommodate students based on proficiency levels and language objectives.
- Utilize a variety of assessments to monitor student progress including: self-reflection, unit tests, quizzes, DIBELS, AZELLA and formative/summative assessments.
- Work closely with general education teachers to offer instructional support.
Classroom Teacher
Echo Mountain Primary
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Taught 24 Kindergarten students of mixed abilities.
Long Term Substitute
North Ranch Elementary
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Taught 17 Kindergarten students of mixed abilities.
Long Term Substitute
Desert Cove Elementary
01.2018 - 02.2018
- Taught 18 Kindergarten students of mixed abilities, including 3 gifted students, 2 with unidentified behavioral and learning disabilities, and below level learners.
Student Teacher
Sonoran Sky Elementary
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Assisted and developed grade-level appropriate curriculum.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Scottsdale Learning Center
02.2014 - 04.2017
- Designed inquiry-based lesson plans, for early childhood education, that focused on mathematical conceptualization and pre-literacy skills, as well as science, and social.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2017
Skills
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Inquiry Based Learning and Differentiation
- Creative Student Engagement
- Advanced Written, Verbal, and Listening Skills
- Advanced Organizational and Planning Skills
- Familiarity with: Common Core, Wonders, Eureka, Really Great Reading, Acadience, Benchmark, Great Minds, Geodes
- LETRS Trained
- Fosters Positive Relationships with Community
Timeline
Reading Specialist
Campo Bello Elementary
08.2022 - Current
English Language Specialist
Desert Springs Prep & Liberty
08.2020 - 05.2022
Classroom Teacher
Echo Mountain Primary
08.2019 - 05.2020
Long Term Substitute
North Ranch Elementary
09.2018 - 12.2018
Long Term Substitute
Desert Cove Elementary
01.2018 - 02.2018
Student Teacher
Sonoran Sky Elementary
08.2017 - 12.2017
Lead Preschool Teacher
Scottsdale Learning Center
02.2014 - 04.2017
Master of Arts - Reading
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University