Veronica Starrett
Muncie,IN
Summary
Passionate elementary teacher for 16 years in both rural and urban settings. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile and inclusive student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement. Up to date on current reading trends, including Science of Reading.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Lecturer
Ball State University Department Of Elementary Edu
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with colleagues to design effective curriculum, resulting in better alignment of course objectives for Science of Reading.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field, including Science of Reading. Managed diverse classroom effectively by addressing individual needs and fostering inclusive learning atmosphere.
- Adapted lesson plans based on student feedback and progress data, ensuring optimal content delivery for improved understanding.
- Taught social justice courses and planning for elementary education classroom courses.
- Supervised pre-service teachers in field during practicum.
K-8 Interventionist
St. Michael Catholic School
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Taught math and reading to individual and small groups.
Graduate Assistant
Ball State University
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Assisted faculty members with data collection for potential academic publications.
- Liaised between faculty and students to answer questions and optimize faculty time.
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
- Supported department members with administrative, research and academic assistance.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Analyzed acquired information and presented to professors.
- Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
Elementary School Teacher
Inspire Academy
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Effectively implemented distance learning from Mid-March to end of 2020 school year.
- Completed certified dyslexia reading specialist training, administered data collection for new Indiana DOE requirements for dyslexia compliance for 2019-2020 school year.
Elementary School Teacher
Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2005 - 07.2017
- Interpreted assessment data and suggested interventions to meet academic needs of all students.
- Co-taught with Special Education teachers with instructional interventions.
- Facilitated inclusion best practices using district modeling.
- Departmentalized with peers by teaching ELA in intermediate grade levels.
- Effectively used strategies for differentiating instruction.
- Integrated technology in classroom instruction.
- Evaluated literacy needs within various subject areas and collaborated with teachers to use assessment data to improve instruction in PLCs.
- Interpreted assessment data and implemented interventions during RTI process to meet academic needs as well as Individual Education Plan (IEP) needs.
- Successfully completed Reading Coach Training Cohort in 2011.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Studies
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05.2027
M.A.T - Elementary Education
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - History And Classics
University Of South Florida
Tampa, FL12.2002
Skills
- Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of Canvas
- Accomplished in Adobe Acrobat, Google Drive
- Title I knowledge
- Standardized testing techniques
- Coach
- Instruction
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Online Teaching
- Instructional Strategies
Certification
- Indiana Elementary Education Teaching Certificate (K-6)
Timeline
Assistant Lecturer
Ball State University Department Of Elementary Edu
08.2023 - 05.2024
K-8 Interventionist
St. Michael Catholic School
10.2021 - 08.2023
Graduate Assistant
Ball State University
08.2020 - 05.2023
Elementary School Teacher
Inspire Academy
08.2018 - 08.2020
Elementary School Teacher
Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2005 - 07.2017
Ph.D. - Educational Studies
Ball State University
M.A.T - Elementary Education
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Arts - History And Classics
University Of South Florida
- Indiana Elementary Education Teaching Certificate (K-6)
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