Kristi Reusch
Macomb
Summary
A motivated leader with a proven track record at Macomb Community Unit School District 185, enhancing literacy through innovative interventions and collaborative strategies. Skilled in phonics instruction and fostering student engagement, with a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of our students.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Coach
Macomb Community Unit School District 185
08.2021 - Current
- Boosted students'' reading fluency through targeted interventions and customized practice exercises.
- Serve as a resource for colleagues seeking guidance on effective literacy practices, sharing expertise generously across the school community.
- Assist in the development of school-wide literacy initiatives (moving away from guided reading to skills based small groups) contributing to improved overall reading performance.
- Participate in professional development opportunities (Orton Gillingham and LETRS trainings) focused on emerging trends and best practices in literacy instruction.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators and parents and our building RTI team to determine how best to support student success.
- Coordinate Family Reading/Curriculum Night.
- Cultivate a love of reading among students by introducing them to engaging lessons, diverse books, and planning/organizing Reading Cafes each month.
- Utilize various district assessment tools (STAR and Fast Bridge) to track student progress towards established goals, adjusting instruction accordingly based on data-driven insights.
- Serve as a resource for colleagues seeking guidance on effective literacy practices, sharing expertise generously across the school community.
- Collaborate with teachers to modify curricula to better address the needs of struggling readers.
- Monitor student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Model lessons and coach reading program assistants and reading interventionists in the delivery of reading interventions and phonics encoding/decoding teaching methods.
- Wrote and was funded for 23 different Donor's Choose Grants from 2019-2025, to get literacy materials for the reading center and for Reading Cafe.
Reading Interventionist
Macomb Community Unit School District 185
08.2017 - 06.2021
- Supported the development of phonemic awareness and decoding skills through targeted activities, promoting fluent reading in struggling learners.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Conducted one-on-one and small group sessions to provide targeted support, fostering a positive learning environment and boosting confidence in reading abilities.
- Actively participated in professional learning communities focused on literacy instruction, sharing best practices and staying current with evolving educational trends.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Worked with a team of teachers to write a proposal for our Transitional Kindergarten program, which has been a great success.
Reading Interventionist and Parent Coordinator
Schuyler Industry School District 5
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Instructed reading interventions to students grades K-4
- Assisted in writing the Title Grant (goals and budget)
- Parent Coordinator for the Title 1 program, responsible for planning and facilitating family literacy events, and providing resources for parents.
- Member of the Problem Solving Team
- Coached classroom teachers in whole group reading strategy lessons that were meaningful and engaging
- Trained and managed Title 1 reading program assistants in data collection, interventions, and scheduling
- Researched and implemented reading intervention curriculums
- Provided professional development on assessment and Close Reading
- Developed goals and plans for RTI students
Classroom Teacher
Schuyler Industry District 5
08.2006 - 06.2014
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Mentored new teachers entering the profession and provided constructive feedback on their teaching methods, promoting growth within the school community.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL05-2021
Master of Science - Reading
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL12-2010
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL05-2006
Skills
- Phonics instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Parent communication
- Reading intervention
- Progress monitoring
- Literacy strategies
- Child development
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Student engagement
- Self motivation
- Continuous improvement
- Curriculum development
- Professional demeanor
- Positive reinforcement
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- NISL (National Institute of School Leadership)
- Orton Gillingham Comprehensive
- Orton Gillingham Morphology
- LETRS Training - currently part way through a 2 year training
Timeline
Reading Coach
Macomb Community Unit School District 185
08.2021 - Current
Reading Interventionist
Macomb Community Unit School District 185
08.2017 - 06.2021
Reading Interventionist and Parent Coordinator
Schuyler Industry School District 5
08.2014 - 06.2017
Classroom Teacher
Schuyler Industry District 5
08.2006 - 06.2014
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Western Illinois University
Master of Science - Reading
Western Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Western Illinois University
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