Brielle Santos

• Designed and led a daily literacy block (guided reading + Writers Workshop) that moved 78% of students up 12+ DRA levels within one school year; cohort average reading growth exceeded campus targets by 18%. • Co-taught with SPED colleagues to deliver Tier 2/3 interventions and IEP accommodations; 94% of identified students met or exceeded midyear progress-monitoring benchmarks. • Facilitated family conferences and home–school literacy plans with 94% conference attendance; launched bilingual progress notes that cut follow-up clarification emails by half. • Built data-driven small groups using MAP and DRA progress monitoring; reduced Tier 3 reading caseload by 22% through early regrouping cycles. • Served as grade-level PLT lead and Reading Night chair; coordinated 3 campus family literacy events drawing 200+ attendees each year.

• Implemented guided reading and Writers Workshop across a 24-student classroom; 85% of students met or exceeded grade-level reading benchmarks by EOY. • Launched STEM stations tied to science TEKS; student science fair participation rose from 40% to 92% over two years. • Mentored a semester-long student teacher through lesson planning, classroom management, and formative assessment; mentee successfully completed certification requirements. • Differentiated math and literacy for ESL and 504 learners in collaboration with specialists; maintained inclusive seating and visual supports that improved on-task engagement.

• Taught Grade 5 in a Title I classroom; closed average reading gaps by 1.4 years for a cohort of 28 students across two years. • Ran after-school tutoring three days/week for 18 priority readers; 16 of 18 advanced at least one full band on district literacy assessments. • Built community partnerships with the local library and neighborhood center for weekend reading clubs and family workshops. • Maintained strong classroom culture through clear routines, restorative conversations, and consistent positive reinforcement.

Texas Standard Certificate: EC–6 Core Subjects; ESL Supplemental

Coordinated campus family literacy events and led community reading engagement initiatives.

Advised STEM enrichment activities and supported student science-fair participation.