Dronica Deberry

Literacy Facilitator @Urbanpromise Charlotte

Charlotte, NC, US

Designed and implemented data-informed instructional programs that improved reading fluency by an average of 22% across two sites, aligning curriculum with learner profiles and evidence-based strategies-Created and facilitated asynchronous and live professional development sessions using tools like Google Workspace, Canva, and Zoom, enhancing instructional delivery for over 15 part-time literacy instructors-Developed interactive instructional materials, small-group lesson plans, and job aids using Canva and Google Slides, supporting consistency in literacy instruction and increasing teacher confidence-Used formative and summative data from literacy screeners and reading assessments to iterate learning experiences and improve outcomes for 100+ K–8 students across afterschool and summer programs-Modeled guided reading and phonics lessons during live instructional coaching sessions, leading to a 35% improvement in teacher implementation scores based on observation rubrics-Managed classroom learning environments and substitute planning, ensuring program continuity and reducing instructional downtime by over 95% during staff absences-Built a peer-led instructional program by onboarding and coaching 8–10 student mentors in delivering Reading Fluency interventions, improving student engagement and peer learning opportunities-Utilized Google Sheets and Docs to track learning metrics, then translated raw data into strategic reports and presentations for donors, school partners, and internal leadership to showcase learning impact and secure funding-Led weekly coaching sessions and team huddles using Google Meet, addressing learning challenges in real-time and driving instructional alignment across teams-Fostered a culture of literacy and lifelong learning, designing cross-functional initiatives that embedded reading across programs, increasing student participation in voluntary reading activities by 40%.

The Citadel

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Gardner-Webb University

Master of Arts - MA

College of Charleston

Bachelor of Science (BS)