Hi, I’m
Julia Oplinger
Education
Butler
Summary
Instructional leader, literacy specialist, and educator with over 10 years of classroom teaching experience and demonstrated success in instructional coaching, literacy intervention, curriculum design, and data-driven school improvement. Experienced in implementing Science of Reading practices, leading professional development, facilitating MTSS/RTI processes, and aligning curriculum with state standards. Recognized for mentoring teachers and strengthening literacy programs through targeted instructional strategies.
Experienced with developing and implementing instructional strategies that improve teaching effectiveness. Utilizes data-driven approaches to assess and address educational needs. Track record of fostering professional growth among educators through consistent support and guidance.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
PA Virtual Charter SchoolPittsburgh, PA
ELA Instructional Coach
01.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Design and facilitate professional development on literacy instruction, differentiation, and curriculum alignment.
- Collaborate with teachers to co-plan and model standards-based lessons grounded in ELA pedagogy.
- Observe instruction and provide feedback to support teacher growth and student engagement.
- Analyze assessment data to support data-driven instructional decision-making.
- Align ELA curriculum across grade levels with state standards.
- Develop instructional resources and intervention strategies for struggling readers and writers.
- Support administration with ELA program evaluation and curriculum decisions.
- Strengthen and expand the REWARDS literacy program to incorporate writing instruction.
Duquesne University Reading ClinicPittsburgh, PA
Reading Specialist / Interventionist
09.2023 - 12.2025
Job overview
- Conduct literacy assessments to identify needs in phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
- Develop individualized intervention plans using structured literacy approaches.
- Provide targeted one-on-one reading intervention.
- Analyze progress monitoring data to adjust instruction.
- Prepare detailed literacy reports with recommendations.
Saint Kilian Parish SchoolCranberry, PA
Middle School ELA Department Chair
08.2016 - 12.2024
Job overview
- Led development and implementation of middle school ELA curriculum aligned to Common Core and state standards.
- Analyzed student assessment data to guide instructional improvements.
- Facilitated collaboration among teachers to strengthen instruction.
- Integrated technology and multimedia strategies to enhance literacy engagement.
- Maintained strong communication with families through conferences and updates.
Fox Chapel Area School District
RtI Facilitator
08.2014 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Analyzed STAR360, CDT, and NWEA data to guide instructional planning.
- Facilitated Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention meetings.
- Supported teachers in creating Student Learning Objectives.
- Provided professional development on progress monitoring.
Hampton Township School District
Kindergarten Teacher
08.2013 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Delivered foundational literacy and numeracy instruction.
- Designed engaging lessons supporting early reading development.
- Built strong partnerships with families.
Education
University of Pittsburgh
K–12 Principal Certification
Duquesne University
M.S.Ed. from Reading and Literacy Education
University Overview
GPA: 4.0
Allegheny Intermediate Unit
ESL Program Specialist PK–12
La Roche University
B.A. from Elementary Education
University Overview
- Summa Cum Laude
- GPA: 3.98
La Roche University
B.S. from Business Administration
Skills
- Instructional Coaching & Teacher Development
- Science of Reading Implementation
- Structured Literacy Instruction
- Curriculum Development & Standards Alignment
- Professional Development Facilitation
- MTSS / RTI Leadership
- Assessment & Data Analysis (NWEA, STAR360, CDT, PSSA)
- Progress Monitoring & Intervention Planning
- Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
- Literacy Intervention Program Development
- Teacher Mentoring & Instructional Rounds
- Educational Technology Integration
- Instructional planning skills
- Collaborative learning
- Teaching strategies
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Analytical and critical thinking
Certification
- Reading Specialist K–12
- Instructional II – English 7–12
- Instructional II – Grades 4–8 (All Subjects 4–6; ELA and Reading 7–8)
- Program Specialist – English as a Second Language (ESL) PK–12
Timeline
ELA Instructional Coach
PA Virtual Charter School
01.2025 - Current
Reading Specialist / Interventionist
Duquesne University Reading Clinic
09.2023 - 12.2025
Middle School ELA Department Chair
Saint Kilian Parish School
08.2016 - 12.2024
RtI Facilitator
Fox Chapel Area School District
08.2014 - 01.2015
Kindergarten Teacher
Hampton Township School District
08.2013 - 06.2014
Duquesne University
M.S.Ed. from Reading and Literacy Education
Allegheny Intermediate Unit
ESL Program Specialist PK–12
La Roche University
B.A. from Elementary Education
La Roche University
B.S. from Business Administration
University of Pittsburgh
K–12 Principal Certification