Please contact Dr. Works (keworks@fsu.eu) for additional help: Submission navigation links for Research Symposium Program Portal WF ‹ Previous submission Next submission › Submission information Submission Number: 261 Submission ID: 9113 Submission UUID: 2e20763e-7258-4151-bd30-6c3854c6bd1d Submission URI: /student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal Submission Update: /student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal?token=1oAhqr2_xOQ_X4CF-l2lVGNDM--n2JkFK-Vv84082vk Created: Mon, 02/16/2026 - 01:55 PM Completed: Mon, 02/16/2026 - 02:16 PM Changed: Wed, 04/15/2026 - 10:04 PM Remote IP address: 173.17.193.113 Submitted by: Anonymous Language: English Is draft: No Webform: Research Symposium Program Portal WF Submitted to: Student Research Symposium Program Portal Primary Student Contact First Name Primary Student Contact Last Name Pronouns Primary Student Contact FSU Student Email Photo of all individuals presenting this work headshot.jpg141.19 KB Remove Upload requirementsOne file only.2 MB limit. Major(s) of all individuals presenting this work Bio of all individuals presenting this work My name is Jessie Newell, and I was born and raised in Panama City, Florida. I am currently a paraprofessional pursuing my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, and I am passionate about creating supportive, encouraging learning environments for young students. I believe deeply in helping children grow into the best version of themselves, whether academically, socially, or personally, and I strive each day to inspire confidence, curiosity, and a genuine love of learning. Working in the classroom has strengthened my commitment to equity, patience, and relationship‑building. I value the opportunity to support students as they take risks, discover their strengths, and develop the skills they need to thrive. My goal is always to meet students where they are and help them move forward with encouragement and high expectations. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy spending quality time with my friends and family, who are a constant source of joy and support. I also love experimenting in the kitchen, especially when I’m baking desserts to share with the people around me. These moments help me stay grounded, creative, and ready to bring my best self back to the classroom each day. Poster Title Abstract Targeted phonics instruction in consonant blends improved a first‑grade English Language Learner’s ability to decode CCVC and CVCC words. Diagnostic data from the CORE Phonics Survey and additional assessments identified consonant blends as a specific area of need, leading to an intervention sequence that incorporated phonological awareness, blending practice, repeated readings, and encoding tasks. The student showed measurable growth, increasing correct initial blend readings from three to ten and final blend readings from three to five after instruction, demonstrating the effectiveness of focused, evidence‑based support. The project emphasizes the value of visuals, engaging activities, and precise diagnostic assessment when supporting the development of bilingual readers. Research Mentor Name Research Mentor's College (or High School) Research Mentor's Department (or Subject) Research Mentor's Email Additional Research Mentor(s) Co-presenter(s) Keywords Poster Session/Number Work Complete Exploratory (the research question has been identified and design of approach is outlined) Presentation Modality Face to Face Poster session Synchronous Online Presentation Asynchronous Online Presentation Poster PDF or Powerpoint Newell, Research Symposium.pptx6.1 MB Remove Upload requirementsOne file only.100 MB limit. Poster Thumbnail Research Symposium Screenshot.png591.5 KB Remove Upload requirementsOne file only.2 MB limit. I will be printing my poster CAPTCHA What code is in the image? Enter the characters shown in the image. This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions. Save Leave this field blank
