Co-founder

Sybil A. Carpenter

Specializations

  • M.S.Ed., Master of Science in Education

  • B.M.Ed., Bachelor of Music Education‍ ‍

  • TEFL Certified, Bilingual Educator Endorsement (Spanish)‍ ‍

  • ESL Endorsement

Sybil Carpenter, Co-Founder and Reading Specialist at The Reading Lugar.

About Sybil

Sybil Carpenter is a passionate education professional based in Chicago, IL. She has a rich background spanning over a decade in diverse educational settings from elementary to adult learning. With a Master of Science in Literacy Education, Sybil has a track record of delivering engaging training programs and professional development workshops while leveraging educational technology to enhance learning outcomes.

Her experience includes roles as a Dual Language Classroom Teacher, Reading Specialist, and ELL Specialist, where she designed and implemented bilingual lesson plans aligned with state standards. In addition, Sybil spent 2 years teaching English as a second language in Spain. There, she worked with age groups from as young as 4 years old to adults. Sybil is dedicated to creating inclusive environments that support diverse learners and foster academic growth.

Specializations:

  • Dual Language Instruction

  • Bilingual Education

  • ⁠Curriculum Design

  • ⁠Elementary Education

  • ⁠ELD and Instructional Practices

Training & Credentials

  • ⁠⁠M.S.Ed. in Literacy Education, Northern Illinois University (Reading Specialist)

  • ⁠M.M. in Music, University of Illinois

  • B.M.Ed. in Music Education, University of Illinois (cum laude)

  • Teaching English as Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification

  • Professional Educators License (PEL)

  • Bilingual Educator Endorsement (Spanish)

  • ESL Endorsement

  • Google Certified Educator