Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #259

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Submission Number: 259

Submission ID: 9111

Submission UUID: afdc33e6-3b53-41b5-ae9b-3605a0353212

Submission URI: /student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal

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Created: Wed, 02/11/2026 - 06:45 PM

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Language: English

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Primary Student Contact First Name Ruby Sadie

Primary Student Contact Last Name Walbridge

Pronouns She/her

Primary Student Contact FSU Student Email rew24e@fsu.edu

Photo of all individuals presenting this work

Major(s) of all individuals presenting this work Elementary Education

Bio of all individuals presenting this work A dedicated Elementary Education major with a passion for fostering creativity and curiosity in young learners. I bring a well-rounded skill set that blends my love for creativity, art, and technology into engaging, student-centered learning experiences. My interest in teaching began at a young age while volunteering at a local elementary school, where I discovered the joy of supporting students and helping them grow. Since then, I have developed strong instructional and classroom management skills through my studies, which I enjoy applying in the field.

Poster Title Development of Phonics Skills as an English Language Learner

Abstract This case study examines the development of phonics skills in an English Language Learner through targeted instruction in R-controlled vowels. The participant, a six-year-old first-grade student, demonstrated below-grade-level phonics skills on the CORE phonics screener, particularly in decoding R-controlled vowel patterns. A five-day intervention was implemented, focusing on explicit instruction and practice with AR, OR, ER, IR, and UR patterns through engaging, multisensory activities that supported identification, reading, and writing skills.

Research Mentor Name Aimee Frier

Research Mentor's College (or High School) Florida State University

Research Mentor's Department (or Subject) Elementary Education

Research Mentor's Email afrier@pc.fsu.edu

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Keywords English Language Learners Elementary Education Phonics

Poster Session/Number 10:00 Graduate and Undergraduate presentations

Work Complete

Presentation Modality Face to Face Poster session

Poster PDF or Powerpoint

RED4941 Research Symposium Poster.pdf2.05 MB

Poster Thumbnail

I will be printing my poster Yes

Year 2026

Annual description 5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025

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