Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #274

Primary Student Contact First Name: Sadie
Primary Student Contact Last Name: Calareso
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Primary Student Contact FSU Student Email: sjc24h@fsu.edu
Photo of all individuals presenting this work: https://pc.fsu.edu/system/files/webform/research_portal/9183/IMG_6224.GIF
Major(s) of all individuals presenting this work: elementary education
Bio of all individuals presenting this work:
Sadie Calareso is a teacher candidate working with 5th grade students at Wewahitchka Elementary School in Gulf County, Florida. She is passionate about creating engaging, hands-on learning experiences that support all learners, especially English Language Learners. Her work focuses on strengthening foundational reading skills, including phonics and comprehension, to help students become more confident and independent readers. Through her research and classroom experience, she aims to design instruction that is both meaningful and accessible for students with diverse academic needs. Sadie plans to continue teaching at the elementary level and is committed to helping every student grow and succeed.

Poster Title: Building Better Readers: Supporting Phonics and Comprehension in an ELL Learner
Abstract:
This study examines how targeted phonics instruction can improve reading skills in a fifth-grade English Language Learner who struggles with consonant blends and short vowel patterns. Using data from multiple assessments, the project focuses on strengthening foundational decoding skills to support growth in overall reading fluency and comprehension.

Research Mentor Name: Dr.Aimee frier
Research Mentor's College (or High School): FSU
Research Mentor's Department (or Subject): Education
Research Mentor's Email: aFrier@pc.fsu.edu
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Keywords: ELL.Phonics,Instruction,Blends, education
Poster Session/Number: 10:00 Graduate and Undergraduate presentations
Work: Complete
Presentation Modality: Face to Face Poster session
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I will be printing my poster: Yes
Year: 2026
Annual description: 6th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2026
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