Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #279
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Submission Number: 279
Submission ID: 9195
Submission UUID: 286f93c5-b0b2-4fa1-a32e-271428e8e705
Submission URI: /student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal
Submission Update: /student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal?token=PwV4UuldKmT9FS7A3auslJnPRl9rJi1jCPQTpQRxQBo
Created: Thu, 04/16/2026 - 12:06 PM
Completed: Thu, 04/16/2026 - 12:06 PM
Changed: Thu, 04/16/2026 - 06:58 PM
Remote IP address: 150.176.163.206
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
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| Primary Student Contact First Name | Bailey |
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| Primary Student Contact Last Name | Walters |
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| Primary Student Contact FSU Student Email | bw24m@fsu.edu |
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| Major(s) of all individuals presenting this work | Elementary Education |
| Bio of all individuals presenting this work | My name is Bailey Walters, and I am an aspiring educator who is passionate about helping students learn and grow. I am focused on developing engaging and effective teaching strategies that support student understanding and participation. I strive to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where all students feel supported and successful. I am dedicated to making learning meaningful and accessible for every student I will teach. |
| Poster Title | Targeted Phonics for 4th Grade ELL Success |
| Abstract | This study examines the impact of targeted phonics intervention on the reading performance of a fourth-grade student. Using data-driven instruction, the project focused on strengthening vowel patterns and decoding skills identified as areas of need through initial assessments. The intervention was implemented over a 10-week period in a one-on-one setting, incorporating explicit instruction, guided practice, and decodable texts. Progress monitoring showed significant improvement in phonics skills, including vowel teams and digraph recognition. The findings suggest that targeted, systematic phonics instruction can effectively improve decoding and overall reading ability, supporting student growth and confidence in literacy. |
| 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 | Phonics, elementary 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 | No |
| Year | 2026 |
| Annual description | 6th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2026 |
| Update URL | https://pc.fsu.edu/student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal?token=PwV4UuldKmT9FS7A3auslJnPRl9rJi1jCPQTpQRxQBo |