Tia Wells-Stuckey
Memphis,TN
Summary
Passionate and resourceful instructional coach aiming to bring creative problem solving, critical thinking, and strong organizational skills to fill the role of Assistant Principal in an achievement-oriented secondary school.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Curriculum Coach
Shelby County Schools
Memphis , TN
08.2019 - Current
- Works collaboratively with school leadership team to identify school improvement priorities, observing and providing feedback on classroom instruction, facilitating professional development, demonstrating lessons, and coaching teachers one-on-one and in small group settings
- Works primarily in direct support of teachers (e.g., conferencing, co-planning, observing, modeling, co-teaching/coaching)
- Participates in professional development and inquiry to improve instructional leadership practice
- Reviews, analyzes, and interprets various data to inform instructional planning, practice, and decision-making aligned to district and school priorities
- Identifies, plans, organizes and conducts professional development opportunities relevant to school needs; researches, identifies and models best practices
Senior Reading Advisor
Shelby County Schools
Memphis , TN
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Helped to increase Raleigh-Egypt High School's Tier III literacy rates
- Delivered literacy instruction via Reading Horizons to improve literacy rates for Tier II and Tier III readers
- Provided both school-wide and small group professional development to improve teachers' knowledge and skills for the purpose of increasing student achievement in literacy
- Consistently analyzed student performance data to identify key objectives and skills to prioritize for individual and/or small group intervention and re-teaching
Professional Learning Coach
Shelby County Schools
Memphis, TN
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Provided direction and support in the development of School Improvement Plans (TSIP) regarding regulations, inventory, and professional development research and implementation
- Monitored and assessed classroom instructional programs which are consistent with Shelby County School's Board of Education goals
- Demonstrated the use of research-based instructional strategies and shared resources to improve student achievement
- Collaborated with principals and administrative team to assist with the planning and implementation of school improvement plans
- Developed and delivered school wide professional development to support district and school improvement goals
- Consistently analyzed and shared student achievement data to drive decisions at the classroom and school level
- Increased the quality and effectiveness of classroom instruction by conducting formal and informal observations with specific feedback and consistent follow-up
Peer Assistance and Review (PAR) Consulting Teacher
Shelby County Schools - Office of Professional Development and Teacher Support
Memphis, TN
10.2013 - 06.2016
- Identified teachers: Analyzes teacher performance data including formal observations, summary evaluations and student assessment data; made recommendations to school leaders about which teachers should be assigned to a PAR caseload.
- Gained a deep understanding of the needs of teachers on caseload; set specific goals for PAR teacher improvement based on teacher performance and student learning; planned and communicated to PAR teachers a time-bound, intensive program of intervention and support; adapted plans as necessary to respond to teachers' evolving needs.
- Provided direct support identified in the intervention plans; used a variety of methods to support teacher improvement such as conferencing, co-planning, conducting classroom observations and providing feedback, modeling best practices, leading demonstration lessons, co-teaching, analyzing data, providing professional development and supporting self-reflection.
- Determined whether PAR teachers were making necessary improvements by conducting multiple observations, analyzed the performance of students in the PAR teachers' classrooms and by using other methods identified; communicated progress to PAR teachers, school leaders and the PAR Panel.
- Provided individualized and small-group, classroom-based coaching to support teachers in implementing effective instructional practices.
- Past year's (2016) rate of success for growing teachers' practice was 93%. This included providing support for six out of ten schools with a caseload of fifteen teachers.
9th-12th Grade English Teacher
Memphis City/Shelby County Schools
, Oakhaven High School
07.2004 - 09.2013
- Instructed high school students through lectures, discussions, group activities, and demonstrations
- Planned, implemented, monitored and assessed classroom instructional program which was consistent with MCS/SCS regulations and Board of Education goals
- Differentiated instruction to support all students' learning levels and styles
- Three years experience teaching AP Literature and Language
- Consistently focused instruction to support increased ACT English and reading scores
- Taught critical thinking skills while advancing students’ verbal and written communication abilities
- Fostered meaningful relationships among students through senior class sponsorship and community service projects
- Led as the Oakhaven's senior and graduation advisor from 2011-13
- Served as English department chairperson
- Gateway English success rate was 95%
- For 2009-2010, TCAP writing exam surpassed the state's average
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
Union University
Germantown, TN2009
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State University, MS1996
Skills
- Transforms coaching to shift behaviors, beliefs, and ways of teaching
- Diagnoses and prioritizes teachers' pedagogy skills
- Abreast in trends and research in teaching and learning
- Excellent communication, organization and time management skills
- Aligns work with school goals
- Uses data to drive instructional decisions
- Understands and applies knowledge about adult development
- Fosters a passion for ongoing development and learning
- Understands and employs a specific reflection process
- Possesses and applies appropriate, in-depth content knowledge
- Consistently provides timely, purposeful feedback
- Works effectively with teachers and principals
Timeline
Instructional Curriculum Coach
Shelby County Schools
08.2019 - Current
Senior Reading Advisor
Shelby County Schools
07.2018 - 05.2019
Professional Learning Coach
Shelby County Schools
08.2016 - 05.2018
Peer Assistance and Review (PAR) Consulting Teacher
Shelby County Schools - Office of Professional Development and Teacher Support
10.2013 - 06.2016
9th-12th Grade English Teacher
Memphis City/Shelby County Schools
07.2004 - 09.2013
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
Union University
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts
Alcorn State University
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