Emani Flowers
7th Grade Team Leader/ Lead Science Teacher
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Passionate and ambitious Teacher Leader with demonstrated success in utilizing my skills to develop rigorous curricula, organize a team of teachers to implement and monitor student success, and lead a data driven classroom with strong management and implementation. Looking to advance my career to the next level while leveraging my skills and giving back to alma mater.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
7th Grade Science Curriculum Writer
Kipp New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
06.2021 - Current
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation aligned with NGSS science standards.
- Trained teachers on new curriculum and information during regional professional development sessions
- Monitored curriculum and school practices for adherence to state educational laws via observations and surveys.
- Analyzed effectiveness of curriculum already in place by reviewing regional assessment data
- Designed course materials and supported implementation by providing teachers with detailed lesson plans.
7th Grade Team Leader
Kipp New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
07.2020 - Current
- Positioned as go-to person for 10 7th grade teachers, troubleshooting complex administrative and training issues promptly.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to high-quality instruction and culture norms.
- Coached 7th grade team in academic monitoring and relationship building, providing feedback and encouragement towards reaching academic and culture goals
- Coordinated weekly meetings to discuss problems, measure weekly successes, and assign action steps for the following week.
7th Grade Science Teacher
Kipp New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
07.2017 - Current
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Devised and used formative and summative assessments and maintained accurate and complete records as required by laws, policies and regulations.
- Established and implemented behavioral protocols and monitored student behavior, performance, social development and physical health.
Education
Master of Arts - Middle School Teaching
Relay Graduate School of Education
New York, NY 07.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Dillard University
New Orleans, LA 08.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
Data analysis
Teacher training
Curriculum selection
Implementation support
Progress tracking
Learning strategies
Course material creation
Student plans
Curriculum design
MS Office
Timeline
7th Grade Science Curriculum Writer
Kipp New Orleans
06.2021 - Current
7th Grade Team Leader
Kipp New Orleans
07.2020 - Current
7th Grade Science Teacher
Kipp New Orleans
07.2017 - Current
Master of Arts - Middle School Teaching
Relay Graduate School of Education
07.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Dillard University
08.2010 - 05.2014