Acorcha Menefee
Debary,United States
Summary
Motivated and highly-skilled English teacher and Education Specialist with an additional span of several years in public speaking, communication and presentation. Well-versed in creating and facilitating effective differentiated instruction as well as planning, facilitating, and assessing the results of both formative and summative assessments to guide ongoing instructional planning. Outstanding critical thinking and complex issue resolution skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proactive issue resolution and process improvement expert. Relationship-driven Dean of Students focused on maximizing student learning by developing positive student culture and structured, supportive environments. Excellent disciplinarian with compassionate, analytical approach to addressing and solving behavior issues. Skilled in overseeing daily activities and planning special events.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dean of Students/ Administration
Seminole County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw disciplinary processes with fairness and consistency while adhering to institutional policies.
- Served as a liaison between students, parents, faculty, and administration to facilitate communication and resolve conflicts.
- Promoted a positive campus culture by fostering collaboration among faculty, staff, and students.
- Provided leadership in crisis management situations, ensuring the safety and well-being of all community members.
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
- Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
- Partnered with senior administration to create cohesive vision, balancing structure and creative expression to drive productive student learning.
ESE Support Facilitation
Seminole County Public Schools
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Collaborate with others in defining, developing, and attaining special education program goals and objectives supporting the district mission
- Assist in selecting, monitoring, implementing, and evaluating effectiveness of evidence based interventions for students in a variety of academic settings
- Implement and monitor the use of a Special Education data tracking and reporting system
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, intervention strategies, and accommodations provided to ensure compliance with legal requirements and best practices in special education.
- Monitored data collection processes to ensure accuracy and consistency in measuring student progress toward IEP goals.
- Maintain student records regarding special education issues and preparing reports for regulatory agencies
- Oversee the 504 approach including the referral process, service delivery approach, monitoring federal compliance
- Facilitate the use of technology and current practices in teaching/learning process for students with disabilities
- Evaluate special education staff
- This will involve observation, providing feedback and making recommendations
- Strengthened teacher-student relationships by serving as a liaison between general education staff and special education students.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop differentiated lesson plans, ensuring all students had access to appropriate learning materials.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student performance, using data-driven decision-making to adjust interventions as needed.
- Provided direct instruction to small groups of ESE students, targeting specific academic or behavioral needs identified in their IEPs.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Second Grade
Seminole County Public Schools
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Plan and develop lesson units and syllabi for each class taught for the entirety of the school year based on state standards and curriculum guidelines
- Develop and facilitate standards-based daily lesson plans with differentiation built in
- Conduct formative and summative assessments on an ongoing basis throughout each lesson unit to determine how students perform individually as well as overall as a class in response to instructional material delivered
- Document data of those formative and summative assessments then use the data to plan and facilitate re-teaching, enrichment, and the next levels of scaffolded instructional material as students build proficiency and mastery on all standards strands
- Communicate each student’s progress with all stakeholders including school administration, grade-level department leaders, parents and guardians, school counselors, and community resource providers brought on by parents and guardians to provide additional support as needed
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate various learning styles and abilities, promoting academic success for all students.
- Improved student reading comprehension by implementing diverse instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
- Utilized assessments to monitor student progress effectively, adjusting teaching methods as needed for optimal results.
- Collaborated with other teachers to share best practices and create interdisciplinary lesson plans, enriching the overall educational experience for students.
ESE Support Facilitation
Orange County Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Collaborate with others in defining, developing, and attaining special education program goals and objectives supporting the district mission
- Assist in selecting, monitoring, implementing, and evaluating effectiveness of evidence based interventions for students in a variety of academic settings
- Implement and monitor the use of a Special Education data tracking and reporting system (SpedTrack)
- Maintain student records regarding special education issues and preparing reports for regulatory agencies
- Oversee the 504 approach including the referral process, service delivery approach, monitoring federal compliance
- Facilitate the use of technology and current practices in teaching/learning process for students with disabilities
- Evaluate special education staff
- This will involve observation, providing feedback and making recommendations
Reading Teacher
Orange County Public Schools
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Plan and develop lesson units and syllabi for each class taught for the entirety of the school year based on state standards and curriculum guidelines
- Develop and facilitate standards-based daily lesson plans with differentiation built in
- Conduct formative and summative assessments on an ongoing basis throughout each lesson unit to determine how students perform individually as well as overall as a class in response to instructional material delivered
- Document data of those formative and summative assessments then use the data to plan and facilitate re-teaching, enrichment, and the next levels of scaffold instructional material as students build proficiency and mastery on all standards strands
- Communicate each student’s progress with all stakeholders including school administration, grade-level department leaders, over 200 parents and guardians, school counselors, and community resource providers brought on by parents and guardians to provide additional support as needed
- Serve as advocate and liaison for the Reading department
- Teach 21st Century Learning skills to ensure students are ready for higher learning and the workforce beyond high school
- Teach reading strategies to students based on individual needs, learning styles, and best practices
- Organized professional development sessions
- Administered state assessments according to strict state administration and privacy protection regulations
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Boosted student fluency rates by utilizing effective instructional strategies during small group instruction.
- Supported struggling readers through individualized interventions and progress monitoring, leading to improved reading levels.
- Contributed to school-wide literacy initiatives by participating in committees focused on curriculum development, assessment practices, and teacher training programs.
- Increased student motivation by incorporating diverse texts and engaging activities in lesson plans.
- Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing guided reading groups and targeted literacy instruction.
- Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student.
Substitute Teacher
Seminole County Public Schools
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Plan and develop lesson units and syllabi for each class taught for the entirety of the school year based on state standards and curriculum guidelines
- Develop and facilitate standards-based daily lesson plans with differentiation built in
- Conduct formative and summative assessments on an ongoing basis throughout each lesson unit to determine how students perform individually as well as overall as a class in response to instructional material delivered
- Document data of those formative and summative assessments then use the data to plan and facilitate re-teaching, enrichment, and the next levels of scaffolded instructional material as students build proficiency and mastery on all standards strands
- Communicate each student’s progress with all stakeholders including school administration, grade-level department leaders, parents and guardians, school counselors, and community resource providers brought on by parents and guardians to provide additional support as needed
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
ELA Instructor
Seminole County Public Schools
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Plan and develop lesson units and syllabi for each class taught for the entirety of the school year based on state standards and curriculum guidelines
- Develop and facilitate standards-based daily lesson plans with differentiation built in
- Conduct formative and summative assessments on an ongoing basis throughout each lesson unit to determine how students perform individually as well as overall as a class in response to instructional material delivered
- Document data of those formative and summative assessments then use the data to plan and facilitate re-teaching, enrichment, and the next levels of scaffold instructional material as students build proficiency and mastery on all standards strands
- Communicate each student’s progress with all stakeholders including school administration, grade-level department leaders, over 200 parents and guardians, school counselors, and community resource providers brought on by parents and guardians to provide additional support as needed
- Serve as advocate and liaison for the Reading department
- Teach 21st Century Learning skills to ensure students are ready for higher learning and the workforce beyond high school
- Teach reading strategies to students based on individual needs, learning styles, and best practices
- Organized professional development sessions
- Administered state assessments according to strict state administration and privacy protection regulations
ELA Teacher
Orange County Public Schools
10.2014 - 11.2016
- Plan and develop lesson units and syllabi for each class taught for the entirety of the school year based on state standards and curriculum guidelines
- Develop and facilitate standards-based daily lesson plans with differentiation built in
- Conduct formative and summative assessments on an ongoing basis throughout each lesson unit to determine how students perform individually as well as overall as a class in response to instructional material delivered
- Document data of those formative and summative assessments then use the data to plan and facilitate re-teaching, enrichment, and the next levels of scaffold instructional material as students build proficiency and mastery on all standards strands
- Communicate each student’s progress with all stakeholders including school administration, grade-level department leaders, over 200 parents and guardians, school counselors, and community resource providers brought on by parents and guardians to provide additional support as needed
- Serve as advocate and liaison for the Reading department
- Teach 21st Century Learning skills to ensure students are ready for higher learning and the workforce beyond high school
- Teach reading strategies to students based on individual needs, learning styles, and best practices
- Organized professional development sessions
- Administered state assessments according to strict state administration and privacy protection regulations
Sales Agent
Bell Realty
06.2013 - 08.2016
- Provided customer service to clients by showing and selling homes including assisting with all phases of the purchasing and move-in process to ensure satisfaction and future referrals
- Leased apartments and homes to renters
- Placed follow-up calls to clients and renters to assist with any potential issues that may have arisen since contract signing
- Conduct market research to design and publish marketing materials and scout for new potential clients and renters
- Maintained organized files
- Developed strong relationships with clients through excellent customer service and regular followups.
- Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders.
- Explained features and advantages of [Type] products or services to promote sales.
- Expanded client base by diligently prospecting new leads and effectively presenting product offerings.
- Provided superior service to customers by quickly and courteously responding to requests, inquiries, suggestions and concerns.
- Boosted referral rates by cultivating positive relationships with satisfied customers who were eager to recommend our products/services to others.
- Negotiated contracts with prospective clients, helping to secure long-term business partnerships.
Education
Specialist - Educational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
12.2021
Master of Science - Secondary Education: Reading Endorsement
Grand Canyon University
06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English: Humanities
Florida State University
05.2014
Skills
- Research and Investigation
- Critical Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Teaching Reading Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Team Collaboration
- Student Engagement
- Student Development
- Academic Intervention
- Academic advising
- Faculty Development
- Multi-tiered Support Systems
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Professionalism
- Educational leadership
Certification
- Claims Adjuster, W868416, Florida
- Exceptional Student K-12, FLDOE #1265023, 06/30/27
- Reading Endorsement, 06/30/27
Communityvolunteeractivity
- Communication/ Executive Board Member, Project Strong, 08/10, 06/14, Provide program updates to the community via web, email, and mobile outlets., Served as organization representative by speaking at the Board of Student Affairs., Sent monthly updates about the organization’s activities to the school newspaper editing for publishing.
- Volunteer, Big Homeless Coalition, 08/10, 06/14, Provided support to the community of Tallahassee by locating and providing meals to homeless individuals and families.
Timeline
Dean of Students/ Administration
Seminole County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
ESE Support Facilitation
Seminole County Public Schools
08.2023 - 06.2024
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Second Grade
Seminole County Public Schools
08.2022 - 06.2023
ESE Support Facilitation
Orange County Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2023
Reading Teacher
Orange County Public Schools
07.2019 - 08.2020
Substitute Teacher
Seminole County Public Schools
07.2018 - 07.2019
ELA Instructor
Seminole County Public Schools
11.2016 - 05.2017
ELA Teacher
Orange County Public Schools
10.2014 - 11.2016
Sales Agent
Bell Realty
06.2013 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Secondary Education: Reading Endorsement
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - English: Humanities
Florida State University
Specialist - Educational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
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