Adele Gupta
Hagerstown,MD
Summary
Innovative Teacher Leader with a proven track record in curriculum alignment and development, data analysis, and educational coaching. Designed impactful professional learning experiences, enhancing teacher effectiveness and student outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Advanced Academic Teacher Specialist
Central Office
Frederick, MD
07.2021 - Current
- Assist with the creation, revision, and alignment of the Advanced Academics curriculum.
- Support a caseload of schools, the implementation of the primary talent development program, and the Advanced Academics curriculum.
- Design and deliver professional learning to school-based staff and the EAATS team.
- Deliver MTSS Tier 2 intervention for gifted underperforming students in both ELA and Math.
- Organize and analyze longitudinal data for the purposes of supporting classroom instructional decisions, and school-wide grouping decisions.
- Assist in revamping and implementing the ALP process at selected caseload schools.
- Train cluster group teachers in gifted pedagogy and the use of advanced academic resources.
Advanced Academic Teacher Specialist
Brunswick Elementary School
Brunswick, MD
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Coach teachers to support advanced students within their classrooms.
- Help teachers to learn to individualize instruction and curriculum to meet the needs of advanced students.
- Model use of AA resources.
- Support primary talent development.
Interventionist-Reading/Math
Walkersville Elementary School
Walkersville , MD
07.2015 - 07.2018
- Provide structured reading interventions for grades 1-5.
- Provide supplemental math intervention for grades K, 3, and 5.
- Leader and creator of the school-wide Kindness Club.
- Developed individualized intervention plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement targeted instructional strategies in classrooms.
- Communicated regularly with parents to discuss student progress and intervention strategies.
Interventionist-Reading
Valley Elementary School
Jefferson , MD
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Provide structured reading intervention to grades 1–5.
- Fulfill the literacy specialist role for grade 1 and special education.
- Run a writing workshop for first-grade students.
- Developed individualized intervention plans for struggling students.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted interventions as needed.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student progress and strategies.
Teacher-2nd Grade
Valley Elementary
Jefferson, MD
07.2001 - 07.2014
- Full-time classroom teacher for grade 2.
- Literacy Team Leader.
- Coach and model for new teachers.
Adjunct Professor
Hood College
Frederick, MD
07.2008 - 07.2011
- Developed course materials for undergraduate education programs.
- Delivered engaging lectures on educational theories and practices.
- Collaborated with faculty to enhance curriculum effectiveness.
Teacher-Magnet Program-Math Grade 2 & 5
North Frederick Elementary School
Frederick, MD
07.2000 - 07.2001
- Provide and plan for accelerated math instruction for 2nd and 5th grade students in the magnet program.
Teacher-3rd Grade
Laytonsville Elementary
Laytonsville, MD
07.1998 - 07.2000
- Full-time 3rd grade classroom teacher.
Education
Master of Science - Reading
Hood College
Frederick05-2004
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education
Vanderbilt University
Nashville05-1998
Skills
- Curriculum alignment
- Data analysis
- Educational coaching
- Professional development
- Collaborative teaching
- Student records management
- Student assessment
- Communication skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem solving
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year 2005-Frederick County Finalist
Timeline
Elementary Advanced Academic Teacher Specialist
Central Office
07.2021 - Current
Advanced Academic Teacher Specialist
Brunswick Elementary School
07.2018 - 07.2021
Interventionist-Reading/Math
Walkersville Elementary School
07.2015 - 07.2018
Interventionist-Reading
Valley Elementary School
07.2013 - 07.2015
Adjunct Professor
Hood College
07.2008 - 07.2011
Teacher-2nd Grade
Valley Elementary
07.2001 - 07.2014
Teacher-Magnet Program-Math Grade 2 & 5
North Frederick Elementary School
07.2000 - 07.2001
Teacher-3rd Grade
Laytonsville Elementary
07.1998 - 07.2000
Master of Science - Reading
Hood College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education
Vanderbilt University