Adele Wright

• Coached and supported leadership coaches in curriculum matters and program expectations.
• Utilized data from youth surveys, programming observations, and stakeholder feedback to inform and improve the program.
• Facilitated social/emotional groups as outlined by the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services.
• Developed recruitment efforts at neighboring high schools, within the South Shore community, and within agency.
• Arranged for guest speakers and field trips to enhance program curriculum.
• Cultivated and maintained a network of available community resources for youth.

As the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program Coordinator

• Managed administrative processes and prepared key reports and documentation related to the evaluation process for the school.
• Managed and organized the tasks of 12 teachers to meet all the requirements of the International Baccalaureate Organization regarding the implementation of the program.
• Introduced change improvement plans to ensure process alignments with specific goals, methodologies and initiatives throughout each school year related to the eight subjects taught in the MYP program.
• Led strategic collaborative planning and reflection sessions for the implementation of the MYP program.
• Provided professional development workshops and training sessions for educators on best practices in curriculum design, differentiated instruction, and assessment strategies.

• Created an environment in which gifted students can use their strengths, explore their personal and interpersonal development, risk new areas of thought, and feel challenged.
• Nurtured creativity in all its aspects of thinking, feeling, and expressing talent through products.
• Worked with community partners such as energy providers, local hardware stores, and local universities to enhance learning experiences.
• Organized annual science fair events, guiding students through the process of developing research projects and presenting their findings.
• Encouraged parental involvement in student learning through regular communication and parent-teacher conferences.

• Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
• Implemented Response to Intervention (RTI), developed student specific intervention plans, progress monitored students and referred for additional testing as needed.
• Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance in curriculum development.
• Trained in the International Baccalaureate Middle Years program curriculum and successfully integrated.
• Provided personalized support for students through one-on-one tutoring sessions and tailored lesson plans.

• Increased standardized test scores by 38% over one school year.
• Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their critical thinking and problem-solving skills in science.
• Championed a positive classroom culture where questions were encouraged and mistakes viewed as learning opportunities, boosting overall student confidence in their abilities as scientists.
• Regularly incorporated inquiry based laboratory experiments into teaching state standards for Science.
• Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and best practices in science education.

• Promoted scientific literacy among students by integrating current events into lessons and encouraging discussions on relevant issues.
• Utilized student data from district assessments to instruct small groups and individual students
• Over 65% of my eighth grade class met their Scantron end of year target goals by the mid-year test administration.

• My students meeting expected gains for Northwest Evaluation Association MAP data exceeded the schools' average by 5% (in reading) and 15% (in Math).
• Had an attendance rate of 99%.
• Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
• Coached volleyball for two years. In the Fall 2010 season, the girls’ volleyball team played in the playoffs.