Adrienne Friedrichs
Instructional Coach
Iron Station,NC
Summary
Accomplished leader and goal-driven professional with 25+ years as an educator. Expertise in utilizing support roles ranging from technology coordinator to trainer of staff and students. Trained in utilizing empathy, teamwork and empowerment strategies to teach adults and students. Analyzed system problems and performed necessary troubleshooting. Skilled individual with passion for helping students reach academic goals. Creates engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs. Smart candidate develops strategies to help students bolster academic performance.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Instructional Coach- 7-12
Valor Preparatory Academy
Concord, NC
08.2023 - Current
- Lead PLC's with teachers providing data and instructional updates creating positive learning environment
- Provides individualized, classroom-based coaching with teachers to support them in implementing instruction
- Provides support in analyzing student assessment data through STAR data
- Provides support as mentor and co-teacher demonstrating effective classroom management strategies
- Participated in staff observations by scheduling observations, collecting evidence and meet to discuss outcome
- Covered classes when needed and also created lessons when teachers were absent
- Implemented STAR testing and Pre-ACT and ACT testing.
- Improved instructional strategies for diverse learners by conducting classroom observations and providing constructive feedback to teachers.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Supported data-driven instruction by assisting teachers with analyzing assessment results and adjusting lesson plans accordingly.
Teacher- Middle School
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District
Charlotte, NC
08.2000 - Current
- PLTW- Project Lead the Way Facilitator
- STAC-Superintendent Teacher Advisory Committee
- Faculty Advisory Lead
- Instructional Leadership Team.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Education
Paralegal Certification - Paralegal Studies
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte05.2004
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - Education
State University College At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY06.1997
Associates in Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, New York12.1994
Skills
- Provide support in analyzing student assessment data
- Assist teachers in designing instructional decisions based on assessment data
- Provide support for classroom motivation and management strategies
- Assist teachers in creating materials that are in alignment with curriculum
- Instruct and support teachers with curriculum, software products, and classroom curriculum related technologies
- Model lessons when appropriate
- Student Engagement
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Administering Diagnostic Assessment
- Reading level analysis
- Writing assessments
- Differentiated Instruction
- Instructional planning skills
Certification
- North Carolina Teaching License-Technology Engineering and Design Education
- North Carolina Teaching License- Elementary Education Highly Qualified K-6
Professional Employment
- Valor Preparatory Academy, Concord, NC, 08/01/23, Current, Instructional Coach- 7-12, Lead PLC's with teachers providing data and instructional updates creating a positive learning environment, Provides individualized, classroom-based coaching with teachers to support them in implementing instruction, Provides support in analyzing student assessment data through STAR data, Provides support as a mentor and co-teacher demonstrating effective classroom management strategies, Participated in staff observations by scheduling observations, collecting evidence and meet to discuss outcome, Covered classes when needed and also created lessons when teachers were absent, Implemented STAR testing and Pre-ACT and ACT testing.
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District, Charlotte, NC, 08/01/00, Current, Teacher- Middle School, PLTW- Project Lead the Way Facilitator, STAC-Superintendent Teacher Advisory Committee, Faculty Advisory Lead, Instructional Leadership Team
- NC State University, Raleigh, NC, 05/01/15, 08/01/19, NCFE American History Analyzer and Rangefinder, Responsible for determining the factors that can be applied to a rubric used for determining the scoring standards used to score testing items., Analyzing and evaluate written submissions of students for a state based exam, Write questions and evaluate questions to be used on the End-Of-Grade state exams- various levels
Timeline
Instructional Coach- 7-12
Valor Preparatory Academy
08.2023 - Current
Teacher- Middle School
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District
08.2000 - Current
Paralegal Certification - Paralegal Studies
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - Education
State University College At Buffalo
Associates in Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Niagara County Community College