Alexis Scott
Nashville,TN
Summary
Friendly Instructional Coach with skills in assessing and improvising the talents of learners. First-rate coordination, time management and problem-solving abilities. Strengths in providing individualized coaching and using observation and data to identify potential learning needs.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MTSS-A Instructional Coach
Metro Nashville Public Schools
07.2021 - Current
- Met diverse student population needs by planning and implementing lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies.
- Facilitated professional learning to support schoolwide goals and student data
- Planned and implemented lessons utilizing variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Maintained records of student assessments.
- Trained teachers in research-based reading and math interventions
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
Title One Coordinator
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
07.2021 - Current
- Helped create a School Improvement Plan to dictate how to spend federal funding.
- Facilitate and present to stakeholders how federal funding will be spend based on the schools needs.
- Responsible for purchasing items and jobs with federal funds.
- Communicated to parents and teachers publicizing school improvement activities in school newsletters and call outs.
- Serving as a collaborative member of the School Improvement Team Updating the School Improvement Plan in InformTN
- Collecting School improvement Team documentation for federal, state, and local compliance
- Maintaining digital documentation in the digital binder and hard copy documentation in a secure location for five years
EL Specialist and Co-teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
- Built relationships with students to understand obstacles to learning such as difficult home situations, illness or social hurdles.
- Designed assessments to test fluency in reading, writing, speaking and comprehension of English language.
- Created language arts lesson plans for ELL students to meet learning needs, adhere to curriculum standards and build interest in learning.
- Evaluated student progress to offer recommendations for further development.
- Planned and implemented lessons to positively increase vocabulary and sentence structure skills.
4th Grade Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
08.2014 - 07.2019
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Family Nanny
Nannies Of Green Hills
12.2012 - 07.2014
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Assisted with housework such as laundry and cooking.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and [Type].
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Transported children safely to school, activities and appointments on time.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
5th Grade Interim Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
08.2012 - 12.2012
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal..
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Camp Verde Unified School District
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Utilized study guides and interactive study tools to increase standardized test scores.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
Education
Master of Arts - English Language Learning
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05.2010
Skills
- Administering Diagnostic Assessments
- Curriculum Review and Lesson Preparation
- Performance Optimization Strategies
- Building Rapport and Trust
- Student-Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Instructional Techniques
- Classroom Practices
- Adult Learning Principles
- Academic Advice and Counseling
- Maintain Records
- Positive Learning Environment
- Developing Individualized Lessons
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 35 staff members.
- Green Apple Teacher of the year in 2016
- Highest ELL individual test scores in 2015
Certification
- Professional Tennessee Teaching License - 2014-present
Timeline
MTSS-A Instructional Coach
Metro Nashville Public Schools
07.2021 - Current
Title One Coordinator
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
07.2021 - Current
EL Specialist and Co-teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
07.2019 - 06.2021
4th Grade Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
08.2014 - 07.2019
Family Nanny
Nannies Of Green Hills
12.2012 - 07.2014
5th Grade Interim Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
08.2012 - 12.2012
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Camp Verde Unified School District
08.2010 - 06.2011
Master of Arts - English Language Learning
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University