Alia Hall
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated elementary educator with 5+ years of experience in developing and implementing innovative instructional strategies. Earned the highest reading growth and achievement (campus-wide) on the NWEA MAP Assessment, landing in the 61st to 80th percentile. Committed to fostering collaborative environments, supporting faculty growth, and optimizing educational outcomes through data-driven practices and continuous improvement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd and 3rd Grade Teacher
Lockhart Elementary, Houston ISD
07.2022 - Current
- Increased students' reading comprehension by 47% through after-school tutorials and NWEA/STAAR-aligned interventions.
- Administered professional development training on classroom management to 34 faculty members, supporting improved instructional practices and learning environments.
- Served as Teacher Excellence Trainer for the Teacher Evaluation System (TES), and acted as a liaison between campus staff and District officials to ensure effective implementation.
- Mentored resident teacher apprentices through the HISD partnership with the University of Houston and Texas Southern University, fostering professional growth and instructional effectiveness.
2nd Grade Teacher
Westhaven Elementary, Shelby County School District
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Administered interventions for Tier 3 students using district-provided and external resources to address specific academic challenges, resulting in a 17% increase in students' fluency and reading comprehension.
- Integrated online platforms such as i-Ready, Nearpod, Quizizz, and Microsoft Teams to enhance interactive learning and boost student engagement and participation by 20%.
- Collaborated with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans that optimized student achievement for 11 students with identifiable learning disabilities.
COVID-19 Contact Tracer
Shelby County Health Department
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Conducted contact tracing by interacting with citizens by phone and providing information related to COVID-19 procedures.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking COVID-19 and public health information, ensuring accurate and timely communication.
- Executed a record filing system to improve document organization and management for public health records.
- Composed sensitive and confidential reports and documentation, maintaining strict adherence to privacy and data protection protocols.
Student Teacher
McWillie Elementary School
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Observed Montessori teaching strategies and literacy stations/centers for students. Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics. Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Enhanced classroom productivity through the incorporation of interactive technologies and tailored lesson plans during a 12-week teaching period.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Policy Studies (Administration & Supervision)
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS05.2020
Skills
- Instructional Skills: culturally relevant pedagogy, differentiated instruction, mentorship, digital learning integration, small-group intervention
- PD & Training: Reading Academy, TES Trainer, SEL, Professional Development Facilitation, Data Analysis
Certification
Standard Teaching Certification, TX
Standard Teaching Certification, TN
Standard Teaching Certification, MS
Leadership & Recognition
Teacher of the Month, September 2022, September 2023, October 2024
TES Trainer, 2024-2025
Mentor Teacher, 2024-2025
S.N.A.P.P Buddy Mentor, 2023-2024
Lockhart ES Cheerleading Coach, 2022-2024
Westhaven ES Cheerleading Coach, 2021-2022
Timeline
2nd and 3rd Grade Teacher
Lockhart Elementary, Houston ISD
07.2022 - Current
2nd Grade Teacher
Westhaven Elementary, Shelby County School District
07.2020 - 06.2022
COVID-19 Contact Tracer
Shelby County Health Department
06.2020 - 08.2020
Student Teacher
McWillie Elementary School
01.2020 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Jackson State University
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Policy Studies (Administration & Supervision)
University of Memphis