Allana Lindley
Summary
I am an experienced English teacher with seven years of classroom experience, a bachelors degree in Journalism, and a passion for teaching. I am an encourager who enjoys watching students succeed. Strong creative, communication, and organizational skills as well. Team player who is reliable and goal oriented.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher/Coach
Briarwood Christian School
05.2017 - Current
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
Program Coordinator and Varsity Dance Team Coach
Briarwood Christian School
05.2005 - Current
- Communicated with coaches and athletes to discuss tournaments, competitions and other events.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
- Managed program budget, checking funds remaining, spending and money raised.
- Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
- Monitored student athlete academic performance through grade checking and boosted results with study hall and techniques.
- Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
- Adhered strictly to rules and regulations of activities department and district.
- Worked closely in training capacity with fellow student-athletes during off-season.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
English Teacher/Coach
Bessemer Academy
05.2003 - 05.2004
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
English Teacher/Coach
Jackson Preparatory School
08.2002 - 12.2002
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
English Teacher
Bessemer Academy
08.2001 - 05.2002
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
Florida International University
Maimi, Florida12.2000
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS1998
Hoover High School
05.1996
Skills
- Differentiated instruction according to skill level
- Boosted understanding of material using focused strategies and activities
- Assisted fellow colleagues with assignment development, special projects,
tests, administrative updates and grading - Scheduled and held parent/teacher conferences to communicate progress
- Encouraged critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques
- Worked one-on-one with at-risk students on core subjects
- Developed lessons, activities, and materials to cover required course material
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes
- Worked with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students
- Grade recording and reporting
- Delivered clear, informative lectures on subject matter framed to meet state standards
- Worked outside normal hours to be available to parents and students
- Created supporting materials to reiterate lecture details
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues
Timeline
English Teacher/Coach
Briarwood Christian School
05.2017 - Current
Program Coordinator and Varsity Dance Team Coach
Briarwood Christian School
05.2005 - Current
English Teacher/Coach
Bessemer Academy
05.2003 - 05.2004
English Teacher/Coach
Jackson Preparatory School
08.2002 - 12.2002
English Teacher
Bessemer Academy
08.2001 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
Florida International University
University of Southern Mississippi
Hoover High School
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