Allison Ledbetter
Jacksonville
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Talladega County Schools, specializing in innovative instructional strategies and digital literacy skills. Proven ability to enhance student engagement and academic success through tailored lesson plans and collaborative learning environments. Committed to fostering a culture of inclusion while leveraging technology to elevate language proficiency and writing instruction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School English and Language Arts Teacher
Talladega County Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules, and language skills.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
Online English Teacher
Hudson Global Scholars
07.2024 - Current
- Used pre-written curriculum to teach students English via remote video conferencing.
- Reviewed homework assignments to better gauge students' learning progress and grasp of new concepts.
- Gently corrected student pronunciation and grammar to improve conversation skills.
- Worked with students between ages [Age] and [Age] on grammar, pronunciation and sentence construction.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Advised students and provided guidance on academic progress.
- Evaluated and graded students' essays, projects and exams.
High School English and Language Arts Teacher
Calhoun County Board Of Education
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
Financial Services Representative
Regions Bank
02.2007 - 07.2021
- Worked with clients to develop financial planning strategies and solutions through evaluation of finances.
- Maintained updated records of all financial transactions to support traceability.
- Monitored current economic trends and adjusted financial strategies accordingly.
- Advised clients on financial matters and recommended investments.
- Developed and maintained database of financial records for clients.
- Built and established relationships with clientele to improve future business opportunities.
- Produced financial statements and reports to comply with regulations.
Education
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL05-2024
Master of Arts - English
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL05-2009
Skills
- Selecting curricula
- Common core
- Organization
- Language proficiency
- Collaboration
- Instructional technology
- Video instruction
- Literary analysis
- Literacy skills
- Teaching strategies
- Digital literacy skills
- Writing instruction
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with journalism class in the development of Lincoln High School's first online student-run newspaper, The Golden Bear Gazette.
Certification
- State of Alabama Department of Education Professional Educators Certificate - ELA Class A Grades 6-12 - [valid 5/30/24-6/30/29]
- A+ College Ready Certified Educator
- Member of Journalism Education Association
Timeline
Online English Teacher
Hudson Global Scholars
07.2024 - Current
High School English and Language Arts Teacher
Talladega County Schools
08.2022 - Current
High School English and Language Arts Teacher
Calhoun County Board Of Education
08.2021 - 05.2022
Financial Services Representative
Regions Bank
02.2007 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Jacksonville State University
Master of Arts - English
Jacksonville State University
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