Allison Lee
Gaithersburg
Summary
Dynamic ELD Teacher and Team Leader in MCPS, adept at collaborating with colleagues and co-teaching, I've spearheaded initiatives like Hispanic Family Night, enhancing engagement for EMLs and their families. My expertise in analyzing educational data and fostering strong relationships has significantly contributed to tailored instructional strategies, ensuring equitable access to academic success for all students.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
ELD Teacher, Team Leader
MCPS
10.2014 - Current
- Collaborate with the ELD team, grade-level teams, and other colleagues to plan and implement best practices for EMLs to achieve success in both language acquisition and grade-level content curriculum.
- Model various co-teaching methods and key language instruction strategies for classroom based staff.
- Utilize data to inform instructional decisions for all students with a focus on EMLs as a part of the school Instructional Leadership Team.
- Advocate for equitable experiences and access to academic and social-emotional programs for EMLs and their families.
- Developed school-wide programs to better engage EMLs and their families (ie. Hispanic Family Night, Language is My Superpower morning announcement program, Cluster High School EML mentor talks, EML Newcomer Talks with Administration/Counseling)
ELD Teacher
MCPS
08.2008 - 02.2010
- Collaborated with content teachers in developing appropriate scaffolds and supports for EMLs based on their WIDA Access scores in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
- Taught pull-out groups of EMLs to explicitly teach the language skills needed to access the grade-level curriculum
- Fostered school staff's ability in communicating more consistently with EML families (ie. Language Line training, translation app training)
Classroom Teacher (Grades 1 and 2)
MCPS
08.2004 - 06.2008
- Served as team leader for 8+ colleagues, ensuring clear communication and purposeful collaboration to meet each student where they were at and move them towards benchmark goals while focusing on individual progress.
- Built strong hom-school relationships with students and their families through open communication to gain rapport, trust, and support in achieving each student's academic and social potential.
- Collected formal and informal data on my students to drive small group instruction as well as class and individual goals.
Classroom Teacher (Grade 1)
MCPS
08.2001 - 06.2004
- Developed and implemented whole group and small group instruction designed to meet grade-level content and individual progress expectations
- Used data from self-created progress monitoring checks, curriculum assessments, and district assessments to inform planning and instruction for my students.
- Collaborated with teammates and other colleagues to utilize research-based interventions and enrichment opportunities
Education
MCPS National Boards Cohort Program -
George Washington University
Washington, DC05-2008
Master of Arts - TESOL Education K-12
University of Maryland
College Park, MD12-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
American University
Washington, DC05-2001
Skills
Collaborating with colleagues
Co-teaching and modeling lessons
Advocating for students and families
Analyzing student and school data and trends
Planning and providing Professional Development
Building relationships
Timeline
ELD Teacher, Team Leader
MCPS
10.2014 - Current
ELD Teacher
MCPS
08.2008 - 02.2010
Classroom Teacher (Grades 1 and 2)
MCPS
08.2004 - 06.2008
Classroom Teacher (Grade 1)
MCPS
08.2001 - 06.2004
MCPS National Boards Cohort Program -
George Washington University
Master of Arts - TESOL Education K-12
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
American University
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