Alyssa Pearman
Jackson,TN
Summary
Skilled literacy professional prepared for pivotal role in educational development. Demonstrated expertise in curriculum design, instructional strategies, and student assessment to drive literacy improvement. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving measurable results, adaptable to evolving educational needs. Proven ability to foster supportive learning environment and enhance reading and writing skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Coordinator of ELA Instruction
Jackson-Madison County School System
07.2024 - Current
- Develop materials and support or lead professional development for various members of all schools’ leadership teams and teaching staff, focusing on ELA content and the highest fidelity implementation of the ELA curricula.
- Continuously researched and implemented best practices in literacy instruction, staying current with educational trends to provide optimal learning experiences.
- Trained fellow educators in best practices for teaching reading and writing, enhancing overall instruction quality across the curriculum.
- Implemented data-driven instructional approaches that led to measurable improvements in students'' literacy abilities over time.
- Established partnerships with community organizations to provide additional support services for students, including tutoring and mentoring opportunities.
- Revamped existing curriculum materials by incorporating culturally relevant texts that resonated with students from diverse backgrounds.
PBIS Coordinator
North Side High School
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Served as a liaison between students, parents, faculty, and administration to facilitate communication and resolve conflicts.
- Promoted a positive campus culture by fostering collaboration among faculty, staff, and students.
- Provided leadership in crisis management situations, ensuring the safety and well-being of all community members.
- Held staff accountable for implementing airtight school-wide systems and processes.
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
- Partnered with senior administration to create cohesive vision, balancing structure and creative expression to drive productive student learning.
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
- Developed strategic initiatives to address crucial areas such as student success, diversity, and inclusion.
- Managed assemblies to recognize student achievement.
- Championed student achievement by recognizing outstanding accomplishments through awards and recognition events.
- Evaluated and assessed program effectiveness to inform data-driven decision-making for continuous improvement.
Teacher
North Side High School
07.2021 - 05.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
Teacher
Haywood Middle School
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Administers and develops subject specific assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
- Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations and student’s achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
- Assesses student progress towards learning targets, objectives, expectations, and goals aligned to TN Academic Standards for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
- Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
- Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, appropriate behavior, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences
- Demonstrates and differentiates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
- Instructs students for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
- Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, cafeteria, school grounds, hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
- Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and to improve student achievement.
- Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, lesson plans following scope and sequence, correspondence with parents and students, examinations and quizzes, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
- Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, students, central office staff, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Teacher
North Parkway Middle School
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Administers and develops subject specific assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
- Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations and student’s achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
- Assesses student progress towards learning targets, objectives, expectations, and goals aligned to TN Academic Standards for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
- Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
- Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, appropriate behavior, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences
- Demonstrates and differentiates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
- Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and to improve student achievement.
- Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, lesson plans following scope and sequence, correspondence with parents and students, examinations and quizzes, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
- Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, students, central office staff, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
Teacher
E.W Grove
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Administers and develops subject specific assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
- Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations and student’s achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
- Assesses student progress towards learning targets, objectives, expectations, and goals aligned to TN Academic Standards for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
- Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
- Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, appropriate behavior, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences
- Demonstrates and differentiates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN11-2021
Bachelor of Arts - English, Secondary Education
Bethel University
McKenzie, TN12-2015
Skills
- Educational technology
- Classroom instruction
- Student engagement
- Critical thinking
- Collaborative learning
- Motivating students
- Behavior management
- Teaching strategies
- Literacy assessment
- Curriculum implementation
- Small group instruction
- Instructional planning
- Social-emotional learning training
Certification
- Professional Teaching License - Tennessee Department of Education.
- Administrator Certification - Tennessee Department of Education.
Accomplishments
- District Secondary Teacher of the Year, 2023
- North Side High School Teacher of the Year, 2023
- Aspiring Assistant Principal Network, 2021
- National Society of Leadership and Success, 2021
- Aspiring Administrator Academy, 2023
Tasl Credits
- Initial TEAM Teacher Evaluator Training, 14
- TCAP Reading Passage Review, 24
- TCAP Item Review, 24
- TVAAS Training, 4
Timeline
Coordinator of ELA Instruction
Jackson-Madison County School System
07.2024 - Current
PBIS Coordinator
North Side High School
07.2022 - 05.2024
Teacher
North Side High School
07.2021 - 05.2024
Teacher
Haywood Middle School
07.2019 - 07.2020
Teacher
North Parkway Middle School
07.2017 - 07.2019
Teacher
E.W Grove
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Professional Teaching License - Tennessee Department of Education.
- Administrator Certification - Tennessee Department of Education.
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Arts - English, Secondary Education
Bethel University
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