Ana Walker

FAIR School Pilgrim Lane (August 2022-present)

• Served on the Instructional Leadership Team for the school where we created and implemented the School Improvement Plan, analyzed academic and behavior data, monitored student achievement and implementation of district programs, and served as a liaison between administration and the first grade team.
• Creatively integrated the arts into classroom instruction, as a teacher at FAIR School Pilgrim Lane.
• Participated in learning opportunities to improve the practice of teaching reading, with an emphasis on the Science of Reading.
• Actively participated in professional learning communities to improve student achievement.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
• Established strong relationships with the students' adults through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
• Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
• Utilized data-driven instruction to target areas of growth and continuously improve student performance throughout the school year.
• Coordinated with special education staff to ensure accommodations were effectively implemented for students with IEPs.
• Organized extracurricular clubs and activities that complemented academic curriculum and supported student interests. (Girls on the Run)

Norcross Elementary School (2016-present)

Hopkins Elementary School (2007-2016)

• Teacher of the Year Finalist, local school (2021-2022)
• Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
• Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
• Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
• Managed classroom activities, parent conferences, and lesson plans.
• Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
• Created schedules and lesson plans for first-grade science classes to increase student interest and participation.
• Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
• Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
• Integrated Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) into classroom to create safe and positive learning environment.
• Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
• Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
• Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
• Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
• Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.

Additional Duties:

Science Curator, Gwinnett County Public Schools

• Created curriculum and lesson plans for first-grade teachers in Gwinnett County.
• Created formative assessments for first-grade teachers in Gwinnett County.
• Led professional development sessions on science instruction and best practices.
• Mentor and role model to other teachers on science instruction and best practices

Lead Literacy Team, Gwinnett County Public Schools

• Attended professional learning on diversity and equity in literacy instruction.
• Provided local school professional learning on best practices in creating a diverse literacy community.
• Represented local school on Lead Literacy Team.

Lead Innovators, Gwinnett County Public Schools

• Attended monthly professional learning on new technology, platforms, and best practices for integrating technology into instruction.
• Provided professional learning at the local school on new technology initiatives.
• Provided individualized support to coworkers at the local school on varying technological needs, including grade book, platforms, devices, eClass (platform of assigning tasks and assessments to students), and SchoolNet (platform for creating common assessments).
• Created and implemented new technological practices at the local school.

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Committee, Local School

• Founding committee member of PBIS Committee
• Created a PBIS program, including: behavior expectation matrices, behavioral and academic data analysis, professional learning presentations, and encouraging staff buy-in.
• Created student and staff initiatives to encourage a community of respect and productivity.
• Attended professional development to qualify as a Tier I and Tier II PBIS school, as well as attended professional development for PBIS in the Classroom.