ANDREA HOUGH
Fuquay Varina,North Carolina
Summary
Highly skilled Instructional Facilitator with significant background in developing effective learning environments and improving student achievement. Utilize knowledge of curriculum development, instructional design, and educational technology to foster academic growth among diverse learners. Strengths include problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills, and ability to create positive rapport with students, parents, and staff. Demonstrated impact in previous roles through successful intervention strategies leading to improved student outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Facilitator/Literacy Coach
Hunter Elementary School
Raleigh , NC
08.2021 - Current
- Facilitated teacher training sessions, resulting in improved instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with educators to design effective curriculum plans.
- Coached and mentored educators in effectively implementing new teaching strategies.
- Coordinated professional development workshops for continuous educator growth.
- Facilitated weekly PLC meetings for grade level teams, aligning instructional strategies with state standards and common assessments.
- Assisted teachers in lesson planning and curriculum design aligned with current educational standards.
- Advised teachers on how to differentiate instruction based on student needs.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to support student engagement.
- Assisted in the assessment of student learning outcomes and needs.
First Grade Teacher
Hunter Elementary School
Raleigh, NC
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Developed flexible small groups in literacy and math utilizing current student data (Istation, NKT, Progress Monitoring, Classroom Assessments).
- Leveraged data to tailor instruction, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Coached beginning teacher teammates on setting up small groups within their classroom and helped them develop a plan to effectively implement interventions using data.
- Designed personalized intervention plans for students, improving their academic performance and confidence.
- Developed '4C' lessons where students have to: be creative, collaborate, think critically, and communicate effectively.
- Established positive relationships with students and families by being a culturally responsive teacher.
- Participated in educational initiatives at Wake County Public School System, fostering student development and collaboration among educators.
Intervention Teacher
Hunter Elementary School
Raleigh, North Carolina
08.2009 - 08.2017
- Created tailored lessons for intervention groups, addressing diverse learning needs across all grade levels.
- Collaborated to develop a school wide intervention matrix to meet the diverse needs of our students.
- Developed data-driven short and long term goals for students, aligning interventions with individual progress.
- Contributed to RTI team initiatives, strengthening student support services through collaborative strategies.
- Led professional development trainings for staff in both literacy and math.
- Trained teachers how to utilize digging deeper assessments and set goals for their students.
- Developed literacy and math electives to provide extra support to students.
- Co-taught reading, math, and writing blocks with classroom teachers.
- Worked alongside classroom teachers to develop curriculum for electives serving students who needed extra support.
- Created a spreadsheet to track student data weekly.
- Helped provide literacy materials to students to help prevent reading loss over the summer.
- Led educational parent sessions during annual curriculum nights.
- Planned educational nights for parents including reaching out to members of the community to help support our students.
- Served as the school's 504 coordinator and developed plans/accommodations to meet the diverse needs of students in the academic setting.
- Collaborated with teachers across professional learning teams.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Hunter Elementary School
Raleigh, NC
08.2008 - 08.2009
- Developed individualized lesson plans to meet diverse learning needs of small groups.
- Implemented lesson plans for all academic areas, based on the North Carolina standard course of study.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design comprehensive lesson plans across subjects.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to strengthen communication and support student progress.
Fourth and Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
Conn Elementary & Hunter Elementary School
Raleigh, NC
01.2007 - 08.2008
- Supported Dr. Barbara Fox in NC State's Reading Clinic by gathering data and providing targeted intervention services for elementary students.
- Implemented lesson plans for all academic areas based on the North Carolina standard course of study.
- Individualized lesson plans for small groups of students.
- Aided teacher with record keeping, enforced school and class rules, and reinforced material with students through one-on-one and small group sessions.
- Worked as teacher assistant during Graduate School at NC State.
- Coordinated with coworkers to develop and refine lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Participated in parent teacher conferences.
- Wake County Public School System
Education
MEd - Curriculum and Instruction
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC01.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Meredith College
Raleigh, NC12-2006
BA - PSYCHOLOGY AND ELEMENTARY EDCUATION
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05-2006
Skills
- Professional Development
- Educational Assessments
- Data analysis
- Individualized instruction
- Instructional coaching
- Collaborative planning
- Relationship building
- Facilitation skills
- Teaching strategies
- School improvement chair
- School improvement plans
Leadership Experience
- Co-chair of the School Improvement Team and School Improvement Team Member.
- School based coordinator for Partners Read Program (Wake Up and Read)
- Project AIM coach
- Math Curriculum Writer for CMAPP 2.0
- Math Focus Group member for Wake County Public Schools.
- Title 1 Family Engagement Coordinator
- MTSS Grade Level Chair
- 504 Coordinator
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Instructional Facilitator/Literacy Coach
Hunter Elementary School
08.2021 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Hunter Elementary School
08.2017 - 08.2021
Intervention Teacher
Hunter Elementary School
08.2009 - 08.2017
Fourth Grade Teacher
Hunter Elementary School
08.2008 - 08.2009
Fourth and Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
Conn Elementary & Hunter Elementary School
01.2007 - 08.2008
MEd - Curriculum and Instruction
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Meredith College
BA - PSYCHOLOGY AND ELEMENTARY EDCUATION
North Carolina State University