Andrew Knox
Detroit,MI
Summary
Passionate Educator seeking leadership role with more than 10 years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Middle School
National Heritage Academies, (Taylor Exemplar)
Taylor, MI
08.2022 - Current
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Modeled core values of school on daily basis in interactions with students, families, administrators and fellow teachers.
- Developed detailed knowledge of school's mathematics scope and sequence for all related levels to better serve students.
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Reviewed latest standards to review teaching strategies for compliance with requirements.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
Dean of Academics/Students
Martin Luther King Education Center Academy
Detroit, MI
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Conferred with educators to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization and integrate new technology.
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
- Devised strategies to reduce expenses, modernize operations and revamp procedures to improve institution operations.
- Implemented behavior management interventions to improve learning environment and increase academic success.
- Researched, recommended and developed new initiatives to strengthen student success.
- Provided instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.
- Maintained highly organized records to document student behaviors, interventions, consequences and outcomes.
- Executed strategies to increase parental and community engagement within school.
- Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
5th Grade Teacher
Laurus Academy
Southfield, MI
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
- Provided staff training, professional development, supervision and evaluation.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Networked with other educators to promote awareness of advanced teaching practices and development of 21st Century skills.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Graded assignments quickly to assess student progress and communicate results with students and parents.
- Developed rapport with students and families, building positive classroom community.
- Developed students' computer and technology skills through demonstrations and practice.
- Created and deployed assessment strategies to check student progress and identify areas in need of improvement.
- Educated 5th grade students in strategies for enhancing knowledge and testing performance.
4th/5th Grade Level Team Leader
Laurus Academy
Southfield, MI
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
4th Grade Teacher
Laurus Academy
Southfield, MI
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Boosted student grasp of materials with weekly tutoring sessions.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2012
Skills
- Test Proctoring
- Technological Instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
- Tailoring Curriculum Plans
- SMART Board Aptitude
- Positive Learning Environment
- Instructional Best Practices
- Innovative Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Progress Reporting
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Management
- Program Development and Management
- Instructional Leadership
- Group Facilitation and Presentations
- Training and Development
Accomplishments
- National, "Excellence in Teaching" Award Recipient, 2020
- National, "Excellence in Teaching" Award Recipient, 2019
- Led class to an average 120% increase in math and reading standardized test scores during the 2018-2019 school year.
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at Laurus Academy in 2019.
- Won “Teacher of the Month, Golden Apple” award at Laurus Academy in 2018.
Timeline
Dean of Middle School
National Heritage Academies, (Taylor Exemplar)
08.2022 - Current
Dean of Academics/Students
Martin Luther King Education Center Academy
08.2020 - 06.2022
5th Grade Teacher
Laurus Academy
08.2019 - 06.2020
4th/5th Grade Level Team Leader
Laurus Academy
08.2018 - 06.2020
4th Grade Teacher
Laurus Academy
08.2017 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Education
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Michigan State University
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