April Brock
Columbus,GA
Summary
Experienced education leader with strong focus on fostering collaborative environments and driving student success. Skilled in curriculum development, staff mentoring, and conflict resolution. Known for adaptability, reliability, and commitment to meeting evolving needs of both students and faculty. Equipped to make significant impact through effective team management and strategic planning.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher
Rainey-McCullers School of the Arts
06.2019 - Current
- Department Chair
- Testing Coordinator (PSAT 8/9 & PSAT/NMSQT)
- District Organization of Curriculum and Learning Committees in 6th-12th grades
- Implemented Instructional Coaching Initiatives
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning for grades 6th-12th
- Academic Decathlon Coach
- Junior Class Sponsor (including organization of prom)
- Senior Class Sponsor (including organizer of senior activities and graduation)
English Teacher
Hardaway High School
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Taught 9th grade and 11th Grade American Literature with co-taught sections to include differentiation
- Maintain pass rate of end of course testing in order for success of students
- Senior Class Sponsor
English Teacher
Marcus 9th Grade Campus
07.2015 - 06.2017
- Taught Honors 9th Literature
- Gifted and Talented Club Sponsor
- AVID Club Public Relations Coordinator
- Department Representative on Building Leadership Team
English Teacher
Alexander High School
07.2008 - 07.2014
- Company Overview: Douglas County Schools
- Taught 9th-12th grades
- Development of curriculum in Advanced Grammar
- Development of curriculum in Honors 10th grade Literature and Composition
- Served on Honors Committees
- Maintain and serve various aspects of the Honors courses including, testing, summer reading, development of scaffolding, and launching of AP Capstone Program
- Served on District Common Core Standards Conversion Committee for 12th grade
- Included the development of courses within the Douglas County Schools: British Literature, AP Literature, and Advanced Grammar
- 98% pass rate on End Of course Tests in 9th Grade English, 92% or above pass rate on 11th Grade Georgia Graduation Tests which includes Special Education Students and Gifted Students
Education
Educational Specialist - Gifted and Creative Psychology
University of Georgia
Athens, GA07.2015
Masters of Teaching - Secondary English Education
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA07.2010
Bachelors of Arts - English with emphasis on Professional Writing, Minor in Mass Communications
North Georgia College and State University
Dahlonega, GA05.2008
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Parent engagement and communication
- Student achievement
- Data-driven instruction
- Student and parent relations
- School improvement
- Relationship building and networking
- Critical thinking and judgment
- Standardized testing
- Verbal and written communication
- Faculty support
- Organizational leadership
- Group facilitation and presentations
Certifications & Awards
- 07/01/25, Tier 1 Leadership Endorsement, University of West Georgia
- 05/01/25, Teacher Support Coach Endorsement, Metro RESA
- 06/01/22, Advanced Placement Certified/College Board, Human Geography
- 04/01/21, Chattahoochee Valley-Page One Teacher of the Year Runner-Up
- 06/01/21, Online Teaching Endorsement, Georgia Board of Education
- 06/01/20, Advanced Placement Certified/College Board, Language and Composition
- 06/01/19, English as a Secondary Language, P-K12, Georgia Board of Education
- 06/01/17, English 6-12, Gifted Education, 4-8 Social Studies, Georgia Board of Education
- 06/01/16, Advanced Placement Certified/College Board, Pre-AP English
- 06/01/15, English 6-12, Texas Board of Education/Texas Education Agency
- 12/01/15, English as Second Language Supplemental, Texas Board of Education/Texas Education Agency
- 06/01/15, Gifted Education, Texas Board of Education/Texas Education Agency
- 06/01/13, Advanced Placement Certified/College Board, Language and Composition
Accomplishments
- Achieved zero abnormalities in testing by completing PSAT 8/9 and PSAT/NMSQT for 325 students of two schools, a middle and a high school simultaneously, with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved school wide instructional differentiation and strategies through effectively helping with professional development of 30 staff members in Arts and Academics
- Collaborated with team of 8 across an urban district in the development of curriculum and online course building
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
Certification
- Tier 1 Leadership Endorsement, July 2025 University of West Georgia
- Instructional Coach Endorsement, May 2025 Metro RESA
- Human Geography, June 2022 Advanced Placement Certified/College Board
- Runner-Up, April 2021 Chattahoochee Valley–Page One Teacher of the Year
- Online Teaching Endorsement, June 2021 Georgia Board of Education
- Language and Composition, June 2020 Advanced Placement Certified/College Board
- English as a Secondary Language, P-K12, June 2019 Georgia Board of Education
- English 6-12, Gifted Education, 4-8 Social Studies, June 2017 Georgia Board of Education
Timeline
English Teacher
Rainey-McCullers School of the Arts
06.2019 - Current
English Teacher
Hardaway High School
07.2017 - 06.2019
English Teacher
Marcus 9th Grade Campus
07.2015 - 06.2017
English Teacher
Alexander High School
07.2008 - 07.2014
Masters of Teaching - Secondary English Education
Kennesaw State University
Bachelors of Arts - English with emphasis on Professional Writing, Minor in Mass Communications
North Georgia College and State University
- Tier 1 Leadership Endorsement, July 2025 University of West Georgia
- Instructional Coach Endorsement, May 2025 Metro RESA
- Human Geography, June 2022 Advanced Placement Certified/College Board
- Runner-Up, April 2021 Chattahoochee Valley–Page One Teacher of the Year
- Online Teaching Endorsement, June 2021 Georgia Board of Education
- Language and Composition, June 2020 Advanced Placement Certified/College Board
- English as a Secondary Language, P-K12, June 2019 Georgia Board of Education
- English 6-12, Gifted Education, 4-8 Social Studies, June 2017 Georgia Board of Education
Educational Specialist - Gifted and Creative Psychology
University of Georgia
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