Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of adult learners and learning styles. Possesses effective communication and interpersonal skills and possesses good rapport with people from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging training sessions and providing support for implementation of programs.
Hi, I’m
April E. Love
Education Consultant
Raleigh,North Carolina
Summary
Overview
35
years of professional experience
1
Certification
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Connections Academy Middle School
Middle School S.T.E.M. Educator
08.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Creating cross-curricular firsthand S.T.E.M. focused experiences for students
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Wake County Public Schools
Wake County Public Schools, Summer S.T.E.M. Coach
06.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Supporting teams of teachers while they write cross-curricular S.T.E.M
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
- Collaborated with other coaches to create and execute training sessions fo teachers.
CJH Educational Grant Services
Education Consultant
01.2020 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Create curriculum, manage, and facilitate online sessions about At-Risk Sexual Avoidance Behavior, supervise team of facilitators, communicate with all stakeholders, create reports for federal reports.
- Delivered top-quality training documentation, manuals, and tools addressing needs of specific specialist groups.
Wake Young Women’s Leadership AcademyRaleigh, NC
Magnet & Intervention Coordinator
08.2012 - 02.2018
Job overview
- Chair the Intervention Team, collect and analyze data to ensure student success.
- Recruit, process early college applications
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Tracked records, filed documents and maintained communication between clients to manage office activities.
Central Office Wake County Public Schools
Community Accelerated Learning Program Liaison
04.2001 - 06.2006
Job overview
- Hire & supervise a staff of twenty teachers who worked as after-school instructors at community and faith-based sites
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Facilitated training sessions for participants, enhancing their understanding of key concepts and maximizing engagement.
Brentwood Magnet Elementary, Rand Road Elementary & Barwell Road Elementary
K-5 Teacher
08.1989 - 06.1993
Job overview
- Chaired the following committees: grade level, volunteer, sunshine & student support.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively through clear expectations, consistent routines, and fair consequences for misbehavior.
Education
North Carolina State UniversityRaleigh, NC
Supervisory Licensure/School Administration from Education
08.2002 - 06.2004
University Overview
University of South Carolina
Master of Education from Adult Education
08.1997 - 05.1999
University Overview
Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee, NC
Bachelor of Science in Education from Elementary Education
08.1989 - 05.1992
University Overview
Skills
- Audio-Visual Aids
- Instructional Design
- Program Development
- Creative Instruction Style
- Group and individual instruction
- Customer training
Summer Experiences
Summer Experiences
- Facilitated sessions for Science in the Summer
- Created Summer STEM curriculum housed on the Wake County Public Schools website.
- Creating and teaching at the North Carolina School of Science & Math
- Create and implement STEM lessons for Kyran Anderson Academy
- Networking with females in the S.T.E.M. who are interested in sharing advice with young girls.
Workshops Trainings
Workshops Trainings
- Co-created/facilitated two courses at the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching
- Created/facilitated more than thirty workshops for teachers, parents, parks and recreation staff.
- Written and facilitated more than 20 original trainings and workshops
- Conducted sessions at State Conferences
References
References
- Janet Roberts, Principal, Connections Academy Middle School, JLRoberts@wcpss.net, 919 694-8910
- Nikita Williams, CEO, Site Director, Arizona State University, Nikki.A.Williams.78@gmail.com, 919 864-0002
Certification
Curriculum Specialist
Curriculum Specialist
Curriculum Specialist
I have an Elementary Education Degree with the additional curriculum specialist listed on my teaching license.
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
⮚ 2018 & 2023 Connections Academy Middle School Teacher of the Year
⮚ 2021-Present Superintendent Teacher Advisory Committee
⮚ 2021 Honor A Teacher winner by Wake Medical Hospital through the Cary Chamber
Co-created and facilitated sessions at the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT)
Quote
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent!"
Additional Information
Additional Information
I am a 32 year veteran educator who hasn't lost the love of teaching and learning! I get a tremendous amount of joy helping teachers learn tips, trick and innovative ways to teach and learn!
I serve as an Ambassor Guide Teacher for International teachers working in Wake County Public School
I serve as an Ambassor Guide Teacher for International teachers working in Wake County Public School
The Ambassador Guide Teachers are a team of teachers who applied to provide support to seasoned International teachers who are here teaching for three to five years. We go to cultural events and spend time with each other through out the year!
Timeline
Wake County Public Schools, Summer S.T.E.M. Coach
Wake County Public Schools
06.2023 - Current
Education Consultant
CJH Educational Grant Services
01.2020 - 06.2023
Middle School S.T.E.M. Educator
Connections Academy Middle School
08.2018 - Current
Magnet & Intervention Coordinator
Wake Young Women’s Leadership Academy
08.2012 - 02.2018
North Carolina State University
Supervisory Licensure/School Administration from Education
08.2002 - 06.2004
Community Accelerated Learning Program Liaison
Central Office Wake County Public Schools
04.2001 - 06.2006
University of South Carolina
Master of Education from Adult Education
08.1997 - 05.1999
Western Carolina University
Bachelor of Science in Education from Elementary Education
08.1989 - 05.1992
K-5 Teacher
Brentwood Magnet Elementary, Rand Road Elementary & Barwell Road Elementary
08.1989 - 06.1993
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