April Washington
Summary
A leader with the versatility to adapt to various working environments. I am a motivated and creative Educator with 16 years of student-focused K - 12 teaching experience that provides a well-balanced supportive, and engaging learning environments. I collaborate well with members of the school community and stakeholders to meet the needs of students and promote the philosophy of the school.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Of Professional Issues
Ohio Federation Of Teachers
08.2023 - Current
- Represent OFT at state department meetings and coalition meetings.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with partner organizations, allies, and policymaking entities.
- Communicate with members about education issues in a timely manner, including writing a monthly digital newsletter.
- Serve as a resource to OFT locals and members on education issues.
- Elevate voices of members in education policy decisions.
- Plan, design, coordinate, and conduct education and training programs.
- Advise local leaders on implementation of education policy and it's impact on contract language.
- Coordinate conversations between locals on strategic implementation of policies.
- Work across departments on integrating professional issues into all aspects of OFT work.
Reading Specialist
Cincinnati Public Schools
08.2018 - 07.2023
- Coached and assisted teachers who have students struggling to read at applicable grade levels. Shared strategies, data, and resources to assist in improving reading.
- Collaborated with educators, principals, data coaches, and other school specialists to analyze data and come up with solutions to the student's academic gaps.
- Served in Leadership roles at building and district levels by being elected as the Cincinnati Federation of Teacher Building Representative, ELA K-12 Steering Committee Member, District Strategic Planning Committee Member, Instructional Leadership Team Chair, and on Executive Leadership Team as an Area Coordinator.
First Grade Teacher
Cincinnati Public Schools
10.2014 - 07.2016
- Collaborated with staff members to plan and schedule lessons
promoting learning and student engagement. - Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
- Provided opportunities for learners to participate in activities, monitor
students' understanding of lessons, and adjust appropriately.
Kindergarten Teacher
Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy West & East
02.2009 - 05.2014
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with staff members to plan and schedule lessons
promoting learning and student engagement.
Education
Principal License - Education
Miami University
Oxford, OH01.2022
Reading Endorsement K-12 - Education
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH08.2018
Master of Arts - Curriculum Development And Teacher Leadership
Miami University
Oxford, OH01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education Prek _ 3
Notre Dame College
Cleveland, OH05.2008
Skills
- Professional Development Facilitator
- Advocate in Education to improve working environments for educators and students
- Organizing events for community engage in their local elections
- Differentiated Instruction
- Culturally Responsive Teaching
- Reading Improvement & Monitoring
- Performance Learning Objectives
- Technology Integration
- Urban Public Schools Experience
- Classroom Management
- CPR Trainer
Accomplishments
Awarded Teacher of the Year in 2014
Awarded Star Polisher Award 2012
Certification
- Licensed Principal K-6 - 2022
- Licensed Reading Specialist K - 12- 2018
Timeline
Director Of Professional Issues
Ohio Federation Of Teachers
08.2023 - Current
Reading Specialist
Cincinnati Public Schools
08.2018 - 07.2023
First Grade Teacher
Cincinnati Public Schools
10.2014 - 07.2016
Kindergarten Teacher
Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy West & East
02.2009 - 05.2014
Principal License - Education
Miami University
Reading Endorsement K-12 - Education
Xavier University
Master of Arts - Curriculum Development And Teacher Leadership
Miami University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education Prek _ 3
Notre Dame College
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