April Blacksher Hays

• Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
• Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.

• Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
• Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
• Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
• Gathered and organized materials to support operations.

• Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
• Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
• Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
• Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
• Used job-related software to draft and finalize written correspondence and documentation.

• Gathered, organized and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
• Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies.
• Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
• Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
• Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
• Taught multiple subjects to individual and small groups.
• Worked with all types children in small group environments.
• Helped students prepare for standardized tests and reviewed results against objectives after completion.
• Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
• Assessed students using effective testing instruments and tools.
• Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.

• UIL coach - 5th and 6th-grade dictionary skills, oral reading - 2016
• Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
• Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
• Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
• Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
• Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
• Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
• Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
• Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.

• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
• Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
• Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
• Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.

• Coordinated Texas A&M field trips for 5th grade - three years
• Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
• Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.

• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
• Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
• Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
• Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.

• Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
• Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
• Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.

Second-grade, Raguet Elementary

• Mentor teacher
• NISD English Language Arts and Reading representative for Raguet Elementary
• Assisted in drafting Second-grade ELAR curriculum for Central Independent School District
• Completed 2nd grade Reading Academy
• Completed Elementary Writing Academy
• Served on campus council, campus improvement, superintendent round table discussions, and numerous other committees
• No Excuses University Trained
• Developed numerous AIPs and implemented plans
• Guided reading
• Math/Reading Intervention