Apryl L. Scayola
Educator
Brasstown,NC
Summary
Dedicated Teacher with more than twelve years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional and skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
3rd-5th Grade EBD / 7th Grade Science Teacher
Gwinnett County Public Schools
Suwanee, GA.
08.2015 - Current
- Self-Contained EBD Special Education Teacher (3rd-5th): 5 years.
- Gifted Middle School Science Teacher (5th): 1 year.
- Recognized as expert in classroom management.
- Achieved average gains >2 years in Reading and Math per academic year for five consecutive years.
5th Grade Teacher
Montgomery Elementary School
Atlanta, GA.
07.2014 - 08.2015
- Gifted English Language Arts and Social Studies (5th): 1 year.
- Leadership Team and Behavior Management Lead: 1 year
- Increased >1.5 years growth in Reading within 1 academic year and received district-level recognition for exceptional student growth.
Assistant Principal/Director of Special Education
Landmark Academy
Kimball Township, MI.
01.2009 - 07.2014
- Special Education Director (K-12th): 5 years.
- Assistant Principal (K-5th): 2 years.
- Special Education Teacher (6th-12th): 3 years.
- Directed overall vision and activities of Special Education Department.
- Reduced student office referral rate by 37% in two years.
- Achieved staff approval rating of > 97% and parent approval rating of >95% for three consecutive years.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
Education
Master Degree - Special Education
Saginaw Valley State University
Saginaw, MI. 05.2007 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, English
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI. 01.1990 - 12.1997
Associate Degree -
Saint Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MI. 01.1994 - 05.1997
Skills
K-12 Experience
Special Education Experience
Leadership Experience
Behavior Coach
Gifted Endorsed
ELL Experience
PBIS District Coach
District Mentor Teacher
Technology Coach
Classroom Management
Positive Learning Environment
Collaboration
Communication
References
Devin Geyer
EBD Instructional Coach
Gwinnett County Public Schools
Devin_Geyer@Gwinnett.k12.ga.us
770-601-4512
Stephanie Stewart
Principal- Patrick Elementary School
Stephanie_Stewart@Gwinnett.k12.ga.us
678-765-5260
Jill Wallace
Behavior Specialist
Gwinnett County Public Schools
Jill_Wallace@Gwinnett.k12.ga.us
678-265-0892
Amber McDuffie
Assistant Principal- Patrick Elementary School
Amber_McDuffie@@Gwinnett.k12.ga.us
678-765-5260
Dr. Lisa Noga
Assistance Principal- Patrick Elementary School
Lisa_Noga@Gwinnett.k12.ga.us
678-765-5260
Timeline
3rd-5th Grade EBD / 7th Grade Science Teacher
Gwinnett County Public Schools
08.2015 - Current
5th Grade Teacher
Montgomery Elementary School
07.2014 - 08.2015
Assistant Principal/Director of Special Education
Landmark Academy
01.2009 - 07.2014
Master Degree - Special Education
Saginaw Valley State University
05.2007 - 05.2010
Associate Degree -
Saint Clair County Community College
01.1994 - 05.1997
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, English
Eastern Michigan University
01.1990 - 12.1997