Audra Yates
Jackson,TN
Summary
A motivated teacher and coach seeking a challenging position in a Middle or High School environment to maximize the educational growth of all students, along with growing a successful softball program. Motivated professional offering an Undergraduate Degree in General Education K-6 and a Masters Degree in Family And Consumer Science with a concentration in Child and Family Studies. I will value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities, and will also meet tight deadlines. I have been the Lead Special Education Teacher the last three years that included managing over 60 IEP's, creating inclusion/intervention schedules school wide, overseeing paperwork of other colleagues, and reporting back to District Supervisors on a weekly basis to improve our department. Six years of head coaching experience at the Middle and High School level. Completely renovated a field that had not been used in over a decade while raising over $50,000 to complete the project. Started a Booster Club and generated money for a program that was in the negatives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
JCM Middle School
Jackson, Tn
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Lead Special Education Teacher
- Efficiently handled a high-volume workload consisting of 40-60 IEPs.
- Designed a comprehensive schedule to address inclusion and intervention needs at a school-wide level
- Committees: SunShine Club, Softball Club, Title I, Field Day, 8th Grade Graduation School Spirit Club, AimsWeb Administer,
- Utilized insights training to create well-crafted Behavior and Safety Plans
- Provided assistance and field access to the Softball Team
- Attended faculty meetings, professional development workshops and educational conferences.
- · Assessed student progress using a variety of methods, including tests, quizzes, observations and portfolios.
Madison Academic High School
Jackson, Tn
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Led and directed a high school softball team as the Head Coach
- Raised $50,000 for renovating Lambuth University's Softball field without a designated field
- Organized and hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to commemorate the unveiling of a groundbreaking field
- Led the successful initiation of the school's inaugural Booster Club
- Collaborated with a Speed and Agility Coach to enhance player skills
- Achieved the highest performance in the history of the school.
North Parkway Middle School
Jackson, Tn
01.2020 - 01.2021
Lambuth>
Helped Designed a comprehensive schedule to address inclusion and intervention needs at a school-wide level
· Assessed student progress using a variety of methods, including tests, quizzes, observations and portfolios.
· Attended faculty meetings, professional development workshops and educational conferences.
Committees: SunShine Club, Softball Club, Title I, Field Day, AimsWeb Administer, Relay for Life
Head Softball Coach
Lincoln Elementary School
Jackson, Tn
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Implemented teaching strategies and planned educational tasks for a dynamic Self-Contained classroom consisting of students aged 5 to 11 with diverse needs.
- · Attended faculty meetings, professional development workshops and educational conferences.
- · Assessed student progress using a variety of methods, including tests, quizzes, observations and portfolios.
- Received Teacher Tenure
- Relay for Life Chairman, Autism Awareness Month Activities Chairman
- Secured financial support enabling students to engage in diverse events like visiting Discovery Park or going swimming at The Lift as well as joining festive activities like meeting Santa Claus or going on movie theater trips; additionally assisted with grocery shopping and parents' Christmas gifts.
- Achieved successful potty training with a group of four students
- Achieved successful movement of 6 students from a Self-Contained classroom to an Inclusion Setting.
East Hardin Elementary
Savannah, Tn
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed and delivered Math instruction catering to different learning levels
- Organized educational outings to support curriculum objectives based on state standards
- Spearheaded an interactive event, promoting cross-grade engagement through the rotation of 5th grade students with their younger counterparts, participating in diverse math-related activities.
- Led efforts in coordinating and overseeing St. Jude Math Marathon, resulting in significant fundraising achievements for St. Jude.
Second Grade/Third Grade Self Contained General Education Teacher
Nova Elementary School
Jackson, Tn
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for all classes in accordance with curriculum standards.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who required additional guidance or reinforcement of concepts.
- Contributed to the development of IEP's and actively attended all grade-level meetings.
- Planned special events such as assemblies, parent-teacher conferences and open houses.
- Attended faculty meetings, professional development workshops and educational conferences.
- Created Sunshine Club and Lead Relay for Life Committee
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards, online learning systems and other instructional materials.
- Helped plan all PBIs Rewards for each 9 weeks.
- Assessed student progress using a variety of methods, including tests, quizzes, observations and portfolios.
Education
Master of Family and Consumer Science - Concentration Child & Family Studies
The University of Tennessee at Martin
05.2014
Bachelor of Science in Education - Teaching All Learners K-6/Modified Special Education K-12
The University of Memphis
12.2011
Skills
- Communication/Collaboration
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Organized
- Dependable and Responsible
- Supervision and leadership
- Team building
- Documentation And Reporting
- Relationship Building
- Self-Directed
- Interpersonal Communication
- Multitasking
- Scheduling
Certification
- Undergraduate and Masters Degree
- Professional Teaching License Endorsements 460, 499
Accomplishments
- Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society
- TEP member
- Praxis Letter of Excellence
- Graduated with High Honors from Jackson State Community College
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude from University of Memphis
Affiliations
- Volunteer at Operational Hope
- Volunteer at Juvenile Court
- Member of NFPA, NEA/TEA
- Previous Teacher Probation Officer
- Softball Lesson Instructor
- Member of First Baptist Church, Jackson Tn
References
Savannah Estes, Special Education Supervisor 731-412-2287
Taylor Shubert, Colleague/Coach 731-217-4529
Cara McAdams, Previous Supervisor 731-607-2636
Dr. Breeden, Previous Supervisor 901-833-1818
Darryl Maxwell, Previous AD 731-225-6900
Timeline
JCM Middle School
01.2021 - 01.2024
Madison Academic High School
01.2021 - 01.2024
North Parkway Middle School
01.2020 - 01.2021
Lincoln Elementary School
01.2017 - 01.2019
East Hardin Elementary
01.2016 - 01.2017
Second Grade/Third Grade Self Contained General Education Teacher
Nova Elementary School
01.2012 - 01.2016
Master of Family and Consumer Science - Concentration Child & Family Studies
The University of Tennessee at Martin
Bachelor of Science in Education - Teaching All Learners K-6/Modified Special Education K-12
The University of Memphis