Autumn Bishop
Arden,NC
Summary
A passionate leader with thirteen years of experiencing impacting student learning and welfare in public education. Adapted teaching strategies, resources, and schedules to meet diverse needs of students and staff. Utilized a keen aptitude for logistical planning to effectively use resources and meet staff and student need. Exercised critical thinking to address data-based challenges.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
8
8
Years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Principal
Buncombe County Schools
Asheville, NC
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Supervised and evaluated teaching staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Partnered with principal and other assistant principals to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, students, teachers, and outside agencies.
- Monitored behavior for over 500 students and enforced discipline policies to support a safe learning environment for all.
- Created and monitored the tutoring program to meet student learning loss needs and requirements for federal funding.
- Served as Advanced Placement coordinator for over 200 students. Managed course teachers and coordinated test administrators, location logistics, and registration and communication with students.
- Oversaw daily bus transportation ensuring all eligible students had access to reliable bus transportation, including managing drivers, being the liaison with the transportation department, and carrying out state-mandated tasks. Managed the school's allotment of activity buses for extracurricular activities.
Fitness Instructor
Pure Barre
Asheville, NC
06.2017 - Current
- Enhanced client experience by maintaining motivational and supportive culture.
- Monitored client progress in group settings by assessing technique and form.
High School Math Teacher
Buncombe County Schools
Asheville, NC
08.2011 - 06.2021
- Taught mathematical skills and principles to high school students using real-world, application-based examples to maximize learning opportunities.
- Kept abreast of research and strategies in mathematics education and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
- Exceeded expected student growth and reached nearly 100% proficiency annually through professional learning community collaboration, data analysis, targeted remediation, and standards-based grading.
- Improved efficacy of student success labs by creating and training peers in guidelines for mentoring and monitoring students from dual enrollment college courses and online courses.
- Organized quarterly check-in for all students and worked on the School Improvement Team to plan Open House sessions based on results and need.
- Created master course schedule, student schedules, and standardized test plans.
- Led team through a change initiative to improve experience and success for freshmen in their first semester of dual enrollment courses.
- Increased teacher collaboration by organizing instructional rounds and implementing informal peer observation system.
- Served as instructional leader as cooperative teacher for a student teacher and mentor for a new lateral-entry teacher.
- Selected as school's 2021 Teacher of the Year.
High School Math Teacher
Clark County School District
Las Vegas, NV
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Created and implemented differentiated lesson plans, instruction, and assessments in a safe and diverse learning environment.
- Provided additional individualized instruction to students on lessons, test review, and state proficiency test prep to address unique learning needs of individual students.
- Selected as “New High School Teacher of the Year” in CCSD, the nation’s fifth largest school district.
Education
Post Master's Certificate - Public School Leadership
Western Carolina University
Asheville, NC12.2020
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV12.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA05.2007
Skills
- Program Management
- Process Improvement
- Critical Thinking
- Logistics Coordination
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Staff Development
- School Administration
- Public Speaking
- Staff Assessments
- Curriculum Development
- Lesson Planning
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Buncombe County Schools
08.2021 - 01.2023
Fitness Instructor
Pure Barre
06.2017 - Current
High School Math Teacher
Buncombe County Schools
08.2011 - 06.2021
High School Math Teacher
Clark County School District
08.2010 - 06.2011
Post Master's Certificate - Public School Leadership
Western Carolina University
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
California Lutheran University
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