Belita Hamilton
Summary
Exceedingly experienced educator of 18 years with a proven record as an instructional leader centered around job-embedded coaching and feedback that increases student achievement. Highly proficient in developing strategic collaboration and partnerships within Professional Learning Communities that focus on continuous improvement. Exceptionally skilled at collecting, analyzing, and presenting data to ensure a link between professional development and a change in practice by building capacity to monitor and inform improvements of behaviors and practices using observation, feedback and reflection.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Development Specialist
The Department of Defense
Peachtree City, Georgia
11.2018 - Current
- Instructional Planning: Collaborated with school leaders to develop and implement standards-based instructional plans, achieving a 24% increase in learning walkthrough indicators to include setting instructional expectations, teacher clarity, implementing higher-order questions, and streamlining quality instruction.
- Professional Learning Design and Delivery: Spearheaded and launched the revised continuous improvement planning process professional learning series for the strategic planning committee of 67 administrators, 12 superintendents, and 2 directors. This series informed revisions to the regional strategic plan.
- Leadership Consensus: Facilitated leadership consensus on complex instructional and organizational issues, driving progress within the Continuous School Improvement Plans. Instructional Planning: Collaborated with school leaders to develop and implement standards-based instructional plans, achieving a 24% increase in learning walkthrough indicators to include setting instructional expectations, teacher clarity, implementing higher-order questions, and streamlining quality instruction.
- Professional Learning Design and Delivery: Spearheaded and launched the revised continuous improvement planning process professional learning series for the strategic planning committee of 67 administrators, 12 superintendents, and 2 directors. This series informed revisions to the regional strategic plan.
- Leadership Consensus: Facilitated leadership consensus on complex instructional and organizational issues, driving progress within the Continuous School Improvement Plans.
- Customized Training: Delivered customized training to district staff, principals, and teacher leaders, leveraging adult learning theories to serve military-connected students, which resulted in an increase in field readiness from 83% to 98%.
- Leadership Coaching: Coached district school leadership teams to meet 80% of annual improvement goals, including a remarkable 30% increase in the use of computer software, enhancing instructional leadership capabilities.
- Classroom Feedback Systems: Developed systems for leaders to observe, provide feedback, and reflect on classroom instruction, promoting sustainable improvements in teaching practices.
- School Improvement Initiatives: Recommended and implemented collaborative instructional strategies, observational protocols, and school improvement plans to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
- Collaborative Coaching: Established a collaborative coaching model for school and district leaders to foster reflective practice and strengthen instructional leadership skills.
- Evaluation Metrics Enhancement: Improved evaluation results, raising the percentage of "observed" instructional standards from 28% to 72%, demonstrating significant progress in teaching effectiveness.
- Root Cause Analysis: Restructured the root cause analysis process to improve the identification of discrepancies between goals and the status of school support plans.
- Professional Learning Communities: Developed a Focused Collaboration Observation Tool for district and school leadership teams to cycle through collaborative systems aligned with DoDEA's missions, beliefs, and priorities, resulting in the implementation of professional learning community stages.
- Achievement Gap Solutions: Conducted gap analyses to pinpoint disparities in student performance and implemented targeted professional learning interventions to address these challenges.
- Effective Communication: Authored a communication framework to foster transparent and collaborative interactions among stakeholders at all levels.
- High-Impact Professional Learning: Delivered professional learning sessions with a 97% "excellent" participant rating, equipping educators with actionable strategies for immediate classroom application.
- Leadership Coaching: Coached district school leadership teams to meet 80% of annual improvement goals, including a remarkable 30% increase in the use of computer software, enhancing instructional leadership capabilities.
- Classroom Feedback Systems: Developed systems for leaders to observe, provide feedback, and reflect on classroom instruction, promoting sustainable improvements in teaching practices.
- School Improvement Initiatives: Recommended and implemented collaborative instructional strategies, observational protocols, and school improvement plans to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
- Collaborative Coaching: Established a collaborative coaching model for school and district leaders to foster reflective practice and strengthen instructional leadership skills.
- High-Impact Professional Learning: Delivered professional learning sessions with a 97% "excellent" participant rating, equipping educators with actionable strategies for immediate classroom application.
Instructional Champion
SKC
Birmingham, AL
08.2023 - Current
- Supported teachers with lesson plan development aligned to district initiatives.
- Modeled effective implementation of research based strategies.
- Provided ongoing and timely feedback to adjust instruction.
- Analyze data to determine the area of greatest need.
Math Instructional Specialist
Atlanta Public Schools
Atlanta, Georgia
08.2017 - 11.2018
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Integrated real-world applications into lessons, helping students relate mathematical concepts to everyday life experiences.
- Monitored student performance through ongoing assessments, providing timely feedback and appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to share best practices, resulting in improved teaching methods and student outcomes.
- Contributed to the development of district-wide math initiatives, promoting a culture of excellence in mathematics education among staff and students alike.
Instructional Coach
Atlanta Public Schools
Atlanta, Georgia
08.2011 - 11.2018
- Promote district instructional priorities by providing support and demonstration of the following skills: training, modeling, coaching, and providing instructional guidance necessary for the operation of the instructional program
- Facilitate collaborative learning communities and assist teachers with lesson planning
- Design, implement, deliver and evaluate site based professional learning
Math and Reading Classroom Instructor
Atlanta Public Schools
Atlanta, Georgia
08.1999 - 08.2011
- Responsible for facilitating instruction, differentiating lessons, integrating best teaching practices, managing classroom, and presenting an educational environment
- Developed engaging lessons that promoted active participation and independent thinking
- Facilitated station teaching to differentiate instruction in the class for different level learners
- Sought out current educational research that supports student achievement and staff development
Enrichment Coordinator
Sickle Cell Foundation
Atlanta, Georgia
06.1999 - 08.2002
- Provided overall planning, administrative, and programmatic coordination of program activities
- Designed a comprehensive summer program that focused on life skills, academics, and exposure to cultural and historical events
Education
Ed.D - Teacher Leadership Specialist
Walden University
Atlanta, Georgia01.2014
MATL - Specialization Technology Integration
Nova Southeastern
01.2006
Teacher Certification - Math, Science, and Reading
Brenau University
01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia01.1998
Skills
- Slack Proficiency
- Experienced with Microsoft Office Tools
- Skilled in Adobe Express
- Google Classroom Implementation
- Experienced with Articulate Rise 360
- Instructional Design
- Principles of Adult Learning
- Educational Curriculum Development
- ADDIE Process
- Data Analysis
- Leadership Development
- Team leadership and coaching
- Servant leadership
Accomplishments
Atlanta Public Schools District Wide Teacher of the Year SY 2010 - 2011
Awards
- Performance-Based Leadership Program
- Atlanta Public School's District-Wide Professional Development Presenter
- Atlanta Public School's District-Wide Teacher of the Year
- Brown Middle School's Teacher of the Year
- Master Teacher Award Pearson Education
Timeline
Instructional Champion
SKC
08.2023 - Current
Professional Development Specialist
The Department of Defense
11.2018 - Current
Math Instructional Specialist
Atlanta Public Schools
08.2017 - 11.2018
Instructional Coach
Atlanta Public Schools
08.2011 - 11.2018
Math and Reading Classroom Instructor
Atlanta Public Schools
08.1999 - 08.2011
Enrichment Coordinator
Sickle Cell Foundation
06.1999 - 08.2002
MATL - Specialization Technology Integration
Nova Southeastern
Teacher Certification - Math, Science, and Reading
Brenau University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Georgia
Ed.D - Teacher Leadership Specialist
Walden University