B.L. Woodard Jr.
Educator
Henderson,NV
Summary
Diligent Educator offering over 15 years of curriculum and training development experience to assist in perpetuating positive outcomes and academic growth. Focused and attentive to detail with a passion for improving student and workforce productivity.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialized Program Teacher /Instructional Facilitator
Clark County School District, CCSD - Cashman M.S.
Las Vegas, NV
08.2020 - Current
- Collected data on program efficacy through data analysis and implemented solutions for improvement.
- Provided leadership for teachers and assistant teachers, guiding day-to-day activities and facilitating learning environment.
- Delivered top-quality training documentation, manuals and tools addressing needs of teachers.
- Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content and tools to facilitate online learning.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine Special Education department objectives.
- Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
- Advocated for teachers in Special Education program, outlining cases and needs to school and area administrators.
Mathematics Teacher /Department Chair
Montgomery County Public Schools /RICA
Rockville, MD
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Initiated communication with students to address learning concerns and offer additional guidance for independent study for HS seniors.
- Helped students make good decisions about course choices for educational and behavioral goals.
- Analyzed and targeted an achievement gap among our African American and Latino male students through instructional Leadership Team enabling each academic department to develop plans to respond and close the achievement gap in PARCC scores for 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 school years.
- Created and implemented Mathematic Academic Support during lunch on Thursdays to provide the RICA Math department with opportunities enrich and support our students from Middle to High School that resulted in an increase of class participation and passage rates.
- Facilitated math team meetings around the school’s instructional focus of developing and implementing meaningful feedback for students to impact student success.
- Led the Professional Learning Community (PLC) to develop and promote the RICA Self-Development Behavioral System and the School Improvement Plan for 2018-2019 and 2019-2020.
Middle School Math Teacher
Columbia Academy
Columbia, MD
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Developed detailed knowledge of school's mathematics scope and sequence for all related levels to better serve students.
GED Instructor
Potomac Job Corps Center
Washington, DC
08.2012 - 07.2015
- Managed small and large groups of students for classroom and off-site instruction.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Helped supervisor establish and monitor individual and program objectives.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Maintained 98% pass rate for GED Test.
Middle School Math and Science Teacher
The Auburn School
Herndon, VA
07.2011 - 07.2012
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Interrelated Special Education Teacher
Clayton County Public Schools
Jonesboro, GA
08.2005 - 07.2011
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA 06.2007 - 06.2009
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA 01.2002 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Fisk University
Nashville, TN 08.1997 - 05.2001
Skills
Curriculum Development
Data analysis
Implementation support
Progress tracking
Learning strategies
Advocacy
Certification
Certified Special Education Teacher, State of Nevada - 2020-2023
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Specialized Program Teacher /Instructional Facilitator
Clark County School District, CCSD - Cashman M.S.
08.2020 - Current
Certified Special Education Teacher, State of Nevada - 2020-2023
07-2020
Mathematics Teacher /Department Chair
Montgomery County Public Schools /RICA
08.2017 - 06.2020
Middle School Math Teacher
Columbia Academy
08.2015 - 07.2017
GED Instructor
Potomac Job Corps Center
08.2012 - 07.2015
Middle School Math and Science Teacher
The Auburn School
07.2011 - 07.2012
Master of Arts - Special Education
Cambridge College
06.2007 - 06.2009
Interrelated Special Education Teacher
Clayton County Public Schools
08.2005 - 07.2011
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Clark Atlanta University
01.2002 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Fisk University
08.1997 - 05.2001