Hi, I’m
Bree Lovel
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Highly motivated education management professional with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
PearsonTallahassee, FL
Senior Test Development Manager
05.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Manage three cross-functional teams in the development of valid, reliable K-12 state assessments, including an innovative science assessment for the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, social studies assessments for the Delaware Department of Education, and assessments for multiple grades and subjects for a consortium that touches Illinois, New Jersey, Washington, D.C., The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), and the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA).
- Work directly with State DOE officials to discern client needs and ensure client satisfaction.
- Provide budget forecasts, reconciliation, and RFP consultation for multiple projects.
- Employ best practices in people management and team leadership to increase team efficacy and efficiency through job satisfaction.
- Effectively utilize agile project management tools, including Jira and Smartsheet, to ensure program success.
Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL
Assessment Analyst
02.2022 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Analyst in the Office of Institutional Performance and Assessment within the Office of the Provost at Florida State University.
- Responsible for oversight and analysis of internal evaluations for university degree programs.
- Led professional development for professors and department heads on completing program evaluations.
- Contributed to university requirements for the SACSCOC accreditation process.
Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL
University School Assistant Professor
08.2017 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Promoted to Assistant Professor based on demonstrated performance and contributions to FSUS through a committee-reviewed portfolio.
- 2022 Middle School Teacher of the Year
- Developed and disseminated best practices in hybrid instruction delivery.
- Led professional development on utilizing educational technology such as Google Classroom, Newsela, and Formative.
- Mentored new teachers in the school's Teacher Induction Program.
- Collaborated with doctoral students from Florida State University to participate in science education research.
Wakulla County School BoardCrawfordville, FL
Middle School Teacher
08.2014 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Taught middle school Language Arts, Math, and Science and a credit recovery section, which required one-on-one tutoring in various subjects and grade levels.
- Earned a “Highly Effective” rating and qualified for the Best and Brightest Scholarship Bonus all three years.
- Attended AVID Summer Institute and implemented AVID strategies in the classroom.
- Selected to attend the Keystone Science Institute in Colorado, a week-long intensive workshop focused on Environmental Science. This was made possible through a sponsorship from Duke Energy, who also provided a $2,000 grant to support my classroom.
- Earned NASA Endeavor STEM Ambassador status and 3.0 hours of graduate credit in Methods of STEM Education from Adams State University.
- Served two years as the Drama Club Sponsor.
- Firm believer and practitioner in the evolution of STEM into STEAM.
Capital City BankCrawfordville, FL
Personal Banker
11.2009 - 08.2014
Job overview
- Effectively worked with clients to uncover needs and build relationships that led to proper product placement and sales.
- Worked closely with the Community President to ensure Market success through attentive maintenance of the President’s calendar and accurate execution of loans, from application to final processing and send-up, including careful balancing of disbursements.
- Developed a solid foundation and appreciation for the fundamental functions of the bank.
Wakulla County Public LibraryCrawfordville, FL
Children and Youth Services Coordinator
04.2004 - 06.2006
Job overview
- Wrote, was awarded, and administered a State Library Grant to create a computer lab for local youth.
- Planned and coordinated the annual Florida Library Youth Program.
- Designed and implemented emergent literacy programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
- Designed and implemented literature appreciation programs for elementary school.
- Designed and implemented film studies and arts programs for middle school.
Education
Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL
Master of Science from Education Policy And Evaluation
04.2021
Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL
Graduate Certificate from Program Evaluation
12.2020
Gulf Coast State CollegePanama City, FL
Florida Teacher Certification from Education
04.2014
Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL
Bachelor of Science from Psychology And Child Development
12.2003
Tallahassee Community CollegeTallahassee, FL
Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts And General Studies
04.2001
Skills
- Cross-Functional Team Management
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Schedule Preparation
- Project Management
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Staff Management
- Negotiation
- Team Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Financial Management
- Staff Development
- Technology Integration
- Reporting and Documentation
- Performance Assessments
- Clear Public Speaking Skills
- Event Planning
Certification
- Florida Professional Educator Certification: Social Science 6-12, Drama 6-12, Science 5-9
Timeline
Senior Test Development Manager
Pearson
05.2022 - Current
Assessment Analyst
Florida State University
02.2022 - 04.2022
University School Assistant Professor
Florida State University
08.2017 - 02.2022
Middle School Teacher
Wakulla County School Board
08.2014 - 06.2017
Personal Banker
Capital City Bank
11.2009 - 08.2014
Children and Youth Services Coordinator
Wakulla County Public Library
04.2004 - 06.2006
Florida State University
Master of Science from Education Policy And Evaluation
Florida State University
Graduate Certificate from Program Evaluation
Gulf Coast State College
Florida Teacher Certification from Education
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science from Psychology And Child Development
Tallahassee Community College
Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts And General Studies
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