Bridgette Pope
Spring
Summary
Dedicated, resourceful, and goal-driven professional educator/administrator. Demonstrates excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking skills. Ability to work collaboratively with other staff in a high-pressure environment. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students, families, and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Harbor Christian Academy
08.2024 - Current
- Provide Christ-centered, classical instruction aligned with the Trivium (grammar, logic, rhetoric), integrating Scripture and a biblical worldview across disciplines.
- Plan rigorous, sequential units and daily lessons using backwards design; differentiate for varied readiness, interests, and learning profiles.
- Facilitate Socratic discussions, close readings of living texts, and skill practice that cultivate virtue, wonder, and mastery.
- Set clear learning targets and success criteria; use formative and summative assessments to monitor progress and adjust instruction.
- Mentor and coach faculty: model lessons, observe classes, deliver actionable feedback, and co-plan to strengthen pedagogy and classroom management.
- Lead grade-level/department teams to align scope & sequence, common assessments, and grading practices; steward a culture of high expectations and joy.
- Partner closely with parents as primary disciplers: communicate progress, host conferences/workshops, and provide at-home support strategies.
- Shepherd students’ spiritual and character formation through daily liturgies, prayer, and restorative discipline consistent with school policies.
- Curate and maintain a robust, classical curriculum library; evaluate and adopt texts and resources in line with mission and standards.
- Analyze student data (benchmarks, writing portfolios, math fluency, reading diagnostics) to drive interventions and enrichment.
- Coordinate and supervise classroom aides, substitutes, and volunteers; create clear roles, schedules, and training.
- Lead or support co-curriculars (house system, chapel, clubs, debates, fine arts, field studies) that extend learning beyond the classroom.
- Ensure compliance with school accreditation standards and reporting; maintain accurate grades, attendance, and documentation.
- Manage classroom routines, materials, and learning environment to promote attentiveness, order, and safety.
- Integrate appropriate educational technology (LMS/gradebook, document camera, formative quizzing tools) to enhance—not replace—classical methods.
- Plan and deliver ongoing professional development (PD) on classical pedagogy, assessment literacy, and biblical integration.
- Collaborate with Student Support/LS teams to write and implement learning plans; monitor accommodations and communicate outcomes.
- Support admissions and retention by hosting class visits, presenting at open houses, and showcasing student work.
- Contribute to school culture and mission: participate in prayer, faculty devotions, and community events; uphold statement of faith and staff covenant.
Assistant Principal
Generation One Academy
07.2019 - 03.2024
- Provided operational leadership support to the principal in running the school.
- Maintained accurate student information, including academic results and class enrollment.
- Implemented streamlined processes for managing and entering detailed paperwork.
- Ensured smooth check-in experience for students and families during appointments.
- Maintained strict protocols for protecting sensitive student information.
- Analyzed data collected from standardized tests to identify areas of improvement in instruction or curriculum design.
- Served as a liaison between the school administration and community groups or organizations.
- Cultivated an ambiance that facilitated both academic success and team camaraderie.
- Aided in the identification and implementation of strategies to meet staff development needs and enhance classroom instruction.
- Facilitated the hiring process for teachers and staff.
- Conducted regular meetings with parents to discuss their children's academic progress.
- Organized and executed successful instructional workshops for educators.
- Assisted in the implementation of evidence-based interventions to promote student academic and behavioral success.
- Ensured continuous improvement of interventions through monitoring and evaluation using data-driven insights.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
Lead Teacher Pre-Kindergarten
Generation One Academy
07.2015 - 07.2018
- Established structured routines for appropriate levels of physical activity, rest, and leisure time.
- Deliver regular updates to parents regarding children's development.
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
Lead Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten
Young Einstein's Math and Science Academy
01.2012 - 06.2015
- Established an inclusive and diverse atmosphere for learning.
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Evaluated and improved classroom environment to promote ultimate learning experiences.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Communicated objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Created various strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities.
Workshop Facilitator
University of Houston
10.2009 - 08.2010
- Designed interactive workshop activities and creative lesson plans to bolster students' comprehension of higher education, introduce them to college life, and ready them for academic achievement in college.
- Supported student development in essential areas valued by employers - work ethics, communication proficiency, writing aptitude and the ability to effectively collaborate in teams while also demonstrating problem-solving and decision-making competence.
- Facilitated group discussions and activities to ensure maximum engagement among participants.
- Advised stakeholders on potential improvements that could be made based on feedback from previous workshops.
Education
BBA - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, ArizonaMA - Christian Ministry
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VirginiaMA - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona12.2025
Skills
- Recruiting
- Student and parent relations
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Relationship building and networking
- Lesson Planning
- Records Management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Online Teaching
- Research and analysis
- Social-emotional learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Individualized Instruction
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Academic administration
- Policy development and enforcement
- Prioritization
- Multitasking ability
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Harbor Christian Academy
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Principal
Generation One Academy
07.2019 - 03.2024
Lead Teacher Pre-Kindergarten
Generation One Academy
07.2015 - 07.2018
Lead Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten
Young Einstein's Math and Science Academy
01.2012 - 06.2015
Workshop Facilitator
University of Houston
10.2009 - 08.2010
MA - Christian Ministry
Liberty University
MA - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Phoenix
BBA - Business Management
University of Phoenix