Successful educator bringing proven skills in designing, implementing and optimizing curriculum. Helps educators improve results with alternative instructional techniques and technology integration. Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
English Language Arts Teacher
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools
07.2015 - Current
Consistently rated Highly Effective on Louisiana's Teacher Evaluation System; score determined by annual review of student achievement on state wide assessments, an ability to meet assigned annual growth targets, and professional practices
Managed needs of all learners by adapting teaching methods and instructional materials
Gave ample opportunities for learning and exploration with balanced program of instruction
Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines and requirements of states and schools
Planned, organized and managed supplies for employee development and training events
Moved to small group instruction, changed lecture content and added additional demonstrations to help instructors improve results.
Teacher Support Interventionist
Worked one-on-one with learners to assess needs, provide interventions and adjust behaviors.
Liaised with parents, faculty and administrators to address learners' behavioral and academic challenges.
English Language Arts Teacher
St. Charles Parish Public Schools
09.2011 - 06.2015
Data Team Leader
Facilitated weekly meetings with instructors to discuss student performance
Developed assessments to identify areas of strength and weakness in relation to specific learning standards
Evaluated and categorized data based on created assessments
Developed and implemented improvement plans based on identified areas of student weakness
District Curriculum Planning Committee
Collaborated with instructors across the district to create unit curriculum plans and assessments
Evaluated, utilized, and created numerous resources to promote engagement, interest, and standard achievement
Conducted professional development for instructors based on outcomes from this collaboration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Administration
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2011
Certification - Education -
ITeachLOUISIANA
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2013
Skills
Leadership
Teamwork
Curriculum development
Technology integration
Data analysis
Instructional methods
Accomplishments
Currently hold Level II Louisiana Teaching Certificate