Carla Matthews-White
White Plains,MD
Summary
Focused education professional with master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction and experience helping students achieve educational goals. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet schools' goals. Experience in creating a learning environment that supports student achievement and wellness while serving the needs of diverse parents through active communication. Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of cultural awareness. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Prince George's County Public Schools
2015.08 - Current
- Implement curriculum-focused long- and short-term planning/strategies
- Serve as member of school's Academic Leadership team, Teacher In Charge, Reading Chair and participate in decision-making processes
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop appropriate programs for students in need of extra support
- Conduct consistent and frequent analyses of student performance, teaching strategies, and leadership practices
- Plan, implement, monitor, and assess Elementary Literacy classroom instructional programs
- Select and use ongoing assessment strategies and multiple sources of data to inform instruction and plan appropriate interventions to improve student achievement
- Ensure learning needs of students are met
- Conduct trainings and mentor staff, consistently improving performance
- Adapt teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs to increase classroom participation by 100%
- Participate in Parent-Teacher Data Review Discussions
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children
Early Intervention Teacher
Clayton County Public Schools
2014.08 - 2015.08
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies
- Fostered relationships with students to increase engagement, and often reported student progress to parents/guardians and school leadership
- Led instructional resource services in Reading and Math
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
2010.11 - 2014.06
- Implemented instructional programs and provided related educational services for students in grades 2-3.
- Managed student behavior, assessed, and evaluated student achievement. Modified instructional activities as required; carried out various student monitoring and control activities; performed related duties as assigned.
- Incorporated use of technology into instructional and evidence- based strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Engaged families in beneficial activities targeted at improving bonds and interactions.
Teacher
Clayton County Public Schools
2008.08 - 2009.05
- Defined class objectives and modified curriculum as needed
- Served as 3rd grade chair for Student Support Team (SST), determined interventions appropriate to student needs
- Utilized knowledge of evidence-based programs to inform parents and assist in goal-setting
- Planned for modification in student's education program, identifying alternative instructional strategies for children prior to or in lieu of special education referral
- Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards
Teacher
Atlanta Public Schools
2006.08 - 2008.05
- Provided rigorous and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of 2nd and 3rd grade students.
- Disaggregated data to identify achievement gaps and then adjusted instruction accordingly.
- Worked collaboratively with team members and staff to promote student success.
- Served as Vice President for School's Parent Teacher Association, in order to promote active parental involvement.
- Participated as Reading Coach for Direct Instruction (D.I.), served as part of instructional support team, and Testing Coordinator for summer school.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
Teacher
Fulton County Public Schools
2005.10 - 2006.05
- Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises.
- Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning.
- Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field-trip retreats and team-work community service projects.
- Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
Reading Teacher
Corpus Christi School
2004.09 - 2005.06
- Implemented Guided reading lessons for k-5 students
- Kept parents informed of student's progress
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by the school district
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain the best intervention methods
- Established positive and engaging classroom environment that was conducive to improving literacy skills
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
Teacher
DC Public School
1994.03 - 2004.09
- Modeled and conducted training for student teachers.
- Supervised staff of 30 while serving as Summer School Principal.
- Facilitated grade-level team meetings.
- Trained staff on new on-line computer assessment.
- Designed and edited English/Literature Standards-Based Units to promote high level of Language Arts instruction, while serving as Curriculum Writing Developer.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon variety of instructional techniques and technologies
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
National Louis University
District of Columbia2000
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of the District of Columbia
District of Columbia1993
Skills
- School improvement Team
- Ability to communicate and work with families
- Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Verbal and written communication
- Training And Mentoring
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Large Group Presentations
- Effective time and project management skills
- Community Engagement
Additional Information
- Volunteer Experience: Serve as a leader of the Board of Directors, Life City Church International, Waldorf, MD July 2015-Present. Approve, revise, and implement appropriate policies; Review a general budget for the various ministries the church operates; Manage and Oversee the initiation and operation of church activities; Maintain a clear organizational mission and ensure that resources are utilized in a well-planned manner to satisfy that mission; Implement and manage changes and interventions to ensure goals are met.
- Lead efforts to Identify community needs, serve people strategically, & invite community participation.
Work Availability
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Timeline
Educator
Prince George's County Public Schools
2015.08 - Current
Early Intervention Teacher
Clayton County Public Schools
2014.08 - 2015.08
Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
2010.11 - 2014.06
Teacher
Clayton County Public Schools
2008.08 - 2009.05
Teacher
Atlanta Public Schools
2006.08 - 2008.05
Teacher
Fulton County Public Schools
2005.10 - 2006.05
Reading Teacher
Corpus Christi School
2004.09 - 2005.06
Teacher
DC Public School
1994.03 - 2004.09
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
National Louis University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of the District of Columbia
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