Celestia Riggs

• Partnered with subject matter experts to develop accurate and engaging course content across various disciplines.
• Evaluated instructional materials'' effectiveness through regular analysis of data, leading to continuous improvement efforts.
• Conducted research on emerging educational trends, ensuring that curriculum remained current and relevant to students'' needs.
• Contributed to the development of institution-wide policies regarding instructional design standards and best practices.

Collaborate with ISSs locally and across districts to clarify and calibrate on organizational policies and procedures and to develop curriculum resources; for example, collectively work to develop and deliver systemic tools and resources for the new DoDEA college and career planning platform

Serve on the district Focus Collaboration committee and assist schools and educational teams, to include school counselors, to develop and support professional learning communities, to provide research and guidance for identifying priorities and establishing SMART goals, to co-plan, and to monitor outcomes

Oversee implementation of policy and standard operating procedures for implementation of the Administrative Instruction 2000.1 High School Graduation Requirements and Policy through an annual review of transcripts and student course schedules as well as by serving as a resource of support, guidance, consultation, and interpretation to administrators, school counselors, students, and parents

Advise and assist in the effort to increase student achievement for all students by implementing data-driven comprehensive school counseling programs, working to improve school climate, using direct interventions such as teaching social emotional skills and increasing the involvement of parents in the education process

• Guide students in making decisions about careers, such as choosing an occupation and the type of degree to pursue.
• Provide group and individual counseling on college application process as well as guide students step-by-step through completing applications, writing essays, developing a student resume, requesting recommendations.
• Provide and advocate for all students' college and career awareness through exploration and postsecondary planning and decision-making.
• Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
• Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
• Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
• Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.

Serve as a mentor to assist students in completing online summer coursework
Available to staff, students, parents on an as-needed basis via phone, instant message or other synchronous communication tools
Skilled in working remotely and “on the move” across time zones
Knowledge of online support resources for educators and students to include tutor.com, Khan Academy, Mathway, Quizlet, Duolingo

Teacher College Entry Prep course, an academic elective designed to provide student with the skills necessary to perform successfully on college admission assessments, such as the SAT/ACT.

Teacher Language Arts, helped students improve their reading, writing, and communication skills.

School Counselor for grades 6-12.