COREY POITIER
Greenville,TX
Summary
To contribute relevant experience teaching history for 16 years. An adaptable teacher of experience in teaching diverse history lessons to large groups of students by devising lectures and coursework cohesive with different learning styles. Resourceful in contributing to creation, execution and evaluation of curriculum to continually advance program. Collaborative in assisting with textbook selection for history department.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
US History and Economics
Mesquite ISD (Title 1)
Mesquite, TX
08.2021 - Current
- Assisting families and students with FAFSA/TAFSA
- Assisting families and students with scholarships and grants
- Preparing adult and young adult learners for the next phase of education and applying education through counseling and guidance methodologies
- Career planning: Study of career development, learning activities, systems, approaches, program coordination, use of educational and community resources, and vocational counseling systems
- Guiding adult and young adult learners about different opportunities to apply education in the real world through example, process and utilization
- Tutored of students to pass the EOC (One-on-One, Lock-ins and Private Sessions)
- Advised, monitored, and assisted students through Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Advocate for school improvement and changes at school meetings with stakeholders
- Advocate for student improvement and changes at school meetings with stakeholders.
CEO & Lead Tutor
Poitier EOC Tutoring
Greenville, TX
09.2015 - 07.2023
- Monitoring instructors and students to ensure the success of the program activities
- Used reflective thought actions and reaction to correct unsuccessful outcomes
- Working with low-income students to achieve success in the classroom and state testing
- Create and facilitate innovative lessons and remedial lessons to bolster the student experience
- Providing an open-door policy that gives staff, students and parents an ease of communication through technology or verbal
- Writing and communicating the mission statement and vision of the company or department
- Counseling low-income students in economics, government and financial literacy
- Maintaining a fiscal budget and developing contracts that are in the best needs and interest of the company and/or program
- Resourcing money saving techniques and negotiating contracts and deals
- Effectively communicate with parents and other stakeholders involved
- Preparing adult and young adult learners for the next phase of education and applying education through counseling and guidance methodologies
- Advocate for school improvement and changes at school meetings with stakeholders
- Advocate for student improvement and changes at school meetings with stakeholders.
Lead Teacher, - US History, Government & Economics
Cedar Hill ISD (Title 1)
Cedar Hill, TX
08.2020 - 07.2021
- (Lead Teacher) Dual Credit US History, Government & Economics 11th and 12th
- Dual Credit Professor for Cedar Valley for 2020-2021 school year
- Dual Content Leader for Government and Economics (1 year)
- Provided mentoring opportunities for students and new Teachers
- Tutored of students to pass the EOC (One-on-One, Lock-ins and Private Sessions)
- Advised, monitored, and assisted students through Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Advocate for school improvement and changes at school meetings with stakeholders
- Advocate for student improvement and changes at school meetings with stakeholders.
US History, AP Human Geography and World History
Terrell ISD (Title 1)
Terrell, TX
08.2019 - 07.2020
- (Lead Teacher) AP Human Geography, US History and Geography
- Dual Credit Liaison for Trinity Valley for 2020-2021 school year
- Dual Content Leader for Government and Economics (1 year)
- Provided mentoring opportunities for students and new Teachers
- Tutored of students to pass the EOC (One-on-One, Lock-ins and Private Sessions)
- Advised, monitored, and assisted students through Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Advocate for school improvement and changes at school meetings with stakeholders
- Advocate for student improvement and changes at school meetings with stakeholders.
Lead Teacher/Anchor Teacher/IB Administrator
DeSoto High School (Title 1) at DeSoto ISD
DeSoto, TX
08.2014 - 07.2019
- Asst
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Administrator (2014-2019)
- Lead and Anchor Teacher for International Baccalaureate (IB) (2014-2019)
- Working with low-income students to achieve success in the classroom and state testing
- Create and facilitate innovative lessons and remedial lessons to bolster the student experience
- Providing an open-door policy that gives staff, students and parents an ease of communication through technology or verbal
- Monitoring instructors and students to ensure the success of the program activities
- Used reflective thought actions and reaction to correct unsuccessful outcomes
- Create and facilitate professional development for staff to assess needs
- Using professional development to foster team building
- Built/Facilitated Summer Bridge programs for students
- Performed observations of new teachers and mentoring programs
- Maintaining a fiscal budget and developing contracts that are in the best needs and interest of the company and/or program
- Resourcing money saving techniques and negotiating contracts and deals
- Effectively communicate with parents and other stakeholders involved
- Performed ad established FAFSA Nights and Saturday sessions for 5 years
- Counseling low-income students in economics, government and financial literacy
- Assisting families and students with scholarships and grants
- Preparing adult and young adult learners for the next phase of education and applying education through counseling and guidance methodologies
- Career planning: Study of career development, learning activities, systems, approaches, program coordination, use of educational and community resources, and vocational counseling systems
- Guiding adult and young adult learners about different opportunities to apply education in the real world through example, process and utilization
- Tutored of students to pass the EOC (One-on-One, Lock-ins and Private Sessions)
- Advised, monitored, and assisted students through Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Advocate for school improvement and changes at school meetings with stakeholders
- Advocate for student improvement and changes at school meetings with stakeholders.
Lead Financial Aid Student Coordinator and Instructor
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY
Coconut Creek, FL
07.2011 - 07.2013
- Lead Financial Aid Instructor (2 years)
- Holiday Manager for Law School and Student Loan Department (2 years)
- Instructed students on Financial Aid and FAFSA
- Taught students about Financial Aid documents/programs
- Taught adults on improving phone call time and integration of financial aid system
- Advised students on Financial Aid with Kaplan University
- Assisted students navigating through the Financial Aid process to continue their education
- Provided accurate information on Federal Grants and Loans
- Provided customer service and building rapport with students.
Lead Teacher/Reading Interventionist
MDPS, NORTH MIAMI SR. High (Title 1)
North Miami, FL
10.2011 - 06.2011
- Taught students on the importance of Reading
- Developed innovative lesson plans and curriculum
- Used technology in the classroom to educate the students
- Provided mentoring opportunities for students
- Advised, monitored, and assisted students through Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Advocated for new Reading and Writing Programs for North Miami Sr
- High
- Advocated for school improvement and changes at school meetings with stakeholders
- Advocated for student improvement and changes at school meetings with stakeholders.
Government, US History, Economics and English Teacher (Day & Night)
MDPS, NORTH MIAMI BEACH Sr. High(Title 1)
North Miami Beach, FL
07.2007 - 07.2010
- Taught adult students on the importance of Government, American and English
- Taught AP (Gifted) Government and US History (2 years)
- Developed innovative lesson plans and curriculum
- Prepared night school students for High School Diploma or GED exam
- Provided mentoring opportunities for students
- Evaluated, Arrange, Administer, Score, and Interpret information for grouping and individual aptitudes
- Modeled curriculum for adult and young adult learners using modeling and Marzano and Charlotte Daniel design
- Study and designed foundational continuing Adult and young adult learning programs using backward design through Marzano and Daniels methodologies
- Designed curriculum from the ground up for adult and young adult education (Daimler-Chrysler Products and applications) (Night School Government, Economics and US History) and Young Adult (Government, Economics and US History)
- Used teaching methods based on VARK
- Principle teachings style with the use of real-world application and situations
- Preparing adult and young adult learners for the next phase of education and applying education through counseling and guidance methodologies
- Career planning: Study of career development, learning activities, systems, approaches, program coordination, use of educational and community resources, and vocational counseling systems
- Guiding adult and young adult learners about different opportunities to apply education in the real world through example, process and utilization
- Advocated for Adult Education Programs and Certifications
- Advocated for school improvement and changes at school meetings with stakeholders
- Advocate for student improvement and changes at school meetings with stakeholders.
Daimler Chrysler Global Product Manager/Professional Development
BUKKEHAVE
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
04.2006 - 04.2007
- Worked with Heads of State and United Nations Officials
- Trained Staff and Clients on Daimler Chrysler Products
- Created Online and Classroom lessons using technology (Boom tube and Zoom)
- Institute, negotiated and reinstated contracts
- Created Training materials and SPEC Books
- Monitoring instructors and students to ensure the success of the program activities
- Used reflective thought actions and reaction to correct unsuccessful outcomes
- Supervised staff through observation during program time or monitoring through Webex or Zoom during tutoring hours to maximize success
- Create and facilitate professional development for staff to assess needs
- Using professional development to foster team building
- Providing an open-door policy that gives staff, students and parents an ease of communication through technology or verbal
- Recognizing staff and students for achievement through incentive and awards
- Provide access to conflict resolution skills and working in tandem to ensure success
- Writing and communicating the mission statement and vision of the company or department
- Working within the bounds of the FLDOE (Florida) and TEA (Texas) guidelines with working with adults and children
- Maintaining a fiscal budget and developing contracts that are in the best needs and interest of the company and/or program
- Resourcing money saving techniques and negotiating contracts and deals
- Interview, hiring and orienting staff and personnel within the company and program
- Suggest termination in regard to manage the success of the program
- Develop instructional strategies, behavior management and communication with stakeholders
- Designed curriculum from the ground up for adult and young adult education (Daimler-Chrysler Products and applications).
Network Specialist/Admissions/Professional Development
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
Coral Gables, FL
04.1994 - 03.2002
- Lead Trainer Students, Staff and Patrons (6 years)
- Trained Staff on use of library software and services
- Aiding students through the admissions process
- Institute, negotiated and reinstated contracts
- Developed innovative lesson plans
- Evaluated, Arrange, Administer, Score, and Interpret information for grouping and individual aptitudes
- Modeled curriculum for adult and young adult learners using modeling and Marzano and Charlotte Daniel design
- Study and designed foundational continuing Adult and young adult learning programs using backward design through Marzano and Daniels methodologies
- Designed curriculum from the ground up for adult and young adult education (University faculty and Staff)
- Used teaching methods based on VARK
- Principle teachings style with the use of real-world application and situations
- Preparing adult and young adult learners for the next phase of education and applying education through counseling and guidance methodologies
- Career planning: Study of career development, learning activities, systems, approaches, program coordination, use of educational and community resources, and vocational counseling systems
- Guiding adult and young adult learners about different opportunities to apply education in the real world through example, process and utilization
- Used technology in the classroom
- Provided mentoring opportunities for students.
Education
Ph.D. - Education Administration
American Public University
Charles Town, WVMaster's in Education - Educational Leadership - Education Administration & Curriculum
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism And Political Science
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL05.2002
Associates in Arts Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Miami-Dade Community College
Miami, FL12.1994
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Technology Implementation
- Student Records Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Faculty Collaboration
- Course Development
- Discussion Facilitation
- Policy Enforcement
- Student Advising
- Administration Collaboration
- Curriculum Implementation
- Online Learning Platforms
- Student Needs Assessment
- Classroom Oversight
- Classroom Management
- Departmental Coordination
- Public Speaking
- Lesson Planning
- Student Performance Evaluation
- Student Mentoring
- Geography Expertise
Certification
- Professional Connecticut Teaching License (Granted Oct. 2023) - CSDE#: 9289960502
- Professional Florida Teaching License (Granted July 2013 - 2018) - DOE#: 1068543
- Professional Texas License (Granted July 2015- 01/2021) TEA#: 1806545
- International Baccalaureate Trained (April 2015-2018)
- Advanced Placement Trained (August 2015-2021)
- University Of Miami Professional Development Certificate (1994-2001)
Licenses
- Connecticut, CSDE# 9289960502, Professional License
- Florida, DOE# 1068543, Professional License
- Texas, TEA# 1806545, Professional License
Community Service
- Poitier Tutoring Company (EOC, Social Studies Tutoring and FAFSA)
- Haitian Earthquake Relief Food and Clothing Drives (Miami & Ft. Lauderdale, FL)
- Organized Community FAFSA Nights and Weekends
- Assisted in COVID-19 Food Drives
- Private Group, Republican Haitian Food and Relief drive, Jewish/Haiti Relief)
- Advocated for Adult Education Programs and Certifications (North Miami/North Miami Beach area)
- Advocated for school improvement and changes at school meetings with stakeholders (North Miami/North Miami Beach area)
- Advocate d for student improvement and changes at school meetings with stakeholders (North Miami/North Miami Beach area)
- Advocate for Students Against Destructive Decisions (Chapter Leader)
- Advocate for Police Pension Rights
- Advocate for MDPL Libraries and Literacy Programs
- Created Library Reading programs in South Miami and Miami Lakes Public Libraries
- Assisted North Miami Families with Mortgage Relief
- Assisted North Miami Families with Temporary Protected Status and Visa issues
- Young Black Men Mentoring Program
- Jewish Passover Food Drive (2007-2010)
- Thanksgiving Food Drives for Jewish and Gentile Communities
Timeline
US History and Economics
Mesquite ISD (Title 1)
08.2021 - Current
Lead Teacher, - US History, Government & Economics
Cedar Hill ISD (Title 1)
08.2020 - 07.2021
US History, AP Human Geography and World History
Terrell ISD (Title 1)
08.2019 - 07.2020
CEO & Lead Tutor
Poitier EOC Tutoring
09.2015 - 07.2023
Lead Teacher/Anchor Teacher/IB Administrator
DeSoto High School (Title 1) at DeSoto ISD
08.2014 - 07.2019
Lead Teacher/Reading Interventionist
MDPS, NORTH MIAMI SR. High (Title 1)
10.2011 - 06.2011
Lead Financial Aid Student Coordinator and Instructor
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY
07.2011 - 07.2013
Government, US History, Economics and English Teacher (Day & Night)
MDPS, NORTH MIAMI BEACH Sr. High(Title 1)
07.2007 - 07.2010
Daimler Chrysler Global Product Manager/Professional Development
BUKKEHAVE
04.2006 - 04.2007
Network Specialist/Admissions/Professional Development
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
04.1994 - 03.2002
Ph.D. - Education Administration
American Public University
Master's in Education - Educational Leadership - Education Administration & Curriculum
Kaplan University
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism And Political Science
University of Miami
Associates in Arts Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Miami-Dade Community College
- Professional Connecticut Teaching License (Granted Oct. 2023) - CSDE#: 9289960502
- Professional Florida Teaching License (Granted July 2013 - 2018) - DOE#: 1068543
- Professional Texas License (Granted July 2015- 01/2021) TEA#: 1806545
- International Baccalaureate Trained (April 2015-2018)
- Advanced Placement Trained (August 2015-2021)
- University Of Miami Professional Development Certificate (1994-2001)
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