DeAnndra Burton Woodridge
Woodville,MS
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
East Feliciana Parish School System(21st Century)
Clinton , Louisiana
05.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
Teacher
East Feliciana Parish School System
Clinton , LA
08.2013 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
Mentor Teacher
East Feliciana Parish School System
Clinton , LA
08.2016 - 05.2021
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Provided assistance to faculty and staff by teaching classes, conducting orientation programs and issuing transcripts.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Ed.D - Education Specialist in K-12 Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ11.2023
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Grand Canyon High School
Grand Canyon, AZ04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS04.2012
Skills
- Developing Individualized Lessons
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Positive Role Model
- Adapting to Student's Learning Style
- Science Expertise
- Dependable and Responsible
- Encouraging and Motivating Students
- Inspiring Love of Learning
- Relationship Building and Emotional Support
- Attention to Detail
Accomplishments
- Named “Teacher of the Year and District Middle School Teacher of the Year” award at East Feliciana Middle School in 2018-19
- Named “Teacher of the Year and District Middle School Teacher of the Year” award at East Feliciana Middle School in 2021-22
Timeline
Tutor
East Feliciana Parish School System(21st Century)
05.2021 - Current
Mentor Teacher
East Feliciana Parish School System
08.2016 - 05.2021
Teacher
East Feliciana Parish School System
08.2013 - Current
Ed.D - Education Specialist in K-12 Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Grand Canyon High School
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Jackson State University