Deawndra Huffman
Education
87 Emerson Drive
Palm Coast, FL 32164,FL
Summary
Actively involved throughout various facets of education including curriculum development for district, technology assistance in the classroom, leading department meetings and planning, teacher mentoring, preparing student interns for the classroom and analyzing student data. Innovative teaching professional with goals to grow students' social and cognitive abilities. Passion for incorporating reading and writing in the content area while creating a enjoyable and challenging learning environment for all students. A self-driven leader with excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills that fosters quality relationships with both virtual and classroom colleagues, students and parents.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Employed
Blooming Rose Academy
Palm Coast, FL
11.2017 - Current
- Develop course curriculum for science semester courses, novel studies, writing, and science courses by topics for live and flex courses
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
- Instruct remedial reading strategies
- Differentiation of instruction/scaffolding for hundreds of students
- Mentor students one-on-one to increase understanding
- Provide interventions
- Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel & Word
- Proficient in Google Slides, Docs, Forms & Sheets
- Proficient in Zoom (online teaching platform)
- Grading & record keeping
- Communication and progress monitoring with students and parents
Certified Teacher - 7th & 8th Grade Comprehensive Science
Indian Trails Middle School
Palm Coast, FL
08.2014 - Current
- Science Department Leader (2021- Present)
- Developing curriculum for 7th & 8th grade team
- Modify lesson plans and materials for students’ learning needs to meet standards
- Monitor and track student progress and issue grades
- Maintain relationships with parents and legal guardians of students in order to keep them informed of their child’s progress
- Manage Robotics Flagship program
- NASCAR Project STEM teacher
- Florida Future Problem Solvers teacher & coach
- All annual evaluations - highly effective
- FLDOE Science Symposium facilitator and curriculum development
- Full time remote teacher during Covid-19 pandemic
- Proficient in Zoom (Online teaching program for remote learning)
- Collaboratively developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
- Developed fundraisers and completed grant documentation to raise money for district
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization
- Cooperating teacher for Daytona State College teacher interns
Certified Teacher - 5th Grade
Highland Community School District
Highland, IL
08.2007 - 06.2014
- Reach school and course-wide performance goals
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet standards
- Increase educational knowledge and stay up to date on new methods by joining professional organizations, attending continuing education courses and attending regular training sessions for teachers.
- School Improvement committee
- IMSA Fusion gifted teacher & IMSA workshop/training presenter
- All annual evaluations highly effective
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning based on data
- Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students
- Developed fundraisers and completed grant documentation to raise money for district
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals
Education
Gifted Endorsement -
NEFEC - North East Florida Education Consortium
Florida 08.2016 - 12.2017
Master of Arts -
McKendree University, MAED in Educational Studies With Emphasis in Reading
Lebanon, IL 08.2008 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Education
Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville, Elementary Education BS With Endorsement in Social Science, Language Arts And Science
Edwardsville, IL 01.2004 - 05.2007
Skills
Google Educator Proficient: Docs, Drawing, Sheets, Gmail, Calendar, Youtube, Google Forms
Proficiency using Zoom as virtual teacher and tutoring resource
Leadership Skills
Collaboration & communication
Differentiating & individualizing instruction for struggling, regular, advanced and gifted students
Analyzing data to drive instructional needs
LMS - Schoology navigation & application
Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word & Excel
Motivating students to take ownership in their own learning
Hard working and self-motivated
Timeline
Self Employed
Blooming Rose Academy
11.2017 - Current
Gifted Endorsement -
NEFEC - North East Florida Education Consortium
08.2016 - 12.2017
Certified Teacher - 7th & 8th Grade Comprehensive Science
Indian Trails Middle School
08.2014 - Current
Master of Arts -
McKendree University, MAED in Educational Studies With Emphasis in Reading
08.2008 - 05.2010
Certified Teacher - 5th Grade
Highland Community School District
08.2007 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Education
Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville, Elementary Education BS With Endorsement in Social Science, Language Arts And Science
01.2004 - 05.2007
References
Dustin Sims
Dustin.Sims@fldoe.org
Lead State Executive Director
386-931-8689
Heidi Alves
alvesh@flaglerschools.com
Science Curriculum Specialist K-12 at Flagler Schools
alvesh@flaglerschools.com
Palm Coast, FL. 32164
386-569-9949 (cell)
Jennifer Ryan
ryanj@flaglerschools.com
7th & 8th Grade Science Teacher
Indian Trails Middle School
386-338-1518 (cell)