Debonee Rolland
Carson,CA
Summary
I am a ‘people-person' who seeks professional growth. I enjoy learning new facets of the educational field and look forward to continuous challenges and triumphs. I am a dedicated, hardworking team player, who can follow but most importantly, lead a team. As an organized and dependable candidate, I am successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. In addition, I have the willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Having a successful rapport with students, families, and staff is an ongoing passion. I strive to connect parents/community, students, and staff together to help build a successful academic environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
TSP/CPA Advisor
Edwin Markham Middle School
07.2021 - Current
- Develop and deliver intervention lessons and assessments to English Language Development (ELD) students in both Integrated English Learner and Designated English Learner Classes
- Facilitate grade-level team/department meetings to analyze assessment data, review student work, discuss best practices, identify student needs, and plan differentiated instruction.
- Assist in producing detailed reports such as the School Plan Student Achievement, School Site Council and English Learner Advisory Committee Agendas/Minutes and presentations outlining key issues, goals, implementations, and overall proposed solutions for student achievement
- Exercise leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring students, parents, and staff members through professional developments and Parent and Engagement Workshops
- Participate in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Administer assessments to newcomer students coming from various countries and districts ; familiarizing them to the English Learner Master Plan Program
TK/Kindergarten Teacher
Del Amo Elementary School
09.2000 - 06.2021
- Taught grades 1-5, excluding 4th grade; GATE Coordinator, Student Council, Behavior Committee, Catalina Island 5th grade trip lead teacher; EL Teacher; SSC teacher representative; piloted the new Transitional Kindergarten program in 2011; Playworks Team Teacher Coordinator
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
Third Grade Teacher
Bursch Elementary School
09.1999 - 06.2000
- Taught multiple subjects to EL and EO students; Worked with at-promise students and handled other adjunct duties within the school.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Education
Masters-Curriculum Studies -
University of Phoenix
05.2005
Bachelor of Arts-Communications/Journalism -
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA05.1991
Skills
- Parent and Engagement rapport
- Provide academic support
- English Learners student focus
- Professional communication
- Leadership ability
- Presentations and public speaking
- Multi-tasking and team collaboration
- Staff Supervision
- Professional Demeanor
Employee Number
742372
Activities
- I enjoy working with youth.
- I am involved in church and service organizations such as Delta Sigma Theta and Phi Delta Kappa Sororities, Food for the Hungry, Faith Initiative To Abolish Trafficking, and Vacation Bible School Co-Coordinator, Sunday School Teacher, Missionary, Choir, and Audio/Visual Camera Operator.
- I love to write and travel anything and anywhere.
Timeline
TSP/CPA Advisor
Edwin Markham Middle School
07.2021 - Current
TK/Kindergarten Teacher
Del Amo Elementary School
09.2000 - 06.2021
Third Grade Teacher
Bursch Elementary School
09.1999 - 06.2000
Masters-Curriculum Studies -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts-Communications/Journalism -
Xavier University of Louisiana
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