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Deborah Franklin

Juno Beach,United States

Summary

Talented Instructor effectively facilitates learning for students of all ages by providing engaging, relevant instruction. Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials based on varying needs, abilities and interests of students. Proficient in crafting lesson plans with clear objectives easily communicated to all students.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Educational Instructor

Palm Beach County School District
08.1986 - 06.2021
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs

ESE Instructor, Push in All Core Subjects

Independence Middle School

Responsible to guide and teach ESE students in math, language arts, science , and social studies.

  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
  • Managed IEP for 28 students
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning

Language Arts Teacher/ Intensive Reading

Independence Middle School

Responsible for grades 6th, 7th and 8th regular, advanced, and gifted classes in all ares of language arts.

As well, taught an intensive reading class of eighth graders

  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
  • Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.

Academies Coordinator

Independence Middle School

Responsible for all aspects of choice and in-house academies of 600 students, 5 academies and 5 instructors.

  • Managed weekly program sessions, daily schedules and alternate program options.
  • Maintained attendance, parent communications, rosters and grades.
  • Promoted physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of children

Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher

Independence Middle School

Responsible for the instruction of 6th, 7th, nd 8th grade students in family and consumer sciences,

  • Encouraged active learning by creating lessons and projects to engage problem-solving and creative abilities.
  • Communicated effectively with community, families and students to promote academic achievement and accomplish curriculum mission.
  • Employed variety of teaching strategies and instructional techniques to meet different aptitudes and interests of students

5th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher

Lighthouse Elementary /Beacon Cove Intermediate
  • Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
  • Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
  • Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • All 8th grade students increased t least 1 level in State of Florida Writing Exam

Gifted Instructor

Del Prado Elementary
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Relations

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Class Instruction
  • Academic Advisement
  • Curriculum Development

Awards

American Red Cross Educator Award


State of Florida Social Studies Teacher of the Year


Two time Dwyer Finalist 


Career and Tech Education Teacher of the Year


Two Time North Palm Beach Chamber of Congress


Boca Raton Teacher of the Year




Timeline

Educational Instructor

Palm Beach County School District
08.1986 - 06.2021

ESE Instructor, Push in All Core Subjects

Independence Middle School

Language Arts Teacher/ Intensive Reading

Independence Middle School

Academies Coordinator

Independence Middle School

Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher

Independence Middle School

5th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher

Lighthouse Elementary /Beacon Cove Intermediate

Gifted Instructor

Del Prado Elementary

Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Relations

University of Rhode Island

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Florida Atlantic University
Deborah Franklin