DEBORAH LASHLEY
Loudon
Summary
Experienced, dedicated, creative, and goal oriented teaching professional with a commitment to providing a positive and challenging learning environment to ensure that all students are successful in becoming lifelong learners. Highly skilled and flexible in classroom management techniques and differentiated teaching strategies to address every child's learning style and ability. Excellent communication and social skills to cultivate essential relationships with students, parents, and staff.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
7th and 8th Grade Core Focus Math and ELA Teacher
Lenoir City Schools
09.2019 - Current
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to address diverse learning needs and ensure student success for ELA and Math in Core Focus classroom.
- Coached/mentored teachers using TIGER model.
- Promoted a growth mindset in students by setting high expectations and providing support for individual academic goals based on iReady, Mastery Connect, and TCAP data
- Teacher and STREAM Science coordinator for Summer Academy
- Collaborated with grade level ELA and Math teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies
- Utilized Canvas to create and present online learning materials
- "PEP" afterschool program teacher
- Served on school "Advisory" committee
- Trained member of school "Emergency Response" team
- Coordinator of school-wide Spelling Bee
6th and 7th Grade Math, ELA, and Social Studies Teacher
Monroe County Schools
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Planned and implemented 6th grade Social Studies, ELA, and 7th grade Math lessons in accordance with state guidelines
- Utilized online grading system through the school's website enabling parent access to child's progress
- Developed and implemented an ELA program utilizing the Accelerated Reading program to differentiate instruction and ensure individual student progress
- Initiated and coordinated an 'end of the year' Awards Program that incorporated a Talent Show showcasing various student and teacher talents.
6th Grade Science Teacher
Knox County Schools
02.2013 - 05.2014
- Planned and implemented 6th grade Science lessons in accordance with state guidelines
- Utilized and incorporated the AVID program
- Facilitated and directed a professional development seminar on data driven instruction
- Co-sponsored and coached Science Olympiad
- Maintained an up to date 'Teacher Website' on school's website
- Significantly improved student achievement as evidenced by TCAP value-added scores
- Utilized on-line grading system enabling parent access to child's progress.
Elementary and Middle School Teacher
Loudon County Schools
08.1990 - 02.2013
- Taught all subjects in a self-contained classroom in grades first through fourth for 16 years
- Taught 5th and 6th grade Science and 6th grade ELA
- Initiated, coordinated, and implemented a Looping Program which included looping 2nd graders to 3rd, as well as 2nd graders through 4th grade
- Developed and implemented the Reading Renaissance program utilizing Accelerated Reading at elementary level
- Lead PD seminars to teach faculty how to utilize the Reading Renaissance program in their classroom at elementary level
- Served on the Leadership team at elementary level
- Mentored student teachers at middle school level
- Coordinated and implemented the 4-H Clover Bowl program at elementary and middle school level
- Coached Clover Bowl and placed in the 'Top Three' at regional level multiple times
- Chosen as Teacher of the Year at Highland Park Elementary
- Developed and sent home weekly 'Newsletters'
- Tutored students before and after school at elementary and middle school level.
Education
Education Specialist - Instructional Leadership
Tennessee Tech University
Cookeville, TN01.2006
Master of Science - Instructional Leadership
Tennessee Tech University
Cookeville, TN01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Tennessee Wesleyan College
Athens, TN01.1990
Skills
- Highly Qualified Grades 1-6 (excluding Art)
- Consistent Level 4/5 LOE status
- Significant Student Achievement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Data Driven Instruction
- Reading Renaissance Program
- Accelerated Reading Program
- IReady Program
- Canvas
- TIGER Teaching Evaluation Model/Coach/Mentor
- Capturing Kid’s Hearts Program
- ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies Preparation
- Promethean/Smartboard
- Formative and Summative Assessment Tools
- Parent - Teacher Communication
- Integration of Technology
Professional References
- Cherie Long, District Wide Instructional Coach, Lenoir City Schools, 1130 Jacksonian Way, Lenoir City, TN, 37772, CLONG@lenoircityschools.net, (678) 787-7566
- Elizabeth Boyd, Teaching Colleague, Lenoir City Intermediate Middle School, 560 Forest Heights Circle, Lenoir City, TN, 37772, elboyd@lenoircityschools.net, (865) 919-2604
- Gail H. Sharp-Schreck, Retired Assistant Principal, Highland Park Elementary, 25144 Pennsylvania Court, Chapin, SC, 29036, sharpgh@bellsouth.net, (803) 932-9636
- Kathy L. Johnston, Retired Assistant Principal, North Middle School, 455 Amanda Circle, Knoxville, TN, 37922, queenputt@aol.com, (865) 216-4962
Timeline
7th and 8th Grade Core Focus Math and ELA Teacher
Lenoir City Schools
09.2019 - Current
6th and 7th Grade Math, ELA, and Social Studies Teacher
Monroe County Schools
02.2016 - 05.2017
6th Grade Science Teacher
Knox County Schools
02.2013 - 05.2014
Elementary and Middle School Teacher
Loudon County Schools
08.1990 - 02.2013
Education Specialist - Instructional Leadership
Tennessee Tech University
Master of Science - Instructional Leadership
Tennessee Tech University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Tennessee Wesleyan College
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