Debra Higgins
Sherwood,AR
Summary
Dedicated educator with a career track record at North Little Rock School District, excelling in curriculum development and data analysis. Initiated professional development initiatives that focus on teaching effectiveness and fostering collaborative learning environments. Passionate about empowering educators and students alike, driving impactful instructional strategies that engage diverse learners.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator of Secondary Mathematics
North Little Rock School District
North Little Rock , AR
07.2022 - Current
- Organizes and facilitates professional development, targeting effective implementation of Mathematics curriculum improvements.
- Leads and/or facilitates the development and evaluation of math-related strategies, interventions, and resources.
- Provides communication and collaborative conversations between the curriculum content department and school leaders.
- Leads collaborative discussions, focusing on data insights to optimize teaching methodologies.
Multi-Class Leader
North Little Rock School District
North Little Rock, AR
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Participated in collaborative meetings facilitating support for campus initiatives.
- Conducted data review sessions to aid educators in aligning instructional strategies with student needs.
- Conducted targeted coaching conversations to elevate teaching effectiveness.
- Facilitated and/or contributed to PLC conversations to identify the best math practices, which actively engage students in the learning process.
- Developed capacity of content lead teachers to effectively manage PLC meetings with a focus on student progress.
Math Teacher (Middle School/High School)
North Little Rock School District
North Little Rock, AR
08.1993 - 06.2019
- Incorporated innovative technology into lessons to enhance student engagement.
- Coordinated materials and instructional plans for interactive activities, which provided student accountability in the learning process.
- Maintained digital access of classwork submissions, attendance, and testing outcomes.
- Assessed students' understanding of concepts through continuous progress monitoring during instruction, and through homework assignments, quizzes, and tests.
- Aligned classroom strategies with state educational standards.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Cultivated life-long learning skills in students to ensure readiness for future endeavors.
Education
Masters of Education - Secondary Education
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR05-1993
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR05-1992
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Data analysis
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Instructional design
- Team leadership
- Collaborative learning
- Mathematical modeling
Timeline
Coordinator of Secondary Mathematics
North Little Rock School District
07.2022 - Current
Multi-Class Leader
North Little Rock School District
08.2019 - 06.2022
Math Teacher (Middle School/High School)
North Little Rock School District
08.1993 - 06.2019
Masters of Education - Secondary Education
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
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