Deidre Brown
Academic Coach
Tyrone,GA
Summary
Academic Coach with a strong teaching background and 16 years of experience leading elementary instructional programs. Focused on improving teaching practices to improve student's learning experiences and outcomes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Coach/Instructional Support Specialist
Columbia Elementary - Dekalb County Schools
2015.07 - Current
- Facilitate development of School Improvement Plan with leadership team and monitor progress toward goals
- Facilitate allocation and spending of Title I funds to obtain evidence based instructional resources to enhance student learning
- Provide multiple opportunities for teachers to practice new learning with ongoing feedback and coaching to fully integrate learning into routine behaviors
- Facilitate opportunities for peer observations and conduct model lessons
- Coordinate Daytime Tutorial, using data to target specific students for intervention
- Support data-driven instruction by assisting teachers with analyzing assessment results and adjusting lesson plans accordingly
- Facilitate collaborative planning sessions for grade-level teams to establish learning goals and align curriculum across subjects
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators
- Collaborate with special education staff to support accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities, ensuring equal access to quality instruction.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to ensure successful execution of summer school programs.
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Columbia Elementary - Dekalb County Schools
2012.07 - 2015.05
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student performance using various tools and strategies to inform instructional decisions
- Utilized variety of teaching methods to accommodate all learning styles, increasing student engagement and understanding
- Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques to meet unique needs of each student while maintaining high expectations for achievement
Elementary Teacher, 5th Grade
Love T. Nolan Elementary - Fulton County Schools
2011.07 - 2012.05
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
Instructional Coach
Columbia Elementary - Dekalb County Schools
2009.07 - 2011.05
- Supported data-driven instruction by assisting teachers with analyzing assessment results and adjusting lesson plans accordingly
- Facilitated collaborative planning sessions for grade-level teams to establish learning goals and align curriculum across subjects
- Coordinated school-wide events including parent-teacher conferences, open houses, literacy nights, enriching community connections
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Jackson Elementary - Pascagoula School District
2008.07 - 2009.05
- Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques to meet unique needs of each student while maintaining high expectations for achievement
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives
Academic Coach
Dimon Magnet Academy - Muscogee County Schools
2003.07 - 2008.05
- Fostered positive learning environment by modeling best practices in teaching and classroom management
- Organized peer observation programs to encourage sharing of effective teaching strategies among staff members
- Promoted data-driven instruction by assisting teachers in analysis of student performance data
- Collaborated with teachers to develop targeted learning strategies for individual students.
Elementary Teacher - Grades 1 - 5
Dekalb County, Houston County, Muscogee County
1993.03 - 2003.05
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
Education
Georgia College L-6 Cert - Admin & Supervision
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA 2001.05 -
Brenau University Ed.S. - Early Childhood Education
Brenau University
Gainesville, GA 2001.05 -
Brenau University M.Ed. - Early Childhood Education
Brenau University
Gainesville, GABrenau University B.S. - Early Childhood Education
Brenau University
Gainesville, GASkills
Teaching strategies
Progress Monitoring
Diversity Inclusion
Special Education Support
Teamwork and Collaboration
Relationship Building
Collaborative Teamwork
Learning Styles Adaptation
Affiliations
- Learning Forward Professional Learning Association
- Aspiring Leader Academy 2015
Certification
- Educational Leadership (Tier II)
- Early Childhood Education (P-5)
- Reading (P-12)
- Multi-Tiered System of Support Facilitator Endorsement
- Teacher Support Specialist
Timeline
Academic Coach/Instructional Support Specialist
Columbia Elementary - Dekalb County Schools
2015.07 - Current
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Columbia Elementary - Dekalb County Schools
2012.07 - 2015.05
Elementary Teacher, 5th Grade
Love T. Nolan Elementary - Fulton County Schools
2011.07 - 2012.05
Instructional Coach
Columbia Elementary - Dekalb County Schools
2009.07 - 2011.05
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Jackson Elementary - Pascagoula School District
2008.07 - 2009.05
Academic Coach
Dimon Magnet Academy - Muscogee County Schools
2003.07 - 2008.05
Georgia College L-6 Cert - Admin & Supervision
Georgia College And State University
2001.05 -
Brenau University Ed.S. - Early Childhood Education
Brenau University
2001.05 -
Elementary Teacher - Grades 1 - 5
Dekalb County, Houston County, Muscogee County
1993.03 - 2003.05
Brenau University M.Ed. - Early Childhood Education
Brenau University
Brenau University B.S. - Early Childhood Education
Brenau University
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