Demetria Scott
Centreville,VA
Summary
Passionate Advanced Academic Resource Teacher with expertise in curriculum and instruction. Successfully provided support for teachers to understand the connections between access to rigor, Portrait of a Graduate and other initiatives. Strongly committed to increasing access to AAP strategies and curriculum K-6 for all students. Seeking to continue journey in this role and grow professionally as a teacher leader.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Academic Resource Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
Falls Church, , VA
09.2018 - Current
- Support teachers with planning to use K-6 AAP curriculum and strategies as well as model lessons.
- Created and implemented developmentally-appropriate curriculum that addressed all learning styles.
- Worked directly with students to provide access to AAP curriculum and resources.
- Planned, modeled and observed small group and whole class instruction based on differentiated learning needs.
- Responsible for coordinating screening processes for AAP levels II-IV.
- Provided support for families in understanding Advanced Academic programming and processes.
- Assisted in launching Local Level IV program in coordination with the Spanish Immersion Program.
- AART mentor to new AART's providing them support and help in transitioning into teacher leader role.
Elementary School Teacher Grades 4th - 6th
Fairfax County Schools
Falls Church, VA
08.2012 - 06.2018
- Provided whole and small groups instruction for students though reading and math workshop.
- Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
- Taught after-school and summer enrichment programs.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Mentored and counseled students with adjustment and academic problems.
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
- Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
- Accepted coaching from fellow teachers and administrators and immediately incorporated feedback.
- Taught students to exercise problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.
Elementary School Teacher Grade 5
Hanover County Public Schools
Ashland, VA
08.2006 - 05.2012
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
- Taught after-school and summer enrichment programs.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Mentored and counseled students with adjustment and academic problems.
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
- ·Contributed ideas at staff meetings as well as committee meetings each month.
- Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction.
- ·Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
- Accepted coaching from fellow teachers and administrators and immediately incorporated feedback.
- Taught students to exercise problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.
Education
Master of Arts - Administrative Leadership
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Longwood University
Farmville, VA05.2002
Skills
- Able to establish strong rapport with coworkers
- Dedicated to the education for all learners including teachers
- Partner with families
- Supports best practices
- Critical thinker
- Self-reflective
- Serves as a resource
Timeline
Advanced Academic Resource Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
09.2018 - Current
Elementary School Teacher Grades 4th - 6th
Fairfax County Schools
08.2012 - 06.2018
Elementary School Teacher Grade 5
Hanover County Public Schools
08.2006 - 05.2012
Master of Arts - Administrative Leadership
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Longwood University