Highly detail-oriented academic leader determined to assist educators in meeting learning objectives that will drive student progress. Committed to empowering the content development team by employing knowledge of English grammar and organization skills. Three-year history of managing effective professional learning communities to cultivate successful education delivery that promotes student growth.
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Diyonah Contee
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
Overview
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Chesapeake Public SchoolsChesapeake, VA
English Teacher
08.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Led English professional learning community (PLC) meetings to evaluate and revise educational tools to align with curriculum guides and frameworks.
- Facilitated backward design meetings to ensure assessments and lessons aligned with curriculum's standards.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to identify standard alignment for all question stems on formative and summative assessments.
- Analyzed data using Google Workspace applications to address strategic goals regarding academics, behavior, and attendance as Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Building Coach.
- Analyzed curriculum documents to curate learning materials to foster cross-curricular learning.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs, which resulted in 70% of student academic growth during 2021-2022 school year.
Chesapeake Public SchoolsChesapeake, VA
Substitute Teacher
09.2019 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Integrated existing and new technology into virtual classroom setting to help provide creative and fun learning environment during coronavirus pandemic.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
Education
Regent UniversityVirginia Beach, VA
Master of Education from Curriculum And Instruction
12.2022
University Overview
- 3.8 GPA
- Relevant Coursework: Curriculum, Methods, and Assessment & Technology in Education
George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA
Master of Arts from English
05.2019
University Overview
- cum laude graduate
- Study Abroad: South Africa, Topics in Writing and Rhetoric
- Relevant Coursework: English Grammar & Technical Writing
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Curriculum Understanding
- District Standards
- Google Workspace
- Technological Integration
- Collaborative
- Detail-oriented
- Analytical Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- K-12 Education Terminology
Timeline
English Teacher
Chesapeake Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Chesapeake Public Schools
09.2019 - 06.2020
Regent University
Master of Education from Curriculum And Instruction
George Mason University
Master of Arts from English
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