A passionate educator with over 10 years of experience in classroom teaching, instructional coaching, and school leadership, skilled at fostering academic growth and cultivating a positive school culture. Adept at using data-driven strategies, providing professional development, and mentoring staff to ensure student success and continuous improvement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade ELA Teacher
Southern Avenue Charter School
07.2024 - Current
Develop and implement comprehensive lesson plans focused on English Language Arts (ELA) for 4th-grade students.
Foster a positive, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and academic success.
Assess student progress through formative and summative evaluations, providing constructive feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities, ensuring all students receive the necessary support.
Collaborate with other teachers and school staff to create interdisciplinary projects and promote a well-rounded education.
Communicate regularly with parents/guardians to discuss student progress, behavioral concerns, and academic goals.
Integrate technology and multimedia resources to enrich lessons and engage students in the learning process.
Organize and lead classroom activities, discussions, and group work to enhance comprehension and critical thinking skills.
Principal
West Tallahatchie School District
07.2022 - 06.2024
Oversee daily school operations, including curriculum development, student discipline, and staff management
Lead the development and implementation of the school's strategic vision and goals
Foster a positive school climate that supports student achievement and teacher effectiveness
Supervise and evaluate teachers and staff to ensure effective instructional practices and professional growth
Manage school budgets and allocate resources to support educational programs and initiatives
Develop and maintain strong relationships with parents, community members, and external stakeholders
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and policies
Coordinate and oversee standardized testing and assessments
Implement and monitor safety protocols and emergency procedures
Lead professional development sessions and workshops for teachers and staff
Assistant Principal
West Tallahatchie School District
07.2020 - 06.2022
Managed school operations, student activities and services, community relations, personnel, and curriculum instruction
Coordinated with the principal and leadership team to define and enforce school policies and guidelines for students, staff, and faculty
Analyzed benchmark and bi-weekly tests to make decisions and suggestions with the leadership team on next steps
Served as the MTSS Coordinator, conducting TST meetings and supporting student success through interventions and Individual Reading Plans (IRPs)
K-6 ELA Instructional Coach
West Tallahatchie School District
08.2018 - 06.2020
Supported teachers and administrators in using data to improve instruction
Conducted professional development on targeted topics
Developed coaching plans for teachers to ensure student improvement
Utilized Adult Learning Theory to motivate adult learners to improve professional practice
Second Grade Math Teacher
West Tallahatchie School District
08.2017 - 07.2018
Designed and executed rigorous lesson plans
Collaborated with other teachers across the curriculum
Increased student achievement in mathematics
Served as the Grade Level Chair
Second Grade Self Contained Teacher
Coahoma County School District
01.2013 - 07.2017
Designed and executed rigorous lesson plans
Instructed Reading, Language, Math, Science, and Social Studies
Facilitated students during class and extracurricular activities to improve academic and interpersonal skills
Graded assessments and analyzed data to develop data-driven instruction to increase student proficiency
Fostered beneficial parent-teacher alliances to maximize student support and enrichment