Dr. Ondra Washington
Augusta,GA
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Jefferson County Board of Education/ Wrens Elementary
Wrens, GA
08.2018 - Current
- Developed a strong relationship with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Met with students, parents, and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Teacher
Richmond County Board of Education/ Barton Chapel Elementary
Augusta, GA
08.2012 - 01.2018
- Designed and implemented lesson plans for second and third-grade students
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Teacher
CSRA EOA Head Start
Augusta, GA
12.2008 - 07.2012
- Designed and implemented lesson plans for three and four-year-old students
- Restructured classroom management style resulting in more effective classroom management
- Monitored progress of students and meet with parents to discuss performance
- Home visits to encourage parent-child awareness of school readiness program.
Education
Doctor of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2024
Curriculum & Instruction Conversion Mechanism -
Berry College
Mount Berry, GA06.2019
Education Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA04.2019
Master of Arts in Teaching -
Augusta State University
Augusta, GA05.2014
Bachelor of Science in General Studies -
Brenau University
Augusta, GA05.2012
Skills
- Goal Setting
- Curriculum Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Test Proctoring
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Team Collaboration
Affiliations
- Georgia Association of Educators (GAE)
Certification
- Coaching Endorsement, Northwest RESA - March 2024
- Growing Readers Certified- May 2022
- Curriculum and Instruction Endorsement- August 2020
- Reading Endorsement- July 2018
Timeline
Teacher
Jefferson County Board of Education/ Wrens Elementary
08.2018 - Current
Teacher
Richmond County Board of Education/ Barton Chapel Elementary
08.2012 - 01.2018
Teacher
CSRA EOA Head Start
12.2008 - 07.2012
Doctor of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Liberty University
Curriculum & Instruction Conversion Mechanism -
Berry College
Education Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction -
Liberty University
Master of Arts in Teaching -
Augusta State University
Bachelor of Science in General Studies -
Brenau University