ELIZABETH LEAVITT
Rockwood,TN
Summary
Instructional Technology Coach, Literacy Coach and Facilitator, English Teacher, Professional Learning Leader
Goal-oriented and dynamic educational leader with a solid commitment to the social-emotional and academic growth and development of all children and adults.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Technology Coach
Oak Ridge Schools
Oak Ridge, TN
2021.09 - Current
- Coaches teachers to integrate technology in lesson planning and classroom learning
- Demonstrates knowledge of varied learning modalities.
- Develops, Implements, and facilitates employee training and professional development to improve performance and productivity.
- Evaluates course performance to determine areas in need of improvement.
- Works with school administrators to determine course needs and set frameworks.
Literacy Program Coach
Springboard Collaborative
Philadelphia , PA
2020.10 - Current
- Coach program leaders at the school and district level, to succesfully implement literacy program.
- Consult with classroom teachers to develop strategies to help children excel at reading.
- Provide innovative reading resources for students.
- Screen students to determine specific reading levels and determine areas in need of improvement.
- Assess educational needs and incorporated fun and exciting activities to improve students' reading skills.
- Analyze data for reading growth goals, per student, per class, per school, per district.
- Keep accurate records and provide progress reports to highlight reading achievements.
- Establish reading goals and map out educational journeys for students showing literacy progress.
- Analyze effectiveness of literacy program and implemented appropriate teaching methods to help students succeed.
- Assess student progress at each session, making recommendations that increased effectiveness of instructional sessions and lessons.
English Teacher
Liberty University
Lynchburg , VA
2020.10 - 2024.01
- Manage World Languages and English SME and 20+ courses with multiple versions for multiple clients, including affiliate schools, homeschool programs, and LUOA.
- Continually create and revise content of all courses for improvement, based on feedback, stakeholders' needs, current research, and initiatives.
- Coordinate complex contract administration, including defining project milestones and developing budget.
- Oversee workforce schedules and allocated resources in collaboration with Curriculum Directors in order to achieve project goals.
- Handle continuous project monitoring and management, including developing forecasts, tracking expenses and approving payments.
- Enhance development and drive continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong program leadership.
- Spearhead transition of projects from pre-development to design and construction phases by implementing processes and overseeing achievement of milestones.
- Define project plans and timelines, manage workflow and personnel and achieve completion deadlines on or before schedule.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Make changes to project scope and cost and implement most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
Senior Digital Editor
Savvas Learning (Formerly Pearson k-12)
2021.06 - 2021.09
- Vetted titles for digital library
- Worked with vendors and created DOS (description of services)
- Edited alt. text and created tearsheet exemplars for vendors
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to produce and edit multi-media projects.
- Coordinated with marketing team to drive brand awareness and profitability.
- Held weekly editorial meetings to generate publication ideas and review staff recommendations.
- Analyzed content for spelling and grammatical errors to maintain logic and clarity.
- Coordinated with project managers and design teams to correct issues with raw content and platform bugs.
- Delegated and monitored progress of assignments, ensuring achievement of all deadlines.
Middle School ELA Teacher, Instructional Coach
Knox County Schools
Knoxville , TN
2011.08 - 2020.12
- Evaluated grades 6-8 classroom learning across all content areas.
- Provided actionable feedback to teachers through effective coaching and development of IGPs (Individual growth plans)
- Utilized data to coach teachers and inform classroom instruction
- Fostered positive, student-centered learning environments by incorporating restorative discipline practices and classroom discussions.
- Designed distance-learning modules utilizing digital curriculum, implementing innovative lesson plans in a virtual environment
- Employed wide variety of fiction and non-fiction textual materials to encourage students to read independently.
- Taught English classes to students of various levels.
- Created lesson plans to teach English language to non-native speakers.
- Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking, problem-solving, and discussion in ELA courses.
- Participated in workshops and training sessions to extend knowledge and improve skills set in literacy.
- Worked with students individually to address areas of concern.
- Evaluated and documented student learning and growth.
- Utilized technology resources to develop immersive, engaging lessons.
- Facilitated PLC sessions for 8th grade ELA teachers.
- Served as Professional Learning Chair for Powell Middle School
- Developed and implemented programs to increase student achievement and decrease discipline referrals.
- Accelerated literacy benchmarks, using targeted instructional techniques and feedback.
- Assisted in the collection of analysis to determine the best instructional strategies.
- Held one-on-one instructional sessions with students in need of additional help.
- Communicated with students, guardians, peers and school administrators to foster strong relationships.
- Mentored and supported teachers on classroom teaching practices using professional development programs and instructional techniques training.
- Supported student learning with live video sessions and pre-recorded instructions.
Professional Learning Chair
Knox County Schools
Knoxville , TN
2019.08 - 2020.08
- Selected as Professional Learning Chair for Powell Middle School
- Selected as PLAN (Professional Learning Advisory Network) member for school district
- Assessed training needs, using employee surveys and interviews to gather data.
- Developed complete training programs and led training using expert learning techniques.
- Evaluated training materials prepared by instructors and offered actionable suggestions for improvement.
- Developed skill-specific training workshops to promote employee development.
Literacy Program Director
Shakespeare in Shades Project: Knox County Schools
Knoxville , TN
2016.06 - 2017.07
- Developed literacy blocks and curriculum for a 6 week Literacy program as a partnership between Knox County Schools and Great Schools.
- Implemented Shakespeare in Shades program for two summers, resulting in 100% increased student reading fluency and comprehension scores.
- Researched state educational guidelines before writing new curriculum.
- Leveraged simulations, team exercises and group discussions to increase training program engagement.
- Documented training activities and changes to analyze program effectiveness.
- Screened students to determine specific reading levels and determine areas in need of improvement.
- Built student self-confidence by working through stages of theatre, reading, and writing concepts and using positive reinforcement techniques.
Program Manager: GoodGuides
GWIK
Knoxville , TN
2013.01 - 2013.12
- Through grant funding, developed and implemented an At-Risk Youth program to serve youth members in Knox County, TN. The program recruited, matched, and trained mentors with mentees. Mentees participated in academic sessions, career exploration, and individual growth plans.
- Cultivated relationships with community groups, project stakeholders and funding sources to maximize program outreach.
- Managed all training in regards to staff development, change management and technical operations and controls.
- Mentored, instructed and supervised participating youths through collaborative efforts with like-minded, creative and inspirational team members.
High School English Instructor
Rhea County DOE
Evensville , TN
2006.08 - 2010.12
- Developed lessons and courses to meet state standards and include diverse learning styles and homebound teaching.
- Taught content and skills in English language, literature, and composition, as well as in reading and journalism to high school students, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
- Planned and delivered data driven, teacher-directed instruction, project based learning and other methodologies that are appropriate for the students assigned.
- Implemented modifications, reflected in students' IEPs (Individualized Education Programs)
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Carson Newman University
Jefferson City, TN05.2020
B.S. - Secondary Education, English
Lee University
2006
Skills
- Benchmark and Data Analysis Expertise
- CRL (Culturally Responsive Learning)
- Instructional Coaching and Teacher Training
- SEL Social Emotional Learning Programs and Expertise
- Common Core Standards
- Reading Education and the Science of Reading
- Student Needs Assessment
- Student Motivation
- Instructional Technology Integration
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Plan Development
- Monitoring Progress
- Classroom Management
- Literacy Expert: K-12
- Staff development and leadership
- Data Analysis
- Training methods
- Project Management
Accomplishments
- As an ITC (Instructional Technology Coach), received the Staff Leadership Award for excellence in performance, edtech implementation, and teacher support.
- As a Literacy Coach, exceeded outcomes and met KPIs for K-4 Learning Accelerator programs in Texas, North Carolina, Massachusetts, and Washington, DC school districts
- As a Secondary Literacy Trainer: Through a partnership with TNTP, facilitated Secondary Literacy Training Read 360, for multiple public school districts in Tennessee.
- As a Teacher Leader and Instructional Coach, successfully implemented SEL programs at district middle schools with proven exceeded outcomes and turn-around
- As a Middle School Classroom ELA teacher, consistently grew students to improve test scores each year, being categorized as an LOE 5 teacher.
- As a CPM (Curriculum Project Manager), created and revised 25+ courses for Liberty University Online Academy, grades 6-12. Created reading and writing units targeting diverse learners, implementing an engaging educational experience with proven academic achievement for students.
- As an Instructional Coach, performed action research to help teachers disaggregate and analyze TVAAS data in order to improve classroom instruction, uncover unintentional bias, and ensure equity and access for all students
Additional Information
- ILL-B (Instructional Leader License, Beginner) TN DOE August 2020
- Professional Teaching License, English 7th-12th, TN DOE August 2006
- Adaptive Schools Trained
- Cognitive Coaching Trained
- ISTE certification (will finish August, 2023)
Additional Skills
- Curriculum Specialist and Development
- Action Research Leader
- Multiple Edtech and Instructional technology programs and platforms
- Educational standards alignment (grades 5-12)
- LMS Canvas Instructure
- Google Suite and Google Classroom
- Microsoft Office, Excel
- Project Management Software: Asana, Microsoft Teams, Workday, Sharepoint
- Adobe CC
- Articulate Rise
- Virtual Professional Learning and Coaching
- Presenting and Facilitating
Timeline
Instructional Technology Coach
Oak Ridge Schools
2021.09 - Current
Senior Digital Editor
Savvas Learning (Formerly Pearson k-12)
2021.06 - 2021.09
Literacy Program Coach
Springboard Collaborative
2020.10 - Current
English Teacher
Liberty University
2020.10 - 2024.01
Professional Learning Chair
Knox County Schools
2019.08 - 2020.08
Literacy Program Director
Shakespeare in Shades Project: Knox County Schools
2016.06 - 2017.07
Program Manager: GoodGuides
GWIK
2013.01 - 2013.12
Middle School ELA Teacher, Instructional Coach
Knox County Schools
2011.08 - 2020.12
High School English Instructor
Rhea County DOE
2006.08 - 2010.12
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Carson Newman University
B.S. - Secondary Education, English
Lee University
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