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Education
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Florence Dampier-Brown

Clarksdale,MS

Summary

Dedicated Educator with extensive experience partnering with parents and ensuring success of students. Skilled at providing feedback on individual progress of students and discussing specific needs.

Work History

District Literacy Specialist

Coahoma County School District
Clarksdale, MS
July2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented literacy curriculum for elementary aged students.
  • Created and presented professional development workshops on reading strategies to teachers and administrators.
  • Collaborated with classroom teachers to differentiate instruction based on student needs.
  • Coached educators in the use of data-driven decision making in order to improve student outcomes.
  • Led small group interventions focused on phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.
  • Monitored progress of students through formative assessment data collection and analysis.
  • Analyzed district-level data related to literacy achievement levels in order to inform policy decisions.

Principal

Friars Point Elementary
Friars Point, MS
July2019 - June2023
  • Developed, implemented and evaluated school policies and procedures.
  • Provided instructional leadership to faculty and staff in the areas of curriculum development, assessment practices and professional growth activities.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with parents, students and members of the community to ensure a safe learning environment.
  • Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators, families and other stakeholders in order to promote collaboration among all participants in the educational process.
  • Organized regular meetings with faculty members to discuss issues related to instruction, assessment strategies and classroom management techniques.
  • Monitored student academic performance data in order to identify trends or areas of need that require additional resources or support.

Assistant Principal

Coahoma County Junior Senior High School
Clarksdale, MS
07.2017 - June2019
  • Provided guidance and support to teachers, staff and students in the school.
  • Developed and implemented school policies, procedures and programs for student achievement.
  • Monitored student behavior and discipline in accordance with district regulations.
  • Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators and parents regarding student performance issues.

Lead Teacher

Sherard Elementary School
Clarksdale, MS
  • Create and monitor policies and practices that promote a safe learning environment; ensure a school culture that encourages continuous improvements for teachers and students; develop an environment that encourages open communication with colleagues, students, and the community; and mentor educators in the creation and implementation of class instruction, lesson plans, and student assessment in conjunction with state learning regulations.

Teacher

Sherard Elementary School
Clarksdale, MS
  • Instruct students using the approved curriculum, designing and developing programs to meet the academic, intellectual, and social needs of students
  • Enhance student academic and social growth by using varied teaching strategies and techniques; included whole group, individual, and small group, and teacher modeling to provide a solid academic foundation and positive attitude toward education.

Teacher

Friars Point Elementary School
Clarksdale, MS
  • Instruct 3rd grade reading and language curriculum, designing and developing programs to meet the academic, intellectual, and social needs of students
  • Assess student performance through student-teacher conferencing, checklists, and student portfolios.

Student Teacher

Friars Point Elementary School
Clarksdale, MS
  • Developed and implemented student-centered lessons in all subject areas for a diverse group of first grade special and regular education students
  • Adapted lessons to meet individual needs by reviewing students’ backgrounds and learning needs through IEP’s and pre-assessments
  • Incorporated cross-curricular components into lessons and units
  • Implemented positive classroom management strategies
  • Participated in grade level curriculum and team meetings, parent conferences, IEP meetings, and field trips
  • Communicated with parents on a regular basis via newsletters, daily or weekly progress reports, and/or phone calls.

Education

Specialist Degree in Education Administration and Supervision -

Delta State University
05.2014

Master of Science Degree in Elementary Education -

Delta State University
05.2007

Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education -

Mississippi Valley State University
12.2000

Skills

  • Instructional Strategies
  • Student Engagement
  • Group Instruction
  • Exam prep
  • Teacher Mentoring
  • Common core knowledge
  • Individualized Instruction
  • Program implementation
  • Student diagnosing
  • Teaching methods knowledge
  • Innovative lesson planning
  • Instructional planning
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Lesson Planning
  • Data-Driven Instruction
  • Classroom Management

Job Skills

  • School Test Coordinator
  • WIDA (World Class Instructional Design and Assessment) Certified
  • Teacher Support Team (TST) Chairperson
  • After School Coordinator
  • Fruit and Vegetable Grant Coordinator
  • Yearbook Coordinator

Computer And Technology Skills

  • Microsoft Windows
  • Excel and Word
  • Internet
  • Email
  • Promethean Board
  • IPad

References

  • LaTiffiney Burnside-Percy, Literacy Coach, 662-302-4290 tiffyb022001@yahoo.com
  • Xandra Brooks-Keys, Assistant Superintendent, 662-592-2209, xkeys@nbcsd.k12.ms.us
  • Valery Harris, Retired Educator, 662-588-9950

Timeline

Assistant Principal

Coahoma County Junior Senior High School
07.2017 - June2019

District Literacy Specialist

Coahoma County School District
July2023 - Current

Principal

Friars Point Elementary
July2019 - June2023

Lead Teacher

Sherard Elementary School

Teacher

Sherard Elementary School

Teacher

Friars Point Elementary School

Student Teacher

Friars Point Elementary School

Specialist Degree in Education Administration and Supervision -

Delta State University

Master of Science Degree in Elementary Education -

Delta State University

Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education -

Mississippi Valley State University

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