Francena Lewis
Lithonia,GA
Summary
Resourceful liaison/coach/administrator, highly effective at cultivating productive relationships between students, teachers and families to support academic success. Knowledgeable liaison, adept at working successfully with all levels to meet student needs. Possessing interpersonal, communication and problem-solving strengths. Offering 40+year history in the field of English and administration.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Improvement Liaison (Part-time)
Dekalb County Schools
Stone Mountain, GA
08.2012 - Current
- Developed and maintained effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinated communications between teams to ensure accurate information was shared in a timely manner.
- Organized and facilitated meetings, workshops, conferences and other events to ensure successful outcomes.
Full-time/Adjunct Professor of English
Strayer Univerity
Morrow, GA
05.2006 - 06.2016
- Implemented course syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments.
- Integrated technology into the classroom environment to enhance instruction and facilitate communication with students.
- Participated in departmental meetings to discuss teaching strategies and professional development opportunities.
- Monitored student progress throughout the semester utilizing attendance records, grade reports, and other data sources.
- Facilitated active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.
- Provided constructive feedback on student assignments to promote student success.
- Evaluated student performance using appropriate assessment techniques and provided timely feedback.
- Researched best practices for effective teaching methods in order to improve instructional delivery.
- Developed and taught English composition courses to students of all levels, from remedial to advanced.
- Provided support for student writing projects, including essay assignments and research papers.
- Assessed student performance by assigning grades based on test scores, essays, class participation, and other criteria.
- Edited student work for grammar, spelling, punctuation, organization, and content accuracy.
- Encouraged critical thinking through the use of discussion forums and small group activities.
- Conducted weekly office hours to assist struggling students with their coursework.
Assistant Principal/ High School Coordinator
Dekalb County Schools
Stone Mountain, GA
01.1999 - 06.2007
- Developed and maintained effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Organized and facilitated meetings, workshops, conferences and other events to ensure successful outcomes.
- Coordinated communications between teams to ensure accurate information was shared in a timely manner.
- Created reports to monitor progress on projects and initiatives.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in processes and procedures related to liaison activities.
- Provided advice on best practices, policies and procedures relating to liaising duties.
- Compiled data from multiple sources for use in presentations or reports.
- Resolved conflicts between departments by acting as a mediator between them.
English Teacher
Dekalb County Schools
09.1979 - 01.1999
- Provided feedback on written assignments submitted by students.
- Encouraged self-expression among learners through oral presentations or role plays.
- Organized field trips related to literary works covered during the school year.
- Implemented English curriculum to meet the needs of students.
- Designed assessments to monitor student progress in English language development.
- Provided individualized instruction for struggling students.
- Encouraged active participation in group discussions about literature.
- Created lesson plans, handouts, and other materials for teaching English grammar, reading comprehension, and creative writing skills.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other forms of assessment.
- Maintained records of student progress by monitoring grades throughout the year.
- Adapted teaching methods based on each student's unique needs and abilities.
Education
Doctor of Education - Leadership And Supervision
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL07.2005
Specialist of Education - Elementary Education
Troy State University
Troy, Ala06.1994
Master of Science - Middle School Education
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA06.1980
Bachelor of Science - Secondary English
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI12.1976
Some College (No Degree) - English - Graduate Level
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GASome College (No Degree) - English - Graduate Level
Clayton State University
Morrow, GASkills
- Evaluation Capabilities
- Communication Improvements
- Team Collaboration
- Incidents Management
- Performance Reporting
- Student Evaluations
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year
- Georgia MeritTeacher Renogition
- Dean of Strayer University -Morrow Campus,Georgia
Certification
Georgia Teacher Cerifications:
SRL Educ Leadership
SRT Elementary, Middle and High School English
Affiliations
- Sponsors student organizations
Timeline
School Improvement Liaison (Part-time)
Dekalb County Schools
08.2012 - Current
Full-time/Adjunct Professor of English
Strayer Univerity
05.2006 - 06.2016
Assistant Principal/ High School Coordinator
Dekalb County Schools
01.1999 - 06.2007
English Teacher
Dekalb County Schools
09.1979 - 01.1999
Doctor of Education - Leadership And Supervision
Nova Southeastern University
Specialist of Education - Elementary Education
Troy State University
Master of Science - Middle School Education
Columbus State University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary English
Wayne State University
Some College (No Degree) - English - Graduate Level
Kennesaw State University
Some College (No Degree) - English - Graduate Level
Clayton State University
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