GERRI K. LAYTON
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Dedicated teacher focused on ensuring the individual needs of special education students are met daily. Knowledgeable in design and implementation of hands-on lessons tied to the state standards. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Cross-Categorical Resource Teacher
Alhambra School District
08.2020 - Current
- Provided quality instruction tied to state standards.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Partnered with general education teachers from across academic departments.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster high student engagement
- Monitored student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Principal
Granada West Elementary School
03.2018 - 06.2020
- Supervised certified and classified staff to ensure a safe and effective learning environment
- Managed a school budget effectively to ensure that students and staff needs were met.
- Modeled effective instructional practices in classrooms consistently.
- Supported grade level PLC teams with instructional planning and data analysis.
- Created and executed effective professional development aligned to the needs of the school and staff.
- Provided parent engagement opportunities to build a strong school-to-home connection.
- Supported teaching staff through effective instructional coaching.
Outreach Coordinator (Assistant Principal)
Alhambra Elementary School District, Granada Elementary School
12.2014 - 02.2018
- Supervision, scheduling and professional development of all support staff
- Instructional evaluation of certified staff
- Parent outreach and support in the area of school attendance
- Modeling effective instructional practices in classrooms
- Supporting grade level PLC teams with instructional planning
- Support with planning for differentiated instruction in reading and writing
- Support with facilitating parent meetings and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings
- Plan and provide parent education classes at the school site
- Educational coaching of teaching staff.
District Academic Coach
Alhambra Elementary School District
07.2012 - 12.2014
- Planning, creating and executing district and school level professional development experiences
- Coaching classroom teachers with the outcome of increasing student achievement
- Working with site administration to increase student achievement across the campus.
Classroom Educator
Alhambra Elementary School District
07.2003 - 05.2012
- Responsible for documenting student progress surrounding their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals
- Providing instructional lessons in the area of reading and writing
- Planning for differentiated instruction in reading and writing
- Facilitate parent meetings and lead Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings
- Classroom management implementation, daily
- Educational coaching of teaching staff
- Administrative duties as an Assistant Principal and Principal
Education
Masters - Educational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona04.2017
Post-Bachaccalaureate - Special Education
Rio Salado College
Tempe, Arizona2006
B.A. - Communications
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona12.1996
Skills
- Middle School Education
- Community Organization
- Parent Communication
- Positive Learning Environment
- Class Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Classroom Management
- IEP Goals
Accomplishments
2012 - Obtained National Board Certification - Exceptional Needs Specialist/Early Childhood through Young Adulthood
2022 - Renewed National Board Certification - Exceptional Needs Specialist/Early Childhood through Young Adulthood
Timeline
Cross-Categorical Resource Teacher
Alhambra School District
08.2020 - Current
Principal
Granada West Elementary School
03.2018 - 06.2020
Outreach Coordinator (Assistant Principal)
Alhambra Elementary School District, Granada Elementary School
12.2014 - 02.2018
District Academic Coach
Alhambra Elementary School District
07.2012 - 12.2014
Classroom Educator
Alhambra Elementary School District
07.2003 - 05.2012
Masters - Educational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Post-Bachaccalaureate - Special Education
Rio Salado College
B.A. - Communications
Grand Canyon University
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