Accomplished Educator with a robust background in curriculum design and educational research, honed at Clayton County Public Schools. Expert in technology integration and fostering collaborative team environments, I've significantly enhanced learning outcomes and teacher performance. My strategic approach to professional development and data-driven decision-making underscores my commitment to educational excellence and student success.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator
Clayton County Public Schools
Jonesboro, GA
08.1988 - 06.2024
Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
Evaluated data and used measurements to plan, coordinate and advance student progress.
Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Assisted in the development of strategic plans for the organization.
Created and maintained an effective team environment through collaboration and communication.
Provided guidance to subordinates on how to improve their performance and develop new skills.
Analyzed data from various sources to inform decision-making within the leadership team.
Engaged in problem solving activities with all levels of staff when issues arose.
Created reports summarizing key insights obtained from data analysis efforts.
Led routine meetings to share new policies, gather feedback and improve team cohesion.
Enhanced personnel management strategies for better morale and retention.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
Assisted teachers in developing lesson plans and instructional materials.
Conducted team meetings to discuss strategies for improving instruction and student outcomes.
Provided assistance with classroom management strategies.
Mentored new teachers on best practices for teaching.
Collaborated with school administrators on curriculum development and implementation.
Created assessment tools to measure student achievement and growth.
Analyzed data from assessments to inform instruction decisions.
Developed professional learning opportunities for staff members.
Facilitated communication between faculty, administration, and parents and guardians regarding student progress.
Utilized data collection systems to track teacher performance indicators.
Coordinated special projects related to curriculum design or implementation of technology initiatives.
Provided guidance on state standards, testing requirements, and other regulations.
Participated in parent-teacher conferences as needed.
Encouraged collaboration among faculty members through professional learning communities.
Developed a comprehensive mentoring plan that included individualized coaching sessions with each teacher assigned to me.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instrucion
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Education
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA
12-1986
High School Diploma -
Sibley High School
Sibley, LA
05-1981
Skills
Workplace Professionalism
Safety Protocols
Effective Time Management
Subject Matter Proficiency
Multiple Instructional Approaches
Remote Learning Implementation
Professional Development Support
Classroom Management
Data Management
Student-Centered Inquiry
Collaborative Team Building
Creative Problem Solving
Student Support Advocacy
Proficient in Change Management
Proficient in Assessing Learning Outcomes
Data-Driven Decision Making
Educational research
Curriculum Design
Design Learning Experiences
Culturally Inclusive Curriculum
Informed Decision Making
Technology Integration
Accomplishments
Riverdale Middle School 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year