Ife Spradley
Capitol Heights,MD
Summary
An instructional leader with a long history in education and dedication to school performance, teacher training and student success. Attentive to pulse of school to proactively manage negative trends and recognize success in teachers and methods. Hands-on in mentoring teachers and supporting students.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade Level Lead
Friendship Public Charter School
08.2017 - 02.2023
- Directed individualized instruction in various subjects to achieve educational goals and drive curriculum requirements
- Effectively translated lesson plans into virtual learning experiences for over 50 students and routinely evaluated individual student progress and social development
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions
- Met with classroom teachers to modify lesson plans to meet IEP goals of unique education population
- Established adequate level of communication with 40+ parents to provide direction for further student development outside classroom
- Created 25 lessons using Smart Board technology, computers, and Zoom: Video Conferencing features
- Created interactive learning experiences and mentored fellow teachers
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication
Classroom Teacher
Eagle Academy
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Adapted classroom work to provide thirty students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans
- Assessed students' progress towards objectives, expectations, and goals to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration four times each month
- Collaborated with instructional staff, school personnel, parents, and community resources to improve the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
Classroom Teacher
Community Academy Public Charter School
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Prepared students for kindergarten by providing them with early learning foundations in basic subjects such as pre-reading readiness and early math experiences
- Lead planning and fulfillment of program curriculum and ensure alignment to city and school standards and assessments
- Participated in professional development sessions to convey and gather information required to remain effective teacher amid changing climate
- Developed individualized learning plans for students and ensured that adaptation and accommodations were utilized for students with special needs.
Classroom Teacher
Savoy Elementary School
09.2012 - 06.2014
- Maintained accurate and complete student records and prepared reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
- Met with parents, guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
- Prepared, administered, and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Reading Coach
Imagine Southeast Charter School
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Collaborated with instruction staff, school personnel, parents, and variety of community resources to improve overall quality of student outcomes and achieve established classroom objectives in support of school improvement plan
- Supported classroom teachers to assist them in implementing established curriculum and individual student plans
- Administered standardized ability and achievement tests and interpreted results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
Grade Team Lead
Panorama Elementary School
08.2006 - 06.2008
- Led bi-weekly 5th-grade team meetings to ensure all teachers were well versed in upcoming lessons
- Created inclusive, team, and goal-oriented environment for four teachers
- Appointed by Principal as Team Leader for America's Choice Leadership Team (ACLT) Program
- Presented during six professional development training and organized eight collaborative meetings to assess student performance.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
Grade Team Lead
Savoy Elementary School
08.2001 - 06.2006
- Planned and facilitated weekly 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-grade team meetings to prepare for lessons in coming weeks effectively
- Scheduled nine school-wide programs and five field trips every year that further explored topics taught in classroom to enhance students' understanding
- Selected by Principal to participate in National Art Gallery-sponsored program, "Art Around the Corner."
Education
Master of Education - Teacher Leadership
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
College of New Rochelle, The
New Rochelle, NY08.2001
Skills
- Balanced Literacy & Reading Facilitator
- Reading Coach
- Strength-based Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Special Education Expert
- Team Building
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
Additional Information
- AWARD , Kappa Delta Pi National Honor Society (2021)
Timeline
Grade Level Lead
Friendship Public Charter School
08.2017 - 02.2023
Classroom Teacher
Eagle Academy
08.2015 - 06.2017
Classroom Teacher
Community Academy Public Charter School
08.2014 - 06.2015
Classroom Teacher
Savoy Elementary School
09.2012 - 06.2014
Reading Coach
Imagine Southeast Charter School
08.2011 - 06.2012
Grade Team Lead
Panorama Elementary School
08.2006 - 06.2008
Grade Team Lead
Savoy Elementary School
08.2001 - 06.2006
Master of Education - Teacher Leadership
American College of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
College of New Rochelle, The
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