Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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James Howell

North Lauderdael,FL

Summary

Accomplished Curriculum Coach and Elementary School Teacher at Eagles Nest Charter Academy, adept in instructional coaching and fostering a growth mindset. Excelled in enhancing classroom effectiveness and student engagement, achieving the highest student growth percentages. Skilled in standards alignment and classroom management, consistently delivering results through innovative teaching strategies and reliable multitasking.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Curriculum Coach

Eagles Nest Charter Academy
06.2024 - Current
  • Managed multiple concurrent projects and consulted across organizations to determine objectives.
  • Worked with internal stakeholders to perform skill gap assessments and built training content to address gaps.
  • Developed individualized support plans for struggling educators, resulting in increased effectiveness in the classroom.
  • Assisted in the selection of instructional materials, ensuring alignment with state standards and educational objectives.
  • Facilitated collaborative planning sessions among faculty members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the school community.
  • Provided ongoing support to educators through classroom observations, modeling best practices, and offering constructive feedback.
  • Built and delivered learning content according to priority and scope.

Elementary School Teacher 3 - 5

Eagles Nest Charter Academy
07.2011 - Current
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
  • Consistently achieved highest percentage of student growth and proficiency on the FCAT, FSA, and FAST assessments.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching methods accordingly for optimal results.
  • Promoted a growth mindset in the classroom by encouraging students to set goals, embrace challenges, and persevere through obstacles.
  • Taught core subjects of ELA, math, science, and social studies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Florida Atlantic University
05.2009

Summa Cum Laude

Bachelor of Arts - Retail Merchandising

Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, IN
05.1985

Skills

Instructional Coaching

Standards Alignment

Classroom Management

Growth Mindset

Student Engagement

Teaching strategies

Content Knowledge

Multitasking

Reliability

Certification

Gifted Certified

Timeline

Curriculum Coach - Eagles Nest Charter Academy
06.2024 - Current
Elementary School Teacher 3 - 5 - Eagles Nest Charter Academy
07.2011 - Current
Florida Atlantic University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Indiana University Bloomington - Bachelor of Arts, Retail Merchandising
James Howell