Janay Washington
Education
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Knowledgeable school leader well-versed in student and course data analysis to make effective decisions on future plans and materials. Proven history of implementing innovative plans for optimized learning and retention. History of improving course strength and modernizing instruction with a fresh and forward-thinking approach to education. Bringing understanding of traditional and contemporary approaches, instructional strategies and materials offerings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Middle School Teacher
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Assesses submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Increases parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
- Completes in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Cultivates relationships with parents for complete support network.
Grade 3 Teacher
International School Of Ouagadougou
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Increased student reading and math growth for 100% of students to bring students to grade level performance
Reading Interventionist
Portsmouth Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Achieved 40% point gain leading toward school accreditation using originally developed data analysis system
Instructional Coach
Norfolk Public Schools
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Met diverse student population needs by planning and implementing lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies.
- Supported instructional development of teachers as it relates to Tier I instruction, student engagement, classroom management, data review and use, and lesson plans.
- Ensured understanding and implementation of school’s Instructional Focus.
- Facilitated walkthroughs to determine internal capacity of school and identify priority areas to address.
- Informally observed (non-evaluative) lessons and follow proven coaching model in order to provide feedback, monitor progress, and provide needed professional development.
- Modeled use of cooperative learning structures to ensure positive interdependence, individual accountability, equal participation and simultaneous interaction.
- Maintained required documentation related to coaching, professional development, etc
5th Grade Teacher
American International School Of Lagos
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Title I Teacher/Intervention Specialist
Norfolk Public Schools
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Instructed elementary students through literacy or math groups in accordance to division expectations.
- Used variety of instructional techniques and reading/math materials appropriate for age and skill level of students.
- Collaborated with others to identify instructional needs and develop and deliver professional development.
- Maintained professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings and other professional activities.
- Created school wide data analysis system to support School Improvement Plan
- Utilized personnel creatively to support School Improvement Plan
- Coached teachers in instructional design and lesson plan development
Grade 5 Teacher
Norfolk Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science to pupils in classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by appropriate authorities
- Used available, up-to-date data to determine flexible student groupings and instructional focus
- Used variety of instructional techniques and reading/math materials appropriate for age and skill level of students
- Developed and delivers lesson plans appropriate to needs and abilities of assigned students
- Increased standardized testing scores for recovery students by 88%
- Achieved 85% and above pass and growth rates for reading, mathematics, science, and social studies
Grade 4 Teacher
International Community School of Abidjan
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science to pupils in classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by appropriate authorities
- Participated in curriculum development programs as required.
- Evaluated pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate
- Instructed pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in global rights and administrative regulations and procedures of school.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Grade 5 and Grade 6 Teacher
Portsmouth Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Facilitated specialized subject matter(s), motivating all students to achieve maximum potential;
- Assisted in developing individualized instructional programs;
- Established and maintains standards of behavior
- Maintained professional competence through in-service education and self- selected professional books and instructional materials
- Instructed students in area(s) of specialization and subject matter specified in
- Evaluated students' progress, maintains appropriate records, prepares progress reports
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students
Education
Ph.D. - Education/ K-12 School Leadership
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA 01.2019 - 05.2023
Education Specialist - K-12 School Leadership
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA 06.2017 - 12.2018
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Tennessee State University
Nashville 08.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 08.2005 - 05.2009
Skills
Curriculum selection
Additional Information
- Klingenstein Fellow, Teachers College (2016)
Timeline
Middle School Teacher
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Grade 3 Teacher
International School Of Ouagadougou
08.2022 - 06.2023
Reading Interventionist
Portsmouth Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
Instructional Coach
Norfolk Public Schools
08.2020 - 06.2021
5th Grade Teacher
American International School Of Lagos
08.2019 - 06.2020
Ph.D. - Education/ K-12 School Leadership
Regent University
01.2019 - 05.2023
Title I Teacher/Intervention Specialist
Norfolk Public Schools
08.2018 - 08.2019
Grade 5 Teacher
Norfolk Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2018
Education Specialist - K-12 School Leadership
Regent University
06.2017 - 12.2018
Grade 4 Teacher
International Community School of Abidjan
08.2015 - 01.2017
Grade 5 and Grade 6 Teacher
Portsmouth Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2015
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Tennessee State University
08.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Hampton University
08.2005 - 05.2009
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