Jazmine Bright-Carter
Orlando,FL
Summary
Results-driven educator with 12-year record of success in, planning and problem-solving abilities required for delivering exceptional education to students while maintaining supportive and structured learning environments. Polished in developing and implementing student-focused practices and technological strategies to enhance classroom settings. Boosts student engagement through experiential learning, team collaboration and digital approaches. With a passion for designing and delivering high-quality professional development to teachers and instructional coaches. Adept at collaborating with teachers in planning and instructing using a wide variety of teaching strategies and motivational techniques. Committed to keeping abreast of the changing needs of the industry and developing educational programs that meet the needs of all learners.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Coach
Orange County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Mentored and supported teachers on classroom teaching practices using professional development programs and instructional techniques training.
- Assisted in the collection of analysis to determine the best instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with staff members to develop skills and knowledge through development targeted designs.
- Updated and organized student performance records while maintaining confidentiality standards.
- Consistently provided motivation and direction for students and gave feedback when needed.
- Supported implementation of effective tiered interventions.
- Provided feedback to teachers on literacy instruction and performed coaching cycles with identified teachers.
- Provided professional development on school and district literacy initiatives to include B.E.S.T Standards.
- Identified and selected for purchase and implementation instructional materials based student need through the use of school wide data.
- Enhanced reading comprehension for students by incorporating diverse literary genres and materials.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
- Administered standardized tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses.
- Evaluated instructional materials for effectiveness and alignment with curriculum standards, ensuring high-quality resources were utilized consistently.
- Monitored student progress closely, implementing necessary adjustments to instructional techniques as needed.
- Served as a resource for colleagues seeking guidance on effective literacy practices, sharing expertise generously across the school community.
- Boosted students'' reading fluency through targeted interventions and customized practice exercises.
Reading Interventionist
Orange County Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Implemented improvements to school curriculum to address areas of underperformance.
- Developed and improved curricula, course formats and lesson presentations for diverse topics.
- Demonstrated knowledge of varied learning modalities.
- Built and updated evaluation and survey tools to monitor and improve effectiveness of professional development.
- Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
- Collaborated with teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission.
- Monitored district, school, and classroom-level data to provided targeted supports to school-level literacy leadership teams, coaches and teachers.
- Provided and created training and support for teachers, coaches and other educators to build their capacity to deliver high-quality literacy instruction, ESOL, teacher leadership, and instructional strategies.
- Supported professional development for teachers in MTSS and tiered instructional support.
- Liaised with faculty to assess program performance.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Teacher
Leon County Schools
08.2013 - 07.2021
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Monitored student progress using exams and assignments to check for thorough understanding.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover all required course material.
- Instructed students individually and in groups, utilizing various teaching methods.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Strayer University
Atlanta, United States05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL12.2012
Skills
- Outstanding interpersonal abilities
- Background in instructional planning
- Reflection process understanding
- Goal-oriented and ambitious
- Adaptable nature
- Team collaboration
- Friendly and personable
- Background in teacher development
- Knowledge of coaching cycle
- Outstanding professional development design and delivery
- Background in design and delivery of distance learning coursework for teachers and students
Accomplishments
- Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated
Timeline
Reading Coach
Orange County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Reading Interventionist
Orange County Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2023
Teacher
Leon County Schools
08.2013 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Strayer University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University