Jean Delance
Mesquite,TX
Summary
Accomplished educator and athletic director with proven success in improving student outcomes through innovative teaching methods and effective program management. Expertise in creating targeted math interventions and overseeing athletic programs that enhance academic performance and personal development. Strong ability to build collaborative relationships that align academic and extracurricular objectives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle & High School Athletic Director - Admin
Uplift Education
Dallas–Fort Worth, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Provided leadership and oversight for middle and high school athletics, coordinating campus athletic programs.
- Managed athletic operations, including schedules, practices, competitions, tryouts, rosters, eligibility, and transportation.
- Recruited and collaborated with coaches to establish expectations for scholar-athletes and athletic programs.
- Established standards for academic achievement, reliability, commitment, sportsmanship, and accountability.
- Monitored scholar-athlete academic eligibility, attendance, behavior, participation, and readiness for competition.
- Coordinated communication among coaches, administrators, staff, scholars, families, and stakeholders.
- Developed policies, procedures, checklists, and communication systems for athletic participation requirements.
- Supported compliance through documentation of injuries, emergency protocols, and supervision efforts.
Algebra Math Interventionist
Uplift Education
Dallas–Fort Worth, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Delivered targeted Algebra and Pre-Algebra interventions, enhancing academic support for scholars in need for secondary education 7th, 8th and 9th grades.
- Analyze assessment, classroom, and progress-monitoring data to identify skill gaps and develop individualized intervention strategies.
- Deliver small-group and individualized mathematics instruction designed to strengthen foundational skills and improve Algebra readiness and mastery.
- Collaborate with mathematics teachers and campus leadership to align intervention instruction with grade-level curriculum and academic priorities.
- Monitored scholar progress and adjusted instructional strategies to foster growth and improve academic outcomes.
- Supported scholars in developing mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills, boosting confidence and fostering academic independence.
- Dallas–Fort Worth, TX
Math Department Lead
Uplift Education
Dallas–Fort Worth, TX
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Provided instructional leadership and support for mathematics teachers to strengthen student achievement and overall department performance.
- Collaborated with campus leadership to align mathematics instruction, curriculum implementation, assessments, and intervention strategies with campus academic goals.
- Supported teachers with lesson planning, instructional practices, data analysis, classroom management, and implementation of rigorous mathematics instruction.
- Analyzed student performance and assessment data to identify learning gaps and develop targeted instructional strategies.
- Facilitated collaboration among mathematics teachers to promote consistency in curriculum, expectations, and academic standards.
- Helped establish a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and high academic expectations within the mathematics department.
- Dallas–Fort Worth, TX
8th grade Algebra Teacher
ILTexas
Lancaster, Tx
12.2023 - 05.2024
- STAAR testing subject
- 8th grade algebra teacher
Teacher Assistant
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
08.2020 - 08.2021
- College of Liberal Arts Professor Teacher Assistant (TA)
Education
Associate of Arts - Post Graduate Program in AI Agents For Business
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX11-2026
Associate of Arts - CS50's Introduction To Artificial Intelligence
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA11-2026
Bachelor of Arts - African American Studies
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL12-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sport Management
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL12-2021
Skills
- Teaching
- Management
- Project Leadership
- Presentation Skills
- Creativity
- Time management
- Curriculum alignment
- Athletic program management
- Team collaboration
- Instructional leadership
- Statistics concepts
- Math manipulatives
Awards
- 2019, Fall Student Athelete Academic Honor Roll
- 2020, Fall Student Athelete Academic Honor Roll
- 2021, Fall Student Athelete Academic Honor Roll
- Uplift Education Network Algebra Growth 80% meets standards
- Uplift Campus Rating Increase by two letters
Languages
English
Timeline
Math Department Lead
Uplift Education
01.2025 - 01.2026
Middle & High School Athletic Director - Admin
Uplift Education
08.2024 - Current
Algebra Math Interventionist
Uplift Education
08.2024 - Current
8th grade Algebra Teacher
ILTexas
12.2023 - 05.2024
Teacher Assistant
University of Florida
08.2020 - 08.2021
Associate of Arts - Post Graduate Program in AI Agents For Business
The University of Texas At Austin
Associate of Arts - CS50's Introduction To Artificial Intelligence
Harvard University
Bachelor of Arts - African American Studies
University of Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Sport Management
University of Florida