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Jennifer Dozier

Nashville,TN

Summary

Academic leader with a strong vision who has supported teachers and students in achieving their best possible academic outcomes. Well-organized and outgoing with a successful track record of implementing effective literacy and math intervention programs. Well-versed in individual and classroom instruction. Enthusiastic with the ability to coordinate with teachers, lead data based meetings and provide professional learning to teachers.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

MTSS Academic Lead/Building Testing Coordinator/Math Lead

Waverly Belmont Elementary School
07.2022 - Current
  • Facilitated MTSS data meetings and engaged in data-based decision making to maximize student achievement.
  • Coordinated the logistics for WIDA Access testing, FastBridge testing, the NAEP assessment, and TCAP achievement testing. Trained staff on test security protocols.
  • Guided teachers in implementing a new math curriculum by leading collaborative planning sessions and examining the math standards in the new curriculum.
  • Enhanced student literacy by implementing targeted reading and math strategies and interventions. Modeled the interventions and strategies for classroom teachers.

Literacy Coach

Clovercroft Elementary School
07.2011 - 07.2022
  • Developed and led professional development sessions in Understanding by Design, Word Study, Phonics and Reading Comprehension for Williamson County Schools.
  • Guided collaborative planning sessions with all grade levels focused on best practices in implementing literacy instruction.
  • Built positive relationships and coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop individualized literacy plans for struggling students, resulting in improved reading levels.

Reading Specialist

Metro Nashville Public Schools - Henry Maxwell Elementary, Thomas Edison Elementary
07.2004 - 07.2008
  • Performed assessments and analyzed results to identify students in need of intervention in reading.
  • Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving intervention targets with all students.
  • Built positive and productive relationships with teachers and students to drive improvements in reading instruction.

Education

Master of Arts in Education - Educational Leadership

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN
08-2022

Master of Science - Education with a Specialization in Reading

Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL
05-2004

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
05-1997

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Collaboration
  • Teamwork
  • Effective Communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Organization

Timeline

MTSS Academic Lead/Building Testing Coordinator/Math Lead

Waverly Belmont Elementary School
07.2022 - Current

Literacy Coach

Clovercroft Elementary School
07.2011 - 07.2022

Reading Specialist

Metro Nashville Public Schools - Henry Maxwell Elementary, Thomas Edison Elementary
07.2004 - 07.2008

Master of Science - Education with a Specialization in Reading

Nova Southeastern University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Middle Tennessee State University

Master of Arts in Education - Educational Leadership

Austin Peay State University