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J'Noa Brown

J'Noa Brown

USA

Summary

Driven instructional leader with a proven track record of supporting teachers, leading instructional improvement efforts, and driving academic success through strategic curriculum development and data-driven initiatives. Skilled in fostering collaboration to enhance teaching and learning outcomes within a dynamic educational environment.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Curriculum & Instruction Director

MAEF Public Charter Schools
10.2024 - Current
  • Lead a team of two instructional coaches to drive instructional excellence and improve teacher effectiveness.
  • Provide direct support to three principals, ensuring alignment with instructional goals and accountability for student achievement.
  • Facilitate weekly principal meetings to review instructional data, set priorities, and establish clear expectations for instructional leadership.
  • Design and implement a continuous improvement plan that strengthens instructional practices through targeted coaching cycles and professional development.
  • Direct schoolwide professional development sessions, aligning training with instructional priorities and data-driven needs.
  • Develop and implement curriculum pacing guides, ensuring instructional consistency and coherence across grade levels.
  • Spearhead learning walkthroughs (LWTs) to monitor instructional effectiveness, provide real-time feedback, and enhance teaching practices.
  • Lead the adoption and implementation of universal lesson planning and instructional framework, ensuring standardization across classrooms.
  • Established a targeted 20 day ACT intervention plan
  • Oversee data-driven instruction and accountability measures, utilizing goal-setting sheets and academic roadmaps to track student progress and teacher effectiveness.
  • Manage and structure weekly PLC meetings to foster collaboration, review instructional strategies, and drive continuous improvement.


Curriculum and Instructional Specialist

Selma City Schools System
07.2023 - 10.2024
  • Led the continuous improvement plan in collaboration with the Chief of Teaching & Learning, driving accountability and improving instructional outcomes:

30% reduction in Red Teachers (requiring the most support)

20% decrease in Yellow Teachers (requiring moderate support)

40% increase in Green Teachers (meeting instructional targets)

  • Held teachers accountable for meeting instructional targets through instructional rounds conducted every 10, 20, and 30 days. Analyzed ACT and IXL data to address performance gaps and improve teaching quality.
  • Spearheaded the transition from iReady to IXL in the high school and implemented rotation groups for ACT skill building and Tier II instruction.
  • Facilitated district-wide professional development on standards unpacking, ALEX, and IXL, ensuring teacher practices aligned with growth metrics and instructional goals.
  • Held weekly meetings with principals to discuss trends in instruction and next steps.
  • Conducted and supported weekly PLC meetings during planning periods, addressing key topics and trends based on teacher needs.
  • Supported the transition from Panarama RTI to Unified Insights in PowerSchool to enhance teacher accountability in data tracking and student interventions.
  • Mentored two teachers who now led model classrooms, demonstrating success in building instructional capacity.
  • Contributed to district curriculum development and participated.


Secondary English Teacher & Department Chair

Dallas County High School
08.2019 - 07.2023
  • Increased English and reading ACT College and Career Readiness (CCR) Benchmark Scores by 40% and pre-ACT scores by 23% through small group intervention activities and remediation.
  • Coached ELA department teachers to improve practices through professional development and instructional strategy modeling
  • Assisted in preparing the district's English pacing guide and curriculum matrix.


Elementary Math Teacher

Sugar Creek Charter School
01.2018 - 07.2019
  • Planned and executed Eureka math curriculum lessons, improving student performance on EOG testing
  • Provided differentiated instruction tailored to students' learning levels.


Adult Education Teacher

Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Increased GED success rate by 45% through strategic skill-building and personalized instruction.


Academic Leader

Safety Net Academy
07.2015 - 01.2016
  • Created and delivered academic instruction aligned with the district curriculum and implemented preventive intervention strategies to support teachers in their classrooms.
  • Collaborated with other departments on campus-wide initiatives to promote interdisciplinary learning experiences for students.
  • Ensured compliance with accreditation standards by maintaining academic policies and procedures.


Behavioral & Mental Health Specialist

Walker Family Services
01.2012 - 06.2015
  • Developed therapeutic treatment plans and provided counseling to help clients overcome personal and behavioral challenges.



Education

Master of Science - Instructional Leadership

University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education

Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL

Skills

  • Educational Leadership
  • Teacher Coaching
  • Development of Structured Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
  • Data-Driven Instructional Design
  • Curriculum Development
  • Intervention Blueprint Development
  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Strong Written and Oral Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Grades 6-12

Certification

  • Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision, Alabama
  • Professional Educator, Alabama
  • Professional Scrum Master

Timeline

Curriculum & Instruction Director

MAEF Public Charter Schools
10.2024 - Current

Curriculum and Instructional Specialist

Selma City Schools System
07.2023 - 10.2024

Secondary English Teacher & Department Chair

Dallas County High School
08.2019 - 07.2023

Elementary Math Teacher

Sugar Creek Charter School
01.2018 - 07.2019

Adult Education Teacher

Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center
01.2016 - 01.2018

Academic Leader

Safety Net Academy
07.2015 - 01.2016

Behavioral & Mental Health Specialist

Walker Family Services
01.2012 - 06.2015

Master of Science - Instructional Leadership

University of West Alabama

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education

Alabama State University
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