Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
District Committees
State And National Awards
Accomplishments
Richland Two Awards
Grant Recipient
Specialized Training
Consultant
Certificate Endorsements
State And National Committees
Presentations
References
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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Jo Lane Hall

Greenville,SC

Summary

Motivational leader and organizational problem solver with advanced supervisory, team-building, and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring, and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Regional Success Manager for NE/SE

ThinkCERCA
11.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase market share in the region.
  • Conducted regular meetings with district managers to discuss sales performance and provide guidance on improvement tactics.
  • Created and maintained relationships with key customers in the region.
  • Monitored team progress toward achieving goals and objectives set forth by executive management.
  • Provided mentorship and coaching to staff members throughout the region as needed.
  • Maintained a high level of professionalism when interacting with customers or vendors in person, over the phone, and via email.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.

Educational Technology Consultant

Instructure/MasteryConnect
07.2019 - 11.2023
  • Provided training to teachers in the use of educational technologies.
  • Collaborated with administrators to develop effective strategies for integrating technology into the curriculum.
  • Analyzed data from assessments to inform instructional decisions related to educational technology.
  • Conducted workshops on best practices in classroom integration of educational technologies.
  • Coordinated professional development activities related to educational technologies for school staff members.
  • Developed online resources for teachers, including tutorials and webinars on using technology in the classroom.
  • Provided technical assistance to faculty regarding the use of educational technologies.
  • Facilitated discussions among stakeholders about how best to integrate technology into teaching practices.
  • Utilized knowledge of industry best practices to improve upon existing training methods.

Principal

Richland School District Two
Columbia, SC
07.1997 - 07.2018
  • Developed an award-winning Winning Magnet School
  • Developed a Second Award Winning Magnet School while being Principal of the first school.
  • Developed, implemented, and evaluated school policies and procedures.
  • Provided instructional leadership to faculty and staff in the areas of curriculum development, assessment practices and professional growth activities.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with parents, students and members of the community to ensure a safe learning environment.
  • Managed the budgeting process for school operations, including personnel hiring, supply procurement, and facility improvements.
  • Monitored student academic performance data in order to identify trends or areas of need that require additional resources or support.
  • Provided coaching sessions for teachers on best practices for classroom organization and management as well as effective instructional strategies.
  • Designed comprehensive plans for professional development activities that focused on improving teacher performance levels across all subject areas.
  • Developed and tracked benchmarks for measuring institutional success to help teachers maximize their teaching potential.

South Carolina State Department of Education, Early Childhood Master Teacher

10.1996 - 07.1997
  • Conducted professional development workshops and seminars to train teachers in the South Carolina on current educational trends and best practices.
  • Provided individualized coaching sessions to educators to help them develop instructional strategies, lesson plans, and assessments.
  • Developed innovative approaches for teaching core subjects such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies.
  • Collaborated with administrators to align curriculum with state standards and regulations.
  • Monitored student progress by providing feedback to teachers on their instruction techniques.
  • Facilitated data analysis meetings between administrators, teachers, and support staff to identify areas of improvement within the district's academic programs.

Teacher

Richland School District Two
Columbia, SC
08.1991 - 07.1996
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
  • Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
  • Designed individualized curricula for academically underachieving students.

Teacher

Darlington County School District
08.1986 - 06.1989

Teacher

Lee County Schools
01.1986 - 06.1986

Education

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Francis Marion University
Florence, SC

Master of Arts - Elementary Education- Reading

Francis Marion University
Florence, SC

Educational Specialist (Ed.S) - Organizational Leadership

University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC

Ph.D. - Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision

University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC

Skills

  • Strategic Development
  • Client Relationships
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Growth Strategies
  • Client Service And Rapport
  • Team Supervision and Mentoring
  • Organizational Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Employee Supervision and Development
  • Knowledge Of Quality Systems
  • Policy And Procedure Development
  • Staff Development
  • Budget Creation and Administration
  • Curriculum Development and Implementation

District Committees

  • Project Based Learning Team (Buck Institute)
  • Common Core Implementation Team
  • Leading Up Development Team and Presenter
  • Curriculum Design Team for Elementary 20
  • Coordinator for Peer Review and Peer Evaluation
  • Richland School District Two Design Team
  • Staff Development Committee
  • Steering Committee for Forum of Quality Education

State And National Awards

  • Region XI Magnet School Principal of the Year, Magnet Schools of America
  • Magnet School of America, Demonstration Site
  • SC Palmetto Gold Recipient (2002-Retirement)
  • South Carolina Art Education Principal of the Year Award 2010
  • First Official Core Knowledge School In South Carolina

Accomplishments

  • Developed Curriculum Matrix for South Carolina Department of Education
  • Frameworks for the Five Priority School Districts
  • Developed First Public Core Knowledge Magnet Program in South Carolina
  • Replicated Center for Knowledge Magnet School Campus
  • Organized and Hosted Statewide Workshops for National Board Teacher Certification Candidates
  • Corwin Press- Manuscript Reviewer
  • Midlands Math and Science Institute Trainer
  • Education Oversight Committee Researcher for Effects of Covid on SC Schools

Richland Two Awards

  • World Class School Award
  • Point of Pride Award
  • Distinguished School Multiple Years
  • Yearly Palmetto Gold Awards
  • Pontiac Elementary Teacher of the Year

Grant Recipient

  • Picturing America Grant
  • Arts Grant Recipient 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
  • Healthy Foods Grant
  • Innovation Grant Recipient 2001, 2002, 2003

Specialized Training

  • Action Research
  • Triad Model of Teacher as Researcher
  • Step Up to Writing
  • Daily 5
  • Buck Institutes Project Based Learning
  • Buck Institute Project Based Learning Coach
  • Level 1 and 2 of Johnson and Johnson’s Cooperative Learning
  • Science Based Inquiry in the Classroom
  • Cunningham’s Four Blocks Balanced Literacy Model
  • National Council of Elementary School Principals Mentor Certification
  • Mastery Connect Leadership Institute
  • Instructure Certified Consultant for Mastery Connect

Consultant

  • SERVE Peer Evaluations Workshops in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina
  • International Language Arts Consultant for Educational Resource Group
  • Columbia College Adjunct

Certificate Endorsements

  • Elementary Teacher
  • Reading Teacher
  • Elementary Principal
  • Elementary Supervisor
  • Superintendent
  • National Board Certified as a Middle Childhood Generalist

State And National Committees

  • Board of Advisors for Southeastern Regional Vision for Education (SERVE)
  • South Carolina Reading Council Advisory Board
  • Delta Kappa Gamma, Educational Society
  • University of South Carolina Selection Team for Education Science Professor
  • University of South Carolina Professional Development School Development Team
  • Implemented and Collected Data for Research Study for University of South Carolina based on a National Science Foundation Grant on Science Based Inquiry in the Classroom
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Professional Development Schools Standards Project Committee Member
  • AdvancEd Accreditation Team Member in Early Childhood, District and SC Performance Reviews

Presentations

  • National Evaluation Conference
  • National Science Teachers Association Conference
  • National Science Association Conferences
  • Southeastern Regional Vision for Education Conferences
  • South Carolina Reading Association Conferences
  • South Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
  • South Carolina Leadership Conference
  • South Carolina Formative Evaluation Conferences
  • Richland Two District In-Services
  • University of South Carolina’s Teacher Inquiry Conferences
  • University of South Carolina’s Professional Development School Conference
  • South Carolina Association of Educators for Teachers of Science Conference
  • South Carolina Magnet Schools Webinar Presenter
  • Magnet Schools of America, Ignite Presentation

References

  • Dr. Lyn Mueller, Lead Teacher, Center for Inquiry, 200 ½ Summit Pkwy., Columbia, SC, 29229, 803-699-2969
  • Dr. Marshalynn Franklin, Assistant Superintendent, Richland School District Two, 124 Risdon Way, Columbia, SC, 29229, 803-787-1910

Affiliations

State and National Committees:

• Board of Advisors for Southeastern Regional Vision for Education (SERVE)

• South Carolina Reading Council Advisory Board

• Delta Kappa Gamma, Educational Society

• University of South Carolina Selection Team for Education Science Professor

• University of South Carolina Professional Development School Development Team

• Implemented and Collected Data for Research Study for University of South Carolina based on a National Science Foundation Grant on Science Based Inquiry in the Classroom

• National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Professional Development Schools Standards Project Committee Member

• AdvancEd Accreditation Team Member in Early Childhood, District and SC Performance Reviews

Presentations:

• National Evaluation Conference

• National Science Teachers Association Conference

• National Science Association Conferences

• Southeastern Regional Vision for Education Conferences

• South Carolina Reading Association Conferences

• South Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning

• South Carolina Leadership Conference

• South Carolina Formative Evaluation Conferences

• Richland Two District In-Services

• University of South Carolina’s Teacher Inquiry Conferences

• University of South Carolina’s Professional Development School Conference

• South Carolina Association of Educators for Teachers of Science Conference

• South Carolina Magnet Schools Webinar Presenter

• Magnet Schools of America, Ignite Presentation

State and National Awards:

• Region XI Magnet School Principal of the Year, Magnet Schools of America

• Magnet School of America, Demonstration Site

• SC Palmetto Gold Recipient (2002-Retirement)

• South Carolina Art Education Principal of the Year Award 2010

• First Official Core Knowledge School In South Carolina

Richland Two Awards

• World Class School Award

• Point of Pride Award

• Distinguished School Award 1999, 2000, 2001

• Pontiac Elementary Teacher of the Year

Grant Recipient

• Picturing America Grant

• Arts Grant Recipient 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

• Healthy Foods Grant

• Innovation Grant Recipient 2001, 2002, 2003

Specialized Training

• Action Research

• Triad Model of Teacher as Researcher

• Step Up to Writing

• Daily 5

• Buck Institutes Project Based Learning

• Buck Institute Project Based Learning Coach

• Level 1 and 2 of Johnson and Johnson’s Cooperative Learning

• Science Based Inquiry in the Classroom

• Cunningham’s Four Blocks Balanced Literacy Model

• National Council of Elementary School Principals Mentor Certification

• Mastery Connect Leadership Institute

• Instructure Certified Consultant for Mastery Connect

Certification

Certificate Endorsements:

• Elementary Teacher

• Reading Teacher

• Elementary Principal

• Elementary Supervisor

• Superintendent

• National Board Certified as a Middle Childhood Generalist

Timeline

Senior Regional Success Manager for NE/SE

ThinkCERCA
11.2023 - Current

Educational Technology Consultant

Instructure/MasteryConnect
07.2019 - 11.2023

Principal

Richland School District Two
07.1997 - 07.2018

South Carolina State Department of Education, Early Childhood Master Teacher

10.1996 - 07.1997

Teacher

Richland School District Two
08.1991 - 07.1996

Teacher

Darlington County School District
08.1986 - 06.1989

Teacher

Lee County Schools
01.1986 - 06.1986

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Francis Marion University

Master of Arts - Elementary Education- Reading

Francis Marion University

Educational Specialist (Ed.S) - Organizational Leadership

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Ph.D. - Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision

University of South Carolina - Columbia

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