Joshua Allen
Summary
Effective Educational Professional with over ten years of hands-on teaching and administrative experience. Delivered impactful classroom management and student assessment through data-driven curriculum development and instructional coaching. Focused on enhancing student and teacher potential via innovative strategies and collaborative problem-solving.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Math Instructional Coach
PA Virtual Charter School
King Of Prussia
08.2022 - Current
- Conduct professional development workshops focused on best practices in mathematics instruction to elevate teaching quality.
- Collaborate with teachers to develop comprehensive lesson plans, incorporating differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
- Analyzed student assessment data to pinpoint improvement areas and implemented focused instructional strategies.
- Supported administrators in evaluating teacher performance in math instruction, providing targeted feedback for enhancement.
- Cultivated collaborative relationships with content area coaches, sharing resources to strengthen interdisciplinary connections.
6th Grade Teacher
PA Virtual Charter School
King Of Prussia
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, leading to improved academic performance and confidence in their abilities.
- Participated in professional development workshops to integrate current educational trends into teaching practices and enhance student engagement.
- Built strong relationships with students, parents, and staff to foster a supportive school community.
- Built strong relationships with students, parents, and staff, creating a collaborative environment that promoted student success and well-being.
7/8 Grade Math Teacher
Mecklenburg County Public Schools
Skipwith
08.2014 - 08.2020
- Adapted teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs, leading to significant improvements in student engagement and academic performance.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, fostering connections between mathematics and other subjects for enriched student learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a deeper understanding of mathematical connections across subjects.
- Incorporated hands-on activities and real-world examples into lessons to deepen students' understanding of complex mathematical concepts.
Education
Principal Certification -
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PAMaster of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTBachelor of Science - Middle Level Education - Mathematics
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PASkills
- Mathematical instruction
- Instructional Strategies
- Curriculum development
- Pedagogical Knowledge
- Collaborative teaching
- Peer Coaching
- Professional development
- Data analysis
- Data Analysis
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Critical thinking
- Instructional strategies
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Math Instructional Coach
PA Virtual Charter School
08.2022 - Current
6th Grade Teacher
PA Virtual Charter School
08.2020 - 08.2022
7/8 Grade Math Teacher
Mecklenburg County Public Schools
08.2014 - 08.2020
Principal Certification -
University of Pittsburgh
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Middle Level Education - Mathematics
Clarion University of Pennsylvania