Julie Stevenson

• Provided LETRS training to approximately 530 educators with a 96% completion rate.
• Provided coaching and support to teachers, resulting in increased student achievement in reading and writing.
• Maintained the goal of "leave knowing something you can do, tomorrow and feel motivated to do it!"
• Led educators through problem-solving and planning to implement Senate Bill requirements.
• Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.

• Taught thirty-one 4th grade students, virtually, maintaining 95% attendance.
• Shifted from guided reading practices to Science of Reading, research and evidence-backed practices.
• Incorporated diverse instructional strategies, accommodating different learning needs within the classroom.
• Pursued professional development during summer months to strengthen and extend skills.
• Coached, mentored and evaluated a student teacher for progress against program objectives.
• Tracked student progress using formative and summative assessments, informing future instruction and support strategies.
• Worked on a grade level data team and planned/implemented curriculum.

• Honed knowledge in the areas of assessment, data teams, Professional Learning Communities and research-based best practices.
• Provided coaching and professional development to hundreds of educators in urban, suburban and rural settings in the area of literacy.
• Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
• Provided lesson planning and pacing support to helping educators analyze data and apply it to instruction.

• Areas of responsibility included:

curriculum writing and implementation

assessment selection

data analysis

technology support for educational purposes

federal programs compliance

planned and provided quality PD

• Led district to achieving the state recognition of "Distinction in Performance" for three years.
• Focus areas included curriculum, assessment, instruction and professional development
• Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
• Other areas in which this job entailed: technology planning and implementation, government funding including eRate and ARRA money oversight via a federal review, purposeful spending in times of economic distress and adherence to board policies and procedures.

• Wrote curriculum with teams in all content areas across grade levels from kindergarten to high school.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

• Responsible for professional development implementation, online grade reporting, new teacher support and training, and parent communication.
• Fostered a safe learning environment by collaborating with security personnel and implementing safety protocols throughout the school.
• Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
• Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.

• Guided teachers in state assessment preparation, devised and trained intentional writing instruction model, supported best practices and modeled their implementation in classrooms, K-5.
• Designed Summer Institute in 2001 for professional development of teachers.
• Promoted continuous improvement in teaching practices by leading professional learning communities focused on best practices and research-based strategies.

• Taught second and third grade
• Created a positive classroom environment and fostered a sense of community among students.
• Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
• Enhanced student motivation and participation through the development of diverse, hands-on learning experiences.