Kadene Kirkland

• Mentor: As mentor, guidance, and support were provided to fellow educators, through sharing best practices and helping teachers enhance their teaching skills.
• K-2 Math Lead: In this role, I led implementation of math curriculum for kindergarten through second grade, ensuring alignment with educational standards and fostering student success.
• 2nd Grade Level Math Lead: As math lead for second grade, I collaborated with teachers to develop engaging lessons, assess student progress, and address individual learning needs.
• Literacy Committee Member: I actively participated in literacy committee, contributing ideas and strategies to promote literacy development across grade levels.
• Differentiated instruction to meet unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access curriculum successfully.
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
• Created welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting sense of belonging among students.

Shared Ideas for Behavior Incentive Initiative (ROAR Cart):
Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement a school-wide behavior incentive program using the ROAR Cart.
Contributed innovative ideas to enhance student motivation and positive behavior.
Professional Development Participation:
Actively engaged in ongoing professional development opportunities.
Attended workshops, conferences, and training sessions to stay current on educational trends and best practices.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
Student Progress Assessment:
Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student learning outcomes.
Analyzed results to inform instructional adjustments and personalized interventions.
Ensured data-driven decision-making to support student achievement.

• Teacher of grades 1-5
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.