Kathleen Tucker
Educator, Facilitator, And Content Creator
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented team contributor with exceptional organizational skills and a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Dedicated educator with a strong track record in training and fostering success stories, committed to continuous professional development to effectively support diverse learners. Recognized as a compassionate advocate for students with learning disabilities, autism, and ADHD, providing tailored support to meet individual needs. Flexible and knowledgeable in facilitating engaging learning experiences that adapt to the evolving landscape of education.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
Work History
English Teacher, Team Lead, and Clinical Educator
Community House Middle School
08.2023 - Current
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Clinical Educator for Student Teacher Intern from UNCC.
- Collect and analyzed data to drive individualized instruction.
- Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Provided actionable recommendations based on thorough analysis of historical student performance trends.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
English II Teacher
Myers Park High School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Primary duties include teaching English II for a diverse segment of the school population
- Developing a new curriculum for improved engagement
- Collaborating with district teachers to help implement new policies and procedures for diversity and inclusion
- Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
Neurodiversity Program Consultant (Facilitator-Contract)
Wells Fargo Technology
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Primary duties include creating material, facilitating workshops, collaborating with other facilitators and onboarding new hires in HR and Diversity Equity & Inclusion
- Successfully onboarded new teams of recruits
- Focus on making the hiring process in Wells Fargo Technology more equitable and accessible
- Facilitating Super Week workshops for potential hiring candidates self-identified as neurodiverse
- Collaborate and train hiring managers with best practices for working with neurodiverse employees
- Developing videos for global managed onboarding program
Department Chair/ English I & II Teacher
Marvin Ridge High School
08.2019 - 04.2022
- Primary duties included teaching English I & II to encourage development and successful completion of NC End-of-Course (EOC) requirements
- Served as designated NC MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) representative for school to champion school improvement through engaging, research-based academic and behavioral practices as well as Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Program duties include educating staff of 80+ in school-wide training about identifying at-risk students, managing a case load of students in the program, communicating with families, and monitoring and collecting data during the implementation of interventions.
- Intervention specialist for Neurodiverse Learners – lead a team of educators in identifying best approaches for helping students who are at risk either academically or behaviorally. Duties include supporting teachers as they implement interventions and monitoring the collection of data to verify progress.
- Technical Support point person for teachers navigating Canvas, SMART screen, Google Classroom, Lumio, Khan Academy, Discovery Education, and other hardware and software programs.
- Develop online curriculum for Distance Learning Instruction used by grade-level teachers in the Professional Learning Community.
- Research current best-practices for teaching during the pandemic –
- Designated “Trained Mentor” for new Beginning Teachers
- Additional duties: Club advisor for National English Honor Society and Girls in Charlotte
- Accomplishments – Teacher of the Year 2021-22, MTSS Representative, English Department Chair
- Promoted a culture of research excellence by encouraging faculty engagement in scholarly activities and conferences.
- Championed diversity initiatives within the department, fostering an inclusive environment for students and faculty alike.
English Teacher/AVID Program Coordinator
William A. Hough High School
08.2013 - 07.2019
- Primary duties included teaching English II, AVID I, II, III,IV, Lit & Film, Strategies for Academic Success, Honors Cadet Tutors, and Creative Writing
- AVID Site Coordinator – The purpose of AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is to create equity in the classroom leading to increased graduation rates and success rates of students in four-year degree programs
- Implemented AVID for the first time for each grade level. Program was very successful with over 90% of the students from the first graduating class of AVID students attending four-year colleges and about 4% attending two-year colleges.
- Trained all AVID elective teachers and created schoolwide implementation strategies for neurodiverse learners
- Member and Case Manager for MTSS Intervention Team for four years
- Diversity Tolerance leader for school and trained staff of 100+ in diversity and inclusion –
- Administration identified issues of intolerance throughout the school and appointed me the leader of this committee.
- Developed a presentation for the staff on the issues our school was facing and lead group discussions for the purpose of creating a more inclusive environment. Feedback from the staff was positive and encouraging.
- Assistant Testing Coordinator for End of Course and all state exams since 2013
- Continued education/professional development through courses in differentiation, writing, Reading Apprenticeship, AVID, Edgenuity, White Paper annotation, Sources of Strength, Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS).
- Work closely with English department to develop formal and summative assessments
- Supplement and implement Strategies for Academic Success online course for our at-risk population needing additional academic and behavioral support
- Developing and implementing curriculum for Honors Teacher Cadets
- Trained in and implemented Sources of Strength for Social and Emotional Learning
- Additional duties: Club Leader for YellowisHello (Mental Health Awareness)
- Accomplishments – Teacher of the Year 2016-17
Teacher and Student Assistant Coordinator
The Fletcher School
08.1997 - 07.2013
- Primary duties included teaching sixth grade Language Arts, English 9, English 10 to “2e/Twice Exceptional” students (students considered to have above average intelligence but were identified as having a specific learning disability and/or ADHD).
- Worked closely with psychologists, parents, students, community members and colleagues to develop and implement individualized education plans and social development plans
- Developed school-wide technology, safety, and professional development plans
- Worked closely with students to support and guide them to make the best decision for their educational goals
- Worked with college admissions professionals to ensure success for our students and parents with transition to college
Teacher-English
St. Anne Institute
05.1991 - 06.1996
- Taught English to resident children in grades 9-12 identified as juvenile offenders in the criminal justice system
- Taught, American Literature, British Literature and World Literature at varying levels and for different grade levels.
- Created and implemented education plans and behavior plans for residents
- Worked closely with administration and local officials to ensure success upon discharge
- Trained and verified in many crises’ prevention courses.
- Participated in professional learning communities
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education/English
College of St. Rose
Albany, NY01.1991
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts & General Studies
State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY01.1991
Skills
- Project planning
- Written Communication
- Problem-solving
- Trained in productivity software tools
- Cross-cultural understanding
- Excellent Communication
- Organization
Certification
Certified in Orton Gillingham Multi-sensory Reading Intervention System, 1998-01-01
Timeline
English Teacher, Team Lead, and Clinical Educator
Community House Middle School
08.2023 - Current
English II Teacher
Myers Park High School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Neurodiversity Program Consultant (Facilitator-Contract)
Wells Fargo Technology
03.2022 - 08.2022
Department Chair/ English I & II Teacher
Marvin Ridge High School
08.2019 - 04.2022
English Teacher/AVID Program Coordinator
William A. Hough High School
08.2013 - 07.2019
Teacher and Student Assistant Coordinator
The Fletcher School
08.1997 - 07.2013
Teacher-English
St. Anne Institute
05.1991 - 06.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts & General Studies
State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education/English
College of St. Rose