KORTASIA K EVANS
Education
SHERWOOD,AR
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Summary
Motivated, adaptable and focused with a determination to success in managing organized professional learning communities, updating records through progress monitoring. Proficient in helping advanced, struggling and special needs students enhance learning through progress monitoring, record keeping, response to intervention. An aspiring administrator ready to excel in team-building, culture-improving and performance-increasing initiatives. Demonstrating versatility in leadership approaches to acquire active participation in collaborative activities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
Jacksonville, AR
05.2018 - Current
- Analyze and support needs of at-risk and low-income students by progress monitoring student data to develop individualized RtI plans to increase student scores by 30%.
- Facilitated team collaboration through professional learning communities to evaluate and moderate learning.
- Establishing evidence-based practices into classrooms by working with and supporting teachers and administration with goals of increasing student engagement, improving student achievement, and building teacher capacity.
- Analyzing curriculum and devised alternate approaches to coach teachers to increase student understanding.
- Developing proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement plans to decrease student behaviors by 25%.
Lead-Teacher
Dawson Cooperative Education
Arkadelphia, AR
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Developed lesson plans and materials for classroom instruction to meet education goals using several teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, hands on activities, and demonstrations.
- Analyze and support needs of 20 at-risk and low-income students by adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students varying needs and interests.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
- Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
Home-Based Teacher
Arkansas Early Learning
Hot Springs, AR
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Assist children with their physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
- Created, planned, and implemented educational, social, and lesson plans for parents Guide children ages 0-3 years of age through appropriate levels of learning activities to promote these school readiness goals.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse activities.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Substitute Teaching
Subteach USA
Paragould, AR
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Kept up to 30 students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Resident Assistant
Henderson State University
Hot Springs, AR
08.2010 - 12.2011
- Assessed and responded to needs of 60 residents on hall.
- Created, planned, and implemented educational, social, and recreational programs.
- Acted as liaison between residents and Department of Residence Life.
- Counseled peers on personal, academic, and career concerns.
- Managed various administrative duties, including maintenance requests, incident reports, and room transfers.
- Enforced and upheld university policies.
- Coached students on useful life and personal care skills.
- Led by example through mature behavior consistent with university regulations and rules.
- Attended, participated and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Created and implemented social, educational and recreational programs for residents.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Performed several administrative duties, including room transfers, incident reports and maintenance requests.
Preschool Teacher
Preschool Substitute, First Step, Inc
Hot Springs, AR
05.2010 - 08.2010
- Gained hands-on experience with small groups of 5 children and large classes up to 20 children and within various age groups and education.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Administration
03.2018 - Current
Ed. Specialist Degree - District Level Licensure
01.2021 - 12.2021
MSE Educational Leadership (K-12) -
08.2015 - 12.2016
Arkansas Principal Licensure, Educational Leadership
BSE - Early Childhood Education
08.2009 - 05.2014
Arkansas Teacher Licensure , Early Childhood Education (P-4
Associates of Liberal Arts -
08.2008 - 05.2009
Associates of Arts -
08.2008 - 05.2009
Arkansas Teacher Licensure
Skills
Solution Tree- PLC
undefinedAffiliations
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (AKA)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)
Kappa Delta Pi, Inc
Timeline
Henderson State University - Ed. Specialist Degree, District Level Licensure
01.2021 - 12.2021
Teacher - Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
05.2018 - Current
Walden University - Doctor of Education, Educational Administration
03.2018 - Current
Lead-Teacher - Dawson Cooperative Education
08.2016 - 05.2018
Home-Based Teacher - Arkansas Early Learning
04.2016 - 08.2016
Henderson State University - MSE Educational Leadership (K-12),
08.2015 - 12.2016
Substitute Teaching - Subteach USA
01.2015 - 04.2016
Resident Assistant - Henderson State University
08.2010 - 12.2011
Preschool Teacher - Preschool Substitute, First Step, Inc
05.2010 - 08.2010
Henderson State University - BSE, Early Childhood Education
08.2009 - 05.2014
National Park Community College - Associates of Liberal Arts,
08.2008 - 05.2009
Henderson State University - Associates of Arts,
08.2008 - 05.2009
References
Paulette Blacknall
ReTired Henderson State University
2220 Hwy 51 North
Arkadelphia, AR
Phone: (870) 245-7753
Relationship: Mentor
Brandon Weems
Assistant Principal
26405 AR-107
Jacksonville, AR 72076
Phone: (501) 416-3458
Relationship: Previous Supervisor
Jamie Walls
Third Grade Teacher
2400 Linda Lane
Jacksonville, AR 72076
Relationship: Co-Worker
Leadership Experience
Superintendent Intern (August 2021-December 2021)
- Developed dissertation research and data collection on administrators challenges in supporting elementary teachers efforts to teach literacy
- Assisted in developing a superintendents' student advisory cabinet for improving campus culture
- Assisted the district's literacy curriculum team to alignment curriculum
- Observed district leaders in obtaining partnership funds for an additional elementary building
- Observed in weekly state-wide superintendent meeting to discuss improvements, mandates, and state bills that impacted Arkansas school systems
- Observed planning processes to develop and facilitate a school board meeting
Principal Intern (August 2016-December 2016) and (August 2019-May 2020)
- Developed action research and data collection for impacting student achievement through Response to Intervention
- Assisted in hiring for Pre-kindergarten to 5 grade elementary positions
- Supported Building-Level Leadership Team in developing comprehensive learning plans for approximately 200 at-risk elementary students
- Observed school leaders in instructional leadership, management and community outreach
- Facilitated small group reflection and discussion for mission and vision development
References
Paulette Blacknall
ReTired Henderson State University
2220 Hwy 51 North
Arkadelphia, AR
Phone: (870) 245-7753
Relationship: Mentor
Brandon Weems
Assistant Principal
26405 AR-107
Jacksonville, AR 72076
Phone: (501) 416-3458
Relationship: Previous Supervisor
Jamie Walls
Third Grade Teacher
2400 Linda Lane
Jacksonville, AR 72076
Relationship: Co-Worker
PD
- 504 Training
- Individual Educational Programs Training
- Child maltreatment
- Dyslexia
- Arkansas Comprehensive School Improvement Plan
- Professional book studies
- Child Maltreatment Mandated Reporter
- Parent Involvement
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