Lance Powell
Teacher
Decatur,GA
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Full Time teacher – 6th Grade English/Language Arts; Gifted/Accelerated/STEM/ESOL Support
McNair Middle School
07.2016 - Current
- Part of the 2023-2024 ELA Textbook Adoption Committee for DeKalb County Public Schools
- Taught 6th Grade Social Studies from 2017-2021 in addition to ELA
- Teacher in the Ronald E
- McNair DREAM STEM Academy; works with STEM coordinator to develop lessons that bridge Language Arts and the sciences
- Member of the 2019-2020 Cohort of STEM is LITeracies, a program for developing Culturally Relevant Curricula and lesson planning with a focus on literacy for students in STEM programs
- 57% Growth average in ELA classes in 2022-2024
- 60% average growth in Reading with classes on MAP Assessment in the 2021-2022 school year, post-pandemic
- Member of McNair MS’ PBIS team as data analyst; attends meetings and collaborates with administration on implementing PBIS policies within the school
- 76% Growth in Reading with classes on MAP Assessment 2019-2020 School Year
- Teaches accelerated level and general education classes at the 6th and 7th grade level; Achieved 63.5% average growth on Georgia Milestones for classes taught in 2018-2019
- Trained in 21st Century teaching and learning; teaching style focuses on computer literacy, collaboration, and project based learning
- Grew my 2017-2018 6th Grade class from 30% proficiency in ELA to 63% proficiency in one school year
- (Measure: Georgia Milestones, SLDS)
- Grew my 2018-2019 General Ed
- Class (2nd Period) from 4% proficiency to 13% proficiency; class achieved Lexile score growth equivalent to two school years in reading on average (Measure: Georgia Milestones, MAP, SLDS)
- Taught Summer 2018; 2021 and 2022 Summer Enrichment at McNair MS to rising 6th, 7th and 8th Graders which included instruction on research skills and development.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Education
Education Specialist - Teacher Leadership
Mercer University
05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Emory University
Atlanta, GA 05.2001 - 05.2011
Skills
Group Instruction
Small Group Instruction
Student Engagement
Curriculum Implementation
Action Research
Gifted In Field Endorsement
True
Research Completed
Original Quantitative Research Study: Demonstrating the Effectiveness of Gifted Teaching Strategies in a Mixed Classroom Setting, 2022
License
Georgia T5 Clear Renewable Certificate in English/Language Arts and Social Studies Middle Grades 4-8
Timeline
Full Time teacher – 6th Grade English/Language Arts; Gifted/Accelerated/STEM/ESOL Support
McNair Middle School
07.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Emory University
05.2001 - 05.2011
Education Specialist - Teacher Leadership
Mercer University