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LaSheree Sanford-Davis

LaSheree Sanford-Davis

Birmingham,AL

Summary

Dedicated and highly skilled Educator and Teacher Leader offering 32 years of valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development, and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator, and supervisor. Competent at performing independently or as member of a teaching team.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
2
2

Certifications

Work History

Educator

Birmingham City Schools
Birmingham, AL
08.1993 - Current

Ramsay International Baccalaureate High School (2011-Present)

English Instructor and English Department Chair

  • Instruct 11th and 12th grades in focused writing programs for students enrolled in Advanced Placement and IB courses to teach advanced composition in preparation for college composition classes.
  • Plan and execute professional development sessions for English department and school faculty and staff.
  • Supervise, observe, and coach English department staff.
  • Serve on school's leadership team.
  • Sponsor Ramsay Ambassadors.
  • Coordinated AP program.

Wenonah High School (2008-2011)

Curriculum Coach/AP English Instructor

  • Worked with administrators and teachers to perform skill gap assessments and built training content to address gaps.
  • Designed, implemented and managed successful training programs to meet school needs.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests.
  • Instructed 11th grade students in AP English Language.

West End High School (1993-2008)

English Instructor

  • Instructed 11th and 12th grade students in AP English Language and British Literature.
  • Coached varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders for games and competitions.
  • Coached varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders rigorou schedule.

Office Manager/College & Career Coordinator/English Teacher

Lawson State Community College-Upward Bound
Birmingham, AL
08.1998 - Current
  • Coordinate activities and field trips for 65+ students.
  • Plan and promote career planning presentations, work experience programs, and career workshops.
  • Coordinate special projects and manage staff schedules.
  • Manage accounts and generate budget reports.
  • Prepare meeting rooms and materials and record important information.
  • Oversee office inventory activities.
  • Create language arts lesson plans for high school students to meet learning needs, adhere to curriculum standards and build interest in learning.
  • Deliver instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.

English Instructor

Holy Family High School
Birmingham, AL
08.1986 - 05.1993
  • Instructed 11th and 12th grade students in English Language Arts and British Literature

Education

Master of Arts - Education

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
2019

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Language Arts Education

Miles College
Fairfield, AL
05.1986

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Classroom Discussions Facilitation
  • Graduate Teacher Supervision
  • Curricula Planning
  • Department Personnel Training
  • Task Delegation
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Staff Performance Evaluations
  • Goal Setting
  • Attention to Detail
  • Course Materials Selection
  • Educational Programs Promotion
  • Educational Needs Assessment
  • Student Organizations Advisory

Certification

  • Advanced Placement English Language and Composition Training
  • International Baccalaureate English Composition Training

Quote

For what is the use of transmitting knowledge if the individual's total development is left behind?
Maria Montessori

Timeline

Office Manager/College & Career Coordinator/English Teacher

Lawson State Community College-Upward Bound
08.1998 - Current

Educator

Birmingham City Schools
08.1993 - Current

English Instructor

Holy Family High School
08.1986 - 05.1993

Master of Arts - Education

University of Alabama At Birmingham

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Language Arts Education

Miles College
LaSheree Sanford-Davis