Lesli Hall
Nashville,TN
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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Specialist
Martin Luther King, Jr. Academic Magnet High School
08.2017 - Current
- Collaborate with school administration to develop and implement a comprehensive school improvement plan, focusing on academic achievement and growth.
- Maintain comprehensive, accurate documentation for the school improvement plan.
- Develop compelling content for school website, newsletter and Twitter, driving family engagement.
- Lead recruitment efforts to attract new families, including paid print and radio advertising, postcard mailings, and creating a new family preview day.
- Create promotional materials for school tours.
- Lead families on school tours.
- Spearhead student engagement committee fostering a positive school culture and boosting retention rates.
- Write engaging and successful press releases to promote newsworthy school events.
- Collaborate with the school counseling team to deliver exceptional online family seminars over Microsoft Teams Live.
- Guide student mentees in overcoming challenges by sharing personal experiences and offering practical advice.
- Coordinate meetings for seniors who are struggling academically.
- Led the implementation of new technology tools needed for instruction during the pandemic: Microsoft teams, Microsoft Stream, Microsoft PowerPoint
School Improvement Team Lead and Grant Manager
Creswell Middle Magnet School
08.2011 - 05.2017
- Managed a local arts grant, ensuring timely reporting and compliance with funding requirements.
- Scheduled and managed event logistics for grant-funded arts programs for students and their parents.
- Served as lead of the school improvement team, collaborating with administration and staff to identify areas for growth and implement action plans for improvement.
- Monitored actual spending against approved Title I budgets to identify variances and recommend corrective actions when needed.
- Managed annual Title I meeting for families.
- Collaborated with families and teachers to create and update the school parent involvement policy and parent compact.
- Maintained comprehensive, accurate documentation for the school improvement plan.
School Improvement Team Lead, Title I Fund Manager
Head Middle Magnet School
01.2010 - 05.2011
- Served as lead of the school improvement team, collaborating with administration and staff to identify areas for growth and implement action plans for improvement.
- Monitored actual spending against approved Title I budgets to identify variances and recommend corrective actions when needed.
- Collaborated with families and teachers to create and update the school parent involvement policy and parent compact.
- Maintained comprehensive, accurate documentation for the school improvement plan.
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Margaret Allen Middle School, H.G. Hill Middle School, Head Middle Magnet School
08.2004 - 05.2008
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced student motivation and interest in learning by connecting lessons to real-world applications.
- Fostered a love of reading within each student by implementing engaging literacy activities tailored to individual interests.
- Assessed student progress using various formative and summative assessment tools, allowing for timely intervention when necessary to promote success.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication and involvement in school events, increasing their support for their child''s education.
- Established a positive learning environment by consistently enforcing rules and consequences, fostering mutual respect among students.
- Implemented data-driven instructional strategies to identify areas for growth and adjust teaching methods accordingly, leading to improved student performance.
Education
Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction -
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TNBachelor of Science in Communications -
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TNSkills
Strong Organizational Skills
Detail Oriented
- Adaptable
- Tech savvy
- Self-Starter
- Highly Motivated
- Task-Oriented
- Avid Researcher
- Creative Problem Solver
Leadership Experience
- PTO Co-VP of Community Relations, John Trotwood Moore Middle School, 08/2022–Present
- PTO Co-President, John Trotwood Moore Middle School, 08/2021–06/2022
- PTO Co-Vice President of Communications and Community Relations, John Trotwood Moore Middle School, 08/2018–05/2020
- PTO Co-President, Percy Priest Elementary School, 08/2018–05/2017
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Forms), Zoom, Smore, Canva, Twitter, UC View, School Messenger, Remind
Hobbies and Interests
- Traveling
- Reading / Researching
- Planning
- Hiking
Timeline
Instructional Specialist
Martin Luther King, Jr. Academic Magnet High School
08.2017 - Current
School Improvement Team Lead and Grant Manager
Creswell Middle Magnet School
08.2011 - 05.2017
School Improvement Team Lead, Title I Fund Manager
Head Middle Magnet School
01.2010 - 05.2011
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Margaret Allen Middle School, H.G. Hill Middle School, Head Middle Magnet School
08.2004 - 05.2008
Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction -
Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science in Communications -
Middle Tennessee State University
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