Linda Drake
Plainview,TX
Summary
Professional educator and administrator with a proven track record in teaching, enhancing student engagement and academic success through innovative lesson planning and critical thinking development. Skilled in curriculum implementation and brain integrated education, achieving significant improvements in learning outcomes. Expert in parent-teacher communication and classroom management, adept at fostering an inclusive and motivating learning environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advisor/Evaluator/Recruiter
Wayland Baptist University
08.2021 - Current
- Built and maintained relationships with students to provide ongoing support.
- Evaluated degree plans, courses, transcripts, according to acceptable equivalencies, guidelines, accreditation, and academic standards.
- Recruited students, formulated plans and implemented them for marketing, enrollment and registration.
- Advised students on academic planning and graduation.
- ACT/SAT National test administer
Children's Minister
College Heights Baptist Church
05.2017 - 07.2021
- Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Recruited and trained volunteers and staff in care of children, teaching, and facility procedures.
- Supervised children from ages birth months through 6th grade.
- Evaluated and introduced age-appropriate materials/curriculum for children and contoured it to lesson plans.
- Wrote Bible curriculum for preschool and children, birth through 6th grade.
- Wrote and maintained Biblical training program for families and children.
- Wrote and maintained budget for whole department.
- Taught all aged range of classes, prepared lesson plans, developed behavior modification programs and implemented them.
Homeschool Teacher and Tutor
Drake Academy & Plainview Christian Home Educators
08.2004 - 08.2019
- Managed homeschool schedules effectively, balancing extracurricular activities with academic requirements for well-rounded development.
- Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
- Taught classroom subjects in Earth Science, Biology, Literature, Speech, Paleontology, Museum restoration of fossils, Bible and Exegesis, New Testament and Old Testament survey, Critical Thinking, History, and Social development.
- Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.
- Adapted curriculum to accommodate different learning styles, ensuring all students had equal access to educational materials.
- Utilized various assessment methods to track progress accurately, identifying areas requiring additional attention or support from parents or tutors.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills with challenging assignments and thought-provoking discussions.
- Researched multiple curricula, methodologies and perspectives as part of educational planning.
- Graded homework, quizzes, classwork and exams to report on progress of student achievements.
- Boosted overall student success by providing individualized support through one-on-one tutoring sessions.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Administered Stanford Standardized Testing
- Developed curriculum and taught special needs children, Dyslexia and Dysgraphia.
Assistant Administrator and Social Worker
Helping Hands Specialized School/ Therapy Services
05.2014 - 02.2017
- Assisted in the development and implementation of software for a grading system and parental access.
- Evaluated curriculum and implemented it in classrooms with Teachers and special needs children.
- Worked on compliance issues
- Developed education plans, IEPs, for students and met with parents.
- Conducted Parent meetings.
- Planned fund raisers and worked with volunteers to implement events.
Education
Master of Arts - Humanities - English/Literature
Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX05.2025
Certificate For Christian Ministry - Theological Studies
Midwestern Theological Seminary
Kansas City, MO2008
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College
Las Cruces, NM05.1989
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Student Engagement
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Public Speaking
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Learning Strategies
- Innovative lesson planning
- Curriculum Development
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Student needs assessment
- Assessment Strategies
- Alternative Learning Methods
- Standardized Testing
- Fundraising
- Blackboard Software
- Conflict Resolution
- Documentation And Reporting
- Schedule Management
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Canvas Technology
Accomplishments
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for students.
- Used Brain intergraded learning techniques to accommodate multi - faceted learning styles and disabilities.
Certification
- Licensed to the Gospel - 1983 to present
- Certified Case Manager, Covenant Hospital - 1995 to 2006
- Licensed Social Worker - 1990 to 2005
Hobbies
*Professional Photography
* Artist and competing shows
Timeline
Advisor/Evaluator/Recruiter
Wayland Baptist University
08.2021 - Current
Children's Minister
College Heights Baptist Church
05.2017 - 07.2021
Assistant Administrator and Social Worker
Helping Hands Specialized School/ Therapy Services
05.2014 - 02.2017
Homeschool Teacher and Tutor
Drake Academy & Plainview Christian Home Educators
08.2004 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - Humanities - English/Literature
Wayland Baptist University
Certificate For Christian Ministry - Theological Studies
Midwestern Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College
- Licensed to the Gospel - 1983 to present
- Certified Case Manager, Covenant Hospital - 1995 to 2006
- Licensed Social Worker - 1990 to 2005
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