Linda Hill
McKinney,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Campus Instructional Coach
Dallas ISD
E.D. Walker Middle School
07.2013 - 06.2018
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Developed staff members' attitudes, skills and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Reviewed formative and summative data and information from diagnostic tests to accurately assess students.
- Modeled [Subject] lessons for daily or weekly instruction.
- Maintained confidentiality while recording and keeping detailed track of student performances.
- Met diverse student population needs by planning and implementing lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies.
- Assessed students through diagnostic tests, in addition to formative and summative data.
- Planned and implemented lessons utilizing variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Recorded student performances for critical review and examination.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Issued reports updating students, parents and teachers on student progress.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
- Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results.
District Distinguished Teachers Review Evaluator
Dallas ISD
Dallas ISD
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Delivered technical support for measurement, learning and evaluation activities.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Summer School Principal
Dallas ISD
E.D. Walker Middle School
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
Rdg/Language Arts Department Chair
Dallas ISD
E.D. Walker Middle School
07.2007 - 06.2013
- Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
- Built collaborative team of adults dedicated to joint attainment of department goals.
- Planned and executed professional development sessions for department faculty and staff.
- Built smooth and productive working relations positively impacting department operations.
- Reinforced and maintained culture of high achievement by focusing on discipline as opportunity for learning, growth and community-building.
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
English I Pre-AP Teacher
Allen High School
Allen, TX
07.1999 - 05.2007
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Provided grades and progress reports to evaluate student learning needs.
- Tutored students struggling with course material.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design and maintain curriculum.
- Advised students and provided guidance on academic progress.
- Incorporated current events into lesson plans to promote student engagement.
English IV Teacher
Dallas ISD
Hillcrest High School/James Madison High School
07.1986 - 06.1999
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Observed, coached and mentored instructional staff to promote warm, structured and responsive classroom culture.
- Reinforced positive student behavior and established rapport with students.
- Used data to drive instruction and school-wide decisions related to content.
- Planned and executed content team professional development sessions.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
- Guided and supported faculty and staff in development of new programs.
English Teacher
Paris ISD
Paris High School
08.1985 - 05.1986
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
Health/Physical Education Teacher
Terrell ISD
Terrell Middle School
08.1983 - 05.1984
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Organized and led sports teams teaching benefits of sportsmanship.
- Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment.
- Educated on health and wellness education to help students develop holistic understanding and incorporate in everyday life.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
Health/Physical Education Teacher
Karnes City ISD
Karnes City Middle School
08.1981 - 05.1983
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Organized and led sports teams teaching benefits of sportsmanship.
- Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment.
- Educated on health and wellness education to help students develop holistic understanding and incorporate in everyday life.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Kept records of attendance to monitor student progress and attendance.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
Education
M.Ed - Principal EC-12
Jones International University
Centennial, CO01.2006
Bachelor of Science - English/Physical Education
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia08.1981
Skills
- Test Preparation and Test-Taking Strategies
- College-Level Instruction
- Promote Learning
- Social Behaviors
- Instructional Strategies
- Maintain Records
- Instructional Leadership
- Establishing Learning Goals
- Student Evaluation and Needs Assessment
- Instructional Assistance
- Curriculum Review and Lesson Preparation
- Recommending Books and Materials
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 55 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 6 in the development of Student Over-aged Program called The Reassignment Center (RAC).
- Improved student achievement through effectively developing mini writing and Tutoring Camps within the school schedules
Timeline
Summer School Principal
Dallas ISD
05.2017 - 07.2017
District Distinguished Teachers Review Evaluator
Dallas ISD
08.2014 - 05.2018
Campus Instructional Coach
Dallas ISD
07.2013 - 06.2018
Rdg/Language Arts Department Chair
Dallas ISD
07.2007 - 06.2013
English I Pre-AP Teacher
Allen High School
07.1999 - 05.2007
English IV Teacher
Dallas ISD
07.1986 - 06.1999
English Teacher
Paris ISD
08.1985 - 05.1986
Health/Physical Education Teacher
Terrell ISD
08.1983 - 05.1984
Health/Physical Education Teacher
Karnes City ISD
08.1981 - 05.1983
M.Ed - Principal EC-12
Jones International University
Bachelor of Science - English/Physical Education
Henderson State University