Linda Ciara Edwards
Mason,TN
Summary
To obtain a position as an Assistant Principal which will allow strong dedication to the full development of students and a high degree of enthusiasm to be fully utilized. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Tipton County Schools
Covington, TN
03.2018 - Current
- Accountable for creating English Language Arts activities and plan intervention activities school wide
- Maintain classroom environment conducive to effective learning while conducting fidelity checks with other teachers for progress
- Communicate, collaborate with colleagues, supervisors and students on variety of activities such as school dances, faculty outings, and student celebrations and achievement
- Apart of many leadership decisions dealing with 6th grade department
- Apart of Positive Behavior Intervention Support implantation team, coach of soccer team and grade chair.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
Teacher
Shelby County Schools
Memphis, TN
07.2013 - 03.2018
- Accountable for creating English Language Arts activities and plan intervention activities school wide
- Maintain classroom environment conducive to effective learning while conducting fidelity checks with other teachers for progress
- Communicate, collaborate with colleagues, supervisors and students on a variety of activities such as school dances, faculty outings, and student celebrations and achievement
- Facilitated Read 180 program and served as head of Social Studies Department
- Well versed in data analysis and creating assessments
- Communicated, collaborated with colleagues, supervisors, parents and students
- I have been major influence on outreach activities such as STEMtastic Saturdays, Girls to Women TEA Party and TCAP Blitzathon and after school tutoring
- Experience in coaching Volleyball and advising Beta Club.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
Education
Educational Specialist - Curriculum And Leadership
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR12.2020
Master of Science - Theory And Practice
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Jonesboro, AR08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN05.2012
Skills
- Planning
- Communication
- Implementing
- Data Analysis
- Intervention
- Instructional Methods Development
- Grant Proposals
- Group Facilitation Support
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Reinforcing Learning Concepts
- Community Engagement
- Supply Inventory Management
Accomplishments
- Named Employee of the Month - August 2019
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at Crestview Middle School in 2020.
Affiliations
National Educational Association
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
National Advancement Association of Colored People
Additional Information
Extra Activities
- M.A.H.S. Volleyball Coach
- REJHS Beta Club Sponsor
- PBIS Chair
- Soccer Coach
- Cheer Coach
- Grade Level Chair
Timeline
Teacher
Tipton County Schools
03.2018 - Current
Teacher
Shelby County Schools
07.2013 - 03.2018
Educational Specialist - Curriculum And Leadership
Arkansas State University
Master of Science - Theory And Practice
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Tennessee State University
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