Lindsey Holmes
Oxford,FL
Summary
A highly motivated, educational, collaborative leader with 17 years of experience. Talent for fostering positive relationships and creating a safe, supportive environment to enhance student achievement. Demonstrates a strong commitment to teamwork and professional learning, excelling in the role of Vice Principal.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Curriculum Resource Teacher
The Villages Charter School
Middleton, FL
07.2023 - Current
- Provided individualized instruction for students requiring additional support in meeting their academic goals.
- Served as a member of the school-based leadership team.
- Managed schedules of multiple classrooms while providing interventions including small group instruction or one-on-one support.
- Utilized research-based best practices in order to provide effective interventions for struggling learners.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify student learning objectives, design instructional activities, assess student progress towards meeting goals, and modify instruction as needed.
- Met regularly with parents to review student progress.
- Supported instruction to individuals or small groups of students with targeted learning needs.
- Attended professional development activities to learn best practices in teaching.
- Kept accurate reports, records, and RtI files on individual students.
- Gathered data to measure student progress and determine learner needs.
- Communicated orally and in writing with students, parents and other professionals.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to parents and guardians.
- Modeled professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents and community.
- Established and maintained cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and schools.
- Participated in regular meetings with administrators, teachers, and parents to discuss student progress and interventions.
- Reviewed IEP with student's parents, school administrators and student's general education teachers.
- Analyzed data from standardized tests to inform instructional decisions for individual students or groups of students.
Instructional Interventionist
The Villages Charter School
The Villages, FL
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided targeted interventions to small groups of students.
- Engaged students through activities designed to increase motivation and student achievement.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to assess individual student needs and create appropriate interventions.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills when interacting with leaders, colleagues and other professionals in order to ensure effective implementation of interventions.
- Monitored the effectiveness of interventions implemented by tracking changes in behavior over time using various assessment tools.
- Gathered data to measure student progress and determine learner needs.
- Kept accurate reports, records and files on individual students.
- Attended professional development activities to learn best practices in teaching.
- Attended grade level PLC's to align lessons with content standards and assessments.
Literacy Specialist
Lake County Schools
Lady Lake/Tavares, FL
08.2014 - 05.2022
- Served as a member of the school-based leadership team.
- Participated in the development of the school improvement plan.
- Evaluated current materials used by classroom teachers, making recommendations based upon research findings regarding effective literacy instruction.
- Fostered positive relationships between staff members, parents, community partners, and other stakeholders invested in improving student outcomes related to literacy proficiency.
- Designed lesson plans that incorporated best practices from research-based initiatives such as Response To Intervention.
- Engaged parents through workshops providing them with strategies they can use at home to help their children become better readers.
- Provided feedback on instructional strategies related to differentiated instruction for all learners.
- Conducted professional development sessions for faculty members focused on evidence-based practices in literacy instruction.
- Collaborated with teachers to ensure successful implementation of individualized instruction plans for struggling readers.
- Analyzed assessment results and provided meaningful feedback to school administrators about their effectiveness in promoting improved achievement levels among students.
- Implemented a variety of instructional approaches designed to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Coordinated family engagement events designed to foster parent involvement in the literacy program.
- Compiled comprehensive reports detailing student performance on state mandated tests in language arts and literacy.
- Facilitated small group instruction that addressed various aspects of literacy including phonemic awareness and fluency.
- Assessed student progress using formative assessments and data analysis techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of each student's progress throughout the year utilizing a variety of data collection tools.
- Established an intervention plan for students who were not meeting grade level expectations in reading and writing.
- Provided guidance and support for teachers during guided reading activities within the classroom setting.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress and made suggestions for improvement.
- Attended staff meetings and served on committees, as required.
- Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Discussed individual students' needs and progress.
- Prepared reports on students and activities as required by administration.
- Attended professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Reviewed instructional content, methods, and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses.
- Prepared and implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
- Selected, ordered and issued books, materials, and supplies for courses or projects.
- Observed and evaluated performance of other instructors.
Classroom Teacher
Lake County Schools
Leesburg, FL
08.2007 - 05.2014
- Facilitated small group instruction to meet the needs of each student.
- Attended staff meetings regularly for collaboration and goal setting activities.
- Developed and maintained classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for social and emotional development of students.
- Managed student behavioral issues to optimize classroom learning environment.
- Organized and used variety of teaching techniques, maximizing individual and group learning.
- Developed and implemented classroom management strategies to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Evaluated student academic growth, recording and preparing progress reports for parents or guardians.
- Motivated and engaged students, developing skills and knowledge for academic foundation.
- Created lesson plans that incorporated educational standards and differentiated instruction for students with diverse needs.
- Managed parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress, behavior issues or any other concerns regarding student development.
- Maintained accurate records of grades, attendance, behavior incidents and other pertinent information.
- Provided feedback on assignments in a timely manner to ensure academic success.
- Facilitated small group activities to support student comprehension of concepts.
- Identified student needs and collaborated with staff members to assess and solve challenges.
- Communicated academic, behavioral, and social-emotional related matters to parents.
- Collaborated with the grade-level team to implement best practices for the success of all learners within the classroom.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement innovative instructional approaches to engage learners.
- Differentiated instruction using hands-on, active learning techniques.
- Utilized technology-based resources such as online textbooks and interactive white boards in the classroom setting.
- Assessed students' progress through formative assessments such as quizzes, tests, projects and presentations.
- Built a positive rapport with students to encourage them to take risks in their learning.
- Communicated effectively with parents via email and phone calls regarding student performance and overall well-being.
- Presented students with new ideas and concepts through a variety of educational strategies.
- Participated in professional development sessions to stay abreast of best practices in education.
- Utilized formal and informal assessment strategies to monitor student progress.
- Encouraged community involvement in school-sponsored activities.
- Engaged students in meaningful discussions about course content material.
- Encouraged extra-curricular activities to foster team-building and leadership skills in students.
- Implemented appropriate behavior modification strategies when necessary.
- Organized field trips related to class topics for hands-on learning experiences.
- Coached extracurricular activities including sports teams, debate clubs or other groups.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
- Implemented school's curriculum consistent with unique learning needs of students.
- Promoted critical thinking to help students develop problem-solving skills.
- Attended and participated in professional development activities and conferences to enhance skill and job knowledge.
- Integrated technology into classroom and lesson plans, supporting and engaging students with available resources.
- Engaged parents or guardians by connecting via phone or e-mail.
- Practiced positive, consistent discipline in classroom management.
- Served as mentor and role model for learners by demonstrating appropriate behavior.
- Planned lessons with logically sequenced objectives, based on curriculum.
- Encouraged student participation and challenged students to think critically.
- Engaged with learners to promote student dialogue and positive interaction.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding academic, behavioral, or safety concerns.
- Participated in training courses and professional development opportunities to improve teaching skills.
- Documented student attendance and maintained achievement and progress records.
- Taught lessons to educate students, following standard professional practices.
- Collaborated with peers to enhance work environment and support instructional planning.
- Adapted instructional strategies to meet student needs.
- Assessed student learning and provided ongoing formative feedback for growth.
- Used varied tools to perform both formative and summative assessments.
- Identified and suggested creative sources to help students grasp complex subjects or concepts.
- Created and maintained clean, safe and organized learning environment.
- Developed comprehensive course syllabi detailing policies and class schedules.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN06-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Central Florida
Orlando05-2007
Skills
- Organizational leadership
- Data analysis
- Relationship building and networking
- Response to intervention
- Parent communication
- Oral and written communication
- Classroom support
- Training and mentoring
- Collaboration with teachers
- Discipline management
- Leading PLC's
- Proficient in technology
Timeline
Curriculum Resource Teacher
The Villages Charter School
07.2023 - Current
Instructional Interventionist
The Villages Charter School
07.2022 - 05.2023
Literacy Specialist
Lake County Schools
08.2014 - 05.2022
Classroom Teacher
Lake County Schools
08.2007 - 05.2014
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Central Florida
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