Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Lindy Mitchell

Education
Marlin,TX

Summary

Resourceful and innovative Instructional Designer with over 8 years of experience in e-learning and curriculum development for a wide variety of cultural backgrounds. Offering an insightful analysis of content and design to create value-added learning programs that achieve desired outcomes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and assess learning needs, including adult and adolescent learners. With a positive attitude and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Instructional Technology Coach

Marlin ISD
07.2022 - Current
  • Designed, implemented and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
  • Designed course materials and supported implementation.
  • Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
  • Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
  • Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and training programs.
  • Delivered individualized instruction to adult learners in implementing technology tools to support student achievement.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed problems to accurately resolve wide range of technical issues.
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
  • Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.

6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher

Montgomery ISD
08.2019 - 03.2022
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into the classroom.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet district and state standards.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized education plans as part of an integrated classroom.
  • Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain a cohesive school community within a virtual classroom setting.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.

Social Studies Instructional Coach

Conroe ISD
08.2012 - 07.2019
  • Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.
  • Participated in professional development activities to improve tutorial skills and grow cultural competence and reflection skills.
  • Participated in training classes to improve tutoring practices and learn new tutoring techniques.
  • Implemented listening and questioning strategies to diagnose student needs and monitor progress.
  • Responded to after hours email and telephone requests to provide students assistance with specific questions.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Designed, implemented, and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
  • Designed course materials and supported implementation.
  • Teamed with subject matter experts in the evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
  • Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in the planning and creation of instructional materials.
  • Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.

6th Grade ELA & Social Studies Teacher

Conroe ISD
08.2005 - 06.2012
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
  • Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
  • Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
  • Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students.
  • Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.

Education

Master of Science - Education Administration

Sam Houston State University, Huntsville

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Skills

  • Technological Integration
  • Group Assistance
  • Instructional Strategies & Technology
  • Instructional Program Design
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Learning Modalities
  • Team Support
  • Documentation Support
  • Distance Learning Integration
  • Training Material Development
  • Positive Learning Environment with Innovative Teaching Methods

Certification

  • Certified in Grades 4-8 English Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher
  • Certified Principal
  • English as a Second Language Endorsement

Timeline

Instructional Technology Coach - Marlin ISD
07.2022 - Current
6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher - Montgomery ISD
08.2019 - 03.2022
Social Studies Instructional Coach - Conroe ISD
08.2012 - 07.2019
6th Grade ELA & Social Studies Teacher - Conroe ISD
08.2005 - 06.2012
Sam Houston State University - Master of Science, Education Administration
Texas A&M University - Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies
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