Loretta Harrison
Montgomery,Alabama
Summary
Energetic teacher and instructional coach with over thirty-two years of successful experience in raising student achievement. Educational experience includes elementary and middle grades among various schools. Instructional expertise includes the following standards: Common Core and the Alabama Course of Study Standards, specifically for math and reading.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Instructor & Instructional Coach
Montgomery County Public Schools
01.1996 - 01.2024
- Managed, reviewed, assessed twenty-four (24) instructors in implementing Common Core and Alabama Standards primarily in reading and math; and instructional practices to raise student achievement (21 percentage points per Alabama State Department of Education.) Implemented annual Literacy Night event, participation increased every year since inception
- Supported teachers in analyzing online student data to develop student-specific tutoring plans to close learning gaps
- Implemented assessment tools and strategies to improve instructional methods
- Collaboration with county and state reading specialists to present strategies to teachers for working with and improving reading and math scores for a diverse student population
- Facilitated monthly meetings for students requiring special attention through response to intervention meetings with colleagues and stakeholders
- Designed modules integrating educational technology such as Schoology, Edgenuity, Nearpod, Mobymax, and audio-visual aids to facilitate student comprehension.
- Aligned Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) instructional support learning targets to an after-school tutoring program
- Taught first through sixth grades self-contained and departmentalized ELA and Basic Social. Taught Positive Behavior Strategies (PBS) throughout curricula. Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Communicated student progress to parents and guardians for collaborative approaches to educational goals.
Remedial Reading and Math; Science Instructor
Auburn University Montgomery
summers - 2018
- Designed Reading, Math, and Science curriculum for accelerated summer programs
- Developed high expectations with whole-learning concept and cross curricular design to engage students and increase enrollment in AUM's Youth Outreach program
- Implemented innovative resources and learning platforms such as STEM activities, Schoology, Kahn Academy, Edgenuity, and real-life scenarios to illustrate course concepts and engage students
- Managed diverse learning styles through individual support plans: 25% increase in Math; 30% increase in Reading in six-week summer course.
Education
Master of Science in Elementary Education -
Alabama State University
Montgomery, Alabama01.2016
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education -
Auburn University Montgomery
Montgomery, Alabama01.1996
Skills
- Project Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Data Analysis with digital learning
- Self-motivated professional
- Online Standardized assessments
- Differentiated Instruction
- Professional Development with multiple faculties
- Team support & collaboration
- Virtual learning platforms
- Classroom management
Administrative Experience
- Lead administrator for creating an after-school tutoring program eighty (80) students showing fifteen (15) % gains in reading and math 2023.
- On-site administrator after school tutoring program 2023
- Lead teacher six (6) week STEM summer program 2022
- Lead teacher and Building Test Coordinator Summer School 2022
Accomplishments
- Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in Education
- Certification by Magnet Schools of America 2017/2023
- Cognia’s STEM Certification 2022
Certification
- Elementary Education grades 1-5 Alabama Expiration date 6/30/2028
- Master Elementary Education Alabama Expiration date 6/30/2028
- Provisional License State of Arkansas
- Master Highly qualified and Praxis Reading Specialist designation
- Certifications held for yearly training in Child Find, Megan’s Law, and all state mandated trainings Alabama and Arkansas
Professional Development Activities
- Served on boards at two separate schools garnering 2015/2017 Blue Ribbon School Awards
- Presented at Magnet Schools of America Conference 2011
- Member of International Reading Association
- Member of Civil Air Patrol (CAPS)
Timeline
Elementary Instructor & Instructional Coach
Montgomery County Public Schools
01.1996 - 01.2024
Remedial Reading and Math; Science Instructor
Auburn University Montgomery
summers - 2018
Master of Science in Elementary Education -
Alabama State University
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education -
Auburn University Montgomery
- Elementary Education grades 1-5 Alabama Expiration date 6/30/2028
- Master Elementary Education Alabama Expiration date 6/30/2028
- Provisional License State of Arkansas
- Master Highly qualified and Praxis Reading Specialist designation
- Certifications held for yearly training in Child Find, Megan’s Law, and all state mandated trainings Alabama and Arkansas
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