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LUTECE VERTUS

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Experienced Early Literacy Instructional Leader with over 12 years in education, dedicated to fostering equitable literacy instruction. Proven track record of collaborating with educational leaders to drive instructional vision and improve student outcomes, . Committed to anti-racist leadership and professional development. Served Title I schools with 80% Black and Latinx children.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

IDEA Public Schools
2023.08 - Current
  • Collaborate with teachers and administrators to support student literacy.
  • Utilize multiple teaching strategies to enhance literacy instruction.
  • Provide regular feedback and discuss instructional strategies with parents, students, and faculty.
  • Closed achievement gap by 85% in Mathematics by engaging stakeholders and using data to create individualized lessons.

Professional Development Specialist

Impact Learning Center / Lutheran HeadStart
2023.03 - 2023.06
  • Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
  • Developed and delivered training courses for staff's ongoing education needs.
  • Consulted with management to determine training priorities.
  • Supervised staff and implemented improvements in operations.

Title I Tutor

Mainstream Developmental Educational Group
2022.08 - 2023.03
  • Tutored small groups, including underserved populations, to boost literacy and mathematics skills.
  • Identified resources and opportunities for program implementation.

Lead Teacher

Duval County Public School District
2013.08 - 2022.06

Coordinated with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.

  • Moved 89% of students below grade level to 85% on grade level.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
  • Organized and held grade level meetings to ensure timeliness with deliverables.
  • Maintained exceptional written and oral communication with staff parents and stakeholders.

Preschool Teacher

Head Start - Jacksonville Urban League
2011.08 - 2013.06
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
  • Assisted and supervised 50 students through entire school day.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education

Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
2012

Associates -

Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
2010

High School Diploma -

Terry Parker High School
Jacksonville, FL
2003

Skills

  • Anti-Racist Leadership
  • Instructional Support
  • Professional Development Coordination
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Exceptional Written and Oral Communication
  • Documentation Management
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Attention to Detail
  • Implements Best Practices
  • Organizational Skills

Certification

  • DOE Professional Teaching Certificate number: 1219138
  • English For Speakers Of Other Languages (ESOL), Endorsement
  • Reading K-12 Endorsement (Certificate Addition 8/2024)
  • Prekindergarten/Primary Education, (age 3 - Grade 3)
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid (2022)
  • First Aid Certification (2022)

Timeline

Teacher

IDEA Public Schools
2023.08 - Current

Professional Development Specialist

Impact Learning Center / Lutheran HeadStart
2023.03 - 2023.06

Title I Tutor

Mainstream Developmental Educational Group
2022.08 - 2023.03

Lead Teacher

Duval County Public School District
2013.08 - 2022.06

Preschool Teacher

Head Start - Jacksonville Urban League
2011.08 - 2013.06

Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education

Florida State College At Jacksonville

Associates -

Florida State College At Jacksonville

High School Diploma -

Terry Parker High School
  • DOE Professional Teaching Certificate number: 1219138
  • English For Speakers Of Other Languages (ESOL), Endorsement
  • Reading K-12 Endorsement (Certificate Addition 8/2024)
  • Prekindergarten/Primary Education, (age 3 - Grade 3)
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid (2022)
  • First Aid Certification (2022)
LUTECE VERTUS