Lynda Beard-Wesley
St.Louis,MO
Summary
Skilled Academic Instructional Coach with passion for helping students reach academic goals. Strengths in providing individualized coaching and using observation and data to identify potential learning needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Instructional Coach
Laclede Elementary
08.2018 - Current
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Developed staff members' attitudes, skills and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Reviewed formative and summative data and information from diagnostic tests to accurately assess students.
Reading Specialist
Adams Elementary
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and group
- Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Teacher
Adams Elementary
09.2004 - 06.2014
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- 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.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading
Webster University
St. Louis, MO05.2016
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Webster University
St. Louis, MO2012
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Missouri
St. Louis, MO2004
Skills
- Inspiring Love of Learning
- Encouraging and Motivating Students
- Curriculum Review and Lesson Preparation
- Problem-Solving Support
- Building Rapport and Trust
- Recommending Books and Materials
- Adult Learning Principles
- Clear Instruction and Communication
- Instructional Strategies
- Instructional Leadership
- Positive Learning Environment
- Individual and Small Group Instruction
Timeline
Academic Instructional Coach
Laclede Elementary
08.2018 - Current
Reading Specialist
Adams Elementary
08.2014 - 05.2017
Teacher
Adams Elementary
09.2004 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - Reading
Webster University
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Webster University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Missouri