Enthusiastic and creative advisor with solid understanding of educational development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with others from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging plans and assessments to measure progress and create solutions for potential and emerging needs. Results-driven leader with positive attitude and passion for providing high-quality advice and guidance to clients while managing and maintaining persons unique strengths and identity. Proven ability to identify needs, resolve conflicts and build strong relationships. Possesses excellent problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills and can "read the room." Enjoys solving problems and creating logical and efficient systems to create a better work flow and even pacing of work. Loves puzzles and being creative while working with others to see the bigger picture and excited for opportunities and growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator, Curriculum Lead, Technology Lead
Rutherford County Schools, Blackman High School
01.2016 - Current
Created and effectively administer engaging curriculum to various levels of learners with consistent strong scores of growth while managing behavior and learning needs; creating a well-managed environment.
Presented multiple professional development courses and instructional panels at the local school and district level and at conferences on student engagement and technology and gamification.
Collaborated on a selected team and individually to create hybrid curriculum through the use of objective-aligned content through video and annotations for the whole district to use.
Oversees the school website, including designing and editing community news and publishing information to the public.
Served on Data Team to look at the achievement of objectives at a school wide level and create initiatives and instruction to close gaps.
Mentored new professionals and new employees to help learn systems, better teaching skills, and retain employees.
Created hybrid curriculum that can be done in-person or remote, self-paced or in a group setting.
Led multiple trainings for the staff and members of the county on technology tools, gamification of education, and utilization of resources.
Managed a financial account of $80,000 of sales, and distribution of product, including ad sales.
Served on various committees focused on improving policies or procedures related to academics, safety, or equity issues – driving positive change at an institutional level.
Led professional development sessions for fellow teachers on topics such as technology integration or assessment design, contributing to a culture of ongoing improvement within the school community.
Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
Evaluated existing curricula and identified areas for improvement, created the improved curricula through technology and creativity, and implemented those programs, ultimately leading to increased learner growth and mastery.
Head Volleyball Coach
Blackman High School
05.2017 - 12.2021
Mentored and trained over 75 student athletes on skills, leadership, culture, and environment with success in the classroom and on the court.
Collaborated with local companies to fundraise over $14,000 dollars for the volleyball program.
Organized community events with attendance of over 10,000 people over the course of three days for five years while hosting the State Tournament.
Organized scheduling, sales, fundraisers, transportation, finances, and management of records and accounts.
Developed strong relationships with players, fostering teamwork and communication on and off the court.
Education
Masters of Education - Curriculum And Instruction Focus in Secondary
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - English
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
05.2013
EdTPA Teacher Award -
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Procedure Development
Presentations and Public Speaking
Communications
Social Perceptiveness
Emotional Intelligence
Creative Thinking
Time Management
Timeline
Head Volleyball Coach
Blackman High School
05.2017 - 12.2021
Educator, Curriculum Lead, Technology Lead
Rutherford County Schools, Blackman High School
01.2016 - Current
Masters of Education - Curriculum And Instruction Focus in Secondary
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Middle Tennessee State University
EdTPA Teacher Award -
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