Madison Howell
Rineyville,KY
Summary
Dynamic educational leader skilled in curriculum development, mentorship, and fostering student engagement. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with educators, administration, and parents to enhance learning environments and drive academic success. Results-oriented educator with a strong background in social studies instruction and curriculum enhancement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade Level Floor Leader
James T. Alton Middle School
Vine Grove, KY
08.2025 - Current
- Coordinated schedules and resources for teachers and staff collaboration.
- Facilitated communication between administration, teachers, and parents.
- Trained new staff on school policies and procedures for effective onboarding.
- Organized student events and activities.
- Monitored student behavior, ensuring adherence to school rules and expectations.
- Led team meetings to discuss strategies for improving classroom management.
Social Studies Department Head
James T. Alton Middle School
Vine Grove, Kentucky
08.2025 - Current
- Led departmental meetings to collaboratively develop and implement curriculum improvements and instructional strategies.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student understanding in social studies.
- Mentored new teachers on effective teaching practices and classroom management.
- Managed departmental budget and resource allocation effectively for social studies needs.
- Developed and implemented diverse strategies to engage students and enhance educational experiences in social studies.
- Attended conferences, seminars, workshops. related to current trends in social studies education.
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
James T. Alton
Vine Grove, KY
08.2021 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligning with state curriculum standards.
- Facilitated interactive classroom discussions, increasing student engagement and participation.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, delivering constructive feedback to support academic growth.
- Collaborated with colleagues to refine educational programs and resources, enhancing overall curriculum effectiveness.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and concerns.
- Organized extracurricular activities to support student development and engagement.
- Maintained classroom management to create a positive learning environment.
- Assisted special education students with tailored instructional strategies.
Site Based Decision Making Member
James T. Alton Middle School
Vine Grove, KY
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Proposed ideas and solutions that improved team collaboration and project outcomes.
Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher
Bluegrass Middle School
Elizabethtown, KY
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse social studies topics.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking skills.
- Implemented technology tools to support interactive learning experiences.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods.
- Provided feedback on student work through rubrics or checklists designed according to specific criteria.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and behavior.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current in teaching practices.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education, LBD
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Middle Grades Education
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky08-2021
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Assessment design
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Project-based learning
- Collaborative teaching
- Mentoring new teachers
- Parental communication
- Professional development
- Team leadership
- Critical thinking
- Peer collaboration
- Feedback implementation
Timeline
Grade Level Floor Leader
James T. Alton Middle School
08.2025 - Current
Social Studies Department Head
James T. Alton Middle School
08.2025 - Current
Site Based Decision Making Member
James T. Alton Middle School
08.2023 - 06.2024
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
James T. Alton
08.2021 - Current
Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher
Bluegrass Middle School
08.2019 - 05.2021
Master of Arts - Special Education, LBD
Western Kentucky University
Bachelor of Arts - Middle Grades Education
Western Kentucky University