Team Leader experienced in directing activities of workgroups. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker and consensus builder.
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Madison Leathers
Nashville,United States
Summary
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Valor Collegiate Academies
12th Grade Team Leader
05.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Led a team of 50 new teachers, providing mentorship to ensure comprehensive understanding and effective implementation of statewide policies, procedures, and research methodologies, resulting in 100% retention rate for subsequent school year
- Acted as key liaison between grade level team, additional grade level department leaders, school administrators, and C-Suite organizational leaders facilitating smooth coordination and communication to achieve project goals.
Valor Collegiate Academies
AP Literature Teacher
06.2018 - Current
Job overview
- On 2022 and 2023 AP Literature exam, 83% of students passed versus 77% national avg.
- Served as faculty advisor for school's literary club, inspiring students to pursue their passion for reading and writing beyond classroom setting.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional practices and ensure student success in mastering learning objectives.
Tennessee Educators of Color Alliance
Policy Research Fellow
06.2021 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Facilitated five focus groups with statewide organizations and educator preparation program directors, leading to internal needs assessment that catalyzed creation of two tri-city fellowship programs with over 300 current members and alumni
- Collaborated with statewide organizations to craft multiple program-driven grant proposals, resulting in five organizations being awarded prestigious policy and research grants from Conexion Americas.
Valor Collegiate Academies
Faculty Program Manager
06.2019 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Initiated and facilitated "Hate Has No Home Here" discussion series, engaging nearly 200 9th and 10th-grade students in bi-weekly conversations addressing identity, racism, microaggressions, and inequality
- Orchestrated Valor's inaugural "Rock the Vote" campaign, managing team of 15-20 faculty members to organize events, book panelists, and create media content, resulting in over 100 non-committee members attending.
Valor Collegiate Academies
English Language Learner Inclusion Teacher
06.2018 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Led long-term ELL students to exceptional performance on 2018-2019 WIDA Access test, with 89% achieving scores of 5s and 6s
- Resulted in remarkable outcome where 3 out of 5 long-term ELL students successfully exited ELL program
- Spearheaded development of highly acclaimed English Language Learner (ELL) curriculum statewide, significantly contributing to Valor College Prep's recognition as #3 school statewide for ELL growth and proficiency.
Education
Lipscomb UniversityNashville, TN
Master of Arts from Education
05.2019
University Overview
The University of The SouthSewanee, TN
Bachelor of Arts from Political Science
05.2016
University Overview
Skills
- Educational research and Policy analysis
- Instructional Design
- Project Management
- Event Coordination
- Expense Management
- Team Collaboration
Websites
Timeline
12th Grade Team Leader
Valor Collegiate Academies
05.2022 - Current
Policy Research Fellow
Tennessee Educators of Color Alliance
06.2021 - 05.2022
Faculty Program Manager
Valor Collegiate Academies
06.2019 - 05.2021
AP Literature Teacher
Valor Collegiate Academies
06.2018 - Current
English Language Learner Inclusion Teacher
Valor Collegiate Academies
06.2018 - 05.2019
Lipscomb University
Master of Arts from Education
The University of The South
Bachelor of Arts from Political Science
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