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Marcella Smith

Mays Landing

Summary

Highly enthusiastic educator specialized in maximizing learning opportunities in diverse classroom settings. Professional educator with strong track record in fostering growth and development in novice teachers. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams to drive educational outcomes. Skilled in mentoring, curriculum development, and classroom management. Reliable and adaptable, focused on meeting evolving educational needs and achieving impactful results.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

New Teacher Mentor

Winslow Township School District
09.2022 - Current
  • Mentored new teachers in classroom management strategies and instructional techniques.
  • Facilitated demonstration lessons to model effective teaching strategies.
  • Provided ongoing support and feedback through classroom observations and constructive evaluations.
  • Developed resource materials to assist teachers in implementing curriculum standards effectively.

English Language Arts Content Area Coach

Winslow Township School District
09.2020 - Current
  • Mentored staff to enhance teaching methodologies and improve student outcomes.
  • Developed training programs for ELA teachers to promote implementation of core curriculum.
  • Implemented strategic initiatives to align educational goals across middle school grade levels.
  • Collaborated with administration and faculty to assess curriculum effectiveness and propose improvements.

Language Arts Literacy Teacher Grades 7/8

Winslow Township School District
09.2013 - Current
  • Planned and facilitated lessons conducive to student achievement for the state assessment
  • Participated in curriculum development for the district adopted reading series and remote instruction.
  • Served as a member of the School Leadership Committee

Language Arts Literacy Teacher Grades 3-8

Oceanside Charter School
06.2004 - 06.2013
  • Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials.
  • Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion.
  • Combined discipline plan with effective measures and various lesson plans to increase concentration, participation, and progress student accountability.

Program Coordinator

Community Council for Mental Health & Retardation
03.2003 - 02.2004
  • Coordinated community programs for urban residents.
  • Trained and supervised 30 staff members
  • Created employee and parent handbooks to communicate program expectations

Elementary Teacher

New Hanover County Schools
08.2000 - 03.2003
  • Planned and facilitated lessons for fourth and fifth grade students.
  • Served as Leadership Chairperson for the school improvement team.
  • Provided staff development relevant to test taking strategies and creative writing.

Elementary Teacher

Prince George's County Schools
08.1993 - 06.2000
  • Created performance tasks for the state assessment
  • Served as Social Studies Chairperson and Liaison.
  • Maintained records to provide adequate academic support based on assessment.

Education

Master of Arts - Leadership of Educational Organizations

American Intercontinental University
08-2009

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Bennett College
Greensboro, NC
05-1993

Skills

  • Excellent classroom management
  • Leadership and mentoring experience
  • Experience working with special needs
  • State assessment preparation
  • Innovative lesson planning
  • Interactive teaching/learning utilizing technology
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Mastery of Language Arts Literacy programs

Certification

  • State of New Jersey Standard Teacher Certificate, K-5
  • State of New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility K-5 w/ Specialization in Language Arts Literacy 5-8

Timeline

New Teacher Mentor

Winslow Township School District
09.2022 - Current

English Language Arts Content Area Coach

Winslow Township School District
09.2020 - Current

Language Arts Literacy Teacher Grades 7/8

Winslow Township School District
09.2013 - Current

Language Arts Literacy Teacher Grades 3-8

Oceanside Charter School
06.2004 - 06.2013

Program Coordinator

Community Council for Mental Health & Retardation
03.2003 - 02.2004

Elementary Teacher

New Hanover County Schools
08.2000 - 03.2003

Elementary Teacher

Prince George's County Schools
08.1993 - 06.2000

Master of Arts - Leadership of Educational Organizations

American Intercontinental University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Bennett College

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