Marcia Wood
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Dynamic educator from Needham Broughton High School, excelling in Python software development and peer coaching. Leveraged educational technology and interpersonal skills to enhance student engagement and improve math skills progression by 50%. Expert in creating inclusive learning environments and fostering academic success through innovative curriculum planning and collaborative learning strategies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher CTE
Needham Broughton High School
Raleigh, N.C
10.2017 - Current
- Taught Personal Finance concepts to all students in grades in 9th to 12th grade using Ever-fi banking resources from BB&T
- Mentor Freshman African American young ladies in the Teen Perfection program to aid in graduating from high school and aspiring to go to college or the military
- Currently teaching Python 1 and Introduction to Computer Science classes in programming
- Mentor Beginning teachers in their first year of teaching
- Developed and conducted intergraded activities and implemented technological approaches to the subject material
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families
- Collaborated with faculty to develop an after-school tutoring program for struggling students
Math, Bible, and Science Teacher
Freedom Christian Academy
Fayetteville, N.C
08.2012 - 08.2016
- Taught Bible, Math, and Science to 6th-grade students
- Planned and instructed each subject area using a variety of teaching aids and motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning
- Incorporated learning modality principles into classroom and individual instruction
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve the math skills of children
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance
- Cultivated relationships with parents for a complete support network
- Created a study environment promoting positive social interaction and active engagement in learning
Algebra and Algebra II Teacher
Hoke County High School
Raeford, N.C
08.2005 - 06.2012
- Planned and instructed each subject area using a wide variety of teaching aids and motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning
- Prepared students for benchmarks and End of Course assessments
- Assessed, created, and oversaw benchmark results for students and made changes to remediate the progression of math skills by 50%
- Revised Algebra Curriculum Guide
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly, and monthly reporting
Education
Master of Arts - Math Education
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics and Computer Science
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC05.1993
Skills
- Peer Coaching
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Detail-Oriented Data Input
- Word
- Excel
- Flexible Problem Solving
- Organizational Time Skills
- Software Development Skills in Python
- Project Leadership
- Student Engagement Strategies
- Effective Classroom Management
- Collaborative Learning Engagement
- Adaptive Teaching Methods
- Formative Assessment Expertise
- Facilitation of Group Learning
- Engaging Curriculum Planning
- Data-Informed Teaching
- Trained in Social-Emotional Learning Strategies
- Prioritization of Responsibilities
- Educational Technology Integration
- Diverse Cultural Understanding
- Individualized Learning Support
- Hands-On Project Development
- Cross-Disciplinary Teamwork
- Educational Techniques
- Community Engagement
- Building Relationships with Diverse Groups
Certification
- Middle Grades Math, 05/01/03
- Secondary Mathematics License, 05/01/05
- Business and Information Technology Education License, 05/01/22
- Microsoft Technology Associate, 04/01/22
Accomplishments
- Certified with Microsoft Technology Associate in Introduction to Programming using Python, 05/01/22
- Nominated for Capital Foundation Jenrette & Jewell Teaching Excellence Award
- Nominated for the Mentor Spotlight, 2022
Affiliations
- Attends church and Bible study; member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Received several nominations for excellence in teaching.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher CTE
Needham Broughton High School
10.2017 - Current
Math, Bible, and Science Teacher
Freedom Christian Academy
08.2012 - 08.2016
Algebra and Algebra II Teacher
Hoke County High School
08.2005 - 06.2012
- Middle Grades Math, 05/01/03
- Secondary Mathematics License, 05/01/05
- Business and Information Technology Education License, 05/01/22
- Microsoft Technology Associate, 04/01/22
Master of Arts - Math Education
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics and Computer Science
Fayetteville State University
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