Marcus Ross Duffin
Washington,DC
Summary
Occupational Summary COMMITMENT | LEADERSHIP | INTEGRITY A proven visionary and strategic leader that translates educational pedagogy, strategies, and policies, into maximum success for students, staff, and parents. As a leader, acting with the best interests of the organization's mission at the forefront, research based best practice, and an attention to detail that supports organizational achievement. Resourceful and innovative Instructional Designer with over 10 years of experience in e-learning and curriculum development for wide variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. Offering insightful analysis of content and design to create value-added learning programs that achieve desired business outcomes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and assess learning needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Curriculum Facilitator and Instructional Coach
Bridges Public Charter School
08.2022 - Current
- Prepared various classroom activities and assessment methods to promote retention of study materials.
- Attended professional development seminars and workshops to maintain expertise in teaching.
- Maintained regular verbal and written communication with school counselors and parents to update with student progress, class schedules and important test dates.
- Delivered prepared lesson plans using instructional materials and tools.
- Teach students about local, state, national, and global history.
- Discuss important figures, dates, and events that have shaped our modern world.
- Create instructional resources for use in the classroom.
- Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities
- Create positive educational climate for students to learn in.
- Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.
- Participate in ongoing training sessions.
Middle School Assistant Principal
Carolina International School
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
MTSS Coordinator
Cabarrus County Schools
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- The job of Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Coordinator is done for the purpose/s of supporting the effective implementation of the district's multi-tiered system of support model and vision for students with academic and behavioral challenges. The MTSS coordinator will assist in all MTSS procedures across the district including communication with building site teams, working with the curriculum department in developing training for district staff, providing resources in the area of MTSS, guiding school-based processes, and monitoring data in order to increase student achievement.
- Assist with facilitating problem-solving processes at school sites (e.g. developing agendas, monitoring established procedures, program modifications, identification of resources, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring quality programming for students with academic and behavioral needs in accordance with district, state, and federal guidelines.
- Collaborates with district curriculum department for the purpose of facilitating MTSS professional development opportunities and training for district staff. Collaborates and meets monthly with building administrators for the purpose of monitoring procedures and strategies, collecting and analyzing data, and measuring growth of students who do not respond to additional instruction at the universal level to determine Tier 2 or Tier 3 intervention needs.
- Develops a visual model and the vision of the MTSS process with the assistance of the superintendent and administrators for each building (e.g. reading, math, written language, behavior, etc.) for the purpose of determining interventions, roles and responsibilities of staff, data and evaluation procedures to be utilized at each level.
- Facilitates communication to district superintendent and building principals on a quarterly basis, or as needed, for the purpose of providing current data and information to sustain an effective and efficient MTSS program within the district.
- Investigates and evaluates research-based interventions for the purpose of recommending programs and/or materials to be utilized in the areas of reading, writing, math, and behavior. Monitors identification of students who may require Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions at school sites for the purpose of assisting interventionists in data interpretations and grouping strategies to meet student needs.
- Provides progress monitoring (e.g. student needs, interventions, resources, etc.) for the purpose of measuring student growth in Tier 2 and Tier 3, and the effectiveness of interventions.
AP US History Teacher and Principal Intern
Sugar Creek Charter School
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Prepared various classroom activities and assessment methods to promote retention of study materials.
- Attended professional development seminars and workshops to maintain expertise in teaching.
- Maintained regular verbal and written communication with school counselors and parents to update with student progress, class schedules and important test dates.
- Delivered prepared lesson plans using instructional materials and tools.
- Teach students about local, state, national, and global history.
- Discuss important figures, dates, and events that have shaped our modern world.
- Create instructional resources for use in the classroom.
- Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities
- Create positive educational climate for students to learn in.
- Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.
- Participate in ongoing training sessions.
Curriculum Facilitator, Instructional Coach, School Improvement Coordinator
Sugar Creek Charter School
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Support teachers and administrators in using data to improve instruction on all levels. professional development targeted topics and designs.
- Develop coaching plans for teachers to ensure student improvement.
- Utilize Adult Learning Theory to motivate adult learners to improve professional practice.
- Served as a member of the school's instructional leadership team and collaborates with other members of that team to provide a comprehensive approach to implementing curriculum, instruction, assessment and organizational goals of the school and district.
- Assists in the implementation and continuous improvement revisions of the balanced literacy plan and the prioritized curriculum.
- Assists teachers in efficient, exemplary instructional decision-making through reflective planning.
- Provides consultation on long-term teacher planning.
- Provides presentations and workshops to small and large groups of teachers to accelerate the use of exemplary instructional practices to improve student achievement.
- Assists schools in clarifying achievement goals and focus.
- Promotes teamwork and the use of data for planning
After School Director
Sugar Creek Charter School
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Established and supervises after school learning centers following 21st CCLC grant guidelines to offer supplemental academic supported instruction for struggling students. All programs offer academic enrichment activities and service, STEAM, project-based learning, physical activities, and family engagement activities.
- Established and supervised 21st CCLC summer programs, depending on grant and district funding. Summer programs are three to four weeks in length for full days and offer transitional project-based learning opportunities, which support language arts and STEAM activities for elementary and middle school students.
- Established and maintained all 21st CCLC after school program working committees necessary for program development, delivery, evaluation, and advocacy.
- Established and maintained strong and effective working relationships with school-based/community-based after school providers and developed relationships with community partners to maintain shared collaborative goals in the after school programs.
- Maintained clear communication and expectations through the 21st CCLC grant guidelines.
Social Studies Instructor
Gray Stone Day School, A.P
08.2008 - 07.2013
- Prepared various classroom activities and assessment methods to promote retention of study materials.
- Attended professional development seminars and workshops to maintain expertise in teaching.
- Maintained regular verbal and written communication with school counselors and parents to update with student progress, class schedules and important test dates.
- Delivered prepared lesson plans using instructional materials and tools.
- Taught students about local, state, national, and global history.
- Discussed important figures, dates, and events that have shaped our modern world.
- Created instructional resources for use in the classroom.
- Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities
- Created positive educational climate for students to learn in.
- Met course and school-wide student performance goals.
- Participate in ongoing training sessions.
NPR Office Assistant & Intern
Wake Forest University
08.2004 - 07.2008
- Answered incoming phone calls and transferred to staff members or provided requested information.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Proofread papers, letters and marketing materials to identify mistakes for quality control.
- Designed and printed name tags, sign-in sheets and handouts for meetings.
- Conducts story research for reporters and editors
- Scheduled interviews and logged audio
- Participated in staff meetings and projects as required
Education
Masters of Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership
Columbia College
Columbia, Missouri05.2019
Bachelors of Arts in Secondary - Social Studies
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC2008
Diploma - undefined
North Carolina School of Science & Mathematics
Durham, NC2004
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Instructional Coaching
- Data Driven Instruction
- Systems Analysis
- Instructional Presenting
- Web-Design (HTML)
- Event Planning
- Human Relations Coordinator
- Curriculum Facilitator
- Organizational Evaluator
- Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
- Curriculum Facilitator
- Organizational Evaluator
- Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
Affiliations
Member SinceNational Association of Educators 2008Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. 2005
Timeline
Curriculum Facilitator and Instructional Coach
Bridges Public Charter School
08.2022 - Current
Middle School Assistant Principal
Carolina International School
08.2021 - 05.2022
MTSS Coordinator
Cabarrus County Schools
01.2020 - 01.2021
AP US History Teacher and Principal Intern
Sugar Creek Charter School
08.2018 - 05.2020
Curriculum Facilitator, Instructional Coach, School Improvement Coordinator
Sugar Creek Charter School
08.2014 - 05.2018
After School Director
Sugar Creek Charter School
01.2013 - 01.2014
Social Studies Instructor
Gray Stone Day School, A.P
08.2008 - 07.2013
NPR Office Assistant & Intern
Wake Forest University
08.2004 - 07.2008
Masters of Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership
Columbia College
Bachelors of Arts in Secondary - Social Studies
Wake Forest University
Diploma - undefined
North Carolina School of Science & Mathematics
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