Margot Jeffers
Columbia,SC
Summary
Innovative Literacy Coach known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess key specialized skills in curriculum development, differentiated instruction strategies, and literacy assessment tools. Excel in communication, leadership, and critical thinking, ensuring successful collaboration with educators to enhance student learning outcomes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Literacy Coach
Richland Northeast High School
Columbia, SC
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted literacy professional development for new employees in 2024 and 2025.
- Designed literacy plan for Richland Northeast High School.
- Developed and delivered professional development in literacy across all content areas.
- Planned and implemented Tier 2 interventions based on ELA benchmark data results.
- Collaborated with district ELA coordinator to create EOC preparation materials for teachers.
- Partnered with district Social Studies coordinator to identify effective literacy strategies for courses.
- Monitored implementation of school-wide literacy plans through collaboration with department leaders.
- Observed teachers to identify best practices, conducting follow-up conferences and visits.
AP Language and Composition Instructor
Richland Northeast High School
Columbia, SC
08.2012 - Current
- Designed and oversaw ELA curriculum for grades nine through twelve.
- Collaborated with cross-curricular colleagues to enhance interdisciplinary learning.
- Organized and conducted weekly department meetings to discuss progress and challenges.
- Served as department liaison to facilitate communication and address concerns.
- Maintained inventory of department supplies and text sets for effective resource management.
- Monitored morale issues within department, implementing strategies for improvement.
- Mentored and monitored new teachers, providing guidance on instructional practices.
- Conducted informal observations of ELA teachers to support professional development.
English Teacher
Richland Northeast High School
Columbia, SC
08.1994 - 06.2023
- Designed and implemented instruction for grades 9-12 to enhance learning outcomes.
- Monitored student academic progress in English Language Arts.
- Communicated with parents and administrators regarding academic performance and classroom events.
- Maintained records of student progress by monitoring grades throughout the year.
- Prepared informative classroom lectures on literature, poetry and historical authors to engage and educate students.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to promote student engagement and understanding.
- Mentored new teachers on effective instructional strategies and classroom management practices.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC08-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education English
Clemson University
Clemson, SC12-1993
Skills
- Literacy development
- Curriculum design
- Team collaboration
- Professional development
- Instructional strategies
- Teaching methods
- Educational assessments
- Program implementation
- Interactive learning
- Classroom management
- Collaborative learning
- Literacy assessment
- Lesson planning
- Literacy instruction
- Instructional coaching
- Literacy program development
Certification
Richland Two Technology and Learning Certification of Completion - Summer 2022
AP Language and Composition Reader - Summer 2021; 2022
AP Language and Composition Certification - circa 2010
AP Literature and Composition Certification - circa 2009
National Board Teaching Certification - EAYA-ELA NBPTS 2003; 2013
AVID trained - Philadelphia, PA 2016
Accomplishments
Culture of Excellence Award 2021
Captivating Cavalier Award 2022
Mentor Matters Award 2018
Mile High Award 2010
Teacher of the Year 2003
Affiliations
Graduation Task Force 2022-23
School Counseling Advisory Committee 2022-23
ELA District Dept Leader’s Committee 2012-2022
School Dept Leader’s Committee 2012-2022
Timeline
Literacy Coach
Richland Northeast High School
08.2023 - Current
AP Language and Composition Instructor
Richland Northeast High School
08.2012 - Current
English Teacher
Richland Northeast High School
08.1994 - 06.2023
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology
South Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education English
Clemson University
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