Marla Whitaker
Washington County School District
Chipley,FL
22
years of professional experience
Experienced adult education professional with strengths in curriculum development, skills assessment, and differentiated instruction. Designs individualized learning plans, supports student growth, and aligns training programs with adult education and workforce goals.
Work History
Adult Education Instructor/ Coordinator
3 Years 4 Months- Design individualized lesson plans for adult learners in GED, ESL, and basic skills courses to meet student educational needs.
- Collaborated with program staff to align instruction with adult education standards and goals.
- Assess student progress and adjust instruction to support mastery of learning objectives.
- Deliver engaging classroom instruction using differentiated strategies for varied skill levels.
- Maintain accurate student records, attendance, and assessment documentation for compliance.
- Created advanced job placement training focusing on promotions, career changes and career advancement. Student Success Center developed to assist students in improving their softwork skills to meet the workforce demands.
- Collaborate with fellow instructors to share best practices and continuously improve the quality of adult education programs to help meet the needs of the CTE frameworks.
Grant Coordintor
2 Years 10 Months- Coordinated grant application workflows, ensuring accurate documentation and deadline compliance.
- Monitored award requirements, tracking deliverables and supporting ongoing compliance with funding guidelines.
- Collaborated with department leaders to align grant activities with district program priorities.
- Managed funding records, maintaining organized files for audits, reports, and regulatory reviews.
- Worked with directors and grant program staff to implement established grant compliance policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with program staff to develop compelling grant proposals that aligned with organizational priorities and goals.
Elementary Education Teacher
16 Years 1 Month- Delivered differentiated instruction aligned with state standards to support diverse elementary learners.
- Assessed student progress using formative and summative data to guide targeted interventions.
- Implemented positive behavior supports to maintain safe, structured a classroom environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to align curriculum, pacing, and instructional strategies across grade levels.
- Communicated regularly with families to strengthen student support and classroom-home partnerships.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process.
- Contributed towards achieving school-wide goals by serving on committees focused on curriculum development, instructional technology integration, or other relevant topics within the field of elementary education.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Skills
Curriculum development
Training program development
Skills assessments
Program management
Classroom management
ESL teaching methods
Workforce development
Assessment strategies
Team collaboration
Timeline
Adult Education Instructor/ Coordinator
Washington County School District
07.2023 - CurrentRead More
Grant Coordintor
Washington County School District
09.2020 - 07.2023Read More
Elementary Education Teacher
Washington County School District
08.2004 - 09.2020Read More
The University of West Florida
Master of Science from Educational Leadership
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The University of West Florida
Master of Science from Curriculum And Instruction
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Florida State University
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
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