Marlye Powell - Jackson
Opelika,AL
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective educator with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Enrichment Specialist
Opelika City Schools
Opelika, AL
07.2022 - Current
- Developed individualized lesson plans and modified existing academic curricula to meet special learning needs.
- Developed and conducted instruction to promote opportunities for students.
- Taught students by selecting, developing, adapting and implementing appropriate instructional methods and techniques.
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
Teacher
Lee County Board Of Education
Opelika, AL
07.2017 - 07.2022
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom
- Collaborated with parents to increase comprehensive and long-term success
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement
Teacher
Macon County Board Of Education
Notasulga, AL
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods
- Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest of Children's Literature as avenue of study
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
Assistant General Manager
Courtyard By Marriott
Huntsville, AL
01.2013 - 08.2014
- Assisted the General Manager in the daily operation of the hotel, as well as oversaw the property in the absence of the General Manager
- Managed the day-to-day operation of the Concierge, Bell, Valet, Housekeeping and
- Maintenance teams in conjunction with the GM and made sure that all departments ran smoothly and efficiently
- Approached all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service- oriented manner
- Acted as an ambassador to the hotel and ensured that guests were receiving an unparalleled guest experience
- Remained readily accessible to guests and employees at all times
- Made reservations, checked-in and checked-out guests as needed
- Checked the guest service log upon arrival for the day, noting any guest requests, complaints and significant events that required attention
Education
Post-Master's - Educational Specialist, Elementary Education
Auburn University
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Alabama State University
Montgomery05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Alabama A & M University
Huntsville, Alabama01.2014
High School Diploma -
Auburn High School
Auburn, Alabama05.2008
Skills
- Classroom management
- Curriculum Development
- Inquiry-based learning
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Student records management
- Group and individual instruction
- Student engagement
- Lesson Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Literacy Outreach
- Policy and procedure modification
- Documentation and control
- Database administration
- Conflict resolution
- Detail-oriented
- Interpersonal Communication
Affiliations
AEA Representative
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc
Alabama A&M University Alumni Association
Timeline
Enrichment Specialist
Opelika City Schools
07.2022 - Current
Teacher
Lee County Board Of Education
07.2017 - 07.2022
Teacher
Macon County Board Of Education
01.2015 - 07.2017
Assistant General Manager
Courtyard By Marriott
01.2013 - 08.2014
Post-Master's - Educational Specialist, Elementary Education
Auburn University
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Alabama State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Alabama A & M University
High School Diploma -
Auburn High School
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