Compassionate, creative and effective Educator with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and educational consulting. Equipped with extensive background in community engagement, relationship building and versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Intervention Specialist
Pittsburg Junior High
08.2021 - 06.2022
Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
Developed interventions for over 60 students struggling or at risk of falling behind.
Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
Planned, implemented and supervised goals for achieving each target.
Evaluated student needs and coordinated resources to meet those needs.
Supervised attendance, behavior and academic progress for over 60 students.
Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
Professional Services Educational Consultant
PRO Unlimited-Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
06.2017 - 01.2020
Provide in-classroom, online, or blended ELAR coaching to ensure fidelity and strengthen results
Use assessment and report data to individualize and differentiate instruction
Make future recommendations for further professional learning needs based on coaching visits
Model excellent leadership and team building skills
Provided lesson planning and pacing support to helping educators analyze data and apply it to instruction.
Coordinated training and professional development courses for teachers and school administrators to create new teaching strategies that encourage student learning.
Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff to assess education standards and classroom policies and implement changes based on data.
Read 180/System 44 District Administrator
Sulphur Springs Independent School District
08.2014 - 06.2017
Delivered general administrative support such as preparing expense reports, copying, faxing, filing and preparing documents.
Answered questions, disseminated information and addressed complaints.
Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve performance.
Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content, and tools to facilitate training globally.
Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials, and lesson plans for a team of 10 teachers with a total of 580 students.
English Teacher
Sulphur Springs Middle School
08.2012 - 06.2014
Promoted a culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in diverse classrooms.
Provided guidance and mentoring to 140 students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
ELAR/Science Teacher
Yantis Elementary
08.2008 - 08.2012
Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills for 67 third grade students..
Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.