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Monique Black

Monique Black

Houston

Summary

Skilled individual with passion for helping students reach academic goals. Creates engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs. Smart candidate develops strategies to help students bolster academic performance.

Work History

Instructional Coach

Katy Independent School District
  • Support teachers to deliver the most rigorous and joyful academic experience for scholars through observation, feedback, data-driven instruction, curriculum and assessment, professional development, and building team culture using Getting Better Faster as guiding framework


  • Engage students and boosted understanding of material using focused instruction strategies and hands-on activities which resulted in over 12% gain on the state standardized assessment (STAAR)


  • Facilitated workshops and training sessions on best practices in teaching and learning supporting continuous improvement in pedagogy


  • Conducted classroom observations and provided constructive feedback to teachers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement


  • Played a key role in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and the needs of diverse student populations


  • Collaborated with school leadership to develop and implement effective school-wide instructional initiatives

Curriculum Coordinator

British School Of Beijing
  • Organized curricular events such as workshops or conferences that fostered collaboration between school faculty members.
  • Managed resources effectively by overseeing budgeting processes and allocating materials according to needs.
  • Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to teachers, nurturing their growth as professionals and contributing to a positive school culture.
  • Championed the integration of technology into instruction, promoting digital literacy skills among both students and teachers.
  • Promoted an inclusive educational environment by incorporating culturally responsive pedagogy and materials into curricula.
  • Assisted with teacher recruitment process by participating in interviews and reviewing applicant qualifications against program requirements.

Math Teacher

Houston Independent School District, HISD
  • Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Adapted teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in improved academic performance for all students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a deeper understanding of mathematical connections across subjects.
  • Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student performance data to inform lesson planning and differentiation strategies.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL
08.2022

Bachelor of Science -

Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX
08.2004

Skills

  • Adapting to Different Learning Styles
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Motivating and Encouraging
  • Student Performance Evaluations
  • Remote or Virtual Instruction
  • Project-based learning
  • Inquiry-based learning
  • Instructional planning skills
  • Committed to continuous improvement

Timeline

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

Nova Southeastern University

Bachelor of Science -

Houston Baptist University

Instructional Coach

Katy Independent School District

Curriculum Coordinator

British School Of Beijing

Math Teacher

Houston Independent School District, HISD
Monique Black