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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards Additional Training
Skills Highlights
Accomplishments
Certification
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Nancy Gilson

Bartlett,TN

Summary

Results-oriented and dedicated educational professional with a proven track record in driving academic excellence, fostering a positive school culture, and supporting the overall success of students and staff. Exhibits strong leadership skills, a deep commitment to equity and inclusivity, and the ability to navigate the unique challenges associated with an inner-city setting. Helped to develop and implement a comprehensive turnaround plan aligned with district and state standards. Identified key areas for improvement and set measurable goals for academic achievement. Skilled in sparking thought-provoking discussions to increase student participation and boost information retention.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Principal

Georgian Hills Middle School
Memphis, TN
01.2022 - Current
  • Revitalized underperforming operations and driving organizational success through strategic planning, team motivation, and decisive problem-solving
  • Adept at implementing transformative initiative that yield measurable improvements in efficiency, productivity.

PLC Coach

Georgian Hills Middle Schools
Memphis, TN
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Builds capacity of the school and its teachers to provide high quality instruction and ensure all students achieve to rigorous standards of career and college readiness
  • Works collaboratively, as part of the consultancy team within the school by working with the school leadership team to identify school improvement priorities, observing and providing feedback on classroom instruction, facilitating professional development, demonstrating lessons, and coaching teachers one-on-one and in small group settings.

Site Administrator

Raleigh Bartlett Meadows Elementary Memphis School
Memphis, TN
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Supervises the day-to-day operations of the Sumer Learning Academy site to ensure quality instruction and the safety of the staff and students
  • Communicates behavior expectations and consequences of action to staff, students and parents
  • Administers discipline when necessary to correct disruptive behavior
  • Oversees the opening and closing of summer school site
  • Ensures compliance with all state, district, and summer school policies and procedures
  • Ensures all state and district documents are submitted on time.

Science Teacher

Egypt Elementary School
Memphis, TN
01.2013 - 01.2021
  • Experienced in creating engaging and culturally responsive science curriculum, while fostering a positive classroom environment, and inspiring a love for learning in diverse student populations
  • Skilled in adapting instructional methods to address the unique needs and challenges of students.

Program Manager

Ross IES
Memphis, TN
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Enhanced the skills, capabilities, and overall effectiveness of an organization’s workforce
  • Strategically planned talent development and created initiatives to ensure that employees are equipped with the necessary skills to meet organizational objectives.

Science Teacher

Kingsbury Middle School
Memphis, TN
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Created engaging culturally responsive science lessons that fostered a positive classroom environment and inspired a love for learning in a diverse population
  • Skilled in adapting instructional methods to address the unique needs and challenges of inner-city students
  • Adept at incorporating real-world applications and technology into lessons to make science lessons relevant and accessible to students.

Education

ILL Administrator Beginning Administrator PreK-12 -

Tennessee Professional Certification

Doctor of Education, Instructional Leadership, 2022 -

Freed Hardeman University

Educational Specialist, Instructional Leadership, 2016 -

Freed Hardeman University

Master of Science, Instruction Curriculum and Leadership, 2012 -

University of Memphis

Bachelor of Science, Biology, 2005 -

Tennessee State University

Skills

  • Educational Leadership
  • Learning Outcome Alignment
  • Student Data Analysis
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Team Leadership
  • Teacher Training

Awards Additional Training

  • Met the Tennessee’s Department of Education CSI Exit Criteria in 2023
  • Completion, New Leaders Emerging Leaders Program
  • Recipient, I-Zone Science! Award
  • Stem-Certified Educator, 1st Cohort I-Zone
  • 2x AYP Achievement

Skills Highlights

  • Implement and promote strategies to address the unique needs of students in an inner-city environment, focusing on equity and inclusivity.
  • Provide visionary leadership to create a positive and inclusive school culture.
  • Implement data-driven strategies to monitor and improve student achievement.
  • Built strong partnerships with parents, community organizations, and local businesses to enhance educational opportunities for students.

Accomplishments

· Met the Tennessee's Department of Education CSI Exit Criteria in 2023

· Completion, New Leaders Emerging Leaders Program

· Recipient, I-Zone Science! Award

Certification

Tennessee Professional Certification

ILL Administrator Beginning Administrator PreK-12

Endorsement: Middle Grades 4-8

Timeline

Assistant Principal

Georgian Hills Middle School
01.2022 - Current

Site Administrator

Raleigh Bartlett Meadows Elementary Memphis School
06.2021 - 08.2021

PLC Coach

Georgian Hills Middle Schools
01.2021 - 01.2022

Science Teacher

Egypt Elementary School
01.2013 - 01.2021

Program Manager

Ross IES
01.2010 - 01.2013

Science Teacher

Kingsbury Middle School
01.2006 - 01.2009

ILL Administrator Beginning Administrator PreK-12 -

Tennessee Professional Certification

Doctor of Education, Instructional Leadership, 2022 -

Freed Hardeman University

Educational Specialist, Instructional Leadership, 2016 -

Freed Hardeman University

Master of Science, Instruction Curriculum and Leadership, 2012 -

University of Memphis

Bachelor of Science, Biology, 2005 -

Tennessee State University
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