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NATASHA YOUNG

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Positively impact the team cohesiveness of over sixteen people by implementing streamline procedures that help ensure a safe and encouraging environment. Additionally, advocacy for recognizing and valuing diversity in the student body promoting cultural awareness that positively impacts teaching strategies is a major focus.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Grade Level Chairperson

Fulton County Schools
08.2020 - Current
  • Streamline communication between administration and faculty members, fostering greater collaboration within school community.
  • Assist with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Gain strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Organize and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Cultivate interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with teams of over sixteen people.

School Governance Council Chairperson

Fulton County Schools
08.2021 - 07.2023
  • Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
  • Chaired meetings, disseminating information, and fielding questions.
  • Contributed to values, goals and strategic vision of school.
  • Led organization of seven members in setting goals and strategies.
  • Approved school strategic plan and updates.

ESOL Teacher

Fulton County Schools
08.2016 - Current
  • Conduct assessments to monitor student progress and used data-driven instruction for continuous improvement of learning outcomes.
  • Enhance student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-life examples in lesson plans.
  • Promote critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
  • Modify curriculum plans with colleagues to meet changing student needs.
  • Create safe and nurturing classroom environment that promotes emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Enhance professional development by attending workshops, seminars, and conferences focused on best practices in English language teaching methodologies.
  • Serve as an advocate for ESOL students within the school community, promoting cultural awareness and inclusivity among staff and peers.
  • Support students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Develop and teach ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Support the integration of newly-arrived immigrant students into mainstream classrooms by providing resources and guidance for both teachers and learners.

English Language Arts and Reading Teacher

Fulton County Schools
08.2003 - 07.2016
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Monitored student progress through regular assessments, using data to inform instructional decisions.
  • Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities, ensuring all students reached their full potential.
  • Incorporated cross-curricular connections into lessons, enhancing students'' understanding of broader contexts beyond the reading classroom.

Middle and High School English Teacher

New York City Board of Education
09.1996 - 06.2000
  • Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
  • Evaluated student work fairly and consistently, offering detailed feedback to guide future improvement efforts.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.

Theater Director

New African Grove Theatre Company
05.2010 - 03.2020
  • Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
  • Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
  • Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
  • Directed cast of two-eight actors in character development, resulting in positive reviews.
  • Oversaw production design elements like set construction, costumes, props, lighting, and sound design to ensure cohesive visual storytelling.
  • Evaluated performance metrics after each production run to identify areas of improvement for future projects.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.

Education

Master of Arts - English Literature

City College of New York of The City University of New York, The
New York, NY

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Central State University
Wilberforce, Ohio

Skills

  • Assessment Design
  • Authentic Assessment
  • Cultural Awareness Cultivation
  • Curriculum Development
  • Data Analysis
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Instructional Design
  • Professional Development
  • Project Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Project Planning
  • Relationship Building
  • School Improvement Planning
  • Team Management
  • Verbal Communication
  • Written Communication

Accomplishments


  • Named "Teacher of the Year" at Elkins Pointe Middle Shool for 2023-2024 school year.
  • Created and implemented Word Wonderland Initiative in 2023 to increase student literacy through vocabulary development and reading comprehension. Identify words middle school students should know and prepare scripts for daily announcements that include uses of new word and examples of usage.
  • Recognized for Very High Growth in English Language Learners on Georgia Milestones.

Certifications

  • Georgia Teaching Certificate: Coaching
  • Georgia Teaching Certificate: English in Grades 7-12
  • Georgia Teaching Certificate: Reading in Grades 4-8
  • Georgia Teaching Certificate: English to Speakers of Other Languages in Grades K-12

Travel

As an educator, it is important to me to increase my lifelong education through travel.  I have traveled to six continents and over forty countries to experience diverse cultures.

Timeline

School Governance Council Chairperson

Fulton County Schools
08.2021 - 07.2023

Grade Level Chairperson

Fulton County Schools
08.2020 - Current

ESOL Teacher

Fulton County Schools
08.2016 - Current

Theater Director

New African Grove Theatre Company
05.2010 - 03.2020

English Language Arts and Reading Teacher

Fulton County Schools
08.2003 - 07.2016

Middle and High School English Teacher

New York City Board of Education
09.1996 - 06.2000

Master of Arts - English Literature

City College of New York of The City University of New York, The

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Central State University

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