Natasha R. Eppinger
McDonough,GA
Summary
Eager to expand leadership capabilities and leverage strategic vision to drive educational growth. Seeking enrollment in the Atlanta Public Schools Instructional Leadership Development program to refine skills, cultivate innovative thinking, and enhance abilities to effectively lead and empower teachers and scholars in a rapidly evolving education environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Media Specialist/ Induction Phrase Teacher Mentor
Atlanta Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Provide accessible tools for students and staff to direct, enhance, and support learning process
- Knowledge of curricular areas is essential in order to serve interdisciplinary needs of learning community
- It is the goal of the Media Integration Specialist to work in a flexible environment, collaborating with staff, teaching skills to students and staff, and maintaining the holdings of the Media Center.
- Developed and executed yearly budgets to purchase yearly acquisition of books, periodicals, supplies and computer software and hardware.
- Collaborated with teachers by scheduling library activities and procuring resources.
- Motivated students to use instructional technology to promote achievement of learning objectives.
- Maintained relevant, organized and correctly catalogued library and technology collection based on careful analysis of student needs.
- Instructed students and staff in research processes and understanding copyright, fair use and licensing of intellectual property.
- Led campus in use of instructional technology to engage teachers and students in interesting and retentive learning.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to new & veteran teachers
- Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
- Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
PBIS Data Analyst Co-Lead/ PBIS Coach
Atlanta Public School System
08.2022 - Current
- Participated in requirements meetings to understand school-based needs.
- Identified, analyzed and interpreted trends or patterns in complex data sets.
- Developed lessons plans that will teach behavior expectations
- Developed behavior matrix based on SWIS data
- Planned student incentives
- Provided Professional Development for teachers
Lead Business Education Teacher
Alabama Department Of Youth Services
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state standards.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
RTI Coordinator/Graduation Coach
Bibb County School System
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Lead implementation of Twilight Academy, coordinated RTI Tier 2 identification and support; coordinated enrollment, transportation for Twilight Academy students; hiring and management of Twilight Academy Staff; responsible for stakeholder communication; completed data analysis of program and reported to school administrator, district administrator and program evaluator; increased graduation rate by 7.5% for 2017 Cohort; provided credit-recovery guidance and services via Edgenuity and Odysseyware; coordinate wrap around services to removes barriers based on individual emotional, behavioral and learning needs; monitor student process in school based RTI programs and adjusted as needed;
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
RTI Tier 2 Twilight Academy Coordinator
Bibb County School System
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Implemented instructional learning activities to improve student academic, physical and social skills.
- Managed weekly program sessions, daily schedules and alternate program options.
- Maintained attendance, parent communications, rosters and payments.
- Promoted good habits to improve quality of students' outcome and encourage student development.
- Embodied and advocated school's mission, vision, expectations and values.
- Provided support to new and veteran teachers to maximize student learning.
- Hired, supervised and evaluated teaching faculty and support staff.
- Planned, administered and controlled budgets and produced financial reports.
Edgenuity Coordinator
Bibb County School Systems
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Collected and analyzed business data from various departments to prepare reports and presentations for management.
Asst. Noles Nation Coordinator
Bibb County School System
05.2016 - 06.2018
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Tracked records, filed documents and maintained communication between clients to manage office activities.
School Testing Planning Team
Bibb County School System
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Classroom Teacher
Bibb County School System
08.2009 - 06.2016
- Effectively planned and implemented data driven lesson based on Georgia Performance Standards that yielded positive student outcome on the End of Pathway Assessments; implemented PBIS with fidelity that created a positive learning environment; implemented school wide initiatives such as BWA Text Talk for Literacy, Thinking Maps that stimulated critical thinking, Increased Learning Time(ILT) and learning stations as a Tier 1 intervention; communicated classroom data via data walls, and completed other duties as assigned
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
Education
Educational Specialist - Teacher Leadership
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA06.2024
Media Specialist Add-on -
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA05.2023
Teacher Leader Endorsement -
Atlanta Public School- Metro RESA
Atlanta, GA05.2023
MEd – Educational Leadership -
Georgia College & State University (Tier 1)
Milledgeville, GA06.2009
BS- Management Information Systems -
Mercer University
Macon, GA06.1997
Skills
- Innovation: Capable of fostering a culture of creativity and innovation, encouraging experimentation, and embracing new ideas to drive continuous improvement and organizational success
- Communication: Proficient in articulating ideas clearly, listening actively, and fostering open dialogue to ensure effective communication among team members
- Conflict Resolution: Experienced in identifying and addressing conflicts constructively, promoting mutual understanding, and fostering resolution to maintain a positive work environment
- Adaptability: Flexible and resilient in the face of change, able to quickly adjust strategies and approaches to meet evolving challenges and opportunities
Endorsements
- Online Teaching
- Reading
- Teacher Coach
- Teacher Leader Endorsement
Timeline
PBIS Data Analyst Co-Lead/ PBIS Coach
Atlanta Public School System
08.2022 - Current
Media Specialist/ Induction Phrase Teacher Mentor
Atlanta Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Lead Business Education Teacher
Alabama Department Of Youth Services
07.2018 - 06.2021
School Testing Planning Team
Bibb County School System
08.2016 - 06.2018
RTI Coordinator/Graduation Coach
Bibb County School System
08.2016 - 06.2018
RTI Tier 2 Twilight Academy Coordinator
Bibb County School System
06.2016 - 05.2018
Edgenuity Coordinator
Bibb County School Systems
06.2016 - 06.2018
Asst. Noles Nation Coordinator
Bibb County School System
05.2016 - 06.2018
Classroom Teacher
Bibb County School System
08.2009 - 06.2016
Educational Specialist - Teacher Leadership
Georgia College And State University
Media Specialist Add-on -
Georgia College And State University
Teacher Leader Endorsement -
Atlanta Public School- Metro RESA
MEd – Educational Leadership -
Georgia College & State University (Tier 1)
BS- Management Information Systems -
Mercer University
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