PAMELA DEANS
Educator
Jackson, MS,United States
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
RTI Interventionist
Ambition Prep Charter School
JACKSON, MS
07.2021 - Current
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Lead Teacher
Ambition Prep Charter School
JACKSON, MS
09.2018 - Current
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Taught student classrooms with varying teaching methods and elevated average GPA.
- Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.
- Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
- Coordinated field trips for classes and wrote detailed itineraries for student safety.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Teacher
Covington County Schools
Mount Olive, MS
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
Teacher
Jackson Public Schools
Jackson, MS
10.2013 - 08.2018
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
Daycare Director
Friendship Child Development Center
Jackson, MS
07.2010 - 09.2012
- Operated Friendship Child Development Center in accordance with company and state licensing standards.
- Brought center into full compliance with licensing and safety regulations for fire and disaster preparedness, Department of Public Health codes and USDA nutritional guidelines.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Recruited, selected and retained quality administrators, teachers and support staff.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS05.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Development
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS12.2005
High School Diploma -
East St. Louis Senior High School
East St. Louis, Illinois06.1987
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Student records management
- Self-Motivated
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Planning and Coordination
Accomplishments
- Won “Teacher of the Month” award at Ambition Prep Charter School 2020-2022 and at Jackson Public Schools in 2016-2022.
- Won "Most Professional Teacher of the year" award at Ambition Prep Charter School in 2021.
Timeline
RTI Interventionist
Ambition Prep Charter School
07.2021 - Current
Lead Teacher
Ambition Prep Charter School
09.2018 - Current
Teacher
Covington County Schools
08.2018 - 09.2019
Teacher
Jackson Public Schools
10.2013 - 08.2018
Daycare Director
Friendship Child Development Center
07.2010 - 09.2012
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Jackson State University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Jackson State University
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Development
Hinds Community College
High School Diploma -
East St. Louis Senior High School