Experienced professional educator with a strong background in instructional leadership, emphasizing teamwork and collaboration for successful outcomes. Adaptable and flexible, consistently achieves results in dynamic educational environments. Proficient in curriculum development, classroom management, and data-driven decision-making strategies. Recognized for reliability and responsiveness in addressing evolving educational needs.
Work History
Academic Instructional Coach
Bailey Education Group, LLC
01.2024 - Current
Support teacher professional growth by applying the six principles of andragogy for adult learners during professional development sessions.
Analyze trending student data to support, create, and implement effective instructional strategies and best practices aligned to district’s protocol.
Providing instructional modeling to support classroom teachers to build an effective culture of learning for all learners.
Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
Implemented research-based instructional strategies to address achievement gaps among various student populations, fostering an inclusive learning environment for all students.
Provided one-on-one coaching to struggling students, helping them overcome learning barriers and achieve academic success.
Facilitated collaborative planning sessions for grade-level teams to establish learning goals and align curriculum across subjects.
Implemented evidence-based literacy strategies, resulting in improved reading comprehension and writing abilities among students.
Promoted a growth mindset culture within the classroom by celebrating perseverance and effort in solving challenging problems.
Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic performance while maintaining high standards for mathematical instruction.
Regularly reviewed and analyzed student performance data, using this information to inform targeted instructional interventions for individual learners.
Professional Instructional Learning Coach
Memphis Shelby County Schools
01.2016 - 12.2023
Develop instructional materials that support school-wide professional learning communities (PLC) and annual school improvement plans.
Streamlined budget management processes for annual Title One federal funding, ensuring efficient allocation of resources across all academic departments.
Administrative lead for 15 plus science, English language arts, and special education educators.
Analyze trending student data to support, create, and implement effective instructional strategies and best practices aligned with the district’s protocol.
Increased enrollment numbers by creating targeted marketing materials highlighting program strengths and successes.
Provided professional development opportunities for faculty members, empowering them to excel in their teaching roles.
Special Education Teacher
Gwinnett County Public Schools
01.2008 - 01.2016
Develop and implementing formative assessments, to inform instruction
Adaptation of lessons to meet the needs of students
Analyzing of student work samples to determine the deficits identified through the Student Support Team (SST)
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
Education
Specialist - Instructional Design Media and Technology
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA
12-2026
Masters - Reading and Instruction
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA
07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
LeMoyne Owen College
Memphis, TN
05.1995
Skills
Project Management
Assessment Strategies
Peer coaching
Compliance
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Academic Performance Improvement
Problem-Solving Support
Workshop Facilitation
Adaptability and Flexibility
Affiliations
National Education Association
National Association of Special Education Teachers
International Literacy Association
Timeline
Academic Instructional Coach
Bailey Education Group, LLC
01.2024 - Current
Professional Instructional Learning Coach
Memphis Shelby County Schools
01.2016 - 12.2023
Special Education Teacher
Gwinnett County Public Schools
01.2008 - 01.2016
Specialist - Instructional Design Media and Technology