Paula R Mann
Educator
Canton,GA
Summary
Dedicated educator with a passion for inspiring and empowering students to become moral, ethical, responsible and independent learners.
Intervention professional prepared to make significant impact. Proven expertise in developing and implementing targeted educational strategies, fostering positive behavioral change, and enhancing student outcomes. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to evolving needs, demonstrating reliability and effectiveness. Skilled in crisis intervention, behavior management, and individualized education plans with results-driven mindset.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intervention Specialist (Remote)
Imagine Learning
09.2023 - Current
- Created digital resources aligned with state curriculum standards
- Collaborated with other team members to enhance/edit content.
- Punctual in meeting deadlines for lesson plan completion and publishing
- Designed and delivered targeted online interventions with grades 1-8, enhancing student learning experiences.
- Instructed diverse groups in ELD, ELA, and math for grades 3-6, fostering academic growth.
- Mentored new hires and supported instructors, promoting effective lesson implementation.
- Fostered a positive online learning environment through intentional, specific feedback , and positive praise
- Collected and analyzed data daily to improve delivery of instruction and provided pre, mid and post assessments
Project Manager Team Lead- Contract Remote
Data Recognition Corporation
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Met daily with team members to meet project goals and targeted metrics/data.
- Led team and analyzed data using rubrics and reading materials.
- Entered data based on rubrics individually with 70-80% accuracy individually and with group members. Motivated and encouraged team members constructively whole providing resources to assist team members upon completion of the scoring projects.
- Completed individual evaluations and weekly payroll of team members successfully and on time.
- Analyzed project performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive strategic decisions.
- Fostered strong client relationships through regular communication and proactive issue resolution efforts.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
Elementary Educator
School District of Hillsborough County
08.1992 - 07.2021
- Former educator with 27+ years of elementary experience in grades K-6.
- Instructed elementary students, grades 1-5, in person, online and in hybrid distance learning setting in all subjects.
- Developed and collaborated with peers and teams, appropriate, rigorous academic and character lessons as well as educational assessments.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
- Increased parent involvement through consistent communication regarding student progress and upcoming events via newsletters, emails, and conferences.
- Team leader/Liaison
- Presented trainings to faculty and parents regarding standards, expectations and helpful resources for students
- Planned and taught lessons aligned with Florida Common Core Standards, B.E.S.T. standards, Growth Mindset, and CPALMS in the regular and gifted classrooms for ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies curriculums.
- Strong classroom management skills involving student engagement, participation/role play to create a specific and disciplined learning environment.
- Fostered student- centered instruction
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education and enhance teaching skills for improved student outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a positive learning environment.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Successfully instructed students in self- contained classrooms, cooperative learning, co-teaching,and inclusion with ESE, OT. ESOL, team teaching and triad models.
- Taught gifted students in ELA, Math, and Science courses grades 1-5 using STEM, STEAM
- Helped facilitate, create lessons for academic and enrichment activities with elementary students after school, during school and during summer sessions. ( Math League, Book Clubs, Math Bowl District competitions, Cooking/ELA/Math summer workshops.)
- Teacher of ELP (Extended Learning Program) in ELA and Math sessions ( grades 2-4)
- Private Tutor ( Elementary ELA, Writing , Math) grades 1-5
- Grade level representative for Guidance Committee, Social Studies, Math and ELA Committees
- Developed and wrote EP’s (Educational Plans) for elementary students K-6 and held teacher/parent/stakeholder meeting to discuss and finalize.
- Trained in screening students using KBIT2 for Guidance
- Filed, sorted and kept detailed documents for all stakeholders.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning experiences.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Elementary Education
Kent State University
12.1991
Skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Reliable and principled in teamwork and solo tasks
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Positive team guidance
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and educational technology tools
- Effective collaboration
- Effective teamwork abilities
- Encouragement techniques
- Critical thinking abilities
- Strong multitasking ability
- Collaborative teamwork
- Reporting proficiency
- Reinforcement techniques
- Strong collaboration skills
- Curriculum development
- Foundational education
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- IEP development
Certification
- FLORIDA CERTIFIED TEACHER GRADES 1-6
- ESOL CERTIFIED, GIFTED ENDORSEMENT, READING ENDORSEMENT
Timeline
Intervention Specialist (Remote)
Imagine Learning
09.2023 - Current
Project Manager Team Lead- Contract Remote
Data Recognition Corporation
04.2023 - 09.2023
Elementary Educator
School District of Hillsborough County
08.1992 - 07.2021
Bachelor’s Degree - Elementary Education
Kent State University