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Penelope West

Reno

Summary

Dynamic educator with experience mentoring teachers and promoting collaborative learning in the classroom. Skilled in working collaboratively with collegues and data analysis, successfully implementing differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs and drive academic growth.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Washoe County School District
Reno, NV
08.2011 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
  • Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management strategies.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects and assessments.
  • Conducted regular assessments to evaluate student progress and adapt instruction accordingly.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment that promoted student engagement and participation.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.

Instructional Data Coach

Washoe County School District
Reno, NV
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Collaborated with school leaders to identify areas for improvement based on data insights and trends.
  • Mentored teachers in implementing data-driven instruction to improve classroom outcomes and student engagement.
  • Implemented innovative data coaching strategies, resulting in increased collaboration among team members.
  • Supported educators in implementing data-informed instructional practices that fostered student growth.
  • Provided timely feedback to teams on their progress towards achieving performance goals through regular data reviews.

Education

Master of Arts - Education Administration

Sierra Nevada College
Lake Tahoe, CA
12-2016

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
06-2011

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Student engagement
  • Behavior management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Growth mindset
  • Collaborative learning

Certification

  • TESOL Certified

Timeline

Instructional Data Coach

Washoe County School District
10.2022 - 06.2023

Teacher

Washoe County School District
08.2011 - Current

Master of Arts - Education Administration

Sierra Nevada College

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of Phoenix