Marion "Pete" Fannin
Louisville,KY
Summary
A highly accomplished educator prepared for demands of project leadership, curriculum development and writing editing through 25+ years of teaching English and other subjects. Demonstrates expertise in:
- developing and implementing multiple large-scale projects with strong measurable results
- developing highly successful curriculums based on student need within the parameters of state standards
- writing with multiple years of students scoring in the top 5% of the state in writing on Kentucky's State Assessment by helping writers maintain a clear focus on achieving their purpose through strategic application of language that connects to their audience.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
English Teacher
Red Oak & Wilmore Elementary Schools
08.1998 - 05.2024
- Developed innovative curriculum to engage students in English language learning, resulting in the highest growth scores in district for 20+ years.
- Prepared and implemented schoolwide initiatives in preparation for semi-annual assessments, increasing growth scores by 18%.
- Developed and engaged students in a comprehensive critical thinking curriculum to move students from basic cognitive thinking to "mind-muscle" application of the six key types of reasoning.
- Achieved an increase in writing scores of 26% upon accepting the school's writing position, maintaining these scores throughout my tenure in this position.
Educational Team Lead
Jessamine County Schools
08.2010 - 05.2021
- Trained new team members by relaying information on district procedures and requirements.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and high but realistic expectations.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Developed and built website for use by multiple teams to make continued growth realistic during Covid-19 virtual learning periods (see link below).
National Board Candidate Mentor
NBPTS
09.2008 - 06.2011
- Achieved 100% passage rate in mentees (national passage rate is 40%) by developing personalized system of support.
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards, ensuring success was authentic and genuinely beneficial in future work.
- Assisted mentees in setting achievable goals and creating realistic action plans for personal and professional growth.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY05.1991
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY05.1994
Master of Arts - Education
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY05.1998
National Board Certification - Middle Childhood Generalist
National Board of Professional Teaching Standards
Arrington, VA2003
Skills
- Proficient in Google Classroom
- Strategic Application Expertise
- Creative Thinking Analysis/Development
- Curriculum Design Based on Needs Analysis
- Writing and Editing Skills
Accomplishments
2023 Red Oak Teacher of the Year
Jessamine County Team Lead (11 years)
Top Growth Numbers (State Assessment) 20+ years
Top 10 in Kentucky on State Assessment in Writing, Practical Living, and Reading (multiple years)
Raised Writing Scores on State Assessment 26% in one year and maintained scores throughout tenure in writing instruction
Certification
K-12 Teaching Certification
English Certification
National Board Teacher Certification
Timeline
Educational Team Lead
Jessamine County Schools
08.2010 - 05.2021
National Board Candidate Mentor
NBPTS
09.2008 - 06.2011
English Teacher
Red Oak & Wilmore Elementary Schools
08.1998 - 05.2024
National Board Teacher Certification
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of The Cumberlands
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of The Cumberlands
Master of Arts - Education
University of The Cumberlands
National Board Certification - Middle Childhood Generalist
National Board of Professional Teaching Standards
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