Porscha Christopher
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
A self-motivated candidate who works well in a team setting, providing support and guidance. Has a proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to situations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional ESE Lead
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools
Jacksonville, FL
01.2023 - Current
- Facilitated weekly content team meetings for all KIPP schools
- Manages regional ESE team of 10-15
- Increased professional development opportunities for ESE team on content days
- Improved collaboration efforts between General Education teachers and support services team members across KIPP region
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Teacher Coach
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools
Jacksonville, FL
07.2022 - Current
- Conducted bi-weekly one-on-one meetings for school based support services team
- Worked with staff to establish professional development goals with action steps to meet them
- Provided instructional feedback based on teaching observations
- Retained 80% of staff members year to year
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues
RtI Coordinator, ESE Chair
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools
Jacksonville, FL
07.2020 - Current
- Prepares and maintains audible files
- Established IEP compliance monitoring system for school
- Monitor service log documentation
- Prioritize student needs for monthly MRT meetings with district personnel
- Conducts weekly ESE department meetings
- Oversees RtI process for school including monthly meetings with parents, general education teachers, reading interventionists for Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention student progress
- Utilize and develop various data-tracking tools using Google suite
- Trained new employees on IDEA compliance procedures, writing quality IEPs, and facilitating productive IEP meetings driven by student performance
- Established positive rapport with stakeholders including district personnel
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues
- Conducted professional development for school-based staff
Learning Specialist (VE teacher)
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools
Jacksonville, FL
06.2018 - Current
- Updated IEP goals in accordance to IDEA regulations
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Applied differentiated instruction strategies to meet individual student needs
- Assessed student needs to determine appropriate level of required support
- Developed and maintained positive, productive relationships with staff, students and families
- Monitored progress of students and adjusted instructional strategies to meet specific needs more efficiently
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches
1st Grade Baker Teaching Fellowship
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools
Jacksonville, FL
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Shared responsibilities with Lead Teacher to create positive learning environment
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Loan Resolution Underwriter
Everbank Mortgage
Jacksonville, Fl
10.2011 - 07.2017
- Mastered and showcased an adequate understanding and knowledge of FHA rules, guidelines, and regulations inclusive of FHA mortgagee letters for loss mitigation options
- Completed loan modification reviews for all investors (FHA, VA, and FNMA)
- Managed portfolio of 50 loans per day.
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Child Development
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL04.2010
Skills
- Knowledge of IDEA compliance and regulations
- Effective communicator
- Detailed record keeping
- Data-driven
- Staff mentoring & leadership
Certification
FLDOE Professional Teacher Certification expires June 2025 Elementary Education K-6, Exceptional Student Education K-12, ESOL endorsement, Reading Endorsement
Memberships
Council of Exceptional Education, 2022
Timeline
Regional ESE Lead
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools
01.2023 - Current
Teacher Coach
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools
07.2022 - Current
RtI Coordinator, ESE Chair
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools
07.2020 - Current
Learning Specialist (VE teacher)
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools
06.2018 - Current
1st Grade Baker Teaching Fellowship
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools
07.2017 - 06.2018
Loan Resolution Underwriter
Everbank Mortgage
10.2011 - 07.2017
Master of Education - Special Education
Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Child Development
Florida State University