Creative educator offering over 28 years of experience developing and implementing elementary course curriculum. Proficient in evaluation, monitoring student performance and organizing examinations. Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and supervisory skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Clemson Classical Academy
07.2023 - Current
Build relationships and communicate with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
Monitor student progress and adjust instruction to meet individual needs.
Utilize innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
Collaborate with colleagues and families to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
Assess student performance and provide feedback to facilitate student success.
Choose materials and develop lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
Communicate frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Reading Intervention Specialist
Clemson Elementary
08.2014 - 07.2023
Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
Built positive and productive relationships with homeroom teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
Used approaches such as leveled literacy instruction, Project Read and Reading Horizons to achieve dramatic results with students.
Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
Gifted and Talented Educator
Northside Elementary
07.2005 - 06.2014
Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
Communicated with parents and faculty to develop strong sense of collaboration between teachers, students and parents.
Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
Utilized pre-made and self-made assessments to determine student weaknesses and strengths.
Assistant Principal
JN Kellett Elementary
06.2001 - 06.2005
Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
Elementary Educator
JN Kellett Elementary
07.1995 - 06.2001
Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Education
Master of Science - School Leadership And Administration
Clemson University
Clemson, SC
08.2002
Master of Science - Elementary Reading Education
Clemson University
Clemson, SC
08.1999
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Anderson University
Anderson, SC
05.1995
Associate of Arts -
Anderson University
Anderson, SC
05.1993
High School Diploma -
Seneca High School
Seneca, SC
06.1991
Skills
Peer Mentoring
Lesson Planning
Group and Individual Instruction
Program Development
Student Relations
Continuing Education
Parent Interaction
Differentiated Instruction
Academic Goals
Student Records Management
Remote Learning
Academic Advisement
Curriculum Development
Timeline
Educator
Clemson Classical Academy
07.2023 - Current
Reading Intervention Specialist
Clemson Elementary
08.2014 - 07.2023
Gifted and Talented Educator
Northside Elementary
07.2005 - 06.2014
Assistant Principal
JN Kellett Elementary
06.2001 - 06.2005
Elementary Educator
JN Kellett Elementary
07.1995 - 06.2001
Master of Science - School Leadership And Administration