Renea McKenzie Roberts
Carlisle,AR
Summary
Science Educator with a track record of driving academic success at the Lonoke School District. Specializes in implementing innovative instructional strategies and technology integration to foster student engagement and support. Experienced in tailoring curricula to enhance learning outcomes and drive student achievement through collaborative approaches.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Teacher
Lonoke School District
08.2014 - Current
- Pioneered a "School of Innovation" model that increased student achievement through a customized, student-paced curriculum. Designed and executed an innovative instructional framework, preparing students for success by integrating targeted mini-lessons, helping them set goals and forming individualized learning paths.
- Achieved student scores above the state average on the ATLAS Biology exam through the implementation of curriculum and data-driven instruction for the last few years.
- Empowered students to take ownership of their learning by implementing self-assessment confidence scales, leading to increased student agency and improved performance on assessments.
- Cultivated an interactive classroom environment by integrating hands-on laboratory experiments, educational technology, and real-world applications to bridge theory and practice.
- Implemented differentiated instruction and a variety of formative and summative assessments to monitor progress and meet the diverse needs of all learners.
- Integrated technology tools to enhance interactive learning experiences.
- Developed engaging science curriculum aligned with the Arkansas educational standards.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate interdisciplinary approaches into lesson plans.
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
- Maintained proactive communication with students and families to provide updates on academic performance, coursework, and classroom behavior.
Science Teacher and Science/Math Instructional Specialist
Clarendon School District
08.2001 - 05.2013
- Led and facilitated Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and professional development for educators.
- Mentored new math and science teachers in evidence-based instructional practices. Provided actionable, observation-based feedback to colleagues to support professional growth.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify learning gaps and design targeted, data-driven interventions that accommodated diverse learning styles.
- Collaborated with teams to develop state aligned curricula and assessments, ensuring rigorous measurement of student progress.
- Designed and delivered interactive, hands-on lessons that integrated real-world applications of scientific concepts to maximize student engagement and comprehension.
- Led after-school tutoring for learners to help ensure their success.
- Established and executed behavior management plans, partnering with parents to develop Student Success Plans expectations for optimal academic and social growth
Education
Master of Science - Education: Theory And Practice
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, ARArkansas Non-Traditional Licensure Program
Little Rock, ARBachelor of Science - Biology
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, ARHigh School Diploma -
Clarendon High School
Clarendon, ARSkills
- Technology integration, such as Gizmo, Pear Assessment, Google Classroom, HHMI Biointeractive
- Classroom management
- Student support and engagement
- Diverse pedagogical approaches, ranging from direct instruction to student-centered inquiry-based learning, to meet diverse student needs
- Team collaboration
- Experimental design
- Laboratory skills
- In-person and online instruction
- Specialize in both life and physical sciences, having taught on-level and honors of the following: chemistry, physics, physical science, biology, anatomy and physiology along with AP Biology and AP Chemistry
- Inquiry-based learning
Timeline
Science Teacher
Lonoke School District
08.2014 - Current
Science Teacher and Science/Math Instructional Specialist
Clarendon School District
08.2001 - 05.2013
Master of Science - Education: Theory And Practice
Arkansas State University
Arkansas Non-Traditional Licensure Program
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
High School Diploma -
Clarendon High School
Committees
Professional Committees: Leadership, Handbook, School Climate, Personnel Policy, and School of Innovation ( numerous others)