RENEE KNIGHT
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Dynamic educational leader and PLC facilitator with a proven track record of fostering positive relationships among parents, students, administrators, and the community. Extensive experience in Social Studies instruction, adept at engaging diverse learners, including Gifted and Talented, Advanced Program, regular, and special education students. Committed to continuous professional development and collaboration with a network of colleagues to implement current best practices. Expertise in developing curriculum that captivates middle school students while aligning with educational standards, ensuring a supportive and results-driven classroom environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Teacher
Manatee School for the Arts
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and taught Civics lessons to correspond with the End of Course Exam, giving student real world perspective and history of our government and economic systems.
- Sponsor of Student Government for Middle School
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student understanding of social studies concepts.
- Implemented technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to facilitate dynamic learning experiences.
- Conducted assessments and analyzed student performance data to inform instructional adjustments and improve academic outcomes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units that integrated social studies with other subjects effectively.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and community stakeholders to promote a supportive educational environment.
Middle School Teacher
Dr Mona Jain Middle School
08.2021 - Current
- Career development teacher responsible for teaching students about various career clusters using 21st Century skills.
- Utilized cross curricular concepts making real world connections to common core subjects
- Enhanced student engagement for learning about various careers while maintaining collaborative learning classroom environment
Middle School Teacher
Noe Middle School
01.2012 - 06.2021
- Team Leader with responsibilities including scheduling students, coordinating, and managing team activities at the student level and team teachers. Requests and monitors the use of supplies and materials. Schedules and conducts team meetings, and represents the team at school leadership meetings.
- PLC Lead with responsibilities including designing, planning and implementing Social Studies lessons or large and small groups of varying skill levels based on Common Core State Standards.
Middle School Teacher
Shelby West Middle School
11.2006 - 06.2011
- Develop lessons and instruct students on Social Studies Learning Standards and grade level expectations in regular program and advanced program
- Established rapport with students, parents and critical family members.
- Enhance student engagement for learning world geography and ancient history through maintaining collaborative learning classroom environment
- Observe, plan, teach and assess practice to inform and modify instruction for multicultural classes with many levels of ability.
Education
Masters of Arts of Teaching -
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN04.2011
Transition to Teaching - undefined
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN07.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05.2000
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Learning assessments
- Curriculum development
- Student progress reporting
- Parent-teacher communication
- Progress monitoring
Certification
- State of Florida Social Studies 5-12
- State of Kentucky Social Studies 5-12
- Google for Education
Timeline
Middle School Teacher
Manatee School for the Arts
08.2023 - Current
Middle School Teacher
Dr Mona Jain Middle School
08.2021 - Current
Middle School Teacher
Noe Middle School
01.2012 - 06.2021
Middle School Teacher
Shelby West Middle School
11.2006 - 06.2011
Transition to Teaching - undefined
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Louisville
Masters of Arts of Teaching -
Indiana Wesleyan University
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