Renee Whitaker
Greenville,NC
Summary
Upbeat and highly capable Curriculum Specialist devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skilled in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. Innovative literary specialist offering over 30 years of experience with all levels of social economic backgrounds. Encouraging students to perform at their best and promoting positive classroom culture. Pursuing position within great school district.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Teacher
East Carolina University
Greenville , NC
2002.08 - Current
- Candidate monitoring of their submitted lesson plans, classroom management skills and teaching techniques, assists beginning teachers with lesson plans, school policies, classroom and organization management
- Defined and articulated learning outcomes, including 80% proficiency measurements, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning
- Analyzed clinical settings' effectiveness in helping students achieve course and program outcomes
Elementary Educator
Pitt County Schools
Winterville , NC
2002.08 - Current
- Implement various reading programs to enhance literacy skills -Balance Literacy, Reading Foundation, Summer Reading Program, Camp Soar, Reading Enrichment, Read to Achieve
- Prepare students for state mandated testing cycles with 80% proficiency goal
- Used Powerschool to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans, group objectives, and actionable strategies to achieve each goal
- Taught grade level subject matter to students on information compiled from multiple sources, including textbooks, online sites and other educational materials
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior
- Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students
- Used tests, quizzes and assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials
- School Improvement Team Member- Attend meetings which develop school-wide policies and share information with grade level stakeholders
- Grade Level Chair, PLC Facilitator- Create grade level agendas, oversee meetings, submit minutes to administration
- Technology Ventures Grant Recipient- Submitted and received grant to supply classroom sets of Google Chromebooks for a five-year, one-to-one study and implementation
Elementary Educator
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY SCHOOLS
Upper Marlboro , MD
1992.08 - 2002.06
- Taught first, second, third graders reading processes to develop literacy proficiency levels at 80%; developed writing skills and test preparation strategies
- Trainee, Comer School Development Program: Promoted relationship building between students' families and school staff; developed positive problem-solving techniques that advocated student success
- Improved educational experiences of low-income students by building supportive bonds among all stakeholders including children, parents, and school staff
Education
Master of Arts in Education - Reading Instruction
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of NC-Greensboro
Greensboro, NC05.1992
Skills
- Research-based Practices
- Organizational Skills & Strategic Planning
- Meetings & Policies
- Effective Trainer of MTSS Program
- Well Versed in Execution of MTSS Referral Process
- Reading Instruction
- Test administration
- Technology integration
- Curriculum requirements expertise
Timeline
Clinical Teacher
East Carolina University
2002.08 - Current
Elementary Educator
Pitt County Schools
2002.08 - Current
Elementary Educator
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY SCHOOLS
1992.08 - 2002.06
Master of Arts in Education - Reading Instruction
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of NC-Greensboro
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