RHEMMIE OGILVIE
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Experienced and passionate professional with six years of expertise in academic leadership and student development. A results-driven individual committed to academic excellence, skilled in instructional leadership, curriculum development, research-based intervention programs, and data-driven decision-making. Possesses strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to building relationships with students, staff, and families to drive student success across diverse initiatives. Looking to leverage my skills and experience to promote student development and success..
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freshman Success Coach
Western Hills High School-FWISD
Fort Worth, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Develop and implement personalized success plans for students, monitor their academic performance, attendance, and behavior, and coach them on goal-setting and decision-making to increase academic performance.
- Utilize 9th-grade BAG reports to analyze and develop effective intervention strategies and tiered supports for students.
- Conduct group sessions to improve personal development issues such as self-esteem, communication skills, and decision-making, with the aim of improving results for opportunity, vulnerable, and high-risk students.
- Observe students during classroom activities to evaluate their performance, behavior, and social development.
- Collaborate and consult with parents, teachers, and key stakeholders to evaluate students' progress and resolve behavioral and academic problems by developing effective school and classroom systems.
- Organize and facilitate professional development sessions and engaging informative presentations to support student success.
English Department Chair/Content Lead
Eastern Hills High School-FWISD
Fort Worth, TX
08.2021 - 06.2023
- As the English Department Head, I successfully manage a team of highly qualified educators, provide instructional leadership and enhance the department's understanding of curriculum alignment with standards
- I help to determine instructional needs and effective strategies to assist the department in developing a comprehensive, culturally diverse curriculum that fosters student achievement
- My responsibilities include: Training new educators and providing mentorship/coaching and support to junior and veteran educators to help them utilize proven, research-based instructional strategies to improve/refine teaching practices and student outcomes
- Ensuring teachers meet the standards of excellence set by the department and encouraging professional development opportunities
- Serving as an advocate for the English department to relay information regarding departmental needs, programs and achievements to administration and the school leadership team
- Facilitating all scheduled department meetings by planning and organizing department meeting agendas, attendance, and minutes as directed by administration
- Facilitating department discussions regarding the allocation of resources and submits department budget requests
- Fostered a positive work environment by utilizing techniques for collaborative planning, decision-making, and consensus building.
Honors English I/II & OnRamps Rhetoric (UT)
Eastern Hills High School-FWISD
Fort Worth, TX
08.2021 - 06.2023
- As a secondary teacher, I develop and deliver engaging and challenging lessons that help students improve their reading comprehension, writing skills, and critical thinking abilities
- My responsibilities include: Designing and implementing lessons that meet state standards and provide opportunities for students to develop and refine their writing and analytical skills
- Creating a positive classroom environment that encourages collaborative class discussions and activities
- Collaborating with colleagues to discuss student needs and progress, reflect on teaching practices, and develop interdisciplinary activities that enhance student learning and engagement
- Utilizing multimodal learning methods and technology to accommodate different learning styles to promote student success
- Maintaining accurate records of student progress and grades, and communicating regularly with parents/guardians about their child's academic progress in order to establish a sense of community
- Participating in professional development opportunities to advance expertise, acquire knowledge of effective, innovative pedagogical approaches, and adapt to the changing needs of students
- Guiding and counseling students with adjustment issues, academic problems, or special academic interests
- Increase student test scores by nearly 50% by using innovative, research-based teaching strategies and integrating SEL competencies in daily lessons.
Honors Reading Teacher (Grades 6-8)
Morningside Middle School-FWISD
Fort Worth, TX
08.2017 - 06.2021
- As a Middle School Reading Teacher Grades Six-Eight, I was responsible for providing the tools that children needed to read, digest, summarize and retain information quickly
- This was done by helping students read fluently, comprehend what they're reading, and train them in phonetics, spelling, grammar and vocabulary memorization
- My responsibilities included: Maintaining positive student-teacher relationships and providing substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students and parents
- Participating in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops
- Promoting critical thinking through inquiry, problem-solving, and reflection in lessons
- Collaborating with peers to enhance instructional environment
- Evaluating student progress daily
- Scheduling and interacting with parents and students regularly
- Aligning assessments and instructional materials with the district framework's goals, objectives, and instructional strategies driven by student data
- Developing and implementing effective and rigorous units, lesson plans, and classroom activities with clear and measurable outcomes while meeting the needs and interests of a diverse student population
- Observing and managing student behavior to promote academic, social, and emotional growth
- Documenting and managing student behavior in partnership with parents, support staff and administration.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) English -
Prairie View A&M University
Skills
- Instructional Design & Differentiated Instruction
- Program Development & Implementation
- Decision-Making
- Student Support
- Resource Advocacy
- Data Collection & Analysis
- Student Performance Evaluations
- Restorative Practices & MTSS
- Collaboration and Conslutation
Certification
- English (7-12)
- English (4-8)
- ESL (K-12)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Freshman Success Coach
Western Hills High School-FWISD
07.2023 - Current
English Department Chair/Content Lead
Eastern Hills High School-FWISD
08.2021 - 06.2023
Honors English I/II & OnRamps Rhetoric (UT)
Eastern Hills High School-FWISD
08.2021 - 06.2023
Honors Reading Teacher (Grades 6-8)
Morningside Middle School-FWISD
08.2017 - 06.2021
Master of Social Work -
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) English -
Prairie View A&M University
- English (7-12)
- English (4-8)
- ESL (K-12)
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