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Rhonda Gee

Rhonda Gee

Durham,NC

Summary

Motivated and talented education leader with 11 years of experience. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a positive attitude and a high degree of accuracy. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives. Adept at motivating teachers to find solutions and utilizing innovative teaching methods to help improve student performance and behavior.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Dean of Culture and Instruction

KIPP Durham College Prep Middle School
Durham, NC
05.2023 - Current

• Develops and implements student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement
• Coaches teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies
• Develops staff members' attitudes, skills and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics
• Analyzes student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and community
• Oversees and develops student mediation and restorative practices to minimize student conflict and suspensions

HillRAP Interventionist/Grade Level Chair

KIPP Durham College Prep Public School
Durham, NC
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Participates in comprehensive professional development in literacy instruction through Hill Learning Center
  • Delivers HillRAP literacy intervention to 20 identified students in small groups
  • Collaborates closely with classroom teachers and other school stakeholders by sharing student HillRAP data and problem solving to support students’ classroom needs.
  • Trains teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification
  • Observes teachers, documents activities and implements improvement plans to optimize classrooms
  • Administers standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress
  • Maintains school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance

Elementary School Teacher

Pearsontown Elementary School
Durham, NC
10.2021 - 10.2022
  • Created and implemented intervention plans that increased student achievement in reading from 53% proficiency to 89% end-of-grade proficiency
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in three academic subjects using a variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through incentives, affirmation statements, and praising accomplishments
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth
  • Delivered instruction using multi-sensory strategies to students with Dyslexia and Dysgraphia.

Elementary Math Teacher

Research Triangle Charter Academy
Durham, NC
09.2017 - 09.2021
  • Planned engaging lessons, activities, and weekly assessments
  • Analyzed student data to drive instructional practices and implemented various remediation as needed
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in mathematics using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level
  • Consistently increased student standardized math scores by 20-30% and overall proficiency by end of grade each school year
  • Implemented peer tutoring system to enhance comprehensive understanding of math techniques and increase student test scores

Enrichment Teacher/Instructional Support Specialist

Reaching All Minds Academy
Durham, NC
12.2014 - 09.2017
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement
  • Guided and instructed third grade students in math and science concepts
  • Planned and implemented Reader’s Theater in K-5 classrooms as enrichment course

Elementary School Teacher

Glenn Elementary School
Durham, NC
08.2013 - 06.2014
  • Planned and conducted lessons and activities for a balanced program of instruction based on North Carolina Common Core Standards
  • Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competency
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level

After-School Teacher

Reaching All Minds Academy
Durham, NC
11.2011 - 11.2013
  • Tutored and assisted children in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts
  • Communicated with parents and staff to discuss educational policies and activities and students' learning and behavioral problems
  • Prepared after-school enrichment activities for 50 children to encourage student participation

Education

Master of Divinity - Chaplaincy

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
12.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC
12.2004

Skills

  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Resolving Complex Issues
  • Status Updates
  • Employee Orientation
  • Google Spreadsheets
  • Remote Conferencing and Communication
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Adaptable to Changing Conditions
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Public Speaking and Project Management
  • Curriculum Development
  • Team Meetings

Timeline

Dean of Culture and Instruction

KIPP Durham College Prep Middle School
05.2023 - Current

HillRAP Interventionist/Grade Level Chair

KIPP Durham College Prep Public School
10.2022 - 05.2023

Elementary School Teacher

Pearsontown Elementary School
10.2021 - 10.2022

Elementary Math Teacher

Research Triangle Charter Academy
09.2017 - 09.2021

Enrichment Teacher/Instructional Support Specialist

Reaching All Minds Academy
12.2014 - 09.2017

Elementary School Teacher

Glenn Elementary School
08.2013 - 06.2014

After-School Teacher

Reaching All Minds Academy
11.2011 - 11.2013

Master of Divinity - Chaplaincy

Liberty University

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

North Carolina Central University
Rhonda Gee