Ron Tracy
Teacher
Woodhaven,MI
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Leader
Detroit Public School Community District
Detroit, MI
08.2018 - 06.2026
- Wrote, evaluated, and revised annual school improvement plans with the Instructional Leadership Team.
- Coordinated professional development workshops to strengthen writing across the curriculum protocols.
- Coached teachers, providing support in classroom management and instructional strategies.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for instructional improvement and targeted interventions.
- Facilitated collaborative planning sessions to align teaching goals across grade levels and subjects.
- Planned and managed standardized testing cycles.
- Established partnerships with community organizations to enrich educational experiences for students.
High School English and Language Arts Teacher
Detroit Public School Community District
Detroit, MI
01.1994 - 06.2021
- Developed engaging curriculum aligned with state standards to enhance student understanding of literature and language arts.
- Facilitated classroom discussions that fostered critical thinking and effective communication among students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs and improve student performance.
- Designed assessment tools featuring rubrics to evaluate student progress and provide actionable feedback for improvement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects that integrated language arts with other subjects.
- Expanded cultural understanding among students by introducing diverse literature selections from various time periods and regions.
- Improved literacy rates by implementing reading strategies and assigning diverse, engaging texts.
- Managed classroom behavior consistently by setting high standards for conduct and addressing issues promptly and respectfully.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that enhanced the overall curriculum.
- Served as an advisor for student organizations, supporting club activities and fostering leadership skills among members.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
Timeline
Teacher Leader
Detroit Public School Community District
08.2018 - 06.2026
High School English and Language Arts Teacher
Detroit Public School Community District
01.1994 - 06.2021