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Rosa Hudson
Elementary School Teacher
Louisville,KY
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Summary
Accomplished teacher leader with over 25 years of experience in elementary education, specializing in effective classroom management, innovative curriculum development, and enhanced student engagement. Expertise includes designing and implementing targeted intervention plans to address diverse learning needs, supported by strong problem-solving and communication skills that foster supportive environments and promote positive educational outcomes. Consistent collaborator with multidisciplinary teams, dedicated to adapting strategies that drive student success while demonstrating a steadfast commitment to excellence in teaching. Proficient in developing and delivering age-appropriate curriculum using innovative methods to maintain student interest, support diverse learning styles, and effectively manage behavior, thereby cultivating a positive classroom atmosphere.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
University Instructor
University Instructors: Jefferson County Public School System
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Support three educators in adopting best practices for classroom management and pedagogical techniques to enhance student learning.
- Collaborate with mentee to establish personalized goals that adhere to district standards and expectations.
- Work alongside mentee teacher to create and carry out detailed lesson plans that promote active student participation.
- Facilitate peer-assisted learning and collaborative group work to effectively adapt lessons and curriculum for varied learner needs.
- Design and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student comprehension and stimulate critical thinking regarding literary concepts.
- Develop innovative lesson plans, resulting in increased student engagement and retention of material.
- Utilize data analysis to identify student performance trends and optimize instructional approaches.
- Develop and applied varied teaching methods and resources to improve student understanding and learning outcomes.
- Oversaw student progress and adapted instructional strategies to enhance reading comprehension and writing skills which increased K-Prep scores by 20%
- Facilitate collaborative analysis of assessment data to guide the establishment of focus groups for targeted intervention in math and reading.
- Develop comprehensive evaluation tools to assess student knowledge and inform instructional improvements.
- Develop and implement attainable academic goals for students, ensuring ownership of their learning journey.
- Facilitate creative strategies including peer editing sessions, writing workshops, and literary circles to enhance student engagement in writing activities
- Foster a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and promoting respectful behavior among students.
- Facilitate enhanced parent-teacher collaboration through consistent communication and regular meetings.
- Create engaging instructional resources to enhance learning experiences through technology integration.
- Establish a strong rapport with students through genuine interest in their well-being, academic growth, and personal achievements.
- Support creation of inclusive learning environments that promote positive classroom dynamics and enhance student engagement and development.
- Implement data-driven decision-making processes to enhance instructional strategies.
- Align curriculum design with state standards to foster student engagement and academic success.
- Provide comprehensive support to new educators, enhancing classroom management skills and curriculum design expertise.
- Evaluate teaching effectiveness through observation and feedback, fostering professional growth among staff.
Elementary School Teacher
Jefferson County Public School System
08.2007 - 03.2023
- Design and implement lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Create lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Deliver instruction in elementary school subjects, including mathematics, reading, writing, science, and social studies.
- Develop instructional materials employing gradual release model to foster student engagement and relevance.
- Deliver intentional and explicit instruction to enhance student understanding.
- Facilitated guided and shared reading sessions by integrating five fundamental reading components: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
- Enhance students learning and excitement and by incorporating some of their interest, favorite sports, favorite foods and hobbies into the instructional lesson plans.
- Fostered enthusiasm for reading among students by curating a diverse classroom library with various genres and reading levels.
- Facilitated student engagement with literature through introduction of five major forms: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, and folklore. Supported development of critical thinking skills by exploring diverse literary genres. Encouraged appreciation for storytelling and cultural narratives among students.
- Produced a diverse writing portfolio that highlights personal narrative, short story, persuasive piece, informative article, and poem, demonstrating versatility and creativity in writing.
- Oversaw administration of grade-specific tests and examinations in compliance with school district regulations.
- Facilitated collaboration with special education and English as a second language teams to design individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with special needs.
- Leveraged technology to enhance diverse learning styles and promote student engagement.
- Assisted in analyzing student performance trends using data-driven instruction techniques. Supported adjustments to teaching methods based on findings. Collaborated with focus groups and learning centers to enhance educational outcomes.
- Tailor instructional methods to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring each student had an opportunity to succeed academically.
- Monitor intervention effectiveness through regular assessments, making data-driven recommendations for adjustments for academic success
- Designed and executed engaging hands-on activities, including singing games and dancing, to reinforce fundamental concepts.
- Facilitate small group instruction for targeted skill development, enhancing academic growth for all participants. such as guided and shared reading.
- Champion inclusion efforts within the school community by supporting diverse learners and advocating for equitable educational opportunities for all students..
- Implement project-based learning experiences, encouraging critical thinking and real-world application of knowledge.
- Enhanced student comprehension through implementation of differentiated instruction techniques tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Enhanced student comprehension through implementation of diverse teaching methods and tailored materials.
- Develop and execute classroom management strategies to promote a respectful and cooperative learning atmosphere.
- Fostered a growth mindset in classroom by guiding students to set achievable goals, embrace challenges, and persevere through obstacles.
- Communicates effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Collaborate with the Administrative team, Goal Clarity Coach, Reading and Mathematics Resource Teachers to ensure that our instruction and educational programs aligns with the school's mission and vision.
- Partnered with special area educators to design interdisciplinary lesson plans that deepen student comprehension across diverse subjects.
- Facilitated team meetings emphasizing data analysis to enhance instructional strategies for kindergarten educators.
- Facilitated collaboration with vertical team educators to design data-driven instructional strategies.
- Facilitated collaboration among cross-functional team members to align teaching standards and develop cohesive assessments.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to remain current on best practices in educational interventions and instructional methods.
- Establish open and professional relationships with team members and supporting staff to achieve quick resolutions for various issues
- Streamlined the intervention process by developing and implementing efficient systems for tracking student data, progress monitoring, and documentation.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress, interventions implemented, and modifications made to ensure compliance with regulations and best practices.
- Promote a growth mindset among students by celebrating incremental progress and emphasizing the importance of effort in achieving success.
- Design and implement reward system to recognize academic effort and achievements, promoting motivational learning
- Serves as a liaison between the school administration and families during parent-teacher conferences, ensuring clear communication about expectations and areas of improvement for each child.
- Contribute to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Provides regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Maintain school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Direct after-school programs that enriched learning opportunities while providing additional support where needed.
- Guided students in developing self-esteem and life skills through effective conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication strategies.
- Lead efforts to improve parent engagement through regular communication channels such as newsletters and social media updates.
- Establish a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Louisville
05-2027
Certification - Foundational Skills in Literacy And Writing
Bellarmine University
08-2016
Master of Education - Teacher Leadership
Spalding University
06-2014
Minority Teacher's Recruitment Program - Elementary Education
University of Louisville
08-2007
Master of Education - Occupational Training & Development
University of Louisville
05-1999
Bachelor's - Psychology and Sociology
Spalding University
01-1988
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Accomplishments
- Third grade students led the school in the highest percentage gain in math, reading and writing base on the Kentucky Preparatory Assessment for three consecutive years.
- Led Kindergarten class to obtain the highest gain in reading on the MAP Assessment in the entire school at Wheatley Elementary School 2019-2021
- Led First grade class to obtain the highest gain on the MAP assessment in reading at Kerrick Elementary School 2022
- Chairman: The Behavioral Management Team; Worked collaboratively with the administration, teachers, parents and student representative to devise ways to decrease behavioral problems: Student behaviors decreased by 20%during the year.
- Chairman: Instructional Leadership Team: Ensure that teachers adhere to the mission and vision of the school through instruction and educational programs for student academic success.
- Curriculum Developer: Develop educational curriculum to accommodate students with a wide range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses and working collaboratively with the ECE and English as Second Language staff members.
- Coordinate: The Extended School Service Afterschool Tutoring Program for students struggling in math and reading which resulted in considerable gains in reading and math on our MAP assessments.
- Organize : Parental workshops for parents to become a more active participant in their child's educational journey by teaching them the math and reading fundamentals, which resulted in an increased academic success and parental involvement.
- Organizer: Parental Engagement Committee at Wheatley Elementary School: Which resulted in an in increase academic success, decreased behavioral problems and consistent absenteeism.
- Iniated: Peer Partner-Reading Program: Pairing students who were proficient in reading with students who were an apprentice or novice to help build their self-confidence and self-esteem in reading. Resulting in students becoming successful readers. This approach to learning was adopted by the entire school.
- Spearhead: The Culture and Climate Committee which increased a more positive relationship and collaboration between administration, teachers, support staff and students.
- Nominated the teacher of the year by staff and parents.
Affiliations
- Society of Human Resource Management
- The Black Educators Society
- The Younger Women Association
- The Professional Business Women's Association
- National Association for Black Veterans, Inc
- The Louisville Writing Project Teacher Association
- The Black Achievers Association
Certification
- Certifications: Curriculum Developer 2022
- Teacher Certification: 2022-2029
- Bellarmine Literacy Project Teacher
- Louisville Writing Project Teacher
Work Availability
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Skills
- Student engagement
- Course planning
- Online teaching
- Subject matter expertise
- Assessment creation
- Team leadership
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Peer collaboration
- Curriculum development
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Interests
Timeline
University Instructor
University Instructors: Jefferson County Public School System
08.2023 - 05.2025
Elementary School Teacher
Jefferson County Public School System
08.2007 - 03.2023
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Louisville
Certification - Foundational Skills in Literacy And Writing
Bellarmine University
Master of Education - Teacher Leadership
Spalding University
Minority Teacher's Recruitment Program - Elementary Education
University of Louisville
Master of Education - Occupational Training & Development
University of Louisville
Bachelor's - Psychology and Sociology
Spalding University