Ruby Blue
Missouri City,TX
Summary
Accomplished Instructional Coach with a proven track record at Harris County Department of Education, enhancing teacher effectiveness and student achievement through targeted professional development and innovative teaching strategies. Expert in instructional planning and adept in Microsoft Office, I excel in fostering inclusive learning environments and improving standardized test scores.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Coach
Harris County Department of Education
09.2021 - Current
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Assisted new teachers acclimate quickly into their roles through comprehensive mentoring programs and ongoing support.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Implemented research-based instructional strategies to address achievement gaps among various student populations, fostering an inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Facilitated collaborative planning sessions for grade-level teams to establish learning goals and align curriculum across subjects.
HCDE- Head Start Teacher
Harris County Deparment Of Education
04.2018 - 09.2021
- Demonstrate knowledge of Head Start’s Performance Standards, Early Learning Outcomes and other regulatory requirements
- Develop and implement weekly lesson plans that include planned and appropriate activities that align with the developmental progressions described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and are based on relevant student assessment data.
- Assess children assigned to my classroom and demonstrate the student’s knowledge, developmental stages, individual differences and cultural background.
- Communicate and collaborate with teaching team to implement services that meet the needs of students and their families assigned to our respective classrooms.
- Provide direction and guidance to Teacher Assistants assigned to my classroom.
- Ensure required tasks and supporting documentation are completed timely and accurately including but not limited to lesson plans, student observations, developmental assessments, parent conferences, home visits and meal counts.
- Communicate and collaborate with parents to engage them in their student learning.
- Supervise students at all-time including during meals, hand washing, toileting, rest periods, and play activities.
- Prepare and implement an individualized curriculum for all students including IEP goals. Attends IEP meetings.
- Provide effective teacher/student interactions required of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) that promotes School Readiness.
Fifth/Sixth Grade Elementary Math Teacher
MeyerPark Elementary
06.2006 - 07.2017
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a comprehensive approach to education.
- Improved standardized test scores by implementing targeted intervention strategies for struggling students.
- Mentored new teachers in developing engaging lesson plans, classroom management techniques, and best practices for teaching elementary math concepts.
- Integrated real-world applications into math lessons to increase relevance for students, enhancing problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities.
- Implemented innovative ways to teach complex topics such as fractions or geometry by utilizing hands-on activities or interactive technology tools like iPads or Smartboard.
- Organized after-school tutoring sessions for students needing additional support in understanding mathematical concepts or completing assignments successfully.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow teachers on effective math instructional strategies, increasing their knowledge base and improving overall instruction at the school level.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA05.1997
Associate of Science - Child Development
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA05.1994
Skills
- Excellent communication abilities
- Instructional planning skills
- Teaching strategies
- Computer Proficiency and Microsoft Office
- Verbal and written communication
- Multitasking
- Lesson Planning
- Coaching as Professional Development
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Harris County Department of Education
09.2021 - Current
HCDE- Head Start Teacher
Harris County Deparment Of Education
04.2018 - 09.2021
Fifth/Sixth Grade Elementary Math Teacher
MeyerPark Elementary
06.2006 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Grambling State University
Associate of Science - Child Development
Grambling State University
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