Professional Educator and Instructional Coach with 17 years of experience instructing diverse learners in English Language Arts, writing and reading . Seasoned communicator adept in collaborative project management. Leadership experience in training of technology based instructional content. Experienced in curriculum development and instructional presentation resulting in maximized student engagement and learning.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Instructional Coach, English Language Art/Reading Coach
Academir Charter School Doral, East
Doral, FL
08.2022 - Current
Develop standards based assessment and end products to measure and track student gains and mastery.
Coach staff of 18 teachers teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
Met diverse student population needs by planning and implementing lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies.
Developed staff members' attitudes, skills and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
Maintain confidentiality while recording and keeping detailed track of student performances.
Collaboratively plan and implement lessons utilizing variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Instructional Coach
Miami Dade County Public School System
Miramar, FL
06.2019 - 07.2022
Met diverse student population needs by planning and implementing lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies.
Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
Planned and implemented lessons utilizing variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Assist educators with planning and pacing of lessons. development of differentiated lessons, and selection of best practices to meet needs of students.
Provided one-on-one and small group interventions for students having difficulties or falling behind.
Support teachers and administrator in using data to improve instruction for students at all levels.
Developed staff members' attitudes, skills and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
Modeled English Language Arts lessons in Coach/Teacher Collaborations to assist with development of new and experienced educators.
Planned and executed professional development sessions for English Language Arts and Reading staff of 12 educators and interventionist in grades 6-8.
Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
Developed and facilitated professional development training sessions to improve use of standards based assessments.
Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families
Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom
English Language Arts Instructor, Grades 6-8
Sunny Isles Beach K-8 Center
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
08.2016 - 07.2018
Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students
Encouraged participation by maintaining positive attitude and proactively engaging students in activities and lessons.
Designed and developed instructional activities using data from student learning style assessments.
Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
Delivered classroom instruction , differentiated instruction, and small group lessons, for students in grades 6-8.
Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
Consistently met student proficiency targets for Florida Standardized Assessment (FSA) average of 60% of student reaching proficiency or making learning gains.
Planned, prepared and delivered lessons on American literature and grammar to 120 students daily
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
Edward Waters College
Jacksonville, FL
06.2011
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
04.2001
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN
09.2019 - 05.2024
Skills
Curriculum Development and Instructional Design
Project Planning and Development
Progress tracking
Instructional presentations
Performance monitoring
Classroom management
Group learning mechanics
Student-centered learning
Elementary, Middle, and K-8 Education
Staff Development
Group facilitation and presentations
External and Internal Communications
Certification
Elementary K-6
English 6-12
ESOL Certification
Reading Certification
Florida Literacy Coach Certification, May 2024
Timeline
Instructional Coach, English Language Art/Reading Coach
Academir Charter School Doral, East
08.2022 - Current
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
09.2019 - 05.2024
Instructional Coach
Miami Dade County Public School System
06.2019 - 07.2022
Teaching Professional/Department Chair ELA,
Sunny Isles K-8 Center
04.2018 - 06.2019
English Language Arts Instructor, Grades 6-8
Sunny Isles Beach K-8 Center
08.2016 - 07.2018
Elementary K-6
English 6-12
ESOL Certification
Reading Certification
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
Edward Waters College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Florida State College At Jacksonville
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