Shatorya Wright
Monroe,GA
Summary
Academic Coach with deep expertise in instructional technology and curriculum development, known for consistently improving student performance through data-driven strategies. Demonstrates data analysis and stakeholder management proficiency, successfully aligning educational outcomes with district and state standards. Dedicated to cultivating a collaborative environment among educators while enhancing critical thinking and leadership to drive performance improvement.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Mentor
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2024 - Current
- Offers direct, comprehensive support, coaching, and guidance to assigned students.
- Provides WGU and program-level expertise to students, and maintains that expertise through ongoing development activities.
- Responds urgently to student needs, and communicates professionally and respectfully with students and all other members of the WGU community.
- Monitors the progress of assigned students, and offers proactive support and outreach to those students.
- Uses technology-based teaching and communication platforms to aid students in their academic progress.
- Collaborates with other professionals within the university to promote a positive, student-obsessed atmosphere.
- Consistently exhibits WGU Leadership Principles.
- Maintains knowledge within the assigned college.
Academic Coach/Title I Facilitator
Cedar Grove Elementary
01.2022 - Current
- Assists with analyzing school and students' performance data, generating data reports and providing professional development to staff based on the instructional implications of the data
- Provides collaborative support to teachers through problem-solving, modeling lessons, scheduling opportunities for peer observations, and conducting PL sessions
- Work with teachers to ensure classroom instruction aligns with the districts and state curriculum standards and educational goals
- This involves helping teachers design lesson plans and assessments that meet these standards
- Assist teachers in collecting and analyzing student data, such as test scores and assessments, to identify areas where students may struggle and help teachers develop strategies to address these challenges
- Facilitate collaboration among teachers, fostering a culture of shared expertise and best practices by sharing ideas and resources among educators
- Optimized 3rd -4th-grade math scores by 23% on Ga Milestones
1st Grade and K-5 Math
Shadow Rock Elementary/ DeKalb County School District
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Plan and instruct the curriculum, including all lesson plans, instructional materials, activities, and assessments, for the classroom.
- Optimized students' academic NWEA MAP RIT scores for 1st graders in 2019 by 42% during the 1st benchmark.
1st Grade Teacher
Harmony Elementary/Walton County Public Schools
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Plan and instruct the curriculum with district instructional materials, activities, and assessments relevant to the classroom.
- Provide leadership related to academic progress and data.
- Coordinate individualized educational experiences for up to 30 students and facilitate small group experiences to deliver appropriate content for students' academic levels.
- Instructed 1st grade curriculum, designing lesson plans, and developing programs to meet students' academic, intellectual, and social needs.
- Instruct ELA, math in low- and high-level phases, science, social studies, technology, and character education.
- Assess student performance through anecdotal records, student-teacher conferencing, peer evaluation, checklists, and student portfolios.
District Manager/Southeast Region
Beall's Outlet Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2012
- Showcased excellent leadership skills in a multifaceted Sales and Execution Leadership role while overseeing managers and employees across seven stores.
- Served as an SME in coaching employees who are interested in improving their communication and sales management skills.
- Evaluated sales metrics to define the effectiveness of current sales tactics while conducting in-depth research on competitors' products, ratings, pricing, and market success to obtain insight into customer preferences and expand operations.
- Utilized excellent supply chain management skills, supporting the company with managing supply while analyzing business needs, revamping practices, and adapting seamlessly.
- Maximized sales opportunities by implementing a structured, proactive approach and conducting price negotiations, thus achieving and exceeding sales plans while expertly negotiating beneficial B2B buying.
- Successfully managed budgets and contracts with approved vendors yearly for seven stores.
- Coached seven managers monthly, increasing store compliance with new policies by 35%.
Education
Ed.S. - Instructional Technology
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GATier 1 Educational Leadership Certificate -
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GAM.S. - Elementary Mathematics
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTM.S. - Adult Education and Training
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZB.S. - Elementary Education
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GASkills
- Leadership
- Curriculum development
- Strategic Organization
- Performance Improvement
- Instructional Technology
- Strategic Decision Making
- Learning Advisor
- Data Analysis
- Effective Time Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Team Development
Affiliations
- Georgia Council Teacher of Mathematics (GCTM)
- National Education Association (NEA)
- Georgia Association of Educators (GAE)
- Georgia Association for Gifted Children (GAGC)
- Vice-Chair for Girls Mentor Program (GEMS)
- Teacher Advisory Committee for the State Superintendent (SLDS Ambassador)
- DeKalb County School District Professional Liaison (TSS/TSC Facilitator)
- School Head Pilot for district's Initiative for Ga Numeracy Project
- Governor's School Leadership Academy (GSLA)
- Teacher of the year 2022-2023
Timeline
Program Mentor
Western Governors University
06.2024 - Current
Academic Coach/Title I Facilitator
Cedar Grove Elementary
01.2022 - Current
1st Grade and K-5 Math
Shadow Rock Elementary/ DeKalb County School District
01.2015 - 01.2022
1st Grade Teacher
Harmony Elementary/Walton County Public Schools
01.2012 - 01.2014
District Manager/Southeast Region
Beall's Outlet Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2012
Ed.S. - Instructional Technology
University of West Georgia
Tier 1 Educational Leadership Certificate -
University of West Georgia
M.S. - Elementary Mathematics
Western Governors University
M.S. - Adult Education and Training
University of Phoenix
B.S. - Elementary Education
Clark Atlanta University
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