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Shonda Hobbs

Shonda Hobbs

Stockbridge,GA

Summary

Educational and organizational leader with 14 years of excellence. Delicate in addressing cultural and socioeconomic differences. Personable and respectful, attentive to school dynamics, proactive in managing trends, and recognizing success. Dedicated to student, faculty, and family success while ensuring compliance and academic performance.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instructional Specialist/ Administrative Asst.

Rockdale County Public Schools
Conyers , GA
06.2023 - Current

Evaluated instructional programs to identify areas needing improvement or additional resources.

Collaborated with teachers in integrating instructional technology into their curricula.

Conducted training sessions for teachers on best practices in classroom instruction and assessment strategies.

Developed and monitored curriculum plans, instructional materials, and teaching methods to ensure alignment with established standards.

Created a system of communication between faculty members, administrators, and other stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and improve student learning outcomes.

Analyzed data from standardized tests to identify areas for improvement in student performance levels.

Assisted in developing evaluation criteria for teacher performance reviews.

Observed classrooms to evaluate teacher effectiveness in providing instruction that meets state standards.

Literacy Coach

Fulton Leadership Academy
East Point , Georgia
08.2021 - 06.2023

Trained and supported new teachers by providing information on successful strategies for classroom instruction and management, instructional techniques and multimedia integration.

Delivered system-wide orientation, training and support programs for new teachers.

Communicated with students, guardians, peers and school administrators to foster strong relationships.

Verified fair and effective assessment of each student by evaluating data gleaned from diagnostic testing processes.

Assisted in the collection of analysis to determine the best instructional strategies.

Updated and organized student performance records while maintaining confidentiality standards.

Recommended supplementary books, software and other learning materials.

Summer School Principal

Selma City Schools
Selma , AL
05.2022 - 07.2022

Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques

Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.

Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.

Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.

Determined allocations of funds for classroom supplies and materials, authorizing purchases.

Enforced school rules for attendance, discipline and honesty.

Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.

Evaluated curricula, teaching methods and programs to determine effectiveness and compliance with local regulations.

Instructor

Dekalb County Public Schools
Atlanta , GA
07.2020 - 05.2021

Supported students in gaining fundamental skills while maintaining developments in subject area digitally.

Participated in workshops and trainings to improve skills and learn new methods for classroom instruction digitally.

Built positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.

Mentored and counseled students with social adjustment and academic issues.

Enrolled in gifted endorsement program

Dean of English Language Arts

Hapeville Charter Career Academy
Atlanta , Georgia
07.2019 - 05.2020

Leader of the Year 2020
Conducted staff meetings and professional learning communities
Modeled lessons in classrooms on a daily/weekly basis.
Supported the instructional development of all teachers in understanding the curriculum and varied assessments, the Framework for Teaching, and data analysis.
Built strong relationships with teachers, administrators, and other coaches.
Provided direction and coordination for how the curriculum is taught consistent with District initiatives and recognized best instructional practices.
Created an articulated schedule with building administration.
Supported teachers and administrators in using data to improve instruction on all levels.
Helped teachers with planning and pacing of lessons, the development of differentiated lessons, and the selection of best practices to meet the needs of their students.
Supported teachers by helping with the ―strategic how of teaching shared multiple instructional strategies/processes with teachers during planning times.
Informally observed (non-evaluative) lessons and provided feedback for a teacher’s professional growth and students’ success.
Assisted the principal in interviewing and evaluating instructional and non-instructional staff.
Supervised instructional and non-instructional staff.
Helped create school-wide goals including those related to student learning and student behavior.
Developed staff members’ knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors through a variety of professional development targeted topics and designs.
Designed PBIS interventions and support

English Teacher

ROCKDALE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Conyers , GA
06.2017 - 05.2019

Helped colleagues implement effective teaching strategies

Acted as a liaison between administration and colleagues

Lead teachers to develop standard and follow curriculum

Used logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of students
Designed curriculum, incorporated learning strategies, and successful problem solving skills
Developed an initiative to monitor/assessed performance of myself, other individuals, and students to make improvements
Juggled multiple tasks and responsibilities while remaining composed
Meet deadlines seamlessly
Managed one’s own time, the time of others, and students
Communicated effectively in writing and orally as appropriate for the needs of the audience
Technology Teacher of the Year 2017-2018

Helped teachers develop build learning and study skills of learners with all abilities to promote life-long educational goals.

English Teacher

HENRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
McDonough , GA
06.2016 - 05.2017

Promoted biweekly testing to encourage mastery
Demonstrated effective planning under demanding time restraints with discipline and ease.
Developed an industrious work ethic
Georgia Standards of Excellence Trained
Focused on mastery via Benchmark scores
Actively created Performance Series web-based test to promote mastery of standards
Documented student/teacher conferences to discuss and create goals with each student
Lessons designed around Strategic Teaching to support engagement and mastery
Weekly parental awareness

English Teacher

SELMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Selma , AL
06.2012 - 05.2015

Promoted biweekly testing to encourage mastery
Actively participated in RTI
Common Core Trained
Increased Global Scholars scored by 60%
Actively created Performance Series web-based test to promote mastery of standards
Documented student/teacher conferences to discuss and create SMART goals with each student
Lessons designed around Strategic Teaching to support engagement and mastery
Weekly parental awareness
Excellent classroom management

Education

Bachelor of Science - English

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL
05.2009

Master of Science - Instructional Leadership

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL
05.2020

Educational Specialist - Curriculum And Instruction

Piedmont College
Demorest, GA
12.2021

Skills

  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluation
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency
  • Team Leadership
  • Employee Coaching and Motivation
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Strategic Planning

Affiliations

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated
Kappa Delta Pi
National Education Association

Certification

Georgia English Certification, Grades 6 – 12
Alabama Class B, Secondary (16A), Grades 6-12, English Language Arts (67A)
Gifted Endorsement

Educational Leadership

Timeline

Instructional Specialist/ Administrative Asst.

Rockdale County Public Schools
06.2023 - Current

Summer School Principal

Selma City Schools
05.2022 - 07.2022

Literacy Coach

Fulton Leadership Academy
08.2021 - 06.2023

Instructor

Dekalb County Public Schools
07.2020 - 05.2021

Dean of English Language Arts

Hapeville Charter Career Academy
07.2019 - 05.2020

English Teacher

ROCKDALE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
06.2017 - 05.2019

English Teacher

HENRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
06.2016 - 05.2017

English Teacher

SELMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
06.2012 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science - English

Stillman College

Master of Science - Instructional Leadership

Jacksonville State University

Educational Specialist - Curriculum And Instruction

Piedmont College

Georgia English Certification, Grades 6 – 12
Alabama Class B, Secondary (16A), Grades 6-12, English Language Arts (67A)
Gifted Endorsement

Educational Leadership

Shonda Hobbs