Ambitious leader skilled in instructional leadership, organizational management, and relationship building. Skilled in fostering a positive school climate and implementing effective educational practices.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL/ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR
CAROLINA PARK ELEMENTARY
Mount Pleasant, SC
07.2021 - Current
Led instructional initiatives that increased SC READY ELA proficiency from 69.9% to 85.7% and SC READY Math proficiency from 74.9% to 81.9%.
Led schoolwide climate initiatives, including implementation of the Ron Clark House System and strengthened behavioral systems, resulting in the state report card School Climate Rating improving from Good (2022) to Excellent (2025).
Redesigned the master schedule to protect Tier 1 instructional time, strategically align intervention services, and implement structured WIN (What I Need) blocks to maximize student achievement and instructional effectiveness.
Led implementation of the school’s MTSS framework by facilitating leadership team data analysis and guiding systematic problem-solving to address academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
Coached and evaluated teachers using the South Carolina Teaching Standards 4.0 rubric and the Get Better Faster Scope and Sequence, strengthening instruction and increasing student engagement.
Facilitated collaborative problem-solving teams to develop individualized action plans addressing students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
Built strong relationships with students, staff, families, and community stakeholders to promote a positive and supportive school culture.
Served as the LEA for special education meetings and managed state standardized testing as the school testing coordinator.
SCHOOL-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
PEPPERHILL ELEMENTARY
Charleston, SC
08.2018 - 08.2021
Coached and supported teachers in grades CD–5 using the South Carolina Teaching Standards 4.0 Rubric to strengthen instructional practices and promote high-quality teaching.
Led PLCs and facilitated professional development sessions focused on improving student outcomes.
Implemented various co-teaching models, including parallel teaching, one-teach/one-observe, and one-teach/one-assist, to support differentiated instruction and student success.
Mentored new teachers in their transition into the profession by providing guidance in curriculum planning, instructional delivery, and assessment practices.
TEACHER OF 3RD GRADE
JAMES B. EDWARDS ELEMENTARY
Charleston, SC
08.2016 - 06.2018
Plan, execute, and present professional development sessions on various topics (MAP testing, Read to Succeed Act, Staff Morale)
Mentor and coach induction, SAFE-T, and student interns using the ADEPT standards
Create and manage school wide schedules (special area, special events, PBIS rotations, etc)
Implemented standards-based instruction all subject areas and utilized small-group instruction to address individual learning needs.
TEACHER OF 4TH GRADE
A.C. CORCORAN ELEMENTARY
Charleston, SC
08.2012 - 06.2016
Serve as the school wide demonstration classroom for Personalized Learning
Organize and conduct school wide professional staff development on standards mastery and student goal-setting
Evaluate interns from Charleston Southern University using the ADEPT evaluation requirements
Education
MED-Administration and Supervision -
Southern Wesleyan University
07-2016
BS-Elementary Education - undefined
Clemson University
12-2011
Skills
Instructional Leadership
Student Achievement
Relationship Building
Family and Community Engagement
Accomplishments
Teacher Residency Coaching Program Mentor, 2017-2018
Elected District Teacher Cabinet Member, 2017-2018
IZLC Academic Teacher Excellence Award, 2014
District Demonstration Model Classroom Finalist, 2014-2015
Teacher of the Year Finalist AC Corcoran Elementary, 2014-2015 & 2015-2016
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