Stella Hatton
Babson Park
Summary
Experienced Instructional Coach with expertise in professional development, student assessment, and instructional strategies, ready to drive continuous improvement and foster a culture of collaboration. Skilled in delivering targeted feedback and building rapport with educators to enhance teaching practices. Eager to contribute to the success of a forward-thinking educational team.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
READING INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
Palmetto Elementary
2024.08 - Current
- Analyzed data to provide support to staff with students they are working with to increase proficiency
- Supported educators in developing best practices for differentiated instruction across grade levels and subject areas.
- Created opportunities for peer observation among faculty members so they can share best practices related to instruction.
- Provided ongoing support for educators in implementing evidence-based interventions within the classroom setting.
- Developed successful interventions for struggling students by creating targeted instructional and behavior plans based on their unique needs.
TEACHER RESOURCE SPECIALIST TRAINER
Bethune Academy
2023.01 - 2024.07
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, implementation of Cambridge teaching practices and professional development activities.
- Engaged parents and community in the Cambridge program by connecting via phone, in person or e-mail
- Organized both in-school and out of school field trips to local parks and other educational institutes to provide enrichment opportunities for students.
- Attended and participated in professional development activities and conferences to enhance skill and job knowledge.
READING INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
Lewis Anna Woodbury
2017.11 - 2022.06
- Facilitated collaboration among teachers, administrators, and district personnel to identify areas of improvement in instruction.
- Mentored new teachers in their transition into the profession by providing guidance on curriculum planning, lesson delivery, assessment practices, and more.
- Facilitated professional learning communities around topics such as assessment literacy and differentiation.
- Conducted observations of classrooms to provide targeted feedback to teachers.
- Developed a process for collecting formative assessments from students throughout each unit of study.
- Analyzed student achievement data to inform instructional decisions at the school level.
- Organized after school tutoring program for students based on student achievement data.
MATH INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
Ben Hill Griffin Jr. Elementary
2010.08 - 2017.06
- Collaborated with teachers to develop effective differentiated instructional plans for math classes.
- Provided professional development training sessions on best practices for teaching mathematics.
- Participated actively in school improvement planning initiatives related to mathematics education.
- Monitored student progress in mathematics by analyzing assessment results, tracking grades, and providing feedback to teachers.
CLASSROOM TEACHER
Polk County Schools
2000.08 - 2010.06
- Facilitated small group instruction to meet the needs of each student.
- Developed and maintained classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for social and emotional development of students.
- Developed and implemented classroom management strategies to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Evaluated student academic growth, recording, and preparing progress reports for parents or guardians.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) - EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
American College of Education
2016-01
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
American College of Education
2012-01
Skills
- Professional Development
- Instructional Strategies
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Feedback delivery
- Student Assessment
- Building Rapport and Trust
- Excellent communication
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Won “Teacher of the Year” award at Palmetto Elementary in 2026.
- Administration - Managed Summer Learning Program that resulted in a smooth summer program.
- Student Motivation - Developed materials for after-school book club and Academic Team to motivate students.
- Endowed $1500 in grant funds from Polk Education Foundation through approved proposal for increasing gains in Reading and Math.
- Collaborated with team of seven in the development of ELA lesson plans.
Certification
- Elementary Education
- ESOL Endorsed
- Educational Leadership
- Reading Endorsed
Timeline
READING INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
Palmetto Elementary
2024.08 - Current
TEACHER RESOURCE SPECIALIST TRAINER
Bethune Academy
2023.01 - 2024.07
READING INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
Lewis Anna Woodbury
2017.11 - 2022.06
MATH INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
Ben Hill Griffin Jr. Elementary
2010.08 - 2017.06
CLASSROOM TEACHER
Polk County Schools
2000.08 - 2010.06
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
American College of Education
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) - EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
American College of Education