Stephanie Wallace
Summerville,SC
Summary
Accomplished Education Program Coordinator offering experience implementing new and innovative programs aimed at meeting the needs of the consumer. Highly skilled at building lasting relationships with students and business executives. Dedicated Director adept at managing programs and bringing a deep understanding of what it takes to run a high-quality program and achieve desired results. Seasoned Dean of Students and Event Manager, offering 8 years of experience in educational leadership positions. Focused on building and enhancing relationships, meeting service needs, and maintaining smooth administration of all department operations. Desire growth-oriented position in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. A hardworking and passionate educator with strong organizational skills eager to develop additional programming for all students.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th Grade ELA Teacher | Co-GLC | Player-Coach
Meeting Street Schools - Brentwood
07.2023 - Current
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls and emails.
- Created interactive learning experiences and mentored fellow teachers.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
Lead Teacher/MTSS Coordinator/Read to Succeed
Berkeley Preparatory Academy
08.2021 - Current
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Developed and optimized a rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
- Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores, and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.
- Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
- Designed training program to teach new teachers school guidelines and increase overall success.
- Worked with staff to raise funds for new classroom technology and trained teachers on its use.
- Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Drove workflow improvements by streamlining processes.
- Oversaw project logistics using industry expertise and independent judgment.
Dean of Students: Adult Learners
William-Randolph Christian Preparatory School
05.2016 - 01.2022
- Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
- Partnered with senior administration to create cohesive vision, balancing structure and creative expression to drive productive student learning.
- Spearheaded training initiatives for teachers by leading classes on topics such as Diversity & Inclusion in the Classroom and Data-Driven Instruction.
- Determined course schedules and coordinated teaching assignments and room assignments to optimize use of buildings and equipment.
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
Principal
William-Randolph Christian Preparatory School
05.2016 - 06.2019
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
Teacher
Ridge Christian Academy
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Curriculum Developer & Assistant Director
Good Shepard School
07.2013 - 03.2014
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing benchmark lessons and identifying curriculum needs of faculty.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.
- Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
- Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and training programs.
- Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
Teacher
Charleston County Public School District
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Montessori Teacher
Minnieland Academy
06.2011 - 08.2013
- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans, group lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with instructional guidelines.
- Worked cooperatively with staff to provide training, support, guidance and constructive feedback.
- Informed students and families of classroom activities and student progress and identified methods to involve parents in student education.
- Assessed students in accordance with school guidelines, examined assessment data and refined learning plans to differentiate instruction for each student.
- Provided nurturing and stimulating educational environment for 33 students.
Special Education Teacher
Louisa County Public Schools
10.2009 - 05.2011
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2022
Doctor of Divinity - Leadership
Universal Life Church
Seattle, WA05.2016
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership & Instruction
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Arts Management
Mary Baldwin College
Staunton, VA05.2009
Skills
- Lesson Development
- Department Leadership
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Continuous Improvement Strategies
- Special Education
- Educational Opportunities
- Educational Enrichment
- Diverse Audiences
- Instructional Leadership
- Youth Guidance
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Collaborative Environments
Accomplishments
- Student Mentor - Volunteered as a temporary student guidance counselor to help resolve student personal issues.
- ESL Literacy - Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans as a Master IEP Coach.
Certification
- Certified Master IEP Coach
- Special Education Certified - 2022-2025
- Early Childhood Certified - 2022-2025
College Committee Affiliations
- Kappa Delta Phi, National Education Honors Society (2022-Present)
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated (2017 - Present)
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Public Relations Manager (2021- Present)
- Mary Baldwin University Ida B. Wells Society (2009-Present)
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Voting Committee Member (2017-2019)
- Mary Baldwin University, QUEST Program Participant (2006-2009)
- Mary Baldwin University Honors Council (2006-2009)
- Mary Baldwin University Anointed Voices of Praise Director (2006-2009)
- Mary Baldwin University Black Student Alliance (2005-2007)
- Mary Baldwin University Student Senate (2005-2006)
- Mary Baldwin University Ida B. Wells Living Learning Community (2005-2006)
Timeline
7th Grade ELA Teacher | Co-GLC | Player-Coach
Meeting Street Schools - Brentwood
07.2023 - Current
Lead Teacher/MTSS Coordinator/Read to Succeed
Berkeley Preparatory Academy
08.2021 - Current
Dean of Students: Adult Learners
William-Randolph Christian Preparatory School
05.2016 - 01.2022
Principal
William-Randolph Christian Preparatory School
05.2016 - 06.2019
Teacher
Ridge Christian Academy
07.2015 - 05.2016
Curriculum Developer & Assistant Director
Good Shepard School
07.2013 - 03.2014
Teacher
Charleston County Public School District
08.2012 - 08.2013
Montessori Teacher
Minnieland Academy
06.2011 - 08.2013
Special Education Teacher
Louisa County Public Schools
10.2009 - 05.2011
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
Doctor of Divinity - Leadership
Universal Life Church
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership & Instruction
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Arts Management
Mary Baldwin College
- Certified Master IEP Coach
- Special Education Certified - 2022-2025
- Early Childhood Certified - 2022-2025
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