Sylvia Holmes-Broussard
Newcastle,DE
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Building Instructional Coach with extensive experience in delivering professional development, leading coaching cycles for new teachers, and facilitating induction programs. Adept at designing and implementing instructional strategies that enhance teacher effectiveness and improve student outcomes. Skilled in data analysis, lesson internalization, and the application of research-based instructional frameworks.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Building Instructional Coach
McVey Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
- Design and facilitates professional development sessions aligned with district goals, focusing on instructional best practices and data-driven decision-making.
- Lead coaching cycles with new teachers to improve instructional practices, classroom management, and student engagement.
- Serve as the Lead Induction Coach, guiding and supporting new teachers through the onboarding process and ensuring successful integration into the school culture.
- Collaborate with administration and teaching staff to analyze student data and develop actionable strategies for improvement.
- Models effective instructional strategies and provided actionable feedback through observations, co-teaching, and reflective conversations.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging teacher reflection, goal-setting, and the use of evidence-based practices
- Review formative and summative data and information from diagnostic tests to accurately assess students.
5th Grade Teacher
Brader Elementary School
08.2015 - 06.2021
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with grade specific tests and standardized examinations.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
5th Grade Teacher
Pulaski Elementary School
11.2008 - 06.2015
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Taught core subjects of english language arts, math, science, and social studies.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
Dean of Instruction
Marion T. Academy
08.2006 - 06.2008
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on curriculum choices, best practices for student achievement with diverse learning styles, and incentive options.
- Devised strategies to evaluate and assess students.
- Increased school test scores between 10%-14% in grades 3-5 with improved instructional approaches, outreach strategies and parent engagement plans.
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify strategies.
- Instituted achievement meetings to look at data and student work samples.
Education
Certificate of Leadership - Education Administration
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE05.2011
Master of Science - Education
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE01.2007
Bachelor of Science -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA08.1993
Skills
- Instructional Coaching & Mentoring
- Professional Development Facilitation
- Curriculum Development & Lesson Internalization
- Teacher Induction & Retention
- Effective Communication & Collaboration
- Reflective Practice & Goal-Setting
Accomplishments
McVey's Elementary Teacher of the Year, Nominee, 24-25
Brader's Teacher of the Year, Nominee, 2019-2020
Pulaski's Elementary Teacher of the Year, 2011-2012
Who's Who Among Teachers in America, 2005-2006
Marion T. Academy Teacher of the Year, Nominee, 00-01
CEO Award for Outstanding Teacher, 1999-2000
Certification
Gifted & Talented, Spring 2022
Certificate in Administrative Leadership, School Leader 1
DDOE: Standard Certificate Teacher K-6
Timeline
Building Instructional Coach
McVey Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
5th Grade Teacher
Brader Elementary School
08.2015 - 06.2021
5th Grade Teacher
Pulaski Elementary School
11.2008 - 06.2015
Dean of Instruction
Marion T. Academy
08.2006 - 06.2008
Certificate of Leadership - Education Administration
Wilmington University
Master of Science - Education
Wilmington University
Bachelor of Science -
Virginia Commonwealth University
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