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Tanja Breazeal-Knight

Manassas,VA

Summary

Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.

Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals. Highly motivated and organized professional with experience in the field of education, particularly in the area of high school. Strong organizational and communication skills have allowed me to excel in this role, ensuring that students have the best possible experience and resources available to them. Proven ability to develop and implement strategies to support the success of all students, both in and outside the classroom, has been essential to my success. In addition, I have developed relationships with students, faculty, and staff to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ESOL Department Chair/Teacher & Case Manager

Prince William County
08.2023 - Current
  • Provided rigorous and appropriate instruction to ESOL students that supports the acceleration of English and appropriate academic content and is aligned with the SOLs and Prince William County Public Schools curriculum
  • Served as the second language specialist to an entire school staff by maintaining a high knowledge base of the latest research, laws, most effective practices, and issues in the field
  • Monitored ESOL students’ progress in all aspects of their academic schedule and their participation in all school activities and programs, promoted and advocated for their participation as appropriate
  • Provided content-based, sheltered ESOL appropriate instruction to designated ELP level and knowledgeable of the instructional delivery models (flexible grouping, pull-out, inclusion, or co-teaching) most appropriate for the ELP level of students and realities of a school’s staffing
  • Planned and executed professional development sessions for department faculty and staff.
  • Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
  • Built smooth and productive working relations positively impacting department operations.
  • Built collaborative team of adults dedicated to joint attainment of department goals.
  • Reinforced and maintained a culture of high achievement by focusing on discipline as opportunity for learning, growth and community-building.
  • Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve program offerings.

German Teacher

Loudoun County
09.2019 - 06.2023
  • Planned and developed lesson plans for German 1, 2, 3, 4H, 5H, and AP High School Level Courses corresponding with the Loudoun County curriculum standards
  • Modified assignments and activities to meet the learning needs of individual students
  • Maintained a supportive learning environment
  • Provided individual language tutoring before/after class
  • Worked with the school faculty members to assess and evaluate students’ progress and recommended appropriate educational plans
  • Guided and supervised German Club activities
  • Focused on developing speaking, reading and listening comprehension in the German Language
  • Evaluated vocabulary and grammar mastery based on weekly assessments
  • Tutored and assisted children individually or in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
  • Identified children's individual and collective learning needs and delivered instruction designed to capture students' interest and maximize individual learning.
  • Illustrated effective leadership and resolved student conflicts to uphold discipline in classroom.
  • Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
  • Utilized various teaching methods, including technology and other interactive activities to enhance learning experience.
  • Collaborated with other faculty to plan and coordinate activities and events.

Education, Training and Academic Advisor

United States Air Force, USAF
06.2006 - 08.2013
  • Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
  • Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
  • Met firm deadlines while applying results-driven and goal-oriented methodology to teaching initiatives.
  • Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
  • Oversaw education service programs.
  • Basic library administration and development, advertisement, scheduling and conducting various workshops, such as study-skills and time-management training.
  • Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
  • Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
  • Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
  • Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
  • Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
  • Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
  • Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.

Education

Ph.D. - Educational Leadership

Columbia International University
South Carolina
12-2026

Master of Arts - Education (Educational Leadership & Administration)

TUI University
09.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

Thomas Edison State College
12.2009

Associate degree - Secretarial Sciences and Foreign Languages

Englisches Institut
06.2002

Skills

  • Curriculum design and delivery
  • Conflict resolution and mediation
  • Developing, advocating, and implementing policies
  • Monitoring student behavior
  • Student engagement and retention
  • Collaborating with faculty, students, and staff
  • Coordinating resources and programs
  • Planning and organizing
  • Test and evaluation
  • Course scheduling
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Performance assessment
  • Assessment analysis
  • Enrollment management
  • Personnel management
  • Strategize plans
  • Staff management
  • Strategic planning
  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational development
  • People and culture
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Problem-solving
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Team building
  • Organizational skills

Certification

  • VA Teaching License with the following endorsements
  • German (5183)
  • ESOL (5362)
  • ELAS (5412)

Languages

German
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Volunteer Service

Concession Stand Chair, Osbourn Park High School (June 2023 - Current)


  • Coordinated with all personnel to ensure timely purchase of food, food service supplies, tracks budget, arrives early for set up, assists with clean up, manages issues arising during game/season, assigned and trained volunteers and worked collaboratively with appropriate school personnel.
  • Coordinated with several different vendors to order food, coordinated payment and pick-up/delivery.
  • Attended all Booster Club meetings.
  • Worked closely together with coaching staff about scheduling updates and proper support.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
  • Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
  • Oversaw fundraising and sponsorship opportunities.

Timeline

ESOL Department Chair/Teacher & Case Manager

Prince William County
08.2023 - Current

German Teacher

Loudoun County
09.2019 - 06.2023

Education, Training and Academic Advisor

United States Air Force, USAF
06.2006 - 08.2013

Master of Arts - Education (Educational Leadership & Administration)

TUI University

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

Thomas Edison State College

Ph.D. - Educational Leadership

Columbia International University

Associate degree - Secretarial Sciences and Foreign Languages

Englisches Institut

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