Tanya Watson
Rutherfordton,NC
Summary
Enthusiastic career educator seeking opportunity to utilize knowledge and experiences to provide professional learning and training for adult learners. Executive leader with expertise in all facets of institutional leadership including School Administration, Assessments, Accountability, Program Evaluation, Institutional Research, as well as Professional Development and Classroom Instruction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Rainbow Lake Middle School
Chesnee, SC
08.2021 - Current
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Taught 7th grade science for ~110 students.
- Utilized formative assessments to determine students' levels of understanding.
- Utilized Google Classroom to post assignments, Canvas to administer quizzes and tests, and PowerSchool as student management system.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Math Teacher - Interim
TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Rutherfordton, NC
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Taught 6th grade math, 7th grade math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry
- Three classes included virtual students who participated in class via Google Meet.
- Utilized Google Classroom to post assignments, collect work from virtual students, and post grades.
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
Dean of Intermediate School
Pinnacle Classical Academy
Shelby, NC
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Served as principal for grades 3 - 8.
- Supervised 28 teachers.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Coached teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
Director of Academic Growth and Retention
Coastal Preparatory Academy
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Coordinated all local, state, and federal testing.
- Developed benchmarks assessments.
- Collected, analyzed, and disseminated academic performance and growth data.
- Conducted comprehensive needs assessment for guiding continuous improvement.
- Coached teachers on instructional strategy best practices and delivery of instruction.
- Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
Curriculum Director
Lake Lure Classical Academy
Lake Lure, NC
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Coordinated all local, state, and federal testing; Developed benchmarks assessments; Coordinated professional learning activities; Coached teachers on instructional strategy best practices and delivery of instruction, Implemented
- MTSS; Created Data Room; Collected, analyzed, and disseminated academic performance and growth data;
- Performed teacher evaluations.
Grant Writer
Spartanburg School District Two
04.2014 - 07.2016
- Researched grant and funding proposal opportunities in philanthropic databases to identify potential income sources.
- Secured $1.6 million in competitive grants;
- Researched appropriate funding sources such as government programs and private foundations.
- Attended grant writing conferences to enhance sources and interact with other grant writing professionals.
Director of Research and Accountability
Rutherford County Schools
07.2007 - 08.2013
- Coordinated all local, state, and federal testing;
- Managed all aspects of NWEA MAP testing
- Collected, analyzed, and disseminated testing data
- Performed comprehensive needs assessments for each school and district
- Provided professional development (School Improvement, Data Analysis, Accountability)
- Created data notebooks for each school
- Served as co-chair of SACS-CASI District Accreditation;
Director of Professional Development
Rutherford County Schools
08.2005 - 06.2007
- Responsible for all federal grants (Title I, II, III, V)
- Maintained renewal credits for all district employees;
- Coordinated school and district professional development activities
- Served as Interim Director of Elementary Schools.
- Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences and workshops.
- Selected and assigned instructors to conduct specific training programs.
Education
Doctorate in Educational Leadership -
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC05.2006
Masters in School Administration - School Administration
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Intermediate Education
UNC Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12.1985
Skills
- Online Teaching
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Middle School Education
- Microsoft Office (10 years)
- Training/Professional Development
- Strategic Planning
- Tutoring
- Content creation
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Research
- Data Analysis
- Presentation Skills
- Organizational Skills
Additional Information
- Proficient in the use of Google Classroom, Meet, Hangout; Zoom; Canvas; PowerSchool.
Certification
North Carolina
Superintendent
School Leader Licensure
Principalship
6 - 9 Math/Science/LA
4 - 6
Timeline
Teacher
Rainbow Lake Middle School
08.2021 - Current
Math Teacher - Interim
TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
01.2021 - 06.2021
Dean of Intermediate School
Pinnacle Classical Academy
07.2019 - 11.2020
Director of Academic Growth and Retention
Coastal Preparatory Academy
06.2018 - 06.2019
Curriculum Director
Lake Lure Classical Academy
08.2016 - 06.2018
Grant Writer
Spartanburg School District Two
04.2014 - 07.2016
Director of Research and Accountability
Rutherford County Schools
07.2007 - 08.2013
Director of Professional Development
Rutherford County Schools
08.2005 - 06.2007
Doctorate in Educational Leadership -
Gardner-Webb University
Masters in School Administration - School Administration
Gardner-Webb University
Bachelor of Arts - Intermediate Education
UNC Charlotte
North Carolina
Superintendent
School Leader Licensure
Principalship
6 - 9 Math/Science/LA
4 - 6
Similar Profiles
Peyton BeanePeyton Beane
7th Grade Science Teacher at Rainbow Lake Middle School7th Grade Science Teacher at Rainbow Lake Middle School
Scott BarksdaleScott Barksdale
Instructional Paraprofessional at Rainbow Middle SchoolInstructional Paraprofessional at Rainbow Middle School
Eric BrooksEric Brooks
Teacher at Rainbow Middle SchoolTeacher at Rainbow Middle School