Teresa Graves
Cleveland,Ohio
Summary
Veteran Junior High educator with 29 years of experience supporting academic achievement, social-emotional development, and community values in grades 4-8. Proven leader in academic oversight, assessment-driven improvement, systems implementation, and teacher support. Deeply committed to educating the whole child and fostering a positive, mission-driven school culture.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Junior High English Language Arts Teacher
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Cleveland, Ohio
08.1996 - Current
- Increased ELA proficiency on Ohio State Testing by 75% through structured literacy-aligned instruction.
- Improved student performance on Ohio State Science assessments by 84% through targeted instructional design and intervention.
- Delivered instructional and leadership support for junior high students, addressing academic and emotional needs to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with principals, counselors, social workers, intervention teams, and families to coordinate comprehensive support for student success.
- Mentored and coached teachers in instructional practices and classroom management, enhancing assessment use and promoting continuous improvement.
- Designed and facilitated professional development in structured literacy, MTSS, and effective pedagogy.
- Utilized Ohio State ELA and Science assessment data and progress-monitoring tools to guide instructional decisions.
Education
Master's Degree - Curriculum & Instruction
Marygrove College
Detroit, MI 08.2002 - 05.2004
Bachelor's Degree - Education
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, Ohio, OH 08.1993 - 05.1996
Skills
- Instructional coaching
- Classroom management
- Assessment data analysis
- Student support coordination
- Professional development facilitation
- Educational leadership
- Mentoring teachers
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Parent-teacher communication
Leadership Expertise
- Student Advocacy & Relationship Building
- Behavioral Support & Discipline Guidance
- Professional Judgment & Decision-Making
- Staff Collaboration & Team Leadership
- Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution
- Clear Communication & Active Listening
- Accountability & Follow-Through
- Crisis Response & Student Safety Awareness
- Equity-Focused Leadership
- Trust-Based Family Partnerships
Timeline
Master's Degree - Curriculum & Instruction
Marygrove College
08.2002 - 05.2004
Junior High English Language Arts Teacher
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
08.1996 - Current
Bachelor's Degree - Education
Cleveland State University
08.1993 - 05.1996