Terika Walker
Minden,LA
Summary
To obtain an educational leadership position in which my competencies in instructional leadership, data analysis, curriculum development, and student, faculty, and staff management will be utilized. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Coordinator
Creswell Elementary School-Caddo Parish Schools
2017.01 - Current
- Implement NIET Best Practices observations
- Observed classrooms to evaluate teacher effectiveness in providing instruction that meets state standards.
- SBLC Chair
- RTI Chair
- Serve as site coordinator for Step Forward Literacy Program
- Administer disciplinary actions according to Caddo Parish Discipline Guidelines
- Serve as Centenary Community Engagement liaison.
- Developed and monitored curriculum plans, instructional materials, and teaching methods to ensure alignment with established standards.
- Conducted training sessions for teachers on best practices in classroom instruction and assessment strategies.
- Created a system of communication between faculty members, administrators, and other stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and improve student learning outcomes.
- Analyzed data from standardized tests to identify areas for improvement in student performance levels.
- Monitored student attendance records, behavior reports, and academic progress data to identify at-risk students requiring additional support services.
- Collaborated with school staff to design individualized education plans for students with special needs or disabilities.
- Developed strategies for integrating new technologies into the classroom environment.
Teacher/Math Interventionist
Oak Park Elementary/Middle School-Caddo Parish Schools
2015.01 - 2017.01
- Teacher of the Year
- AimsWeb Administrator
- Classworks Administrator
- Instructional Leadership Team
- RTI Team
- Taught 6th Grade Mathematics.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
7th Grade Mathematics
Webster Jr. High School-Webster Parish Schools
2013.01 - 2015.01
- Sponsored Student Council
- Collaborated with fellow colleagues to successfully co-sponsor the BETA Club and Travel Club
- Collaborated with team members to plan successful activities for Webster Pep Steppers.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans in accordance with Common Core State Standards.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of struggling students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by engaging students in problem-solving activities.
Oak Park Elementary/Middle School-Caddo Parish Schools
2009.01 - 2013.01
J.L. Jones Elementary School-Webster Parish Schools
2006.01 - 2009.01
Joseph J. Rhoads Learning Center-Dallas ISD
1999.01 - 2006.01
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Grambling State University
12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grambling State University
12.1997
Skills
- Curriculum Development and Implementation
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Time Management and Organization
- Training and Facilitation (Professional Development)
- Analyze test data
- Create schedules
- Assist in interviewing and hiring teachers
- Conduct formal and informal observations
- Conduct parent/teacher conferences
- Process discipline referrals
Affiliations
- National Council of Teachers of Mathematics(NCTM)
- National Alliance of Black School Educator (NaBSE)
- Pi Lambda Theta
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development(ASCD)
References
- Alton Dozier, Principal, Creswell Elementary School
- Julia Smith, O’Neal, Executive Director of School Performance, Caddo Parish
- Marvin Rainey, District Executive Master Teacher, Caddo Parish
Training
- NISL Trained
- TAP Trained
- Math Task Force
- LDOE State Support Team
- Intervention Content Leader
- School Support Institute
- AimsWeb Plus Administrator
- Classworks Administrator
- DIBELS Next
- Teacher Leader
- CaBSE (Caddo Alliance of Black School Educators) Charter Member
- Dr. Jean Learning Adventure Conference (Pre-K and Kindergarten)
- Kagan Structures & Cooperative Learning
Timeline
Instructional Coordinator
Creswell Elementary School-Caddo Parish Schools
2017.01 - Current
Teacher/Math Interventionist
Oak Park Elementary/Middle School-Caddo Parish Schools
2015.01 - 2017.01
7th Grade Mathematics
Webster Jr. High School-Webster Parish Schools
2013.01 - 2015.01
Oak Park Elementary/Middle School-Caddo Parish Schools
2009.01 - 2013.01
J.L. Jones Elementary School-Webster Parish Schools
2006.01 - 2009.01
Joseph J. Rhoads Learning Center-Dallas ISD
1999.01 - 2006.01
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Grambling State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grambling State University
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