Tia McQueen
Fuquay Varina
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented educator with extensive experience in curriculum development, team leadership, and instructional technology. Seeking to leverage over a decade of experience to transition into a corporate training role.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
WCPSS
Raleigh
07.2007 - Current
- Managed all aspects of curriculum development for a grade-level team, overseeing content creation, material procurement, and implementation to ensure alignment with educational standards.
- Coordinated and executed school-wide initiatives, such as fundraisers or events, collaborating with a cross-functional team of administrators, parents, and community members.
- Orchestrated classroom logistics for 25+ students, including daily schedules, project deadlines, and individualized learning plans, ensuring all objectives were met on time.
- Collaborated with colleagues and leadership as part of a Professional Learning Community to design, refine, and assess new course material.
- Delivered engaging and informative presentations on complex subjects to diverse audiences, adapting communication style to ensure maximum comprehension.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to address student challenges, building strong relationships and providing clear, empathetic communication to support student success.
- Designed and delivered professional development workshops for colleagues on topics like educational technology and blended learning strategies.
- Mentored and coached junior teachers, guiding their professional growth and improving instructional practices across the department.
- Created and curated training resources, including digital and hybrid materials, to support continuous learning and professional growth for staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 08.2002 - 05.2006
Master of Arts - School Administration
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC06-2013
Skills
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Problem-solving
- Client relations
- Curriculum development
- Educational technology
- Instructional design
- Performance assessment
- Stakeholder engagement
- Community collaboration
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Mentor Coordinator of the Year 2024
Timeline
Teacher
WCPSS
07.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Appalachian State University
08.2002 - 05.2006
Master of Arts - School Administration
North Carolina State University