Knowledgeable Lead Teacher with strong leadership background, excellent program management expertise and devotion to meeting learning needs of each student. Well-organized in planning lessons and activities to diversify instruction and engage students. Analytical problem-solver successful in calmly approaching classroom or student personal problems to devise appropriate interventions and resolve concerns.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
21st (CCLC) Program Co-Director
Douglas County Board Of Education
Douglasville, GA
08.2023 - Current
Oversee the daily operations of the program.
Supervise and train staff, including site coordinators, literacy instructors, and arts instructors.
Collaborate with principal, program partners, and other district staff to address student needs.
Provided support in the recruitment and training of new staff members.
Met with stakeholders to address issues and implement solutions.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Facilitated team meetings to discuss progress and address challenges.
Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to employment and workplace safety.
Ensure compliance with district processes and policies.
Maintain confidentiality for students, families, and colleagues.
Respond to inquiries from students, families, staff, and community members.
Instructional Lead Teacher
Lithia Springs Elementary School
Douglasville, GA
07.2022 - Current
Mentored other educators by delivering insight, positive feedback, and constructive criticism.
Led bi-weekly professional learning to improve academic instruction.
Scheduled and held parent-teacher workshops to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
2nd Grade Teacher
Carrollton Elementary School
Carrollton, GA
08.2020 - 06.2022
Led as University Supervisor for the University of West Georgia.
Held monthly professional learning on teaching routines, procedures, and classroom management for college students.
Created curriculum units and assessments as the ELA Instructional Leader.
Completed Aspiring Leaders Cohort at Carrollton City Schools.
4th and 5th Grade Teacher
Lithia Springs Elementary School
Douglasville, GA
08.2011 - 05.2020
Served as Lead Mentor Teacher to new teachers in Douglas County School System.
Demonstrated knowledge of varied learning modalities while co-teaching for five years.
Taught Write Score: Professional Development for Douglas County teachers to improve academic achievement for students in writing.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Reading and Literacy
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
04.2011
Skills
Problem-Solving
Data-Driven Instruction
Team Collaboration
Performance Standards and Analysis
Critical Thinking and Judgment
Instructional Leadership
Teacher Mentoring
Classroom Management
Certification
Educational Leadership Certificate - University of West Georgia, May (2024)
Timeline
21st (CCLC) Program Co-Director
Douglas County Board Of Education
08.2023 - Current
Instructional Lead Teacher
Lithia Springs Elementary School
07.2022 - Current
2nd Grade Teacher
Carrollton Elementary School
08.2020 - 06.2022
4th and 5th Grade Teacher
Lithia Springs Elementary School
08.2011 - 05.2020
Master of Science - Elementary Reading and Literacy