Tracey Sewell
Douglasville,GA
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Teacher & Lead Educator
ZEST Preparatory Academy
Douglasville, GA
07.2024 - Current
- Owned the full-cycle delivery of learning experiences for 4th-grade students, managing curriculum planning, implementation, and performance analysis to drive academic success-ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and goal alignment. Built strong, ongoing relationships with students and families, providing personalized support and clear communication (i.e. email, phone, app). This resulted in increased engagement and satisfaction.
- Staying current on best practices and applying feedback to enhance outcomes, actively participated in professional development collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Demonstrated strong cross-functional communication and teamwork, to co-create instructional units and align on performance goals ensuring on-time delivery of assessments and leveraging data insights to optimize learning outcomes.
Household Manager / Homeschool Educator
Douglasville, GA
05.2012 - 07.2024
- Developed and managed learning schedules and testing for students in grades K-12. Provided homeschool education support in math, the sciences and ELA (elementary through secondary honors and AP levels).
- Achieved a 95% acceptance rate into the Summer STEM programs at the United States Naval Academy, Military Academy (West Point), & Coast Guard Academy (USNA, USMA, & USCGA).
- From 2017-2024, achieved a 100% matriculation rate into US Military Academies and US Universities (including Cornell, University of Georgia, University of North Georgia, Georgia Institute of Technology, USMA, USNA, and USCGA).
Student Teacher (9th - 12th grade)
Kubasaki High School
Okinawa
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Instructed students grades 9-12 in biology and marine biology concepts to meet Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) standards for military dependents in the Asia Pacific region.
- Designed and administered testing to assess the understanding and readiness of HS Biology students to successfully matriculate to the proceeding science level, with an average 80% or higher testing scores.
ESL Instructor (PreK-6th grade)
United States Marine Corps (USMC)
Okinawa
02.2008 - 11.2009
- Designed and implemented creative ESL instruction to Okinawan elementary students (ages 3-11 years). Differentiated instruction to teach the English language for non-native speakers, demonstrating a capacity to teach across the Japanese language barrier.
Dialysis Technician
Santa Rosa Dialysis
Milton, FL
02.2002 - 11.2003
- Performed medically necessary dialysis treatment as prescribed for 24+ patients throughout a 13-hr shift, three times per week. Concurrently, maintained equipment and machinery essential to the performance of medical duties.
- Inventoried medical supplies for ordering and purchase to sustain successful dialysis operations with minimal time loss.
Tutoring Instructor
Sylvan Learning
Milton, FL
02.2002 - 11.2003
- Generated, through testing, tailored tutoring plans to impact academic performance (up to 3 times area growth) of students requiring additional supportive instruction in math and reading skills (grades 1-8).
Teaching Assistant / Paraprofessional (2nd - 3rd grade)
Northfield Elementary School
Northfield, VT
09.1999 - 05.2001
- Provided instructional support & classroom management to Lead Teachers in math, science, and ELA in 2nd & 3rd grades.
- Adapted one-on-one instructional support to students identified on behavioral and academic IEPs to successfully maintain their continued placement during general classroom instruction over 80% of the academic year.
Paramedic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-P)
Providence, RI
08.1997 - 01.1999
- Provided medical support for Brown University and the community, attending to an average of 6-10 patients per shift. For urgent incidences performed emergency medical procedures & carried out patient transport to medical facilities.
- Certified through 18 months (6 months clinical didactics) of medical training in sub-specialties to include respiratory care, obstetrics and gynecology, emergency medical and surgical care in facilities in both Rhode Island and New York.
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher & Lead Educator
ZEST Preparatory Academy
07.2024 - Current
Household Manager / Homeschool Educator
05.2012 - 07.2024
Student Teacher (9th - 12th grade)
Kubasaki High School
08.2010 - 05.2011
ESL Instructor (PreK-6th grade)
United States Marine Corps (USMC)
02.2008 - 11.2009
Dialysis Technician
Santa Rosa Dialysis
02.2002 - 11.2003
Tutoring Instructor
Sylvan Learning
02.2002 - 11.2003
Teaching Assistant / Paraprofessional (2nd - 3rd grade)
Northfield Elementary School
09.1999 - 05.2001
Paramedic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-P)
08.1997 - 01.1999