Tracy Brock
Instructional Specialist
Waco,TX
Summary
Insightful Instructional Specialist eager to leverage a skill for catering to varied learning modalities through innovative training tools. Well-versed in Texas Educational Knowledge and Skills standards and requirements illustrated across 25 years of experience in the academic landscape.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Instructional Specialist
Cesar Chavez Middle School
Waco, Tx
08.2017 - Current
- Lead science and social studies team members using best practices to close student educational gaps on a campus with over 900 students.
- Utilized recorded data to implement actionable curriculum improvements.
- Collaborate with teachers to determine curriculum efficacy.
- Verified compliance with all state and local education requirements.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
- Supported teacher implementation of campus and district initiatives as a proactive member of campus administration
5th and 6th Grade Science Teacher
China Spring ISD
Waco, TX
08.2010 - 05.2017
- Created, planned, and implemented lessons
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Collaborate with team members to achieve classroom, grade level, and school goals and initiatives
- Worked with teachers, staff, parents, and community members to enrich learning environments
- Worked with outside businesses and individuals within the community to provide learning opportunities outside of the classroom.
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
West Avenue Elementary, Waco ISD
Waco, Texas
08.2006 - 05.2010
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
K-1 Teacher
Connally ISD
Waco, TX
08.2000 - 05.2006
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
Kindergarten Teacher
Marlin ISD
Marlin, Texas
08.1998 - 05.2000
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Maintained stimulating learning environments through original, interactive classroom layouts and displays.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
Education
Doctorate of Education - Leadership and Theory
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX 06.2015 - 05.2023
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX 08.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Radio, Television, And Film
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 08.1990 - 07.1992
Associate of Arts - English
Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TX 08.1988 - 05.1990
Skills
Faculty collaboration
Certification
K-12 Principal Certification, State of Texas
Quote
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt
Timeline
Instructional Specialist
Cesar Chavez Middle School
08.2017 - Current
Doctorate of Education - Leadership and Theory
Tarleton State University
06.2015 - 05.2023
K-12 Principal Certification, State of Texas
05-2013
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Tarleton State University
08.2011 - 05.2013
5th and 6th Grade Science Teacher
China Spring ISD
08.2010 - 05.2017
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
West Avenue Elementary, Waco ISD
08.2006 - 05.2010
K-1 Teacher
Connally ISD
08.2000 - 05.2006
Kindergarten Teacher
Marlin ISD
08.1998 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Radio, Television, And Film
Sam Houston State University
08.1990 - 07.1992
Associate of Arts - English
Wharton County Junior College
08.1988 - 05.1990
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