Detail-oriented instructional coach with strong organizational skills to assist teachers' instructional practice and strategies in the classroom to increase student growth and development.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Coach
Orangeburg Consolidated School District
07.2022 - Current
Supported teachers and administrators in using data to improve instruction on all levels. Conducted professional development of targeted topics and designs
Developed coaching plans for teachers to ensure student improvement.
Utilize Adult Learning Theory to motivate adult learners to improve professional practice.
Developed in each pupil an awareness of self-worth
Encouraged pupils to express themselves
Created an effective environment for learning
Provided individual and small-group instruction
Planned and coordinated the work of paraprofessionals, parents, and volunteers
Communicated regularly with parents
Interpreted school programs for parents
Selected and requisitioned instructional aids, supplies, and scheduled snacks
Promoted parent participation and involvement
Adjunct Professor
Denmark Technical College
08.2020 - Current
Educational Consultant
-Realigned NAEYC Standards with Students’ Major Assignments in ECE multiple courses
-Conducted multiple 3-hour courses per semester
-Implemented department-approved syllabi, timeline of classes for students
-Provided meeting times for students
-Managed online grading system (D2L, Web Advisor, and Cengage)
Teacher
Orangeburg Consolidated School District # 5
09.2005 - 07.2022
Team Leader -District Curriculum Planning Team Pre-K & K to Coordinate with South Carolina State Standards -Supervised student interns/pre-step students/student teachers -Planned individual and group activities (virtual/face-to-face) -Developed and used instructional materials -Developed in each pupil an awareness of self-worth -Encouraged pupils to express themselves -Created an effective environment for learning -Provided individual and small group instruction -Planned and coordinated the work of paraprofessionals, parents, and volunteers -Communicated regularly with parents -Interpreted school programs for parents -Selected and requisitioned, instructional aids, supplies, and scheduled snacks -Promoted parent participation and involvement
Lead Teacher
Orangeburg School District Summer Extravaganza
05.2021 - 07.2021
Recruited, interviewed, and recommended staff for employment
Engaged faculty and others to plan and participate in recruitment and development
Developed and evaluated the performance of staff
Provided feedback on performance and arranged for remedial assistance
Provided work assignments to staff and direct their activities
Mobilized the appropriate staff in creating an appropriate instructional and learning environment
Worked with faculty and staff to identify staff development needs; then, planned, organized, and facilitated programs to improve effectiveness consistent with organizational goals and needs
Ensured training of all regular staff and interagency staff on skills for collaboration, teaming, consulting, and conflict resolution
Created a school culture for learning and envisions and enables instructional and auxiliary programs; plans programs
Scheduled courses and activities
Coordinates with other school programs
Developed policies and procedures to facilitate the delivery of programs, student discipline, and parent and public relations
Planned comprehensive student activities.
Pre-K Teacher/Co-Director
Kiddie Kollege of Orangeburg
08.2002 - 06.2019
Implemented State mandated programs
-Supervised student interns and pre-step students.
-Supervised curriculum.
-Supervised employees.
-Taught Four-Year-Old Program
-Collected weekly tuition.
-Filed returned checks.
-Logged financial transactions.
-Closed center at the end of the day.
Adjunct Professor
South Carolina State University
01.2011 - 01.2016
Conducted one 3-hour course per semester
-Created syllabus, and timeline of classes for students
-Provided meeting times for students
-Managed online grading system
Teacher
Orangeburg Consolidated School District # 5
08.2001 - 07.2002
Kindergarten/First Grade Teacher -Planned individual and group activities -Developed and used instructional materials -Developed in each pupil an awareness of self-worth -Encouraged pupils to express themselves -Created an effective environment for learning -Provided individual and small-group instruction -Planned and coordinated the work of paraprofessionals, parents, and volunteers -Communicated regularly with parents -Interpreted school program for parents -Selected and requisitioned, instructional aids, supplies, and scheduled snacks -Promoted parent participation and involvement
Assistant Director/Teacher
Kiddie Kollege
05.1996 - 08.2001
Supervised student interns and pre-step students.
-Supervised curriculum.
-Supervised employees.
-Taught Four-Year-Old Program
-Collected weekly tuition.
-Filed returned checks.
-Logged financial transactions.
-Closed center at the end of the day.
Educational Consultant
Claflin University
01.2000 - 01.2001
Conducted Early Childhood Education Standards curriculum seminars
Education
Ed.D. Educational Administration -
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, South Carolina
05.2023
Ed.S. Educational Administration -
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, South Carolina
05.2016
M.A.T Early Childhood Education -
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, South Carolina
12.1997
Professional Center for Paralegal Studies -
Columbia Junior College
Columbia, South Carolina
07.1994
B.A. Political Science/Pre-Law -
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, South Carolina
05.1992
Skills
Outstanding interpersonal abilities
Organization and Planning Skills
Individualized Instruction
College-Level Instruction
Building Rapport and Trust
Encouraging and Motivating Stakeholders
Collaborative learning
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Excellent communication abilities
Relationship Building
Certification
South Carolina, Early Childhood Education Pre K- 2nd, 191900
Specialized Training
Safe School Training
SC Teaching Standards 4.0 Training
Effective Learning Environments Observation Tool
Project Based Learning
South Carolina Mentor Training
Summative ADEPT Formal Evaluation of Teachers (SAFE-T) Training
Opening the World of Learning (OWL) Curriculum Training
High Scope (l3 weeks)
On-Line Work Sampling
Revised Edition of the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-R) Training
Microsoft Teams/Canvas/Cami/See Saw/Word/PowerPoint/Excel/Google Docs/Zoom/Google Meets
References
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Extracurricular Activities
Former Orangeburg County First Steps Board of Directors AKA - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (Service Organization) SCCCA — South Carolina Child Care Association SCECA -South Carolina Early Childhood Association SCEA – South Carolina Education Association