Trina Leasure
Jackson,TN
Summary
Accomplished professional educator with proven expertise in driving performance, program development and supervision. Strengths include developing improvement and growth plans, observing evaluating teachers, and establishing professional rapport. Highly adaptable and assertive thinker with excellent communication skills. Demonstrated ability to execute initiatives to advance organization mission, vision, and values.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Coach
Jackson Central Merry High School-Jackson, TN
Jackson , TN
2022.08 - Current
- Professional development facilitator
- Promote collective responsibility of making data-driven decisions
- Formal and informal teacher observations
- Maintain inventory of curriculum materials
- Compile data to inform instructional practices
- Compile statistical data as needed for accountability and program development
- Conduct evaluation of the effectiveness of Title I Plan
- Develop and Implement the School Improvement Plan
- Monitor student progress
- Lead testing coordinator
- Technology coordinator
- Certified TEAM evaluator.
Dean of Instruction and Accountability
Jackson Academic STEAM Academy-Jackson, TN
Jackson , TN
2021.08 - 2022.05
- Teacher supervision and support
- Monitor and troubleshoot Learning Management System Operations (Blackboard)
- Support curriculum adaptation for the virtual setting
- Facilitate professional development and professional learning communities
- Conduct teacher walk to learns and provide feedback
- Build capacity in lead teachers
- Coordinate learning recovery strategies
- School data evaluation
- Lead Testing coordinator.
Assistant Principal
Jackson Madison County Cyberschool-Jackson, TN
Jackson , TN
2020.08 - 2021.05
- Teacher supervision and support
- Monitor and troubleshoot Learning Management System (Blackboard)
- Support curriculum adaptation for the virtual setting
- Response to Intervention Coordinator
- Testing Coordinator
- Parent & teacher liaison
- Informal teacher evaluation using the instructional practice guide
- Formal teacher evaluation using the TEAM rubric
- Facilitate professional development
- Facilitate Professional Learning Communities
- Coordinate learning recovery strategies
- School data evaluation.
Assistant Principal
Jackson Career and Technology-Jackson, TN
Jackson , TN
2019.08 - 2020.05
- Assist as instructional leader to promote student success
- Assist with the development of the master school schedule
- Assist with hiring and orientation of licensed and classified staff
- Develop and maintain PIE partner relationships and engagement
- Formal and informal teacher observations and evaluations
- Assist with evaluation of licensed and classified staff
- Act as liaison for parent and teacher relationships
- Promote student behavior that is supportive and conducive to school programs
- Support substitute teachers in carrying out his/her duties
- Represent principal in his absence at school activities and daily operations.
Instructional Coach
Jackson Careers and Technology-Jackson, TN
Jackson , TN
2018.08 - 2019.05
- Professional Development facilitator
- Promote collective responsibility of making data-driven decisions
- Formal and informal teacher observations
- Maintain inventory of curriculum materials
- Compile data to inform instructional practices
- Compile statistical data as needed for accountability and program development
- Conduct evaluation of the effectiveness of Title I Plan
- Develop and Implement the School Improvement Plan
- Monitor student progress.
Teacher Support Coach K-12
Jackson Madison County Board of Education-Jackson, TN
Jackson , TN
2015.08 - 2018.05
- District Office Professional Development facilitator
- Caseload manager for Learning Coaches and Teachers
- Certified TEAM Evaluator
- Manages and develops tiered teacher support for teachers
- District Plan Committee.
Teacher
Jackson Madison County Board of Education – Jackson, TN
Jackson , TN
2007.05 - 2015.08
- Andrew Jackson Elementary Magnet 5th grade Math, Science, Social Studies
- Academic Excellence Committee (Central Office)
- Teacher Effectiveness Focus Group Committee (Central Office)
- Grade Level Chairperson
- Title I Committee
- Pacing Guide Committee
- Leadership Team Committee
- Mentor teacher for Practicum students, Student Teachers, and Teachers
- Student Council facilitator
- Member of TEA
- SITES- M (Strengthening Instruction in Tennessee of Elementary Schools - Mathematics) project participant of professional development (2011-2014)
- Interview Committee (2012-present)
- Teacher of the Year (2013-2014)
- Outstanding Achievement Award as a Level 5 Teacher (2014)
- Teacher Leader Cohort (2014-2015)
- WBBJTV Educator of the Week (2015).
Education
Master of Science in Educational Leadership-credits Earned -
Western Governors University
12.2020
Master of Arts in Curriculum & Instruction-credits earned -
Concordia University
12.2016
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education -
Lane College
12.2007
Skills
- Ethical Leadership
- Influencing skills
- Results Orientation
- Staff Management
- Event Coordination
- Adaptability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Training and Orientation
- Excellent Communication
- Goal Setting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Jackson Central Merry High School-Jackson, TN
2022.08 - Current
Dean of Instruction and Accountability
Jackson Academic STEAM Academy-Jackson, TN
2021.08 - 2022.05
Assistant Principal
Jackson Madison County Cyberschool-Jackson, TN
2020.08 - 2021.05
Assistant Principal
Jackson Career and Technology-Jackson, TN
2019.08 - 2020.05
Instructional Coach
Jackson Careers and Technology-Jackson, TN
2018.08 - 2019.05
Teacher Support Coach K-12
Jackson Madison County Board of Education-Jackson, TN
2015.08 - 2018.05
Teacher
Jackson Madison County Board of Education – Jackson, TN
2007.05 - 2015.08
Master of Science in Educational Leadership-credits Earned -
Western Governors University
Master of Arts in Curriculum & Instruction-credits earned -
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education -
Lane College
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