Tuissa Moreland
Sioux City,IA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Sioux City Community Schools, excelling in differentiated instruction and collaborative leadership. Leveraged data-driven decision-making to enhance student achievement and fostered a culture of teamwork and innovation. Specialized in Geometry concepts, significantly boosting student engagement and academic success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Math Teacher
Sioux City Community School District
08.2015 - Current
- Improved student understanding by incorporating real-world examples and problem-solving techniques into lessons.
- Managed student behavior in classroom and administered approved discipline to create classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering respectful communication and encouraging teamwork among students.
- Employed math lessons, demonstrations and interactive activities to teach and instruct high school students using educational materials, books and other learning aids.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with the latest trends in mathematics education and pedagogy(SIOP, Kagan, ect.)
- Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards for Algebra 1 and Honors Geometry.
- Provided individualized support for struggling students by identifying areas of difficulty and developing targeted intervention plans.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Participated in the hiring process of new teachers.
Professional Learning Community Leader
Sioux City Community Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Initiated peer observation program enabling colleagues to learn from one another's strengths.
- Implemented data-driven instruction strategies, leading to increased student achievement across all grade levels.
- Enhanced collaboration among teachers by implementing team-based activities and shared resources.
- Evaluated curricular materials ensuring alignment with state standards and instructional best practices.
- Created a welcoming environment for open communication among faculty, fostering strong working relationships.
- Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
- Developed lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests for [Type] and [Type] training courses.
- Increased student engagement in math lessons by providing resources and support for hands-on activities.
- Implemented a data-driven approach to monitor student progress, informing instructional decisions and interventions.
- Optimized teacher collaboration time by organizing regular planning sessions focused on sharing resources, ideas, and solutions for common challenges faced in mathematics instruction.
- Led professional learning communities focused on analyzing student data, sharing effective teaching strategies, and refining instructional practices for continuous improvement.
- Implemented a system for tracking student growth and achievement in math, allowing teachers to identify specific areas of need and tailor instruction accordingly.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop differentiated instructional strategies, addressing diverse learner needs.
- Evaluated and selected appropriate instructional materials to support the math curriculum objectives.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Attended PLC conference in Phoenix, AZ in 2023.
- Attended the 2023 Model Schools Conference in Orlando, FL.
Team Leader
Sioux City Community Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Led by example, demonstrating commitment and professionalism that inspired team members to excel.
- Met with students students who missed 4 days of school and contacted home.
- Organized my Teams faliling students and worked as a team to help students be successful
- Completed Behavior, Attendance, and Grade reports with students to help them be successful
Building Leadership Team Member
Sioux City Community School District
08.2020 - Current
- Built strong relationships with Teachers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Created and lead professional development for staff members.
- Helped create building goals for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Participated in Solution Tree training to improve hallway supervision and active supervision.
Curriculum Resource Teacher
Sioux City Community Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Designed District Common assessments that measured student understanding of the Algebra 1 and Geometry course.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop curriculum maps aligned with new curiculum and Iowa Core standards for improved academic outcomes.
- Contributed to school-wide improvement initiatives by participating in committees focused on curriculum design.
- Created curriculum maps for Algebra 1 and Honors geometry following Iowa Core Math Standards.
- Helped with the selection and implementation of the new math curriculum for the district.
- Facilitated communication between staff members regarding updates or changes within the mathematics program.
- Evaluated and selected appropriate instructional materials to support the math curriculum objectives.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
Education
Master of Science - Math Education
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Math Education
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA05-2013
Skills
- Collaborative leadership
- Canvas
- Infinite Campus
- TalkingPoints
- Geometry concepts
- Instructional strategies
- Differentiated instruction
- Team collaboration
- Collaborative learning
- Hands-on learning
- Data-driven decision making
- Parent and guardian communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Student engagement
Timeline
Professional Learning Community Leader
Sioux City Community Schools
08.2023 - Current
Team Leader
Sioux City Community Schools
08.2023 - Current
Curriculum Resource Teacher
Sioux City Community Schools
08.2023 - Current
Building Leadership Team Member
Sioux City Community School District
08.2020 - Current
High School Math Teacher
Sioux City Community School District
08.2015 - Current
Master of Science - Math Education
Salisbury University
Bachelor of Science - Math Education
Buena Vista University
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