Tulsa Silver
Yorktown
Summary
Education Professional seeking an Assistant Principal position with Hampton City Schools.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher K, 2-5
Newport News Public Schools
12.2006 - Current
- Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division’s basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course / SOL standards; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom by providing positive reinforcement of acceptable behaviors and modifying unacceptable behaviors.
- Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
- Communicates regularly with stakeholders through conferences and other means to discuss student progress.
New Teacher Mentor Coordinator
Newport News Public Schools
09.2023 - Current
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Match each novice teacher with a mentor and submit a list of mentor/mentee matches to the Curriculum and Development Department.
- Be an advocate for new teachers while maintaining confidentiality.
- Serve as an on-going resource throughout the school year to provide guidance and support to the new teachers.
- Accept a non-evaluative role in all interactions with new teachers.
- Facilitate and document monthly Professional Learning Community (PLC) sessions with novice teachers and mentors to improve practice.
- Assess school-based implementation of the mentoring cycle.
- Serve as a liaison to the Curriculum and Development Department.
QuEST Coordinator
Newport News Public Schools
02.2024 - 06.2025
- Key Responsibilities:
- Program Management:
- - Coordinate all aspects of the program at the designated school.
- - Ensure that tutoring sessions are scheduled and conducted efficiently.
- - Monitor and track student progress and attendance.
- Data Collection and Reporting:
- - Evaluate the program's impact and identify areas for improvement.
- . Liaison Between Stakeholders:
- - Serve as the primary point of contact between students, parents/guardians, tutors, teachers, and school administration.
- Tutor Support:
- - Provide guidance and support to volunteer tutors.
- - Organize training sessions or workshops for tutors as needed.
- Promotion and Outreach:
- - Collaborate with the school's communication team to promote the QuEST Program.
- - Encourage student participation and engage with parents/guardians to increase program awareness.
- . Program Evaluation and Improvement:
- - Continuously assess the program's effectiveness and identify opportunities for enhancement.
- - Collect feedback from tutors, students, and other stakeholders to make necessary adjustments.
- . Compliance and Documentation:
- - Ensure all program-related documents and records are accurately maintained.
- - Adhere to any legal or regulatory requirements related to educational programs.
Elementary Grade Level Lead Teacher
Newport News Public Schools
09.2018 - 09.2022
- Conducted data analysis as a member of the School Leadership Team to create goals and action steps for Sanford Elementary’s school improvement team.
- Participated in Reading data meetings to disaggregate grade-level data and create action steps.
- Assisted with the creation of the school-behavior management system as a member of the PBIS team. Duties included collaboratively creating school-wide behavioral expectations and restorative consequences through staff development, instructional resources, and data reports.
- Served as an NNPS Cooperating Teacher. Mentored and coached student teachers through elementary instructional experience.
- Organized field trips that aligned with Virginia Science and Social Studies standards.
- Communicated with all stakeholders using multiple communication outlets.
- Assisted School Administration with substitute teacher hiring event. (Summer 2019)
Education
Masters - Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision
Regent University
Virginia Beach, Virginia12.2020
Master’s - Education: Elementary Education
Regent University
Virginia Beach, Virginia12.2006
Skills
- Instructional coaching
- Parent-teacher relations
- Data-driven instruction
- Growth mindset
- Student engagement
- Problem-solving
Timeline
QuEST Coordinator
Newport News Public Schools
02.2024 - 06.2025
New Teacher Mentor Coordinator
Newport News Public Schools
09.2023 - Current
Elementary Grade Level Lead Teacher
Newport News Public Schools
09.2018 - 09.2022
Elementary School Teacher K, 2-5
Newport News Public Schools
12.2006 - Current
Master’s - Education: Elementary Education
Regent University
Masters - Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision
Regent University
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