Vernon Washington II
Generalist 4-8 Teacher
Desoto
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Teacher Rosemont Middle School
FWISD
01.2014 - Current
- Oversaw curriculum development and lesson plan creation targeted at maximizing learning for students at various levels, while working collaboratively with team members and leadership
- Develop additional resources for student to enhance content understanding through a variety of learning approaches
- Evaluated progress of learners and provided individualized feedback against established metrics
- Responsible for creating learning materials and presentations, focused on accomplishing educational goals while respecting the needs and different learning styles of various students
- Manage classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment that also instructs on core values aligned with our organization
- Sought out new educational, training and development methodologies technology and materials to implement into learning environment to further education goals
- Co-managed additional related events in support of the organization to drive student engagement, provide additional education opportunities and foster a culture in alignment with the organization’s vision
- Aligned with key stakeholders to work with collaboratively on the individualized needs of the learners balancing this with the necessary education requirements
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Conducted ongoing professional development in educational technology, keeping teaching approach current and effective.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
Rosemont Atheletic Coach
FWISD
01.2014 - Current
- Co-Orchestrated comprehensive training programs that honed the skills and abilities of student-athletes, resulting in an impressive increase in team performance metrics.
- Cultivated a culture of discipline, commitment, and perseverance among middle school athletes, leading to a decrease in absenteeism and a notable improvement in academic performance.
- Leveraged strategic planning and data-driven analysis to identify individual player strengths, enabling tailored coaching methodologies that maximized player potential.
- Rosemont Middle School Boys Football/Girls Basketball Coach (5 seasons)
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
Rosemont Technology Liaison
FWISD
05.2018 - 05.2025
- Acted as a subject matter expert, providing technical insights to the whole organization serving 1200 learners and 70+ instructors, resulting in an increase in organization hardware and software productivity.
- Demonstrated strong product knowledge and problem-solving skills, effectively diagnosing hardware and software issues, and resolving learner and instructor cases daily.
- Conducted regular follow-ups with learners and instructors to ensure their issues were resolved satisfactorily and provided personalized tips to enhance their overall experience with the software and hardware
- Contributed significantly towards process improvements by automating manual tasks using innovative technological solutions.
- Served as a key point of contact between IT teams and department heads, facilitating open communication channels to address concerns and implement solutions promptly.
Teacher Mary Harris Intermediate
Crowley ISD
01.2012 - 01.2014
- See Description of “Current Positon” same Responsibilities apply
- Elected Member of the CPOC (Campus Planning Oversight Committee)
Tutor/Substitute
FWISD
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Degreed Substitute
- Long Term Substitute
- Math Tutor
- Sept. 2011-June 2012
- Sept. 2011-Oct 2011
- Jan. 2011-July 2011
Southern Methodist University
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Residence Life and Student Housing, Residents Assistant
- Southern Methodist University Central Libraries, Circulation Student Staff Assistant
- SMU Student Media Company Business Department Student Assistant
- Aug. 2008-May 2009
- May 2008-Jul. 2009
- Aug. 2007-Aug. 2008
Dallas College Cedar Valley Campus
01.2006 - 01.2007
- School Alliance Coordinator
- Tutor I & II/ TEKS Prep Group Leader TX
- Aug.-Dec. 2010
- 2006-2007, 2009-2010
Education
Bachelor - Business Administration in Financial Consulting
Southern Methodist University````````````````
Dallas, TXAssociates of Science - Emphasis in Business
Dallas College Cedar Valley Campus
Lancaster, TXSkills
- Microsoft 365
- Google Suite
- CANVAS LMS
- Data Analysis
Student engagement
Curriculum implementation
Group instruction
Data Collection
- Decision Making
- Time Management
- Self-Motivated
- Team Player
- Adaptable
- Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
- Won “Teacher of the Year” award at Rosemont Middle School in 2020-2021.
- Research: - Academic Year Long Small Cohort research
Certification
State of Texas Teacher Certification 4-8
Timeline
Rosemont Technology Liaison
FWISD
05.2018 - 05.2025
Teacher Rosemont Middle School
FWISD
01.2014 - Current
Rosemont Atheletic Coach
FWISD
01.2014 - Current
Teacher Mary Harris Intermediate
Crowley ISD
01.2012 - 01.2014
Tutor/Substitute
FWISD
01.2011 - 01.2012
Southern Methodist University
01.2007 - 01.2009
Dallas College Cedar Valley Campus
01.2006 - 01.2007
Bachelor - Business Administration in Financial Consulting
Southern Methodist University````````````````
Associates of Science - Emphasis in Business
Dallas College Cedar Valley Campus
Teacher of The Year 2020-2021
During the COVID Pandemic, I went above and beyond on technology to help my fellow educators and students survive an unknown situation. Instrumental in setting up teacher websites, google classroom sites, and answering technology questions no matter the hour. I also communicated with parents on how to navigate the classroom and how to help their students finish their online activities.