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Victoria D. Walker

Lexington,KY

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience in education, excelling in student assessment and data analysis. Proven ability to design engaging lessons and foster inclusive environments, enhancing student success. Adept at mentoring and providing insights, ensuring compliance with educational standards while promoting academic growth for both students and the community as a whole.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Teacher Education Services

Midway University
Midway , KY
08.2024 - Current
  • Ensure student compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Represent the organization at events, conferences, and public meetings.
  • Provide leadership, insight, and mentoring to students.
  • Performs specialized administrative work in support of the department including, but not limited to, data collection and interpretation, updating policies and procedures, preparing student coursework.
  • Plan and implement weekly lessons.
  • Monitor student registration and course activities.

Teaching Assistant & Course Instructor

University of Kentucky
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Planned and implemented weekly lessons
  • Collaborated with colleagues and other instructors
  • Reflected on lessons and adjusted future lessons accordingly
  • Fostered a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom atmosphere conducive to student success
  • Implemented technology in beneficial ways for student learning
  • Mentored and met with students as needs arose

Classroom Teacher, 4th & 5th Grade

Garth Elementary
08.2020 - 05.2023
  • Designed and implemented daily lessons and instructional units
  • Managed classroom transitions and behavior
  • Collaborated with colleagues, parents, and families
  • Reflected on data and adjusted future lessons accordingly
  • Created and cultivated a positive and safe learning environment
  • Designed and implemented engaging daily lesson plans tailored to meet the diverse needs of a classroom

Substitute Teacher

Fayette County Public Schools
01.2018 - 05.2020
  • Assisted students in maintaining their daily classroom routine and finishing their daily tasks/assignments
  • Managed classroom behavior and maintained a positive classroom environment
  • Collaborated with a variety of different schools and classroom teachers
  • Encouraged student development and academic growth

Education

Master of Arts - Literacy

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
Lexington, KY
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
Lexington, KY
12.2017

Skills

  • Planning and implementing daily lessons and instruction
  • Designing and implementing activities, events and programs
  • Student assessment
  • Proficiency interpreting test data via online platforms such as NWEA/MAP and SL&L
  • Data analysis
  • Literacy emphasis

Certification

  • Graduate Certificate in Teaching in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Classrooms, 2022
  • Kentucky Teacher Certification, Renewal June 2024, 2020

Timeline

Director of Teacher Education Services

Midway University
08.2024 - Current

Teaching Assistant & Course Instructor

University of Kentucky
08.2023 - 05.2024

Classroom Teacher, 4th & 5th Grade

Garth Elementary
08.2020 - 05.2023

Substitute Teacher

Fayette County Public Schools
01.2018 - 05.2020

Master of Arts - Literacy

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
Victoria D. Walker