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Wanda Evans

Youngsville,NC

Summary

Business leader with an extensive background in design, delivery, and evaluation of complex educational programs, as well as social media strategies. Successfully manages campus budgets, identifies areas of growth, and coordinates events to promote educational services. Demonstrated experience in organizing departmental initiatives and collaborating with educational leaders to make data-driven decisions.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Social Media Manager/Travel Blogger

Self-employeed
03.2023 - Current
  • Increased brand awareness by developing and implementing effective social media strategies.
  • Boosted engagement rates with the creation of compelling and visually appealing content.
  • Managed multiple social media platforms, ensuring a consistent brand voice and message.
  • Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimize social media/blog campaigns.
  • Conducted regular competitor analyses, identifying opportunities to differentiate from other brands in the industry.
  • Increased website traffic by consistently producing high-quality travel content and engaging with readers through blog comments and social media.

Head of School

Thales Academy
09.2021 - Current
  • Improved overall school performance by implementing data-driven instructional strategies and curriculum adjustments.
  • Developed a positive school culture by fostering strong relationships among faculty, staff, students, and parents.
  • Enhanced teacher professional development through targeted workshops, coaching sessions, and collaborative planning time.
  • Increased student enrollment by effectively marketing the school's unique programs and extracurricular offerings.
  • Ensured fiscal responsibility through careful budget management and resource allocation.
  • Achieved consistently high parent satisfaction ratings by addressing concerns promptly and transparently.
  • Successfully managed crises situations on campus while maintaining transparency among stakeholders.
  • Improved staff retention rates by fostering a culture of collaboration, support, and ongoing professional development.
  • Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
  • Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.

Assistant Head of School

Thales Academy
07.2020 - 08.2021
  • Improved school efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing new technologies.
  • Enhanced student performance through the development of comprehensive curriculum plans and assessment tools as they pertained to remote learning.
  • Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas for improvement in student achievement and academic growth.
  • Assessed instructional effectiveness regularly through classroom observations, providing constructive feedback to teachers for continuous improvement.
  • Collaborated with the Head of School to set annual goals and objectives, monitoring progress throughout the year.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.

First Grade Teacher

Thales Academy
07.2014 - 06.2020
  • Helped design a new History curriculum, including pacing guides, for all K-5 campuses
  • Trained in Leadership strategies and implementation over a three-year span
  • Created presentations and presented on expert panels to various business owners and colleges
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected subjects such as math, science, and social studies.
  • Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
  • Implemented positive behavior support strategies, promoting a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on lesson planning, instructional strategies, and classroom management techniques.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.

Fourth Grade Teacher

Kimmel Farm Elementary School
08.2010 - 06.2014
  • Teacher of the Year Nominee (2013-2014 school year)
  • Won award for involvement in the NC Reading Association’s Young Author’s Club
  • Only class selected through the Arts Council’s Artist in Residence Program to publish a book of students’ writing
  • Create costumes and manage backstage crew for Drama club
  • Data Team co-chair
  • Grade level chair
  • School Improvement Team representative for grade level
  • Train grade level on the Common Core and Essential Standards in Math and Science
  • School representative to the Forsyth County Association of Educators (FCAE)
  • ACES after school enrichment
  • Use Blue Diamond data to create grade-level spreadsheets for teacher reflection on both teacher and student performance for each End-of-Quarter assessment
  • Co-Chair for Student Council, Safety Patrol, and Yearbook Committee
  • PBL (Problem Based Learning) instructor in the classroom as trained by Wake Forest University's Medical School
  • Staff Development for Common Core Standards in Science and Social Studies
  • Reading and Math tutor for Title 1 tutoring
  • Planned and implemented field trips to promote student learning in conjunction with the Common Core Standards.

Elementary Teacher

Konnoak Elementary School
08.2007 - 06.2010
  • Lead teacher in Fifth, Fourth, and First grade classrooms
  • Created remediation and acceleration groups for entire grade level based on summative and formative data
  • Planned grade level activities to build background knowledge, such as a field trip to the coast
  • Reading tutor for Title 1 Tutoring and Saturday Academy
  • Increased reading proficiency in students, many reaching third grade reading level in the First grade
  • Developed and implemented the school store as part of the PBIS founding team
  • Worked to create a team dynamic within both the grade level and my classroom.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, deepening students' understanding of multiple subjects.
  • Increased overall student achievement by utilizing differentiated instructional methods tailored to individual learning styles.

Fifth Grade Teacher

South Graham Elementary School
08.2006 - 06.2007
  • Instructed an inclusion class consisting of AU and BED students
  • Won the National Award of Recognition for instruction of Autistic students
  • Newspapers in Education Teacher of the Year Nominee
  • Reduced instances of behavioral issues by implementing a consistent classroom management plan, promoting a positive learning environment.
  • Planned a two-night field trip to Washington, DC to allow for first-hand knowledge of the government.
  • Improved parent-teacher communication through regular progress reports and open lines of communication, strengthening support for student success.

Education

Salem College Graduate School
Winston-Salem, NC
12.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Salem College
Winston-Salem, NC
05.2005

Skills

  • Analytics and Reporting
  • Media Kit Creation
  • Content Creation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Positive Attitude
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Staff Development
  • Facilities Management
  • Visionary Thinking

Qualifications Awards

  • Best Elementary School Principal as voted by Wake Living (2023)
  • Teacher of the Year Nominee (2013-2014)
  • Member of the North Carolina Reading Association, promoting reading and writing throughout the curriculum
  • Member of the Language Initiative Board at Wake Forest University in order to promote language learning throughout Forsyth County
  • Sheltered Instructional Operation Protocol (SIOP) trained educator- best teaching methods for an English as a Second Language classroom
  • Positive Behavior Instructional Support (PBIS)- using incentives to reward correct behavior
  • Problem Based Learning (PBL) as done in conjunction with Wake Forest’s School of Medicine- using hands-on exploration as a basis for instruction
  • Newspapers in Education (NIE) Teacher of the Year Nominee (2006)
  • National Award of Recognition for instruction of Autistic Children (2005-2006)
  • Nancy Hayes Award- given to a senior who demonstrates leadership and promise in the field of education (2005)
  • Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society for Education- Founding Member and President (2004-2005)

References

  • Hilary Herman-Pagliolo, (919) 606-3478
  • Talana Palmer, (336) 749-3211


Certification

  • Licensed Social Media Manager
  • K-12 Teaching License in Language and Literacy

Timeline

Social Media Manager/Travel Blogger

Self-employeed
03.2023 - Current

Head of School

Thales Academy
09.2021 - Current

Assistant Head of School

Thales Academy
07.2020 - 08.2021

First Grade Teacher

Thales Academy
07.2014 - 06.2020

Fourth Grade Teacher

Kimmel Farm Elementary School
08.2010 - 06.2014

Elementary Teacher

Konnoak Elementary School
08.2007 - 06.2010

Fifth Grade Teacher

South Graham Elementary School
08.2006 - 06.2007

Salem College Graduate School

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Salem College

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