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Wanda Franklin

Retired Educator
Houston,TX

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Skilled Teacher with 34 years of teaching at elementary level. Well versed in developing and implementing core curricula. Provided safe learning environment that fostered growth of students both academically and emotionally.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Retired Teacher

Houston ISD
Houston, Texas
08.1988 - 08.2020
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state standards.
  • Communicated with parents, students and teacher to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies if needed.
  • Follow teachers lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.
  • Implement lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as used in classrooms.

Magnet Coordinator

Houston ISD
Houston, TX
08.2002 - 05.2015
  • Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options
  • Successfully negotiated client contract renewals to create increased enrollment
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Collaborated with administrative team to maintain daily operations.
  • Created customized schedules,programs, after- school care and work with staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
  • Organized and facilitate several department head meetings weekly, discussing current academic challenges and work closely with administrators and teachers.
  • Recruited hundreds of students to participate in our Magnet Programs.
  • Collaborated with administration to maintain daily operations.
  • Created customized after- school program gear toward our students and their Magnet needs.
  • Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand our Magnet Program.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX
08.1982 - 05.1987

Master of Science - Education Administration

Grand Canyon
Phoenix Az
08.2007 - 06.2009

Skills

Elementary educator

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Certification

Administration assessment certification

Timeline

Master of Science - Education Administration

Grand Canyon
08.2007 - 06.2009

Magnet Coordinator

Houston ISD
08.2002 - 05.2015

Retired Teacher

Houston ISD
08.1988 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Texas Southern University
08.1982 - 05.1987

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