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Zachary Pry

Lakeland,FL

Summary

Elementary Education professional with a unique blend of expertise, including I am the Math and Science Coach at Jesse Keen Elementary. I strive to model, implement, improve, and reflect with administration and teachers to increase school achievement. Previously a 4th and 5th grade teacher at an International Baccalaureate school, I have significant experience teaching and providing leadership in the Primary Years Programme, Lucy Calkin’s Reader’s Workshop. I am passionate about teaching in the classroom and providing modeled lessons to teachers to enhance instructional practices. Furthermore, extensive opportunities in designing assessments that increase student proficiency based on student data have awarded me a High-Impact Teacher. I have a passion for creating curriculum, assisting teachers in bettering their practice, and providing professional development in an engaging way. Proactive and caring worker with ten years of experience, communication strengths, and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Math & Science Coach

Jesse Keen Elementary
06.2021 - Current
  • Collaborates with teachers to plan, implement, and reflect on mathematics instruction
  • Model best practices in mathematics instruction with teachers actively reflecting
  • Plans and facilitates professional development sessions for teachers K-5
  • Analyzes data and assists the leadership team in developing, implementing, and reflecting on action plans
  • Provides daily coaching to assists teachers in understanding curriculum, assessments, and best practices
  • Conduct informal classroom observations and provide feedback to teachers
  • Monitor students’ progress and arrange for academic interventions based on formative and summative assessments
  • Analyze formative and summative assessment data to make recommendations in modifying instruction.

Teacher-4th and 5th Grade

Dundee Elementary Academy & Horizons Elementary
01.2013 - 06.2021
  • Developed and integrated IB units with Readers Workshop and Florida Common Core standards in weekly lessons
  • Assisted in the creation of eight IB PYP units which included STEM components
  • Used my knowledge of student engagement with digital learning and a variety of instructional technologies to improve content delivery
  • Provided school-wide professional development in accountable talk, Kagan structures, checklists and rubrics
  • Awarded High Impact Teacher
  • Implemented and encouraged a debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.

Student Teacher-6th Grade

Mellons Bay School
02.2012 - 04.2012
  • Implemented guided reading and phonics groups to achieve self-reflected goals of reaching their next tier
  • Balanced a child-centered learning environment with a co-constructivist teacher role
  • Utilized a variety of assessment tools to diagnose specific levels of learning
  • Consulted assessment data to direct learning in areas of concern.

Education

M.Ed. - Educational Leadership

American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN
11.2023

Bachelor of Science in Education - Elementary

University of Pittsburgh
Johnstown, PA
04.2012

Skills

  • Instructional Strategies
  • Behavior Modification
  • Coaching Leadership
  • Activity-Based Learning
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Teacher Observation
  • Student Progress Analysis
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Staff Collaboration

References

Academic and work references available upon request

Timeline

Math & Science Coach

Jesse Keen Elementary
06.2021 - Current

Teacher-4th and 5th Grade

Dundee Elementary Academy & Horizons Elementary
01.2013 - 06.2021

Student Teacher-6th Grade

Mellons Bay School
02.2012 - 04.2012

M.Ed. - Educational Leadership

American College of Education

Bachelor of Science in Education - Elementary

University of Pittsburgh
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