ZENA FRANKLIN

J. Harold Brinley Middle School: 7th Grade English Language Arts

• Facilitates grade level meetings that center on innovative methods designed to meet the needs of all students.
• Instructs students in ELA using engaging instruction and intense discourse.
• Professional Learning Community Leader ensuring the Backward Assessment Model is thoroughly developed and implemented.
• Will assist the ELA Learning Strategist in creating an action plan for the 2021-2022 school year.

Ann T. Lynch Elementary School: 5th Grade Reading/Social Studies

• Met with colleagues as Department Chair to examine and explore instructional and behavioral strategies.
• Provided age and level appropriate instruction and guidance focused on reading and social studies to students.
• Utilized CCSD and NEPF standards to plan lessons that addressed all requirements and prepared students to take standardized assessment tests.
• Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
• Applied creative instruction methods to promote student learning objectives.
• Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligning with state standards.

Edward Titche: 3rd/5th Grade Reading Teacher

• Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) Program determines the best and most qualified teachers to accelerate academic instruction to students.
• Was selected as an ACE Teacher.
• 73% of students showed STARR reading growth on the mid-year district wide assessment.

McKinley Elementary: 5th Grade Reading/Writing

• Applied progressive teaching principles to all students.
• Achieved 70% of students passing the OCCT Test with proficiency in reading.
• Produced reading Lexile growth whereas all students exceeded grade level gains in reading proficiency.
• Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits with students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
• Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods to guide instruction.

Dailey Elementary: 5th and 6th Grade Reading/ELA and Social Studies

• Maintained school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions. Utilized Lee Canter's No-Nonsense Nurturing disciplinary methods.
• Provided professional development on No-Nonsense Nurturer Four-Step Model to district wide staff.
• Conducted real time teacher coaching and conferencing with data collection.
• Mentored teachers and colleagues regarding effective instructional strategies and skills.
• Developed and monitored curriculum planning and instruction.

Dolan Middle School: 7th and 8th Grade Reading/ELA and Social Studies

• Used innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences including cooperative learning, thematic instruction, and differentiation.
• Utilized multiple assessments in compliance with district and state requirements to inform instruction.
• Collaborated in the creation of school behavior standards and mission.

Buell Elementary: 3rd and 4th Grades All subjects

• Taught based on Common Core and Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations
• Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning media to increase student understanding of course materials.