Profile

Academic Coach with 15 years of experience in utilizing best practices to enhance teaching and learning in Title I schools.  Responsible for conducting professional development at the local school and county levels.  Highly knowledgeable of the Common Core Math Standards and instructional strategies.  Acknowledged as a math teacher leader within the district and served as a developer of various assessments.  Experienced with managing iPad classroom initiatives and writing grant proposals that have been approved to provide one-to-one iPad technology in multiple classrooms. Organized student math club and competition with neighboring school.  Successful with significantly increasing achievement among EIP Students, Students with Disabilities, and English Language Learners by establishing highly engaging learning environments, using data to guide instruction, and implementing effective teaching strategies.

Education

Ed. S., Curriculum, Instruction, Management and Administration, 2007

Nova Southeastern University – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Overall GPA:  4.0/4.0

M. Ed., Educational Leadership, Training and Management; Emphasizing Instructional Technology, 2003

University of West Florida – Pensacola, FL – Overall GPA:  3.9/4.0

B. S., Elementary Education, 1999

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University – Tallahassee, FL – Overall GPA:  3.8/4.0

Career History

Norton Park Elementary School - Cobb County, Georgia (2004 - present)

Academic Coach, 2013 - present

Conduct weekly professional learning opportunities, model lessons, and support teachers in the development and implementation of highly effective classroom instruction.  Provide additional support to new teachers through individualized mentoring.  Organize and facilitate family curriculum nights and parent workshops.  Collect, analyze, and present school-wide assessment data.   Develop grant proposals to solicit funding for technology-based projects that support teaching and learning.

Classroom Teacher (4^th & 5^th)/ Math Representative, 2010-2013

Prepared and delivered technology-rich, standards-based instruction that was differentiated and promoted collaborative learning.  Maintained model classroom in which math, reading, and writing workshops were effectively implemented.  Established and maintained effective communication with parents and colleagues.  Attended county-level math meetings and redelivered professional development resources.  Assisted with organizing remediation and support services for students.  Mentored novice teachers.  Assisted with PTA and school-wide family events (i.e. Math Night, Parent University).

Math Coach/EIP Teacher, 2008-2010

Supported student learning and increased achievement by providing small group math instruction based on student assessment data.  Set up math lab and implemented interactive, collaborative learning activities for K-5 students.  Promoted the implementation of math workshop and guided math. Compiled, analyzed, and presented school-wide data. Completed focus and learning walks. Provided support to teachers by modeling lessons, assisting with lesson plans, and facilitating professional development sessions.  Organized academic events, such as, the Math Bee. Managed school-wide technology-based programs.  Mentored novice teachers.  Served a member of the School Leadership Team.

Literacy Coach, 2007 – 2008

Modeled effective teaching strategies for Reading and Writing Workshops.  Conducted weekly literacy based professional development . Organized and facilitated quarterly data analysis meetings.  Conducted learning and focus walk observations.  Mentored new teachers.  Assisted with administrative tasks.  Served as a member of the School Leadership Team.  Managed Georgia Online Assessment accounts and provided training.

Computer Lab Specialist, 2006 – 2007

Prepared and delivered computer-based lessons for K-5 students.  Integrated subject-based content standards with technology standards.  Served as a member of the Social Studies textbook adoption committee.  Served as the Social Studies contact person for the school.  Provided minor technical assistance.  Maintained school’s webpage.  Trained teachers to use the Georgia Online Assessment system.

Classroom Teacher (3^rd), 2004 – 2006
Implemented standards-based, differentiated instruction.  Maintained model classroom.  Served as grade level team leader. Established and maintained effective communication with parents.  Maintained school's webpage.

O. J. Semmes Elementary School - Escambia County, Florida (2000-2004)

Classroom Teacher (2^nd and 3^rd)

Prepared and delivered lessons that incorporated the use of multimedia.  Served as grade level team leader for two consecutive years.  Participated as a member of the project-based learning team and the inclusion team. Served as a peer mentor to new teachers.  Conducted weekly grade level meetings and collaborative planning.  Organized parent workshops, school-wide project-based learning activities, and family nights. Tutored students in after school programs.

Professional Development & Duties

Engage Cobb Professional Learning Day (presenter)
Teachers Leading Cobb Forward Conference (presenter)
Student Learning Objectives Assessment for Math (developer)
IKAN/Gloss Math Assessment (committee member)
International Society for Technology in Education Conference (attendee)

Technology Skills

Operating Systems: Windows 7, Windows 8, OS X, iOS 8.2

     

Tools:  Microsoft Office 2013 & 365, Google Applications, i-Respond, Edmodo, SMART Notebook, Blackboard Learning Management System, Synergy, Camtasia Studio 8, Prezi, Educreations, iMovie