Teacher Development

Leslie L. Garrison

**** ****** ****** ** * Washington, DC 20010

H: 202-***-**** C: 757-***-**** Email: **************@***.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a full-time position as an Education Program Coordinator.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

> More of twelve years of progressive experience as an

educator/instructor.

> Extensive training and experience in adult learner coaching and team

leadership.

> Acclaimed for developing, coordinating, implementing and supervising

highly effective educational program curricula, professional

development and training sessions.

> Recognized for leading and assisting promotional and marketing

projects- Mass Communications/Graphic Arts and PR background.

> Served as primary lead on research teams and committees for analyzing

project and program accomplishments.

> Led and assisted in event planning for annual conferences, special

programs, weekly team meetings and new hire orientation.

> Worked one-on-one with cultural diverse and all levels of

administration, vendors, consultants, and organization staff.

> Knowledgeable of federal education programs, reform policies and

grants.

> Articulate and effective communicator with proven ability to work with

diverse populations.

> Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills. Consistently meets

deadlines and objectives even when working under pressure.

> Excellent understanding regarding internet and technology: Educational

software, Microsoft Office Professional and Suite (MS Word,

PowerPoint, Adobe, Outlook, Excel etc.), SmartBoard technology and

BlackBoard etc.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NEWPORT NEWS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Newport News, VA

Mathematics Instructional Specialist

2008 - June 2010

. Design and facilitate professional development training projects and

institutes for executives, administrators and teaching staff within

and outside of school division.

. Develop and write district assessments and tests.

. Demonstrate and model lessons in classroom situations for observation

by teachers.

. Lead and assist project teams in curriculum development and design

(Understand by Design), special research projects, lesson studies and

book talks.

. Participate in teacher recruitment and hiring.

. Stay abreast of education policies and information.

. Conduct teacher needs assessments/observations and create teacher

learning solutions according to assessments/observations.

. Provide feedback to directors, administrators and teachers concerning

classroom observations, individual student assessment results and

instructional audits.

. Analyze and disaggregate testing data, establish and maintain records

and reports.

. Research and evaluate special projects and technology driven programs.

. Create and execute data-driven programs to increase teacher and

student success.

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. Articulate the curriculum standards, emphasis, and guidelines to

teachers, and the school community.

. Present and participate in local, state and national education

conferences.

. Design and coordinate after school programs, summer school programs,

and tutoring programs.

. Write grants and fund raising campaigns to generate funds within Title-

1 schools.

Mathematics Instructional Coach

2004 - 2008

. Conducted monthly lead teacher meetings to keep teachers abreast of

division expectations.

. Analyzed data to determine benchmarks, establish goals, and monitor

improvement in identified schools.

. Performed on-going classroom visitations and walk-throughs.

. Coached and mentored teachers in the improvement of instructional

performance.

. Designed and assisted teachers in writing innovative and unique

lessons and lesson plans geared to pique students' interest and

promote actively learning.

. Participated in curriculum development and revision and textbook

adoption process.

. Developed and conducted in-services and trainings for teachers

regarding instructional strategies, Best Practices, differentiation

and specific mathematic strands.

. Worked closely with Parent Involvement Specialist to encourage parent

involvement in their children's mathematics education by facilitating

parent workshops.

. Tested and placed students in individualized math programs.

Elementary and Middle School Teacher Pre-K thru 7th Grade

1995 - 2004

. Effectively instructed at-risk students in Reading, ILA, Mathematics,

Science and Social Studies.

. Incorporated effective cooperative learning techniques and unique

classroom. management style to establish creative and stimulating

environment.

. Scored into the 90th percentile on Language Arts, Mathematics and

Science standardized test in Title-I and Year-round schools.

. Selected to mentor university student teachers and new teacher

candidates in Peer Teacher Program.

. Appointed grade level chairperson, 2000-2004.

. Served as School Improvement Team chairperson, 2002-2004.

. Coordinated and implemented parent workshops to encourage and involve

parents in low socio-economic areas in their children's education.

Trained to be an affective leader in impoverished communities.

. Developed and executed math programs, annual Fall and Spring

carnivals, and fund raising campaigns.

. Participated in on-going staff development and district training

sessions.

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EDUCATION

Graduate Studies: K-8 Math Specialist Endorsement and Master's Program

. Virginia Tech University - Emory & Henry University- Longwood

University- Norfolk State University, 2005-2009

Graduate Studies: K-3 Mathematics Education Institute, 2003

. The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA

Elementary Teacher Certification and Licensure

. Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA, 1993-1995

B.A., Major: Mass Communications with a concentration in

Graphic Arts and Public Relations

. Grambling State University, Grambling, LA, 1989-1992

LICENSURE and CERTIFICATION

Virginia State Teacher's License, Pre K-3 Expiration: August 2011

K-8 Mathematics Specialist Endorsement

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS and AFFILIATIONS

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Pi Lambda Theta

Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

AWARDS and HONORS

Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2006 and 2007

Edu-Carer of the Year Award, 2006

Appointed team leader of Mathematics and Literacy Coaches, 2005-

2006

Selected to serve on Algebra Readiness Committee 2006, State Standards

of Learning Committee, 2006-09, and Math Steering Committee, 2005-09

Regent University School of Education honoree, 2004

Teacher of the Year, 2003

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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