Francine D. Allen
***** ****** **.● Oak Park, MI 48237
**************@*****.***
Highly Effective Elementary Educator
Taylor International Academy-Principal Jodie Middleton Comments: Teacher displays intensive knowledge of important concepts in the discipline and how these relate both to one another and to other disciplines. Evidence: Direct Interactive Instruction, Formative Assessment, Differentiated Instruction, Multiple Intelligence, and Gradual Release Model -Peer tutoring, Multi- mode lessons.
Experienced education provider with a passion to enhance the quality of education for the youth.
Able to show a year and a half growth in one year (per MAP scores)
Proficient in course planning and student evaluation.
Strong Leadership skills with experience managing 35+ children in a classroom setting.
Quickly adaptable to ever-changing environments and a strong problem solver.
Education
Wayne State University Detroit, MI (Graduated) Dec 2013
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education
Specialty: Social Studies & Language Arts
GPA: 3.41 [Two time] Dean’s List Recipient
Oakland Community College Detroit, MI (Graduated) 2011
Associates Degree in Liberal Arts
GPA: 3.067
Professional Experience
Taylor international academy – Southfield, MI 08/2016 to 6/2017
Elementary Teacher (4th Grade)
Classroom management and facilitating daily routines and lessons.
Per MAP Data, showed 105% growth in Math and 94.7% growth in Reading for the 2016-2017 school year.
Lesson planning and constructing individual education plans.
Building support systems with parents and guardians.
Grading assignments/card marking periods
Henderson Academy Elementary/Middle School – Detroit, MI 02/2014 to 08/2016
Elementary Teacher (4th Grade)
Classroom management and facilitating daily routines and lessons.
Showed significant growth each year in Math and Reading per MAP Data.
Lesson planning and constructing individual education planning.
Developed monthly newsletter for students and parents.
Grading assignments/card marking periods
Go Lightly Elementary School – Detroit, MI 10/2011 to 10/2013
Assistant Teacher (2nd Grade) - Volunteer
Manage up to 20+ children in a classroom setting.
Support Head teacher with material preparation & implementation of daily programs.
Assist in the management of students
Communicate with parents regarding educational status of students.
Cromartie Family – Detroit, MI 6/2010 to 10/2011
Private Teacher & Tutor - Volunteer
Tutored 2 children in 1st grade Reading and Math. (Specifically in addition, identifying and counting money)
Provided materials and worksheets: Manipulative, Comprehension
Created learning schedule to track student progress
Communicated with parents to troubleshoot academic problem areas in the children.
Hope Academy – Detroit, MI 9/2009 to 6/2010
Assistant Teacher (4th & 5th Grade: Math) - Volunteer
Educated 20 children in a classroom setting.
Assisted in the management of students
Supported Head Teacher in the preparation, administering, and grading of tests and assignments in order to evaluate students' progress.
Communicated with parents regarding educational status of students.
Maintained accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Used computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Attended staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences.
Daimler Chrysler – Sterling Heights, MI 10/1994 to 04/2009
Assembly Line Team Lead
As Team Lead, managed and trained 12+ people.
Supervisor Experience
Saved company millions by developing cost saving procedures.
Trained new employees on the policies and procedures within the Automotive Production Trim Dept. regarding
Responsible for planning and operational management of team.
Provided expert level of communication to create a proactive environment for team members.
Experience within a union environment
Competent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook).
Professional References
Keith Pitts – Special Education Teacher
Detroit Public School System 248-***-****/*****.*****@**********.***
Diya Blanchard- Title I Teacher- Mathematics
Detroit Public School System 248-***-****/****.*********@**********.***
Brenda Harmon – Retired High School Mathematics Teacher
Detroit Public School System 248-***-****
Eileen Ethington – Human Resources Administrator
Michigan State University 248-***-****/********@****.***.***