CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT LEADERSHIP EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Forward thinking professional with a career history of success implementing, creating and improving learning products. Passionate and energetic leader with exceptional strengths collecting and utilizing data and technology to boost learner engagement and enhance learning experiences and opportunities. Proven success in building sustainable relationships with students, stakeholders and peers to support strategic group and individual goals. Demonstrated experience in course and curriculum development, implementation of eLearning solutions and campus-wide increase in standardized test scores.
SKILLS
●Curriculum Development
●Instructional Design
●Problem Solving
●Project Management
●Learning & Development
●Journalism & Copywriting
●Leadership, Teamwork & Collaboration
●Professional Development
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a minor in Sociology
Texas Southern University Houston, TX Winter 2016
Master of Arts in Education – Digital Learning and Leadership
Houston Baptist University Houston, TX Spring 2022- Present
EXPERIENCE
2020-present Houston Can Academy Houston, TX
English Language Arts Teacher
●Plan and facilitate synchronous and asynchronous instruction in a supportive, collaborative, and learner-centered environment.
●Meet individual needs of 120+ learners by designing and implementing curriculum, as well as using supplemental materials (online and paper based)
●Modified general education curriculum for regular and special-needs students based upon a variety of assessments to enhance student learning and success.
●Implemented instructional practices that led to 20% increase in campus wide standardized testing scores
2021-present Houston Can Academy Houston, TX
Campus Appointed Teacher Leader
●Selected by campus level supervisors to implement change and lead the English Department to success with increased standardized test scores and stakeholder involvement.
●Collaborated with peers to cultivate tutoring and digital learning opportunities for the student body.
●Led weekly department meetings to ensure cohesive achievement amongst the English department and company stakeholders.
●Led professional development sessions that instructed peers on aligning curriculum to state and district academic standards.
2018-2019 Killeen Independent School District Killeen, TX
Long Term High School Substitute
•Maintained appropriate records and followed required procedures and practices in the absence of the full-time teacher
•Provided 20-30 high school students per class an environment conducive to their intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development
•Implemented lesson plans for assigned curriculum program
•Maintained accurate attendance records, order and discipline in classroom
•Communicated and maintained a professional relationship with colleagues, students and parents
2016- 2017 La Petite Academy Houston, TX
Lead Teacher
•Created interactive learning experiences for 4-18 children per day in a licensed childcare facility
•Served as a mentor to fellow teachers to ensure consistent daily care of every child
•Adhered to licensing guidelines and effectively implemented academy standards
•Communicated directly with parents to identify opportunities for each child’s success
•Created educational lesson plans within academy curriculum guidelines
•Implemented student focused classroom management plan
2013- 2016 Texas Southern University Houston, TX
Administrative Assistant
•Performed administrative duties in an office setting to support the school & all necessary stakeholders
•Maintained knowledge of school policies as well as policies regarding school visitors and other pertinent rules
•Greeted visitors and provided assistance by answering questions and explaining school resources and policies
•Stayed abreast of major political, economic, social, and cultural issues that affected the school’s international affairs program
•Worked independently and as part of a team to provide excellent customer service
•Processed various administrative tasks using Microsoft Office applications
•Operated basic office equipment, such as copiers and fax machine
TRAINING LICENSES CERTIFICATIONS
●Youth Empowerment Services Effective Educators Training 2019-2022
●Digital Learning & Creating Digital Learners 2021-2022
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
●Texas Southern University - Wesley Foundation 2012-Present
REFERENCES
1.*James E. Rainey Lieutenant General (LTG), U.S. Army *****.*.******.***@****.***
2.Leon Gilmore Principal- Houston Can North 713-***-****
3.Ebony James Assistant Principal of Curriculum 713-***-****
*Indicates personal reference