Academic Advisor Student Affairs

The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom but rather leads you to the threshold of your mind. Gibran Khalil Gibran

Tasha Stiles-Rayyes

**** ********* ****** Dearborn, Michigan 48124 1-419-***-****

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Professional Profile

My broad range of experience as an educator includes service as a teacher and administrator at the middle and secondary level and an instructor, academic advisor, and student affairs coordinator at the university level. My years of experience within the field of education have provided me with an awareness of the skills students need to develop to attain future success. I have a genuine interest in seeing students evolve as they gain self-confidence which can be fostered within a demanding yet supportive educational environment.

Education

M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction (graduated with 4.0 in M.Ed. program)

University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky

Bachelor of Arts, History and Political Science (Double Major)

Berea College, Berea, Kentucky

Certifications

Certified in Secondary Social Studies Education

IBO Certificate for MYP and DP Level III

Orton-Gillingham Plus Literacy Certification

Key Qualifications and Educational Skills

Preparation and implementation of curriculum using wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning

Skilled at providing a stimulating learning environment in which students can develop to their full potential

Creation and implementation of a school behavior modification program

Implementation of a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize individual learning within a group environment

Utilization of technological resources, including educational software, smart board, the internet resources and other media to enhance student learning

Provide students with skills for the future workforce by introducing new technology and encouraging interactive group-work and problem-solving

Development of pastoral program designed to identify students who have special needs including social and academic areas of concern

Preparation and implementation of remedial programs for students requiring support

Organizing and supervising extracurricular and after-school activities

Advising and assisting students with academic and social concerns

Professional Experience in Education

August 2023- Jan 2024 Long-Term Substitute Teacher, US History

University Prep Science and Math

Detroit, Michigan

Responsibilities included:

●Create a learning environment that engaged students and fostered a sense of classroom community

●Deliver the proscribed curriculum while ensuring that varying student learning needs are met through appropriate and effective differentiation

●Maintain class attendance records

●Maintain class gradebook

●Communicate with students, parents, and the school administrative team regarding individual student behavior and academic needs/goals/accomplishments

2018-2020 Head of Humanities

The Bounty Collegium

Toledo, Ohio

Responsibilities included:

●Provide direction to and oversight of the Humanities Department

●Monitor curriculum development, integration articulation, and delivery to ensure alignment between the disciplines, in accordance with the school’s standards.

●Work to set and maintain standards of effective teaching.

●Maintain a current knowledge and understanding of best practices for effective instructional and assessment strategies.

●Model and mentor best practices including training, technology integration, interdisciplinary instruction, and project-based instruction.

2016-2017 Instructor

Syracuse University Department of Education, Instructional Design

Responsibilities included:

●Prepare and deliver instruction to first and second year students in the College of Education related to the topic of Instructional Design and Technology

●Introduce a variety of instructional methodologies and philosophies that aspiring teachers may utilize in their classroom

●Provide students with knowledge and skills which will enable them to utilize technology and create innovative lessons to engage today’s learners

●Offer project feedback and make recommendations to students regarding their submissions for the class

2008-2011 Head of Social Studies

The Glenelg School of Abu Dhabi, UAE

Responsibilities included:

●Provide leadership for the development of a learning environment that fosters reflection, experimentation, growth, and innovation

●Provide leadership and promote participation in professional development activities related to curriculum and instruction

●Monitor curriculum development, integration articulation, and delivery to ensure alignment with the school’s standards

●Lead and assist the development of an assessment system that monitors student learning and analyzes data to ensure that the school's educational goals are met.

●Work to set and maintain standards of effective teaching.

●Maintain a current knowledge and understanding of best practices for effective instructional and assessment strategies.

●Model and mentor best practices including training, technology integration, interdisciplinary instruction, and project-based instruction.

●Supervise and evaluate department staff to ensure that the instructional practices in the classroom are consistent with best educational practices

●Assist with new teacher orientation and mentor non-tenured teachers to facilitate a successful beginning

●Recruit, screen, and interview prospective faculty members and make recommendations for employment of those who demonstrate behaviors and attitudes consistent with the school mission.

●Determine teaching assignments for department and assist in the development of the master schedule.

●Develop department budgets and monitor equipment and supplies.

●Perform such other appropriate duties as may be assigned by the principal.

2006-2007 Girls’ School Principal

Emirates National School, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Responsibilities included:

●Facilitation of the development of programs and monitoring the implementation of curriculum that meets the diverse learning and developmental needs of all students

●Analyzes and utilizes all summative, formative, and common assessment data for the improvement of curriculum for instruction and student achievement

●Maintains a school-wide climate and organization for learning (high expectations, cooperation, support, positive attitudes, etc.)

●Supervise the resolution of student, parent, and teacher concerns

●Development and implementation of school programs and activities

●Hiring and supervision of teachers and staff, oversight of curriculum development and implementation

●Creation and maintenance of school master schedule

●Facilitate the school accreditation process

●Facilitates the development of curriculum/instructional programs based on theories, research findings, and needs assessment results.

●Identifies and communicates effective teaching strategies, classroom management strategies and strategies for altering pupil behaviors

●Provide teacher development training to new and experienced educators

●Evaluation of teacher effectiveness and performance

●Report pupil progress to parents and school board of directors periodically

●Prepare and present reports, letters, memos, and other necessary correspondence to students, staff, and parents regarding school programs, policies, and procedures

●Creation and implementation of student conduct policy

2005-2006 Head of English/Secondary English/Social Studies Teacher

Emirates National School, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Responsibilities included:

●Facilitation of cooperation between members of the English Department

●Assisting teachers with lesson development and planning

●Development of the English curriculum for the secondary school

●Evaluation of English department staff

●Working with teachers to ensure that the English curriculum is being applied in class lessons

●Meeting with parents and administration regarding issues related to the English department.

●Teaching English and Social Studies for grades 9 and 10

2003-2005 Secondary Social Studies Teacher, World History

East Jessamine High School, Nicholasville, Kentucky

Responsibilities included:

●Preparation and presentation of curriculum-based lessons that are designed to create a stimulating learning environment for my students

●Designing a curriculum that will reflect the diverse learning styles of my students and will provide every child with the opportunity to achieve at high levels

●Teaching students to have an appreciation for the relationship between historical events and the modern era

●Student Achievement Team Member

●Member of the EJHS Communication and Curriculum Review Committees

2001-2003 Director of Orientation/Residence Life Advisor/Academic Advisor

Berea College Berea, Kentucky

Responsibilities included:

●Supervision and organization of programming and events for the New Student Orientation Program.

●Management of the campus orientation budget

●Supervision and management of orientation staff and residence hall staff

●Leadership development programming and planning for campus residents

●Resident Life Advisor for two campus residence halls

●Academic Advisor to first year students

●Serving as a judicial liaison in the student judicial process

1998-2001 Secondary Social Studies and English Teacher

American International School Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Responsibilities included:

●Preparing and presenting curriculum-based lessons for the following subjects: World History, IB-Theory of Knowledge, English, Political Science and Economics

●Creating a stimulating, student centered learning environment

●Developing a curriculum for teaching world history and political science

●Serving as the advisor for the Student Government Association.

●J.V. Girl’s Basketball Coach

1994-1996 Academic Advisor/Testing Administrator

Lexington Community College, University of Kentucky Campus

Responsibilities included:

●Advising incoming students regarding class schedules

●Evaluating the academic transcripts of incoming students to determine appropriate placement and course selection

●Counseling students regarding study skills and behaviors

●Providing direction and assistance to students who were experiencing academic difficulty

●Monitoring academic progress of advisees

●Connecting students with available University support services

●Administering and supervising the computerized College Placement Test, the SAT and the ACT Examination

Certificates and References Available Upon Request

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