English Teacher Manager

ANDREA BUCHER

**** **** **** ****** *******, Texas 77008 651-***-**** ************@*****.***

LEADER • FACILITATOR • CONSULTANT • TEACHER

Strategy focused, highly logical professional offering strong knowledge and hands-on experience supporting teachers and students. Proficient in building caring and trustworthy relationships with students, families, and colleagues beyond the classroom. Analytical and versatile thinker, effective at developing and implementing creative ideas to a wide range of education professionals. Willingness to collaborate with all members of the community to meet the needs of the education system. Motivated to support and lead my team in promoting the goal of all students receiving an equitable education. CORE COMPETENCIES

Critical and Innovative Thinker: Possess high level of practical and theoretical knowledge of utilizing data to drive results. Advanced analytical skills that support identifying strengths and areas of focus to achieve success. Leadership: Strong collaborative leadership qualities; expert at effective management and culture building with demonstrable experience leading a class of 25+ students, department colleagues and seminar workshops. Professional Development Facilitation: Proven public speaker providing knowledge of principles and techniques used in planning and implementing engaging sessions to increase teacher efficacy and knowledge. Organization: Disciplined, strategic thinker around setting and meeting goals both independently and collaboratively; skilled in creating and upholding deadlines with quantifiable success. PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS DEPARTMENT CHAIR Spring Branch Independent School District 2019 to Present Promote district curriculum and instructional programs at the district and building level by collaborating with teachers, principal, and other members on the building leadership team

• Advise instructional leads in effective strategies, data analysis, and implementation of instructional materials

• Assists with the articulation of instructional programs with the district’s middle schools and with the high schools that serve our students

• Collaborate with other department chairs in the district to ensure consistency in our curriculum and programs FACILITATOR, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Spring Branch Independent School District 2018 to Present Foster the development and growth of professional learning experiences centered around the teaching of writing as a process during multiple three-week institutes with 15 plus attendees

• Implement and refine professional development for teachers related to instructional best practices, brain-based research, reflective practices, and effective technology implementation

• Engage professionals to develop a mindset that promotes building a repertoire of skills to meet the needs of every student

• Managed the collaboration among co-presenters to provide a successful and engaging learning experiences for all attendees CONTENT CONSULTANT Teach For America 2018 to Present Work with 1st and 2nd year teachers to support their transition into the classroom. Provide guidance to 40 plus individuals with various backgrounds to ensure their success by providing ongoing development of leadership skills and best practices of teaching English language arts

• Design and facilitate skill-based professional development experiences aligned to the mission of Teach For America

• Collaborate with the Programming Manager to ensure learning experiences reach the diverse needs of teachers

• Coach and empower teachers by providing individualized support in transferring learning experiences into practice ENGLISH TEACHER Spring Branch Independent School District 2015 to Present Provide engaging and relevant instruction to diverse groups of students. Encourage students to participate in class discussions and activities to enhance the overall learning experience and mastery of content. Monitor all students to maintain and promote a healthy emotional climate for learning

• Utilize comprehensive mix of class instruction, assignments, and technology to enhance student interest.

• Use formative and summative assessment tools and proactive strategies to improve student success, create differentiated student groups, and increase student performance.

• Establish trust with students by upholding expectations with fairness and consistency.

• Cultivate parent relationships through written and verbal communication, inviting participation with their student’s growth. EDUCATION BACKGROUND

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science Major; Ohio University College of Arts and Sciences, Athens, OH (May 2015) Master of Science in Education, Educational Studies; Johns Hopkins School of Education (May 2018) ADDITIONAL ROLES:

Advanced Coursework Steering Committee, Spring Branch Independent School District, Houston, TX (October 2019 - Present) Teach For America Corps Member Spring Branch Independent School District, Houston, TX (June 2015-May 2017) AmeriCorps, Corporation for National and Community Service, Spring Branch Independent School District, Houston, TX

(June 2015-May 2017)

Campus Improvement Team; Spring Branch Independent School District, Houston, TX (August 2016 – May 2017) Student Consultant; Ohio University Global Leadership Center, Athens, OH (Fall 2012 – May 2014)

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