Binta A. Garrett, M.A.

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Bowie, Maryland 20715

Tel: 202-***-**** Email: adw40d@r.postjobfree.com

Education: M.A. Special Education for Children with Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities, May, 2004, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.

Reading and Literacy Certificate, Dec., 2008, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. B.A. Business Administration, May, 1972, Lincoln University, Pennsylvania Literacy by Design Certificate, June, 2011 (funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation) - Inspired Teaching, Washington, D.C.

PARCC Readiness Project, Nov, 2014-June, 2015

STEAM Workshop Series, Center for Educational Improvement, Jan-Mar., 2017 International Literacy Association, member since 2007 International Literacy Association Conference, July, 2016 IKG Cultural Resource Center Study Tour in Egypt, Aug., 2007 Spanish Education for Women (SEW) Spanish Immersion Program in Mexico, July, 2014 Numerous Professional Development Workshops, Sessions and Webinars Certifications: Categorical Spec ED (NC,SED)/K-12 Grade Level, Regular II Experience:

05/22-Present Door Dash

Washington, D.C.

Delivery Driver

Responsible for delivering meals and shopping for customers with the number one food and drink App in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Earned Top Dasher status based on customer rating, acceptance rating, completion rate, and number of deliveries.

08/19-7/21 Prince George’s County Public Schools

Upper Marlboro, MD.

Reading/Language Arts Teacher and Grade Level Chair Responsible for teaching 5th grade reading, language arts, and writing in virtual, hybrid, and in-person settings. Lead grade level instructional team. Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons that meet Common Core standards, and HMH core curriculum goals and objectives. Utilize various technology platforms and resources, including Google Classroom, Google Suite, Nearpod, BrainPop, Pear Deck, Flocabulary, Quizizz, Kahoot!, iReady, Literacy Pro, IXL, Class Dojo and Newsela. Created Grammar Bootcamp to provide targeted writing support. Administer benchmark and diagnostic reading assessments. Participate in IEP and collaborative planning meetings. Communicate with parents, teachers, and administration on students’ reading progress. Proctor MCAP assessments. Taught social studies and health. Attend professional development training. Earned distinguished evaluation.

08/13-6/19 Bridges Public Charter School

Washington, D.C.

Literacy Coordinator, Reading Specialist, Floating Special Education Teacher and Reading Intervention Teacher

Responsible for providing leadership and direction for elementary literacy instruction for grades 1-5. Coach lead teachers. Supervise reading intervention teachers. Perform classroom observations. Lead weekly grade level ELA planning meetings and quarterly data day meetings. Coordinate quarterly ANet assessment administration for grades 2-5, and iReady diagnostic assessment for 1st5th grades. Triangulate NWEA, F&P, and anecdotal data to determine reading intervention eligibility. Participate in staff hiring process. Responsible for administering the Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention. Administer benchmark and quarterly reading assessments. Created and implemented a pilot enrichment program to meet the educational needs of advanced learners. Initiated and coordinated 1st career fair. Spearhead STEM initiative. Work with students with IEPs on their reading, writing, and math goals in a combination inclusion/pull out instructional model. Wrote IEP PLOPs, goals, and quarterly progress reports. Participate in IEP, RTI, and MTSS meetings. Communicate with parents, teachers, and administration on students’ reading progress. Proctor PARCC assessment. Create and conduct professional development for staff. Attend professional development training. Received highly effective evaluation. Nominated and selected as Staff of the Month, March, 2017. 8/10 –08/13 Options Public Charter School

Washington, D.C.

Reading Teacher, Special Education Co-Teacher

Responsible for administering the READ180 Program. Responsible for administering DC CAS Alt Assessment to 6th and 7th grade students. Responsible for teaching 6th-8th grade students in a pilot reading fundamentals program, REWARDS Reading and Writing Intervention Program. Supplemented the program to address the students’ specific reading and writing deficits. Promoted to team lead. Chaired DC CAS Motivation Committee. Responsible for teaching 10th grade English in a co-teaching instructional model. Prepared students in reading and writing for DC CAS and WRAT assessments. Wrote IEP goals. Participate in IEP meetings. Co-conducted in-service training. Attend professional development training. Received highly effective evaluation.

8/09 – 8/10 District of Columbia Public Schools

Washington, D.C.

Special Education Teacher

Responsible for teaching reading, writing and math to 3rd -5th grade students in a combination inclusion and pullout instructional environment. Wrote IEPs. Participated in IEP meetings. Administered WJ-III assessments. Attended in-service training.

7/06 – 8/09 Rock Creek Academy

Washington, D.C.

Special Education Teacher, English Department Chair and Literacy Coach Responsible for teaching 11th and 12th grade English and remedial reading. Promoted to English Department Chair and Literacy Coach. Initiated and spearheaded high school newsletter. Spearheaded Women's History Month activities. During 2006-2007 school year, responsible for teaching all academic subjects to highest level 7th grade students in a self-contained classroom setting. Write IEP goals. Participate in IEP meetings. Implemented behavior intervention plans. Administered WJ-III assessments. Attended in- service training.

8/05 – 6/06 Meridian Public Charter School

Washington, D.C.

Special Education Teacher

Responsible for teaching reading and language arts to 5th-8th grade students in a combination inclusion and pullout instructional environment. Participated in IEP meetings. Implemented behavior intervention plans. Selected as sub-committee chair to write Special Education section of document for Middle States Accreditation. Attended in-service training.

7/04 – 8/05 Riverside Academy in Riverside Psychiatric Hospital Washington, D.C.

Acute Education Liaison and Reading Instructor

Responsible for teaching patients with emotional and behavioral disabilities who reside in a psychiatric hospital. Taught students at various ages (6-22 years), academic, and cognitive levels concurrently. Tutored a student in reading. Developed and implemented a remedial reading program. Represented Riverside at a professional development conference held for teachers, teacher assistants, and social workers – gave a presentation on acute education and classroom differentiation. Participated in IEP meetings. Coordinated daily school unit schedule for mental health technicians. Administered WJ-III assessments. 9/03 – 6/04 Fairfax County Public Schools

Vienna, Virginia

Teaching Assistant

Responsible for teaching subjects to students with emotional and behavioral disabilities. Developed lesson plans that adhere to Virginia Standards of Learning and Fairfax County Public Schools Program of Studies. Taught science, language arts, and math to 6th grade students. Taught math and social studies to 1st grade students. Participated in group therapy sessions with students. Implemented behavior management strategies. Tutored a 4th grade student in reading and writing. Attended in-service training. 10/02 – 6/03 Parklands Community Center

Washington, D.C.

Youth Development Tutor

Responsible for providing homework and academic assistance to participants of the Road to Success Program, grades K-8, with direct responsibility for 2nd – 4th grade students. Developed and implemented challenging weekly activities for children which were both educational and entertaining. Developed and supervised different projects, including periodic spelling tests and relevant quizzes on the appropriate grade levels. Evaluated students’ progress and developed a plan to improve the academic level of low-performing students. Implemented career series. Conducted writing workshop that culminated in one of my students winning a writing contest.

Leadership:

Grade Level Chair, Robert R. Gray Elementary School, Sept., 2019-Present Literacy Coordinator, Bridges Public Charter School, Dec. 2017-Jun., 2019 Participated in PARCC English Language Arts/Literacy Rangefinding Meeting, May, 2017 Presented session on tackling illiteracy at its root at OSSE City-wide LEA Institute, May, 2017. Presented session on enrichment for advanced learners at OSSE City-wide LEA Institute, May, 2016. TAAG Enrichment Program Creator and Coordinator, Bridges Public Charter School, 2015-Present Reading Specialist, Bridges Public Charter School, 2014-2017 PARCC Educator Leader Cadre member, 2012-2013, 2015-2016 Team Lead, Options Public Charter School, 2011-2013 Spearheaded school-wide Women’s History Month activities, Rock Creek Academy, 2009 English Department Chair, Rock Creek Academy, 2007-2009 Literacy Coach for middle and high school, Rock Creek Academy, 2007-2009 Newsletter Editor-Initiated and spearheaded high school-wide newsletter, Rock Creek Academy, 2007-2009 Awards and Recognitions:

DC Teacher of the Year Finalist, 2018

Best of Staff, Bridges Public Charter School, March, 2017 Selected to participate in US Naval Academy STEM Education Training Course, Sept, 2017 Selected to participate in US Missile Defense Agency STEM Program, July, 2017 Selected to participate in PARCC ELC Meeting in Chicago, Feb, 2013 Selected as sub-committee chair to write Special Education section of document for Middle States Accreditation, Meridian Public Charter School, 2006 Selected to represent Riverside Academy and present at 1st Annual Combined Staff Development Day, 2005

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