Educational Administrator, Curriculum and Instruction
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Professional Summary
Enthusiastic educational leader dedicated to creating enjoyable, inviting,
and dynamic learning atmospheres. Actively pursuing opportunities in the field of educational administration or curriculum. Certified in Elementary Education, English as a Second Language and Teacher Administration. Licensures current in all these areas in the state of TN. Work History
Murfreesboro City Schools - ESL Teacher
Murfreesboro, TN
07/2014 - Current
Instructed students in using visuals, games and textbooks to improve writing, speaking and reading skills.
Administered various language and academic assessments to evaluate student progress.
Tailored lesson plans to accommodate differences in learning styles and specific needs.
Established clear objectives for lessons and units to communicate objectives to grade levels K-6.
Provided supportive, nurturing learning environment to encourage student responsibility.
Delivered and developed lesson plans by using broad range of teaching techniques and strategies, including Kagan strategies, SEL strategies, and cooperative learning techniques.
Used AIMSWeb and ELLevation to maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and growth.
Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
Conducted skills assessments and uncovered performance gaps.
Developed and presented professional development to school district leaders and school administrators on WIDA standards, ELLevation, and Individual Learning Plans
Created and presented professional development to teachers on both WIDA and ELLevation.
Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum and ESL activities.
Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities. Metro Nashville Public Schools - Kindergarten Teacher **********@*******.***
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
Skills
ILP creation, comprehension,
implementation and trainings
Develop and present professional
development for ESL teachers in the
Middle Tennessee WIDA Collaborative
Create and present professional
development for classroom
teachers/staff on technology resources
Participated in Murfreesboro City
Schools Aspiring Administrators
Academy
Title I Liaison
Title I PLC district leader
MNPS Haywood Elementary 2013
Teacher of the Year
Multiple committee chairs
Experience organizing large scale
family engagement events
Experience analyzing data from
AIMSWeb, WIDA ACCESS, TNReady,
and other assessments
Skilled in creating schedules for both
the classroom and testing as well as
organizing small testing groups
Volunteer mentor for new teachers
Education
12/1997
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, iN
Bachelor of Science: Elementary
Education
05/2006
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
Master of Arts: Curriculum and
Instruction; ELL Certification
Nashville, TN
09/2003 - 06/2014
Assessed comprehensive student growth including academic, social and personal skills.
Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
Introduced read-aloud literature to stimulate imagination and build comprehension and vocabulary.
Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
Collaborated with colleagues to create and use enhanced technology and smart boards.
Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management.
Provided guidance on policies and initiatives for kindergarten teaching team.
Served as team lead for multiple years
Created and presented multiple parental involvement activities
Designed curriculum and taught parent to school English classes 05/2012
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN
Master of Arts: Administration and
Leadership
Obtained administrative license in July of
2012
References
Tiffany Strevel
Principal
Black Fox Elementary
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Beverly Sanford
Teacher
Black Fox Elementary
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Lisa Lowe
Educational Assistant
Black Fox Elementary
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