Education
Resume:
Ms. Bria A. Wimbish
**** ******** **. ***. *** ■ Temple Hills, MD, 20748 ■ (404) 798- 8922 ■ ****.*******@*****.***
Education
●Alabama A&M University Huntsville, AL Bachelor of Science, Education, Secondary English
●Columbus State University Columbus, GA Masters of Science, Education, Curriculum and Instruction
●University of the District of Columbia Washington, D.C. Adult Education- Cert
Experience
Academy of Hope (APCS)- Washington, D.C.
GED Specialist, July 2024- June 2025
●Communicates the GED testing process to students, coordinates targeted Q&A sessions with pre-GED students, facilitates personalized 1-on-1 coaching sessions for students (ABE 5/6) to discuss high school pathway options, and delivers informative presentations during orientation
● Adheres to policies and procedures for identifying test readiness
●Administers a variety of assessments, including the GED Ready practice tests, GED computer and calculator tutorials, and the NorthStar computer test, to evaluate student readiness thoroughly
● Assists students with creating, registering, and validating MyGED Accounts
●Ensures student compliance with identification and residency requirements
●Supports the GED application process to secure testing accommodations
●Collaborates with principals, assistant principals, and teachers to ensure students have personalized academic plans and customized schedules tailored to their needs and goals
●Conducts regular meetings with academic leadership, teachers, and Student Support Specialists to evaluate student test readiness, share testing suggestions, address obstacles to success, and organize comprehensive wraparound services and support for GED Pathway students
●Utilizes the GED Enhanced Score Report to create an independent study plan and ensures students have access to essential resources such as books, tutoring, calculators, and study materials necessary for the GED test
●Organizes activities utilizing evidence-based strategies to cultivate student cohorts, support retention rates, and enhance test preparation. These initiatives may include informative workshops, educational boot camps, interactive activities, and enriching field trips.
●Partners with the workforce and career and college services to support students in setting and reaching their post-secondary objectives.
● Enters all testing data and coaching session notes into the student information system
Academy of Hope (APCS)- Washington, D.C.
Adjunct Teacher, October 2023-August 2024
●Teach adult basic education, secondary, and post-secondary level classes to adults as required for a successful transition into post-secondary education or the workforce. STEM teachers may teach science, technology and math classes. Language Arts teachers may teach writing and reading/social studies classes.
●Develop lesson plans
●Provide direct and indirect instruction;
●Engage in long and short-term planning addressing individual needs of students;
●Prepare students adequately for all required assessments;
●Prepare at least twice per term individual student progress reports for students
●Provide ongoing assessment of individual student progress and adjust lesson plans to meet the needs of the students;
●Oversee volunteer instructional staff serving as co-teachers in their classes and to those providing one-on-one or small group tutoring to their students;
●Engage in effective and appropriate classroom management;
●Coordinate with Student Support Services in ensuring adult learners get both the academic and social services they need to be successful in school and in their transition to college or career. Participate in regular meetings with the Student Support Team for this purpose.
Community College Preparatory Academy (APCS)- Washington, D.C.
Instructional Coach, July 2020-January 2022
●Conduct informal observations of courses, establish goals before and holding reflection meetings after each observation
●Review Instructors lesson plans weekly, and Student Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs) upon creation and provide targeted feedback for continuity.
●Support in the growth and development of Instructor's Professional Learning Plans
●Deliver instructional professional learning sessions by department
●Collaborate with coordinators and data teams across organizational units to coach instructors in meeting student needs from a data standpoint.
●Work with the data team to support data’s use in planning, decision-making, and analysis.
●Serves as a resource and point person for instructors on content, instructional development and activities, instructional design, and LMS engagement.
●Serves as the point person for Learning Management System content development and editing, courseware, and blended learning implementation
●Develop and review current curriculum, as well as develop and source recommendations for additional curriculum based on program needs and industry standards.
●Facilitate GED assessment pipeline, communicating process and procedures to GED Ready students, and individualized coaching sessions for each student.
Community College Preparatory Academy (APCS)- Washington, D.C.
Assessment Coordinator, October 2019- June 2020
●Coordinate the administration of all TABE assessments, including preparation before and follow-up after testing windows.
●Implement all policies and procedures for the TABE assessment as directed by the Test Coordinator’s Manual
●Create assessment sessions by level and assessment tickets for pre- and post-assessment.
●Assure the integrity and security of all secure testing documents.
●Provide data and analysis to Instructors of standards not mastered by students on GED & TABE assessments.
●Maintain school-level records and associated documentation for TABE Assessment.
●Collaborate with data managers and student support specialists as enrollment changes to maintain an accurate and complete file of test histories.
●Coordinate the administration of all GED Readiness exams including Aztec and GED Ready.
References
Employer Reference
Jeanine Butler
Employer Reference
Dr. Wallace Henry
(301) 844- 8017
Employer Reference
Janel Brown
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