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North Versailles, PA 15137
Objective: To secure a challenging professional position.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in English Elementary Education,
Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia
Master of Arts In Teaching,
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
K-12 Principal Certification,
Point Park University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Education Experience:
June 2015 – Present K-5 Literacy Coordinator, Pittsburgh Public Schools, Pittsburgh PA.
Leading and supporting a vision for K-5 Literacy in the District that is focused on raising student achievement and creating high-quality learning experiences for all students; Planning, implementing and supporting K-5 literacy instruction and programming and evaluating and improving the quality of school-based K-5 literacy programs; Aligning core literacy curriculum and assessments to the PA and Common Core State Standards; Planning and executing professional development for K-5 teachers and principals; assisting in the provision of appropriate materials, equipment and texts for the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education.
July 2012 – 2015 K-8 Curriculum and Assessment Coordinator, Pittsburgh Public Schools, PA. Work closely with the K-5 Curriculum Supervisor to develop a comprehensive framework for Common Core Alignment for grades K-5. Attend Common Core Steering Committee Sessions, Aspen conferences and meetings with consultants to ensure consistency, quality and academic rigor within the revised K-5 Literacy Common Core Curriculum and Curriculum Based Assessments. Deliver professional development aligned to Common Core State Standards for K-5 Teachers during K-2 Professional Development sessions and Curriculum Preview opportunities to encourage the use of curriculum as a tool to support teacher practice and student achievement.
September 2008 - Central Office Literacy Curriculum Coach: Reading K-5, Pittsburgh
June 2012 Public Schools, PA. Provide elementary literacy core curriculum support with implementation and pedagogy. Attend Teaching and Learning Team Visits with K-5 Schools. Collaborate with principals and school leadership teams to develop professional development plans to address individual teacher and staff needs for Elementary Literacy Grades K-5.
July 2007 – Professional Development Specialist, Pittsburgh Public Schools,
June 2012 PA. Held professional development for Elementary Reading Teachers in the Pittsburgh Public Schools for Accountable talk, Macmillan curriculum implementation, core curriculum implantation, summer school literacy, Write Tools, and data driven differentiated instruction.
August 2006 – K-8 Literacy Curriculum Coach, Pittsburgh Public Schools,
September 2008 PA. Implemented the Kaplan and Macmillan Curriculum using content focused coaching in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. Worked closely with staff to develop and implement lesson plans and curriculum materials that enhanced learning. Held site based professional development with all staff for Accountable talk, clear expectations, curriculum implementation, Write Tools, data driven instruction, differentiated instruction, and PSSA & Terra Nova Readiness.
November 2005 - Site-Based Reading Coach and Teacher, Pittsburgh Public
June 2006 Schools, Pittsburgh PA. Used Pittsburgh Public Schools Reading Assessment (PPSRA) data and standardized test data to drive instruction for students at all achievement levels. Worked closely with staff to develop and implement lesson plans and curriculum materials that enhanced learning for all proficiency levels.
September 2003 - Teacher, Pittsburgh Public Schools, Pittsburgh, PA.
November 2005 Used curriculum based and teacher created resources to teach reading, writing, spelling, geography, cursive, grammar, math science and other skills in a positive, productive and safe classroom learning environment.
June 2002 - Master of Art in Teaching (MAT) Intern, University of Pittsburgh / Pittsburgh Public
July 2003 Schools, Pittsburgh, PA. Observed and taught in a fifth grade classroom at Lincoln Elementary Technology Academy. Implemented various teaching methods across all content areas through the University Collaborative.
References Available Upon Request.