Focused education professional with master's degree in administration and experience helping students achieve education goals. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Rowan-Salisbury School
02.2022 - 11.2023
Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively.
Oversaw curriculum design process to ensure alignment with state standards and best practices in education.
Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
Actively participated in district-level meetings to contribute insights on policies affecting schools within the district.
Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school.
Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
Testing Administrator for school for both state and local assessments
Bus Coordinator in charge of route supervision, schedules, and updating drivers with current information.
MTSS Lead attending district meetings and supervising student/parent meetings at the school level
Attended School Improvement meetings and implemented changes accordingly
Attended and supported IEP and 504 meetings with parents/students.
Supported Parent Nights, Open House, Fifth Grade Graduation, and Kindergarten Camp
Instructional Reading Design Coach
Rowan-Salisbury School System
06.2020 - 06.2022
Trained educators on best practices in literacy instruction, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
Conducted professional development workshops on effective literacy strategies for colleagues, enhancing overall instructional quality.
Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
Instructional Reading Design Coach
Rowan-Salisbury Schools-Overton Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2020
Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs. (Frontline, Panorama, Branching Minds, Achieve 3000, Smarty Ants, Freckle, etc.)
Organized, scheduled and facilitated teacher PLC's weekly based on need.
Lead MTSS meetings with teachers to discuss student data analysis and interventions.
Provided professional development based on district expectations and implementation of new programs.
Collaborated with other instructional coaches across district to provide best instructional practices.
Met weekly with school leadership team to discuss and implement school based expectations and activities.
Completed teacher observations and walk throughs. Provided effective feedback and support.
3rd Grade Teacher
Rowan Salisbury Schools
08.2009 - 06.2018
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the Internet.
Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines.
Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
Assessed students' reading levels using DIBELS Next and Leveled Reading Passages.
Conferenced with parents and students regarding quarterly curriculum goals and progress.
Implemented student interventions and completed data analysis to guide instruction.
Collaborated well with other teachers to plan lessons and best practices.
4th Grade Teacher
Rowan Salisbury Schools
12.2008 - 06.2009
Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
Education
Master of Arts - Administration and Supervision
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
2018
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-6
Pfeiffer University
Misenheimer, NC
2008
Associate of Arts - General Education
Beaufort County Community College
Washington, NC
2004
Skills
Supports teachers and teams with instructional skills related to reading, writing, and comprehension
Delivered professional development that educates K-5 teachers based on teacher need and latest advances in literacy education
Support and train Title I tutors by creating schedules, lesson plans, and students served
Served as liaison between Overton and Catawba College student interns
Schedule outside Go and See's for teachers in and out of county Facilitated and led team of teachers to New York to visit Success Academy
Schedule and facilitate site based training for teachers based on need
Testing Coordinator for State and Local assessments
Conduct classroom walk-throughs and provide effective feedback
Lead PLC's weekly for literacy
Lead MTSS Facilitator
School improvement
Staff development
Discipline management
School administration
Student achievement
Instructional leadership
Parent engagement and communication
Accomplishments
Created a school garden for Enochville Elementary School. Wrote grant supported by Dale Earnhardt Jr. Foundation. Created a Garden Committee and started a Garden Club with the help of outside organizations and South Rowan High School.
Teacher of the Year 2015-2016
Finalist for District Teacher of the Year
Presenter at the RSS Technology Conference in Rowan County
Served on the Planning Committee for Curriculum Instruction for Rowan County Schools
Presented at the MSP Science Poster Session for Rowan County at the National Science Convention in San Antonio, Texas.
Selected and attended ISTE Conference in Philadelphia June 2015
Delta Kappa Gamma Epsilon Chapter First Vice President
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Rowan-Salisbury School
02.2022 - 11.2023
Instructional Reading Design Coach
Rowan-Salisbury School System
06.2020 - 06.2022
Instructional Reading Design Coach
Rowan-Salisbury Schools-Overton Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2020
3rd Grade Teacher
Rowan Salisbury Schools
08.2009 - 06.2018
4th Grade Teacher
Rowan Salisbury Schools
12.2008 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-6
Pfeiffer University
Associate of Arts - General Education
Beaufort County Community College
Master of Arts - Administration and Supervision
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
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