8th Grade ELA Teacher & Content Leader

• Jul 2023 - Present

Customer Engagement Manager

• Jun 2022 - Jul 2023

District Literacy Facilitator PK-12

• Jul 2021 - May 2022

Literacy Facilitator PK-12 in District Curriculum Office (Troup County School System) Literacy Facilitator PK-12 in District Curriculum Office (Troup County School System)

Curriculum & Instructional Specialist / Title I Administrator

• Jun 2019 - Jun 2021

Leads the school in providing professional development for all teachers, staff members, and administrators in curriculum, instruction, school organization, professional growth, teacher efficacy, Title I rules and regulations, and federal programs. -Demonstrates knowledge of curriculum, best practices in instruction and assessment, school operations and management, and leadership development. -Provides support for the development and implementation of the curriculum in Grades 6-8 including but not limited to scope & sequence of local curriculum; program evaluation; assessment initiatives both formative and summative; assessment data for curriculum development; textbook / technology adoption; implementation of state required rules and regulations; and best practices in instructional delivery and student achievement -Oversees, plans, and monitors budgets and finance records as well as the selection, acquisition, and inventory of other resources and materials (Title I, L4GA Literacy Grant, and Federal Programs / Compliance) -Monitors the implementation of programs and services (Read 180, Response to Intervention, Tier 2, After School, etc.) -As After School Coordinator, lead the school in staffing and instructional program planning. -Plans, implements, monitors and evaluates professional learning for both curriculum enhancement and instruction strategies. -Assists teachers in utilizing a variety of on-going, instructionally based assessment approaches to inform and differentiate instruction. -Provides ongoing professional learning on aligning curriculum and instruction with state standards and resources (instructional coaching and staff coaching). -Oversees and Supports Content PLCs, School Calendar & Scheduling, New Teacher Mentorship, PBIS, Lesson Monitoring, Collaborative Planning, Instructional Leadership Committee, Faculty & Student Activities, Parent Conferences, Parent & Family Events, and Hospitality Show less

Founder & Chair

• Aug 2018 - Jul 2020

Designed, planned, and facilitated a group tasked with promoting literacy and engaging the community in educational involvement. Maintained a consistent relationship and meeting schedule with school leaders, business leaders, and community stakeholders. Designed, planned, and facilitated a group tasked with promoting literacy and engaging the community in educational involvement. Maintained a consistent relationship and meeting schedule with school leaders, business leaders, and community stakeholders.

District Literacy, Curriculum, Instructional Specialist K-12

• Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

Lead the district in providing assistance to teachers of all subjects and grade-levels in appropriate research-based literacy strategies in order for students to achieve literacy and reading mastery. Worked in close collaboration with system and school-level administrators on district and school-wide literacy / curriculum initiatives. -Demonstrated knowledge and application of effective elementary and secondary education principles, practices, and trends. -Demonstrated record of success in leading strategic educational initiatives that resulted in measurable improvements in student achievement. -Provided support for the development and implementation of the curriculum in Grades K-12 including but not limited to scope & sequence of local curriculum; program evaluation; assessment initiatives both formative and summative; assessment data for curriculum development; and best practices in instructional delivery and student achievement. -Assisted with implementing a balanced approach to literacy instruction including reading, writing, vocabulary, speaking/listening, critical thinking/reasoning, and metacognition -Coached system academic coaches and principals on reading and writing curriculum in preparation for state standardized testing. Show less

ELA Department Chair / 8th Grade ELA Teacher

• Jul 2012 - Jun 2018

Coordinated / Monitored curriculum planning, instruction, assessment, and data review for the school ELA department serving all students. -CJHS Teacher of the Year Recipient / CCS System Teacher of the Year Nominee (2017-2018) -Member of CCS System Writing Team (2013-2018) -Sponsor of National Junior Honor Society (2014-2018) -New Teacher Mentor (2014-2018) -Member of CCS System ELA Vertical Curriculum Team (2014-2018) -Director / Coordinator of Black History Month Program (2015-2018) -Founder / Sponsor of Creative Arts Club (2016-2018) -Member of CCS System Aspiring Leaders Cohort (2016-2018) -Co-Chair of School Culture Setting Committee (2017-2018) -Member of CCS System Literacy Task Force (2017-2018) -Member of PAGE Assistant Principal / Teacher Leader Academy (2017-2018) -RTI Coordinator (2016-2017) -Member of CJHS School Governance Team (2015-2016) -Member of 21st Century CLC Planning / Grant Application Committee (2014-2015) -Member of CCS System Student Accountability Team (2013-2016) Show less

Curriculum, Data, & Literacy Coordinator (After School 21st Century Program)

• Aug 2012 - Jun 2016

Designed, planned, and facilitated curriculum / instruction for the CJHS grant funded 21st Century Community Learning Center program and the Georgia Department of Education. Mentored and supported program teachers and staff. Supervised disciplinary problems and issues with all students. Collected, inputted, analyzed, and discussed data. Worked with students individually and in small groups on improving literacy skills.

Private English & Reading Tutor

• Feb 2010 - Dec 2012

Instructed and tutored various elementary and middle school Korean students in English and reading comprehension skills. Instructed and tutored various elementary and middle school Korean students in English and reading comprehension skills.

ELA Teacher

• Jul 2008 - Jun 2012

Taught students 9th Grade Literature, 10th Grade World Literature, and Public Speaking / Communication. This included curriculum planning, instruction, assessment, and review. Prepared students for state standardized assessments in the spring. -Coordinator of Operation On-Track & Mentoring Program for Graduation (2008-2012) -Assistant Director of Black History Month Program (2008-2012) -Sponsor of Blue Quill Literacy Club (2009-2012) -Member of Student Council Scholarship Committee (2009-2012) -Technology Coach (2010-2012) Show less

Instructor / Tutor

• Jul 2008 - Oct 2009

Instructed and tutored elementary and middle school students of diverse academic abilities/ backgrounds in reading instruction. Instructed and tutored elementary and middle school students of diverse academic abilities/ backgrounds in reading instruction.