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Professional Profile
I am a results-driven professional with 25 years of experience, with 12 years dedicated to instructional leadership. Throughout my career, I have consistently met organizational objectives by employing strategic planning, fostering team collaboration, and implementing innovative solutions. My extensive 25-year tenure in education has equipped me with invaluable insights and skills that enable me to effectively mentor, inspire, and lead educators towards student success and organizational excellence. As an educator leader, I leverage my unique abilities to connect with both students and teachers, fostering a supportive environment that cultivates their capabilities, ultimately leading to enhanced academic success and performance. I have applied my knowledge, experience, and skills as an educator leader to catalyze meaningful change and drive positive transformation within educational communities.
Experience
2024- Present
Literacy Instructional Coach
Atlanta Public Schools
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Leverage data analysis to drive instructional decisions, helping teachers to improve student performance by 15% on standardized assessments through targeted interventions and differentiated instruction strategies facilitated through PLCs.
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Build and sustain strong relationships with over 100 teachers, staff, students, and families, fostering a collaborative environment to enhance educational outcomes.
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Implemented professional learning sessions focused on Tier 1 strategies, resulting in an 8% increase in student performance across the developing, proficient, and distinguished bands.
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Implement programs and strategies addressing achievement gaps, resulting in a 20% increase in student achievement across diverse subgroups.
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Develop and lead Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and professional development sessions for 55+ educators, improving instructional practices and promoting student-centered learning.
2019 - 2024
Instructional Leadership & MTSS/RTI/504 Coordinator
Rockdale County Public Schools
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Conducted professional development sessions for teachers centered on Tier 1 instructional strategies, resulting in a decrease in the number of students requiring Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.
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Ensured effective implementation of intensive interventions for Tier 2 and Tier 3 students, leading to notable student progress, transitioning students from initial stages of learning to intermediate levels, and from intermediate levels to mastery.
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Crafted a comprehensive strategy to foster a positive school culture rooted in principles of equity, inclusion, and holistic student development, cultivating an environment where both students and educators felt fully supported and appreciated.
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Implemented strategies to actively involve parents and community stakeholders in the MTSS process, fostering partnerships and accumulating support for student success.
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While collaborating with teachers through instructional coaching, I employ techniques to analyze learning needs and assess success criteria, ultimately aiming to enhance student learning outcomes.
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Work closely with the Learning & Professional Development team to deliver and refine staff training resources and conduct TKES evaluations.
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Contribute to the recruitment and onboarding process of new employees; developed and oversaw training initiatives, organized professional development sessions, and coordinated learning activities.
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Disseminate and interpret standardized test results, employing them to enhance instructional practices.
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Act as the administrative leader in the principal's absence.
2016-2019
Literacy Specialist
Rockdale County Public Schools
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Successfully implemented a comprehensive curriculum enhancement initiative tailored to meet the diverse learning needs of preschool students, resulting in measurable improvements in student outcomes across multiple developmental domains.
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Provide training sessions for teachers on data collection methods, scheduling inclusion time, and essential components required for conducting IEP meetings effectively.
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Analyze and interpret achievement data and various assessment tools utilized for diagnosing developmental delays among preschool-aged children.
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Implemented early intervention strategies aimed at fostering optimal growth and development within the preschool community
2009-2016
Preschool Diagnostician & Grade Level Supervisor
Henry County Public Schools
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Successfully implemented a comprehensive curriculum enhancement initiative tailored to meet the diverse learning needs of preschool students, resulting in measurable improvements in student outcomes across multiple developmental domains.
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Provide training sessions for teachers on data collection methods, scheduling inclusion time, and essential components required for conducting IEP meetings effectively.
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Analyze and interpret achievement data and various assessment tools utilized for diagnosing developmental delays among preschool-aged children.
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Implemented early intervention strategies aimed at fostering optimal growth and development within the preschool community
2002-2009
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Educator
Henry County Public Schools
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Successfully implemented a comprehensive curriculum enhancement initiative tailored to meet the diverse learning needs of preschool students, resulting in measurable improvements in student outcomes across multiple developmental domains.
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Provide training sessions for teachers on data collection methods, scheduling inclusion time, and essential components required for conducting IEP meetings effectively.
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Analyze and interpret achievement data and various assessment tools utilized for diagnosing developmental delays among preschool-aged children.
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Implemented early intervention strategies aimed at fostering optimal growth and development within the preschool community
Education
Educational Administration & Supervision, Ed.S
LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY
Educational Specialist
Harrogate, TN
Education, M.Ed
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Masters
Athens, GA
Communications Science Disorder, B.S.
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Bachelors
Athens, GA
Certifications & Endorsements
Educational Leadership, P-12
Special Ed & Deaf Ed, P-12
Special Ed Preschool, 3-5
Reading Endorsement
Social Science, P-8
Science Cognitive Level, P-5
Language Arts Cognitive Level, P-8
Dyslexia Endorsement
Skills
Leadership Proficiencies
Professional Learning & Staff Training
Planning & Assessment
TKES Credentialed
Curriculum Implementation
Organization Management
Resource Management
Instructional Proficiencies
MTSS Framework
Special Education
Google Classroom
Google Suit
Microsoft Office
Woodcock-Johnson Test of Achievement
Canvas
ItsLearning
Infinite Campus
Social Skills Improvement System
Star Early Learning & Star CBM
Blackboard Learn