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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

  • 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.

  • Build and sustain strong relationships with over 100 teachers, staff, students, and families, fostering a collaborative environment to enhance educational outcomes.

  • Implemented professional learning sessions focused on Tier 1 strategies, resulting in an 8% increase in student performance across the developing, proficient, and distinguished bands.

  • Implement programs and strategies addressing achievement gaps, resulting in a 20% increase in student achievement across diverse subgroups.

  • 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

  • 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. 

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Implemented strategies to actively involve parents and community stakeholders in the MTSS process, fostering partnerships and accumulating support for student success.

  • 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.

  • Work closely with the Learning & Professional Development team to deliver and refine staff training resources and conduct TKES evaluations.

  • Contribute to the recruitment and onboarding process of new employees; developed and oversaw training initiatives, organized professional development sessions, and coordinated learning activities.

  • Disseminate and interpret standardized test results, employing them to enhance instructional practices.

  • Act as the administrative leader in the principal's absence.

2016-2019

Literacy Specialist 

Rockdale County Public Schools

  • 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.

  • Provide training sessions for teachers on data collection methods, scheduling inclusion time, and essential components required for conducting IEP meetings effectively.

  • Analyze and interpret achievement data and various assessment tools utilized for diagnosing developmental delays among preschool-aged children.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Provide training sessions for teachers on data collection methods, scheduling inclusion time, and essential components required for conducting IEP meetings effectively.

  • Analyze and interpret achievement data and various assessment tools utilized for diagnosing developmental delays among preschool-aged children.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Provide training sessions for teachers on data collection methods, scheduling inclusion time, and essential components required for conducting IEP meetings effectively.

  • Analyze and interpret achievement data and various assessment tools utilized for diagnosing developmental delays among preschool-aged children.

  • 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

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