Carson Ratliff Email & Phone Number

Berkley, Mi, Us

Detroit, Michigan, United States

○ Provided comprehensive instructional coaching in the form of curriculum support, lesson plan feedback, co-planning, classroom modeling, and observation cycles to caseload of 8 teachers○ Tracked, documented, and regularly communicated teacher growth and progress toward goals with a variety of internal stakeholders○ Served as network content lead for high school Math and Science and owned the creation and necessary during-the-year revisions of the instructional scope and sequence for all courses therein○ Oversaw the implementation of network-prioritized assessments, managed teacher backwards planning aligned to assessments, and led data analysis of assessment outcomes○ Provided support and coaching to teachers on building student relationships and creating systems and routines to foster student growth and accountability○ Developed dynamic and student-centered master schedule including all teacher assignments, course options, and bell schedule in alignment with the school’s curriculum and instructional goals○ Served as school incident commander in the school’s emergency operating procedures to lead students and staff in emergency situations○ Established and perpetuated a staff culture of collective responsibility, coaching, growth, and accountability○ Engaged students in restorative conversations to build solution-seeking mindsets and problem-solving dispositions○ Served as building test coordinator to create and lead dynamic state testing plan and all associated initiatives○ Designed and led regular school-wide professional development and staff meetings related to assessment training, data analysis, instruction, systems, and school policy○ Managed comprehensive workflow and building organization on many initiatives as member of school leadership team: teacher evaluation, professional development, restorative practices, parent engagement, student discipline, curriculum review, and data management and analysis among others

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

ADMINISTRATIVE INTERNSHIP○ Comprehensive, year-long administrative internship, encompassing hundreds of hours of relevant administrative experienceTEACHER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY○ Pioneered schoolwide teacher-to-teacher Leadership Academy to promote everyday Teacher Leadership among colleagues and support school Mission, Vision, and Values○ Implemented schoolwide system of teacher-to-teacher classroom observation○ Launched and sustained Equity and Social Justice teacher book club○ Created and presented teacher-led Professional Development○ Provided ongoing system of structured collaboration and support for new and experienced teaching staffNEW TEACHER INDUCTION○ Co-planned, developed, and co-facilitated dynamic 5-day New Teacher Induction program to new staff members at August Professional DevelopmentINSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP○ Co-planned instructional vision for schoolwide transition to remote learning○ Coordinated implementation of strategic and collaborative remote learning model○ Delivered instructional plan to administrative team, department chairs, and teaching teamENGLISH TEACHER○ Developed data-driven and differentiated English curriculum to motivate and engage an ethnically and intellectually diverse population of learners○ Implemented intellectual rigor in daily activities with thoughtful questioning, innovative classroom design, choice for all learners, and progressive student-centered content

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Overseeing and guiding High School students in daily activities including tutoring during study hall in one-on-one and group settings in all subject areas in a diverse urban setting

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Independently planned for and taught 2 sections of 10th grade English for rigorous and fast-track summer college preparatory program in alignment with Michigan Common Core State Standards and Grand Rapids Public Schools district curriculum.Fostered engagement and autonomy in traditionally underserved (high financial need or prospective first-generation college) students from inner-city Grand Rapids.

Hudsonville, Mi

Collaboratively planned for and taught two sections of AP Literature and Composition with an emphasis on college-level writing, student-driven discussion and inquiry, and effective high-level test-taking skillsFostered autonomy and intrinsic motivation in design and implementation of student-centered PBL environment in two sections of Media Analysis, an English content elective for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors

Cooperatively planned for and taught 3 sections of 9th grade English in a diverse urban setting. Incorporated technology into everyday instruction through use of Google Classroom. Delivered small and large group instruction on grammar, vocabulary, writing, close reading strategies, and diverse English content. Designed and implemented data-driven differentiated instruction to reach an ethnically and intellectually diverse population of learners. Pushed students to achievement through interactive and engaging daily lesson plans centered on student thought and discussion.

Master'S Degree, Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English/Language Arts Teacher Education, 3.5 Cumulative Gpa

Recipient of 2015/2016 GVSU Gilbert and Patricia Davis English Competitive Scholarship 3rd place winner in 2016 GVSU English Department.

High School Diploma