Westwood High School, Memphis, TN 2018 – PresentPLC Coach & Senior Reading AdvisorBuild and sustain teacher capacity in all subject areas to bridge the gaps in all levels of student achievement. Coordinate and progress monitor data systems for teacher walkthroughs, student assessment data, response to intervention programs, and classroom data systems of all teachers. Develop and implement targeted, differentiated professional development opportunities based on teacher needs, including Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Coach and train instructors. Conduct formal and informal observations in all subject areas. Evaluate teacher proficiency in targeted performance areas and make recommendations for improvements to increase student performance. Guide the curriculum development and implementation process. Monitor instruction and assessment for grades 9-12. Assist in recruitment of staff. Manage Title I budget, maximizing impact on instruction through coaching and targeted training opportunities. Prepare reports for all assigned areas. Foster a school environment that encourages academic, social, and emotional growth and success.• Created “Drive to 95” action plan leading to 95% assessment completion rate, the highest in Zone 9.• Produced increase in Biology scores of over 10% above the district average using a system for relevant lesson planning which included scenario-based student work and project-based learning.• Assisted in elevating attendance rates from 87% - 92% through use of attendance system, including an Intentional Instructional Framework using relevant Tier 1 Tasks, high student engagement, and consistent behavior team meetings with action-based results.• Led English faculty and instruction to exceed TVAAS ELA Levels from 1 to 4 through the intentional use of data to implement small groups 2 times per week.

As a life long learner and educator I am committed to transforming the caliber of education within schools that impact the poor and at-risk students in the Memphis area by improving and refining a coherent and rigorous curriculum and instruction initiatives in collaboration with the learning community to bridge achievement gaps to ensure every student is successful. My vision focuses on instilling in students that text is the trail that leads to questions and answers, where a high level of learning becomes a part of life. All of my work focuses on the high quality and implementation of Core Curriculum.

* Response To Intervention 2 Leader for over three years, achieved overall 48%reading.*Use differentiated effective practices to teach literacy strategies to 9th and 10th Tier 3 students. * Train, coach and support the English and History departments by providing proactive, comprehensive and facilitate leadership in the planning and implementation of the curriculum. *Academic and capacity coach that uses data to drive instructional decisions. * Observe classroom environments and make recommendations for improvement in instruction and classroom management. extending critical thinking into all subject areas through question generation skills. * Work collaboratively with principal, PLC coach, assistant principal, teachers and staff to develop and implement the SIP, IPG, and CPL. *Consistent alignment with current brain research and ACES datato ensure staff engagement to plan, organize, and implement staff professional development programs *PBIS trained and certified.

RTI/Literacy Interventionist/Team Chair– American Way Middle School, Memphis 2016 – Current- Performed all RTI Intervention Strategies with fidelity- Active participant of Data Team, Instructional Leadership Team, RTI2 Leadership Team, CoFounder of Student Leadership Team, - Teacher Leader/Coach - mentor new teachers and veteran teachers that need support in literacy strategies and RTI2 Procedures- Community Engagement - 6th Grade Literacy Specialist of population of 125 students in the bottom 15% in reading- Maintained a growth average of 84% overall in reading for 2017- Received District Award for Achieve3000 Reading Contest – Fall 2017- Facilitate Professional Development for Achieve3000 and RTI Data Analysis - Creator of the Sunshine Reward Program decreased hallway and classroom infractions by 50% during the first month of inception over 7 classrooms- PBIS Trained and Certified- Facilitate Professional Development for classroom management strategies, and other areas of teacher support

9th grade English teacher using common core curriculum to challenge all of my students to critically think and analyze non fiction text. I am PLC (professional learning community) Chair for 9th grade and have successfully implemented a rigorous, complex text/content rich classroom where each student is exceeded expectation. 9th grade volleyball coach.

6th grade Language Arts teacher, 8th grade Reading teacher, 7th & 8th grade AgriScience Teacher including high need populationCertified and Trained in Common Core Standard Curriculum and InstructionDelivered professional development training on Bloom's Taxonomy and lesson planning as a part of Escambia County School District teacher professional development re-certification creditBuilt and maintained new school wide Agriculture programSecured grant for $4,150.00 from Lowe's Education Foundation (2009)Wrote and received 3 “Foundation of Excellence Grants”Started first Eco Club in Escambia County with 25 studentsWon 1st place Escambia County Clean and Green Competition 2009Wrote and received 3 grants from International Paper Company in excess of $6,000 for Eco Club projects and FFA program.8th grade Completion Ceremony Chairperson

Education Sales-based and management position in high need areas across FloridaBuilt a successful business from the ground up with minimal support from Orlando to Pensacola using No Child Left Behind funding.Enrollment accomplishment exceeded company expectation by over 50%.Secured new markets and successfully implemented the Education Station program to over 800 high need students in Florida.Established success metrics and tracked conversion rates, attendance, teacher observations, etc. to foster consistent attendance and maintain revenue.Developed a business plan to provide services within the allotted budget and adhere to educational quality.Hired, trained, and supervised over 100 employees including all program managers, tutors and On-Site Administrators.

Implemented English Composition, Effective Speaking and Career Development curriculum for high need adult population.Developed alternative college curriculum as supplemental materialConducted implementation training to colleagues

RealtorDevised and implemented new agent training programCreated and directed a new buyer training program called "The Coffeehouse Chat"

Youth at risk teacherDeveloped and implemented a curriculum for high need urban at-risk high school Reading and Language Arts core subject areasWrote and secured government grant to implement my curriculum

Taught Language Arts Recipient of “Rookie of the Year” Award 2001Created and implemented "Poetry Across America" book after 9/11 with sales of 500 books to benefit school at Ground Zero

Coordinated a grant based computer based literacy instruction to youth and adult at risk populations in a high need area.Students ranged in ages 14-21 as a part of their Drug Court appointed improvement plan.Implemented curriculum and provided instructionParticipated with caseworkers to maintain attendance in accordance with Juvenile Justice Dept.

7th grade Language Arts Teacher, “Read Across America” project with inner-cityElementary school

Self-started a tutoring organization serving high need inner-city youth between ages of 5-16

Managed and supervised daily business office operations and administered hiring and termination procedures.