Professional Community Coach - Plc Coach
CurrentWestwood 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.