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•Ensure highly professional instructional practices in execution of the innovative curriculum for two cohorts of students in an education center•Facilitate and develop positive relationships with students, parents, school district leaders, and business mentors in execution of the GPS Program at assigned education center•Ensure comprehensive assessment of the student’s performance and provide feedback regularly •Develop project based learning opportunities to ensure concept… Show more •Ensure highly professional instructional practices in execution of the innovative curriculum for two cohorts of students in an education center•Facilitate and develop positive relationships with students, parents, school district leaders, and business mentors in execution of the GPS Program at assigned education center•Ensure comprehensive assessment of the student’s performance and provide feedback regularly •Develop project based learning opportunities to ensure concept mastery through multiple subject areas•Serve as part of the team responsible for the execution of the Education Center and the GPS Program as required•Represent GPS in special events, civic and community organizations and through the business partner interactionsGPS Education Partners is an innovative education model that uniquely prepares students to succeed in technical careers and promotes viability for businesses. GPS is a non-profit organization that prepares high school juniors and seniors for continued education, meaningful careers, and productive lives through integrated work-based programs. GPS partners with local schools, tech colleges and businesses to deliver a work based immersive and rigorous learning experience that uniquely prepares students for meaningful careers. Show less

● Taught reading comprehension and math strategies● Assisted students with reading and math skills● Developed reading skills and reading comprehension curriculum● Developed math curriculum● Researched and evaluated reading comprehension and math software/online curriculum

● Edited and maintained LUHS homepage● Assisted and trained staff members in the use of their subsites within the LUHS website● Maintained current knowledge of upgrades and changes made by website host – rschooltoday● Used Adobe Creative Suite to create multimedia for website

● Developed Personal Education Plans for students in the Alternative Education Program● Assisted students with online curriculum in all subject areas● Conducted and managed discipline within a classroom of 10 to 20 students● Administered Virtual High School program

● Installed software on computers – Mac and Windows● Assisted with software and hardware challenges● Installed printers● Trained staff members in use of various software and technologies

● Assisted students in increasing reading levels through the use of the Read180 program● Developed and taught lessons to supplement Read180 curriculum

● Assisted students in increasing reading levels through the use of the Read180 program● Developed and taught lessons to supplement Read180 curriculum

● Entered discipline and attendance data in computer● Created discipline and attendance forms● Assisted principal and assistant principals● Contacted parents/guardians and students regarding discipline and attendance issues

● Assisted students with reading and writing assignments● Supported Title I Reading teacher with classroom management