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• Operates as an educational consultant tasked with training more than 3000 teachers to fairly evaluate student performance, and advising educators on new methods for increasing assessment scores• Creates and implements initiatives to increase simplicity and accessibility of educational resources, utilizing efforts to support a national learning and educational strategy• Earned national recognition and publication for excellent test scores, establishing a reputation for exceeding average results and empowering students to champion standardized testing• Integrates previous SAT and ACT scores and related educational data to inform teacher instruction and optimize training to target specific student needs while projecting future assessment trends• Collaborates with cross-functional instructors to implement testing scores in curriculum design, identifying areas of improvement and creating instructional materials that close learning gaps• Regularly assesses the success rate of consultative efforts to ensure the level of training consistently improves and teachers are utilizing resources to the full potential

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

• Held the position of Department Lead for the past five years, exemplifying cross-functional leadership and educational insight to oversee teachers in achieving core curriculum and learning objectives• Spearheaded the implementation of the College Board test preparation program into the standard curriculum to increase assessment preparedness and significantly raise student performance• Increased Advanced Placement Program participation by 30% as a result of establishing elevated learning programs that allowed students to achieve higher tests scores and learn at a higher level• Awarded the Teacher of the Year title through consistently innovating enhanced instructional methods, working productively across department teams, and maintaining a safe space for diverse learners• Utilizes instructional materials, professional development, and a universal curriculum to effectively deliver lesson plans that yield student engagement while adhering to diverse learning needs