Lead Educator, Assistant To National Director, Instructional Coach, Resource Manager
Exalt Education
Lead Educator and Instructional Coach•Collaborated closely with grade level teams K-8 in two different states to link students to their own learning, and encouraged multicultural learning environments. •Developed lessons, set SMART goals and action plans to improve instruction, and explored data to formulate best practices in order to implement research-based strategies. •Coached and collaborated with teachers to develop strategies to engage learning and to be effective teachers… Show more Lead Educator and Instructional Coach•Collaborated closely with grade level teams K-8 in two different states to link students to their own learning, and encouraged multicultural learning environments. •Developed lessons, set SMART goals and action plans to improve instruction, and explored data to formulate best practices in order to implement research-based strategies. •Coached and collaborated with teachers to develop strategies to engage learning and to be effective teachers. •Provided curriculum support in direct instruction and inquiry-based learning to teachers across two states. Traveled to Little Rock, AR to facilitate training and provide mentoring and support in the classroom environment. •Co-taught with teachers in Portland, OR, and Little Rock, AR to support best instructional practices in the classroom. Instructional Design •Designed instructional materials to shape the learning of new content and make it accessible to a diverse audience. •Delivered and implemented activities using different modalities to meet the needs of learners, and provided a multi-cultural science curriculum. •Analyzed and documented data through evaluations to identify additional training requirements, changes in delivery approach, and feedback. Leadership•Collaborated with the National Director and communicated the needs of instructors. •Adapted to the changing needs of the organization to continue to meet the needs of instructors. •Acknowledged team members’ strengths and supported efforts to succeed in a fast-paced work environment. Professional Development •Facilitated informational sessions for over 70 instructors within two states (Portland, OR, and Little Rock, AR). •Collaborated with department heads to develop content-specific training sessions. •Collaborated with the senior leadership team to assess current training, and developed new materials and suggestions for new sessions to fill gaps using documented data. Show less