Talitha C. Timmons, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Alpharetta, Ga

 Generated over $2,000,000 in residential real estate sales as a first year agent during 2014. Work with clients for the purchase and sale of residential homes, working primarily from internal and external database leads. Assist clients in the evaluation, appraisal and listing of residential homes for sales. Solidify and implement appropriate presentations, conferences and meetings in the community to assist individuals in the home buying and selling process. Confer with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors and pest control operators to ensure that terms and conditions of purchase agreements are met before scheduled closing dates. Establish competitive marketing price for various comparable properties. Evaluate mortgage options to help clients obtain financing at the best prevailing rates and terms. Review property listings, relevant literature and attend conventions, seminars and staff/association meetings to remain knowledgeable about the real estate market. Generate lists of properties that are compatible with buyers’ needs and financial resources. Promote sales of properties through effective marketing practices, advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services. Arrange appropriate meetings between appropriate parties when details of transactions need to be negotiated. Coordinate property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds. Prepare legal documents such as presentation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, amendments and leases.

Atlanta, Ga

 Implement functions related to the planning, development, administration, and evaluation of the district’s SLO/Benchmark assessment program for students. Develop, implement and publish appropriate instructional/professional development courses/training based on meeting district needs at every level by way of technology programs (i.e. Phoenix/Edutrax, Infinite Campus, Camtasia).Incorporate various adult learning theories and instructional design concepts to maximize meaningful and interactive training/learning opportunities for district members.Design assessments, training/quick guides and reference documentation to enhance the learning outcomes to function independently.Ensure teachers and administrators are aware of and administrate the SLO process as required by the Georgia Department of Education.Facilitates the revision, development and implementation of current and future K-12 SLO assessments.Provide professional learning to Atlanta Public Schools employees through meetings and professional development sessions that include communication with Curriculum Coordinators, Principals, Assistant Principals, Instructional Coaches, teachers and any other appropriate stakeholders.Communicate relationship between SLO assessments and Teacher Keys Effectiveness System along relaying clear message of assessment and instructional process importance.Coordinates planning for implementation of formative assessments and curricular materials with region school-level support.Develops and facilitates workshops/presentations/professional development to district employees.Work in coordination with other Curriculum and Instruction senior leadership team members to develop and implement comprehensive Division communication plan.Participate as a member of the Curriculum and Instruction senior leadership team in the development and implementation of a long-term strategic plan and standard operating procedures across the department and schools.

Online

 Certified online instructor of various graduate/undergraduate courses (Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships in Today’s Classrooms, Differentiated Instruction for Today’s Classroom, Foundations of Literacy: Beginning Reading). Render, implement and encourage appropriate critical thinking strategies to increase student retention and understanding of course content. Foster a positive, rigorous, interactive online learning environment for aspiring college degree seeking students. Provide training and coaching for new instructors. Render appropriate/strategic professional development for district teachers. Contribute to course development and updates.

Memphis, Tn

 Provided appropriate professional development for staff members to enhance instructional and classroom management best practices to meet the academic needs of the school Established, implemented and monitored effective instructional/discipline policies to ensure school safety and maximize the instructional effectiveness of the academic program Decreased discipline referrals by 15%-65% per month, aiding in increasing AYP scores by 20% in reading and math Prepared and supervised the preparation of instructional, discipline and attendance reports, lists and other important paper work and data summary pertinent to school administration Aided in decreasing discipline/classroom management issues to improve quality instructional time, thus increasing overall student progress academically and socially Established effective communication and maintained positive, collaborative relationships with district administrative offices, board members, administrators, teachers, staff, parents and members of the community Maintained high standards of student academic and behavior achievement  Established and implemented rigorous recruitment plans to increase and maintain student enrollment Collaboratively developed and implemented state required school improvement plan Responsible for reporting and monitoring of student attendance Conducted School Culture and Academic Commitment Conferences with families and students to become acclimated with the school environment and expectations of the school Met with parents/students and develop appropriate plans of action regarding decreasing deficiencies with academics, attendance and behavior Assisted in planning , directing and monitoring the academic instructional program, assessments, extended day activities and the school budget Developed and sustained internal and external collaborative relationships with federal/state school officials, board members, district leaders

Memphis, Tn

 Adhered to and enforced board policy, school guidelines, administrative directives, district/state/federal requirements Established, implemented and monitored effective discipline policies to ensure school safety and maximize the instructional effectiveness of the academic program Prepared and supervised the preparation of instructional, discipline and attendance reports, lists and other important paper work and data summary pertinent to school administration Established effective collaborative communication  Assisted in establishing and implementing recruitment plans to increase and maintain student enrollment Assisted in providing appropriate professional development for staff members to enhance instructional best practices to meet the academic needs of the school Provided meaningful feedback regarding instructional activities, learning environments and classroom management techniques  Met with parents and developed appropriate plans of action regarding decreasing deficiencies with attendance and behavior Assisted in planning , directing and monitoring the academic instructional program, assessments, extended day activities and the school budget Maintained a high level of confidentiality of appropriate school issues, students’ records and educational issues

Memphis, Tn

 Served in the capacity as literacy coach and professional development consultant/trainer observing and adjusting instructional and effective reading strategies Identified, created and executed principles of effective systematic and explicit instructional goals, strategies and assessments compliant with Reading First and district requirements around the major components of reading Oversaw, implemented and incorporated appropriate Reading First strategies and required components for state standard alignment Developed and provided productive collaborative working meetings on grade level continuously addressing literacy issues Observed, evaluated, offered immediate feedback and improvement suggestions on current reading instructional practices Served as an effective liaison between Reading First state consultants, district coordinators, school administrators and teachers Assessed appropriate data, target deficient skills, develop and adjust needed individualized student and classroom action plans Established, identified and implemented appropriate continuous professional development opportunities related to the needs of staff members through the development of a Reading First Professional Learning Team Established and budgeted for instructional materials, intervention and professional development needs of the school Prepared and wrote appropriate grant proposals for federal funds

Memphis, Tn

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Administrative Leadership

Master Of Education (Med), Education Leadership

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Risk Management & Insurance