Vonetta Towns
Abu Dhabi,AZ
Summary
Results-driven educator with 12-year record of success in, planning and problem-solving abilities required for delivering exceptional education to students while maintaining supportive and structured learning environments. Polished in developing and implementing student-focused practices and technological strategies to enhance classroom settings. Boosts student engagement through experiential learning, team collaboration and digital approaches. With a passion for designing and delivering high-quality professional development to teachers and staff. Adept at collaborating with teachers in planning and instructing using a wide variety of teaching strategies and motivational techniques. Committed to keeping abreast of the changing needs of the industry and developing educational programs that meet the needs of all learners.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Coach
New Century Education
08.2022 - Current
- Mentor and support teachers on classroom teaching practices using professional development programs and instructional techniques training.
- Assist in the collection of analysis to determine the best instructional strategies.
- Assist teachers with strategies to improve instruction and increase MAP scores
- Collaborate with staff members to develop skills and knowledge through development targeted designs.
- Communicates with students, guardians, peers and school administrators to foster strong relationships.
- Update and organize student performance records while maintaining confidentiality standards.
- Consistently provided motivation and direction for students and gave feedback when needed.
- Support implementation of effective tiered interventions.
- Provide feedback to teachers on literacy instruction and performed coaching cycles with identified teachers.
- Facilitates professional development for Grade 5-9 teachers in English, Math, and Science
- Create developmentally appropriate activities that align with Common Core Curriculum
- Developed curriculum and scope and sequences for Grades 4, 6, and 12.
Grade Level Team Leader
Ministry Of Education
08.2015 - 08.2022
- Implemented improvements to school curriculum to address areas of underperformance.
- Supervised implementation and continued use of distance learning initiatives. Including professional development courses district wide.
- Developed curriculum and learning materials for district wide use.
- Developed and improved curricula, course formats and lesson presentations for diverse topics.
- Demonstrated knowledge of varied learning modalities.
- Built and updated evaluation and survey tools to monitor and improve effectiveness of professional development.
- Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
- Collaborated with teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission.
- Monitored district, school, and classroom-level data to provided targeted supports to school-level literacy leadership teams, coaches and teachers.
- Provided and created training and support for teachers, coaches and other educators to build their capacity to deliver high-quality literacy instruction, ESOL, teacher leadership, and instructional strategies.
- Supported professional development for teachers in ADEK and tiered instructional support.
- Liaised with faculty to assess program performance.
Teacher
Atlanta Public Schools
08.2010 - 05.2015
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Monitored student progress using exams and assignments to check for thorough understanding.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover all required course material.
- Instructed students individually and in groups, utilizing various teaching methods.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Teacher of the Year 2014-2015
Education
Master of Science - Teaching And Learning
Argosy University
Atlanta, GA 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Albany State University
Albany, GA 12.2010
Skills
- Outstanding interpersonal abilities
- Background in instructional planning
- Reflection process understanding
- Goal-oriented and ambitious
- Adaptable nature
- Team collaboration
- Friendly and personable
- Background in teacher development
- Knowledge of the coaching cycle
- Outstanding professional development design and delivery
- Background in design and delivery of distance learning coursework for teachers and students
Timeline
Instructional Coach
New Century Education
08.2022 - Current
Grade Level Team Leader
Ministry Of Education
08.2015 - 08.2022
Teacher
Atlanta Public Schools
08.2010 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Teaching And Learning
Argosy University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Albany State University
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