Tabitha Echols
Louisville
Summary
I am seeking the position of Social Studies Teacher. For the past eleven years I have served in the capacity of Instructional Coach and have learned a great deal from educators across Bullitt County; I would love the opportunity to take all I have learned and apply it in this classroom setting.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Coach
Bullitt County Public Schools
07.2013 - Current
- Support the instructional development of all teachers through modeling, co-teaching, coaching cycles, co-planning related to instructional strategies, classroom/behavior management, student engagement, intervention strategies, etc.
- Informally observe (non-evaluative) lessons and provide specific feedback for a teacher’s professional growth and students’ success
- Observe teachers in a non-evaluative manner, looking for data related to critical teaching behaviors, fidelity to scientifically proven best practice, student behavior and performance and additional specific teacher concerns.
- Provide direction and coordination for how the curriculum is to be taught consistent with District Initiatives and Instructional Expectations
- Contribute to the development of systems and structures to improve teacher practice at the district and within schools
- Support teachers in their use of instructional and assessment programs
- Assist teachers with resources materials, tools, information, etc. to support classroom instruction and planning new resources
- Assist teachers in developing standards-based units of study and standards-based lessons
- Support teachers and administrators in using data to improve instruction on all levels
- Work with school level collaborative teams in their efforts to deconstruct standards, analyze student work, create common assessments, analyze interim assessment results, and develop watch lists for at risk students
- Collaborate effectively with school and necessary district personnel on the response to intervention process
- Serve as a resource for response to intervention at the district and school level to ensure effective implementation of interventions and data collection
- Collaborate with Technology Integration Specialist for the improvement of teaching with technology
- Assist district and schools in developing and revising pacing guides/curriculum maps
- Consistently demonstrate knowledge of current best practices related to coaching teachers and utilizes these best practice instructional coaching methodologies/strategies when working with teachers
- Develop the teacher knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors through a variety of professional development at both school and district level
- Serve as a resource for teachers on assistance or corrective action plans, as requested
- Attend meetings or conferences as needed to grow own professional growth for position
Teacher
Eastside Middle School
08.2009 - 07.2013
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Christian Curriculum Writing / Consultant
Cokesbury Publishing
01.2005 - 08.2010
- Developed Christian Sunday School and Vacation Bible School curriculum that incorporated multiple intelligence activities.
- Provided consultation to curriculum writers (grades Pre-K - 12).
Teacher
Bullitt Lick Middle School
08.2000 - 07.2001
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Teacher
Hebron Middle School
08.1999 - 07.2000
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching - English Language Arts / Social Studies
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05.1998
High School Diploma -
Bullitt Central High School
Shepherdsville, KY05.1994
Skills
- Instructional planning skills
- Teaching strategies
- Collaborative learning
- Student Engagement
- Building Rapport and Trust
- Differentiated Instruction
- Workshop Facilitation
- Academic Performance Improvement
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Bullitt County Public Schools
07.2013 - Current
Teacher
Eastside Middle School
08.2009 - 07.2013
Christian Curriculum Writing / Consultant
Cokesbury Publishing
01.2005 - 08.2010
Teacher
Bullitt Lick Middle School
08.2000 - 07.2001
Teacher
Hebron Middle School
08.1999 - 07.2000
Master of Arts - Teaching - English Language Arts / Social Studies
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of Louisville
High School Diploma -
Bullitt Central High School
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