Personable and results-focused educator seeking a challenging role as a (INSERT JOB TITLE HERE).

  Work and education history of consistently exceeding performance objectives to improve achievement.

  Experience instructing college students how to teach reading and writing to elementary students.

  Proven track record of improving reading skills of secondary school students, including coordinating a reading learning program; implementing AVID strategies; teaching at-risk students; and working an RTI Specialist to help students in the lowest 35th percentile.

  Spearheaded training before many colleagues on best practices on how to improve student reading skills.

  Displayed leadership skills while participating in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); Professional Learning Community; School-Based Leadership Cadre and SBLT meetings; and SAC Committee member.

  Created lesson and instruction plans to stimulate student learning and improve retention of material.

  Strong use of technology in the classroom, including leading data chats with students to discuss FAIR data.

Educational Specialist (Ed.S), Educational Leadership, Argosy University; earned June 2013

Master of Arts (M.A.), Teaching, Jacksonville University; earned May 1997

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration, Edward Waters College; earned Dec. 1993

Pinellas County Schools 1997-Present

Reading Educator, Grades 9-12 Dunedin High School (Aug. 2015-Present)

  Successfully implemented the program to meet Language Arts Florida Standards (LAFS).

  Displayed strong management skills while serving on the Literacy Leadership Team.

  Acted as a Testing Administrator.

Reading Educator, 7th Grade Dunedin Highland Middle School (Aug. 2014-June 2015)

  Improved student academic performance after using data to implement lesson plans to state standards.

  Implemented the program to achieve Language Arts State Standards (LAFS).

  Acted as a Testing Administrator.

Reading Educator, Grades, 6-8 Pinellas Park Middle School (Aug. 2013-June 2014)

  Implemented the program to achieve Language Arts State Standards (LAFS).

  Coordinated the Extended Learning Program (ELP), instructing students in a computer-based program.

  Participated on the Literacy Leadership Team and also served as a Testing Administrator.

Pinellas County Schools (continued) 1997-Present

Teacher (all subjects), Mildred Helms Elementary School (Aug. 2001-July 2013)

  Successfully implemented Mathematics Florida Standards (MAFS).

  Mentored college students by helping with classroom management and differentiated instruction.

  Led training before colleagues on the use of Daily 5 differentiated reading instruction.

  Chosen to be observed by assistant principals that were learning how to conduct evaluation reviews.

  Assessed needs of staff regarding a positive behavior program (CHAMPS).

Title, Plumb Elementary School (Aug. 1997-July 2001)

  Selected as Pinellas County Teacher Association Representative for the 2000-2001 school year and Team Leader of the First Grade Team for the 1998-1999 school year.

  Spearheaded training before colleagues to help each improve in various subject areas.

  Analyzed data from a survey of parents to learn specific needs of students and families.

Adjunct Professor, St. Petersburg College Aug. 2006-Dec. 2006 and Aug. 2012-Oct. 2012

  Educated college students how to teach elementary reading and writing to elementary students.

  Increased student understanding of course materials after developing and implementing thought-provoking and collaborative learning methods.

  Used advanced technology to present lessons to students.

Educational Leadership Certified, State of Florida

Elementary Grades, 1-6, Certified, State of Florida

Reading and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement, K-12, State of Florida

  Completed Common Core State Standards training, Core Connections

  Completed Four Roles of Leadership; Ethics in Education; Discipline with Love and Logic; reading and mathematics training, Pinellas County Schools

Superintendent/Director/After School Tutor, Sunday School Teaching Ministry Tarpon Springs, FL

Dear Hiring Manager:

I am currently seeking a challenging opportunity at your organization and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I am a personable educator with a work and education history of consistently exceeding performance objectives to improve achievement. I have valuable, hands-on experience instructing college students how to teach reading and writing to elementary students. At the secondary school level, I have a proven track record of improving reading skills of students, including coordinating a reading learning program; implementing AVID strategies; teaching at-risk students; and working an RTI Specialist to help students in the lowest 35th percentile. Among my additional experience and unique qualifications:

  Spearheaded training before many colleagues on best practices on how to improve student reading skills.

  Displayed leadership skills while participating in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); Professional Learning Community; School-Based Leadership Cadre and SBLT meetings; and SAC Committee member.

  Created lesson and instruction plans to stimulate student learning and improve retention of material.

  Strong use of technology in the classroom, including leading data chats with students to discuss FAIR data.

  Educational Specialist (Ed.S), Educational Leadership, Argosy University; earned June 2013.

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Teaching, Jacksonville University; earned May 1997.

As your educator, you will find me to be a team player committed to improving student achievement. I have no doubt that I would be a valuable asset to your operations, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

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