Aug '03 - Jun '12

• Certifications & Endorsements: Florida Professional Certificate (English grades 6 - 12,) Florida ESOL Certificate and Florida Gifted Endorsement, Rated Highly Qualified in English grades 6 - 12 for NCLB, CET Certified (Teacher mentor)

• Nominated for Teacher of the Year in 2011, one of five nominees in a field of 100+

• 99% of students (including ESOL and students with special learning needs) in 2008/2009 passed the Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test (FCAT) in Writing compared to a district average of 58% and a state average of 61%.

• 98% of students in 2007/2008 passed the FCAT in Writing compared to a 57% district average and a 60% state average.

• Ranked in top quartile of Duval County language arts teachers for student FCAT reading gains in 2006/2007 and 2010/2011

• Developed and maintained positive, productive relationships with parents and students through use of electronic media, student agendas, and phone calls.

• English Department Chair - meet with other chairs to steer district reading and writing curriculum and assessment (08/2009 - 6/2012)

• Professional Learning Committee - represent English department at monthly meetings with middle school principals, district department heads, and standards' and math coaches to develop and implement professional development at the school level with an emphasis on writing common lessons and sound assessments with cohorts (08/2009 - Present)

• Led Fair Isn't Always Equal Book Study - led school in professional development in instruction and assessment (2010/2011)

• Leadership Committee - participated in shared decision making, reported minutes to team and communicated teams' concerns and issues to committee (2006/2007)

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