Bodicia Ridley
Union City,GA
Summary
An instructional leader that builds relationships and is an avid learner that uses data, as well as researched-based strategies to drive instruction that fosters student achievement, along with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Technology Teacher
Cobb County School District
07.2023 - Current
- Tested and evaluated student progress to determine effectiveness and impact of teaching methods, materials and projects.
- Trained and developed students' skills in PLTW, CSIM and engineering programs.
- Created lesson plans and instructional materials in accordance with school district guidelines.
- Invigilated and graded projects, quizzes and examinations.
Instructional Coach/SST Intervention Specialist
AtlantaPublic Schools
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Met diverse student population needs by planning and implementing lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies.
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Increased literacy benchmarks by 90% through instructional strategies and feedback.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
- Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
- Assessed students using effective testing instruments and tools.
- Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.
- Met with teachers to establish goals for students in intervention program.
- Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
Teacher of Mathematics and Literacy
Atlanta Public Schools
08.2001 - 06.2023
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to that meet state standards and were researched-based.
- Established engaging and effective classroom environments.
Education
Educational Specialist - Teacher Leadership
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02.2009
Master of Education - Middle Grades Education
Mercer University
Atlanta, GA08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Southern Polytechnic State University
Marietta, GA08.2000
Skills
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Great active listening skills
- Instructional planning skills
- Academic Performance Improvement
- Interpersonal Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Parent Engagement and Communication
- Relationship building and networking
- Training and mentoring
Timeline
Technology Teacher
Cobb County School District
07.2023 - Current
Instructional Coach/SST Intervention Specialist
AtlantaPublic Schools
07.2022 - 06.2023
Teacher of Mathematics and Literacy
Atlanta Public Schools
08.2001 - 06.2023
Educational Specialist - Teacher Leadership
Walden University
Master of Education - Middle Grades Education
Mercer University
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Southern Polytechnic State University
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