Joshua Watson
Covington
Summary
Dedicated education professional with background in driving school improvement initiatives. Proven track record of implementing effective strategies that enhance academic performance and foster positive learning environment. Demonstrated leadership and analytical skills to develop and execute comprehensive improvement plans.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher
Walnut Grove High School
07.2017 - Current
- Teach students in 9th and 11th grade including regular ed, co-taught, and gifted classes
- Collaborate with colleagues in professional learning communities
- Support new teachers as a mentor teacher
- Serve as a member of the Response to Intervention (RTI)/Points of Intervention (POI) Committee-August 2018-Current
- Served as a member of the Attendance Committee- September 2018-May 2019
- Served as JV Baseball Head Coach- 2019
- Served as JV Softball Head Coach as well as Varsity Assistant Coach- August 2017-March 2021
- Served as coordinator of the Tier 2 Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) Committee- April 2022- May 2024
- Served as a member of the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) Committee- April 2020-May 2024
- Served as Head Softball Coach at Youth Middle School- March 2021-October 2024
Language Arts Teacher
Indian Creek Middle School
09.2012 - 05.2017
- Taught students in both grade 6 and 8 including Regular Ed, students with disabilities, and gifted.
- Led ELA department as co-department chair
- Supported new teachers as a mentor teacher
- Served as ELA content leader
- Served as Head Softball Coach
Education
Graduate-Tier 1 Leadership Certification -
Piedmont College
Demorest, GA05.2019
Graduate- Educational Specialist - Curriculum and Instruction
Piedmont College
05.2017
Graduate – Masters in Education - English
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA07.2012
Undergraduate – Bachelor of Arts - English-Secondary Education
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA12.2010
Skills
- Strong data-analysis skills
- Ability to give constructive feedback to improve academic outcomes
- Openness to learn and grow in a multifaceted environment
- Quick and sound decision-making skills in discipline and crisis situations
- Excellent capacity to lead with intelligence and morality in an instructional environment
- Effective communication skills in writing and speaking
Affiliations
- National Council of Teachers of English 2010 – Current
- Professional Associate of Georgia Educators 2013 – Current
Certification
- T-6 Clear Renewable Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction issued April 25, 2017 Certification ID: 1122426
- Gifted Endorsement issued July 1, 2015
Timeline
English Teacher
Walnut Grove High School
07.2017 - Current
Language Arts Teacher
Indian Creek Middle School
09.2012 - 05.2017
Graduate- Educational Specialist - Curriculum and Instruction
Piedmont College
Graduate – Masters in Education - English
Georgia State University
Undergraduate – Bachelor of Arts - English-Secondary Education
Georgia State University
Graduate-Tier 1 Leadership Certification -
Piedmont College
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