Lindy Wright
Blackshear
Summary
Respected ELA teacher with over 20 years of experience in the classroom collaborating with teachers in the school. Expertise in leading professional development for colleagues and skilled in creating standard-based lessons that appeal to all learners. Committed to building relationships with peers, students, and parents to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
7th Grade ELA Teacher
Pierce County Middle School
Blackshear, GA
08.2004 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated collaborative discussions to enhance critical thinking and communication skills.
- Utilized formative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Integrated technology tools to support differentiated learning strategies in the classroom.
- Led parent-teacher conferences to discuss student performance and establish improvement plans.
- Led professional development sessions on literacy strategies for fellow educators, enhancing the quality of instruction throughout the school community.
- Utilized various teaching methods such as group projects, debates, presentations, and multimedia resources to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Communicated regularly with parents through conferences, newsletters, and progress reports to discuss student progress and address any concerns or challenges.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance, fostering a respectful and focused classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Provided targeted interventions for struggling students by developing customized support plans based on individual needs assessments.
- Facilitated peer review processes among students during writing assignments which encouraged collaboration in refining their written works leading towards higher-quality final drafts.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary units of study, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills across subject areas.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to ensure accessibility for all learners while maintaining rigor and high expectations for achievement.
- Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student assessment results, effectively addressing individual learning needs and improving overall performance.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Administered and interpreted assessment results to determine learners' challenges.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
4th Grade Teacher
Waresboro Elementary School
Waycross, GA
08.2007 - 10.2010
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support student development and address individual needs.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to design interdisciplinary lesson plans, reinforcing key concepts across subjects.
- Streamlined assessment processes to ensure accurate tracking of student progress and achievement.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, addressing the unique needs of each student in the classroom.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lesson plans to target areas needing improvement.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding their child''s academic growth and areas for improvement.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods, providing targeted feedback for improvement.
Education
Specialist - Curriculum And Instruction
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA05-2012
Masters - Curriculum And Instruction
Troy State University
Troy, AL06-2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Valdosta State University
Valdosta05-2003
Associate of Arts - Education
South Georgia State College
Waycross05-2001
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Growth mindset
- Collaborative teaching and lesson planning with 7th grade ELA colleagues and Special Education colleagues
- Student motivation
- Implementation of middle school standards in Reading, Grammar, and Writing
- Classroom management
- Group leadership (ELA Department Head & 7th Grade Level Chair)
- Curriculum implementation along with technology enhancement
- Lead professional development training
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Waresboro Elementary School
08.2007 - 10.2010
7th Grade ELA Teacher
Pierce County Middle School
08.2004 - Current
Specialist - Curriculum And Instruction
Valdosta State University
Masters - Curriculum And Instruction
Troy State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Valdosta State University
Associate of Arts - Education
South Georgia State College