Marie Carter
Jonesboro
Summary
Experienced Instructional Leader with over 30 years in education and a strong background in administrative leadership. Specializes in ESOL program leadership, data-driven decision-making, and school improvement planning. Designs and implements effective systems that enhance student achievement and engagement while ensuring compliance with district and state standards. Coaches teachers, leads collaborative teams, and fosters partnerships with families and community stakeholders to drive student success.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESOL Lead Teacher
Riverdale High School
Riverdale
05.2024 - Current
- Led and managed ESOL program, ensuring compliance with district, state, and federal requirements while aligning services to school improvement goals.
- Use ACCESS and formative data to guide instructional decisions, resulting in measurable gains in language proficiency across grade levels.
- Design and implement targeted interventions to address language gaps, increasing student growth and access to grade-level content.
- Coordinate all aspects of WIDA ACCESS testing, ensuring 100% participation and full compliance with testing protocols.
- Develop and implement a WIDA ACCESS Boot Camp, strengthening student performance in speaking and writing domains.
- Design and implement GMAS Biology preparation for English Learners, improving access to academic vocabulary and content mastery.
- Lead student engagement initiatives, achieving 25% participation of English Learners in extracurricular activities.
- Partner with the school social worker and attendance team to implement targeted interventions, resulting in a 30% reduction in the top twenty-five chronic absenteeisms among identified English Learners.
- Establish the bilingual Caring Adult in the Building (CAB) program, pairing bilingual staff with multilingual students to provide mentorship and advocacy.
- Develop and coordinate bilingual peer tutoring programs, expanding academic support structures for students.
- Served as ESOL representative on Circle of Support team, collaborating with leadership and community partners to analyze data and implement targeted interventions aligned to Schoolwide Improvement Plan.
- Collaborated with principal and external partners to address academic and social-emotional needs through coordinated support systems, enhancing overall student support.
- Provide coaching and professional learning to teachers on language acquisition strategies and differentiation, strengthening instructional capacity across content areas.
- Build and maintain strong family partnerships through bilingual communication and outreach.
- Clayton County Public Schools
Director of Operations
Global Empowerment Center
01.2015 - Current
- Led strategic planning and operational oversight for nonprofit serving local and international communities, enhancing service delivery.
- Lead teams, manage programs, and monitor performance to ensure effectiveness and accountability.
- Developed systems and structures that facilitated organizational growth and sustainability.
- Coordinated partnerships and outreach initiatives that expanded services and increased community engagement.
ESOL Teacher
Riverdale High School
Riverdale
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Delivered standards-aligned ESOL instruction using data to drive planning and improve student performance.
- Designed targeted small-group interventions that accelerated language development and closed learning gaps.
- Monitored student progress with ACCESS and formative assessments to adjust instruction and enhance student growth.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to implement instructional supports for English Learners.
- Maintained consistent communication with families to foster student accountability and engagement.
- Clayton County Public Schools
Spanish Teacher
Riverdale High School
Riverdale
08.2000 - 05.2022
- Delivered standards-based instruction supported by data analysis to improve student achievement.
- Designed curriculum aligned to standards and student needs.
- Facilitated professional learning sessions to improve instructional strategies and integrate technology effectively.
- Mentored new teachers to support their instructional development and foster retention.
- Directed department activities and collaborated with school leadership team to enhance instructional planning and support school-wide initiatives.
- Functioned as Technology Liaison, providing training to staff on instructional technology and aiding in the integration of digital tools in classrooms.
- Clayton County Public Schools
Spanish Teacher
Osborne High School
Osborne
08.1995 - 05.2000
- Taught collaborative classes with special education, enhancing learning experiences for diverse learners.
- Mentored teachers and guided student academic planning to align with individual learning goals.
- Managed computer lab, facilitating effective use of instructional technology.
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership
Walden University
12-2028
M.A.Ed. - Administration & Supervision
University of Phoenix
05-2004
B.A. - Spanish
Georgia Southern University
05-1995
Skills
- ESOL program leadership
- Curriculum development
- Student records management
- Instructional leadership
- Assessment strategies
- Teacher coaching
- Data analysis
- School improvement
- Intervention strategies
- Attendance monitoring
- Family engagement
- PLCs facilitation
- Staff development
- Mentoring practices
- Organizational leadership
- FTE management
Affiliations
- Georgia Association of Educators (GAE)
- GATESOL (Georgia Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages)
- Foreign Language Association of Georgia (FLAG)
- Clayton County Association of Educators
Certification
- Georgia Educational Leadership Certification (Tier II)
- ESOL Endorsement
- Reading Endorsement
- Coaching Endorsement
- Spanish (P-12) Certification
- TEFL Certification
Accomplishments
• Achieved 25% extracurricular participation among English Learners through targeted engagement strategies.
• Reduced chronic absenteeism (top 25) among English Learners by 50% through coordinated intervention systems.
• Ensured 100% ACCESS testing participation and compliance.
• Led implementation of instructional supports resulting in measurable language proficiency gains.
• Established mentoring and tutoring systems to support student achievement and engagement.
• Reduced chronic absenteeism (top 25) among English Learners by 50% through coordinated intervention systems.
• Ensured 100% ACCESS testing participation and compliance.
• Led implementation of instructional supports resulting in measurable language proficiency gains.
• Established mentoring and tutoring systems to support student achievement and engagement.
Professional Development
- From Plan to Progress: CSIP/STAP Implementation, 2026
- L2L (Learning to Lead), 2025-2026
- WIDA ELD Standards Training, 2022
- Leader and Teacher Empowerment Conference, 2021
- Building Community and Proficiency in World Languages, 2021
- Technology Liaison Training, 2019
- Literacy Across the Curriculum, 2012
Cover Letter
Dear Hiring Committee,, I am excited to apply for the Assistant Principal position with Clayton County Public Schools. With over 30 years of experience in education and a strong background in instructional leadership, ESOL program coordination, and school improvement, I am confident I can contribute meaningfully to your leadership team. In my current role as ESOL Lead Teacher at Riverdale High School, I lead program implementation, coordinate WIDA ACCESS testing with full compliance, and use student data to drive instructional decisions that support measurable growth. I collaborate closely with administrators, counselors, and support teams to implement targeted interventions, improve attendance, and remove barriers to student success. Additionally, I provide coaching and professional development to teachers, strengthening instructional practices across content areas. Beyond the classroom, my experience as Director of Operations for a nonprofit organization has strengthened my ability to lead teams, manage complex systems, and implement strategic initiatives that produce results. I bring a strong commitment to equity, a data-driven mindset, and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families. I am eager to bring my leadership experience, collaborative approach, and passion for student success to your school community. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to your continued growth and achievement.
Sincerely,
Marie Carter
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
ESOL Lead Teacher
Riverdale High School
05.2024 - Current
ESOL Teacher
Riverdale High School
05.2022 - 05.2024
Director of Operations
Global Empowerment Center
01.2015 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Riverdale High School
08.2000 - 05.2022
Spanish Teacher
Osborne High School
08.1995 - 05.2000
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership
Walden University
M.A.Ed. - Administration & Supervision
University of Phoenix
B.A. - Spanish
Georgia Southern University