Mindy Pearson
Waycross
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Instructional Coach eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Committed to enhancing overall student success by maintaining productive relationships with students, parents, and teachers. Goal-oriented with valuable experience in leadership.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Coach
Ware County Board Of Education
07.2021 - Current
- Federal Programs/Title I Coordinator
- Family Engagement Coordinator
- TKES certified
- 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.
- Provided appropriate learning materials/resources for teachers and students.
- Responded to after-hours email and telephone requests to provide teachers assistance with specific questions.
- Assisted administrators with activities to plan and oversee events and programs.
- Interacted with vendors to purchase educational resources for teachers and students.
- Prepared presentations, technology, and other materials to facilitate training and meetings.
- Communicated with teachers, administrators, and district staff in a timely and effective manner.
- Assisted in creating and implementing mentor program for new teachers.
- Completed over 50 classroom observations using the Ware County Observational tool.
- Assisted in collecting and analyzing data to determine the effectiveness of instructional programs for the school's Quarterly Impact Check.
- Learning Focused Trained
Teacher
Ware County Board Of Education
07.2013 - 06.2021
- Provided virtual Instruction for first-grade students at multiple elementary schools In the Ware County School District.
- Facilitated professional development on Google Suite to enhance online learning.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain a cohesive school community within a virtual classroom setting.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into a classroom.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of an integrated classroom.
- Kept students on task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Coach and mentored Wacona's Robotics Team which placed at the state level in multiple events.
Stay-at-Home Mom
Self-employed
2007 - 07.2013
- Spent six years parenting two children.
- Furthered my education to pursue a teaching career.
Materials Manager
Simmons Bedding
2007 - 2007
- Contacted location managers and department supervisors to assess requirements.
- Purchased raw materials and supplies according to project specifications.
- Supervised and maintained physical inventory of materials.
- Maintained inventory records.
- Supervised, evaluated and coached staff members.
Production Control Clerk
Simmons Bedding
2006 - 2006
- Printed production tickets, quilt cards, and component cards.
- Pulled labels for all mattress production schedules off the computer.
Store Co-Manager
Winn-Dixie Stores Inc.
2004 - 2005
- Assisted team members with delivering friendly, knowledgeable service by applying proactive monitoring and corrective action strategies.
- Hired, trained, and evaluated personnel in sales and marketing.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Promoted professional growth and facilitated talent development of each associate to drive performance excellence.
- Managed 40 store employees successfully in a fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees to discuss sales promotions and new inventory while providing a platform for all to voice concerns.
Education
Certification/Endorsement - Educational Leadership - Tier 1
Thomas University
Thomasville, Georgia05.2023
Specialist of Education - Teacher Leadership
Thomas University
Thomasville, GA05.2021
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Thomas University
Thomasville, GA07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Albany State University
Albany, GA05.2013
Associate of Science - Special Education
Waycross College
Waycross, GA05.2009
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Collaboration
- Time Management
- Strong Work Ethic
- Adaptability
- Organization
- Integrity
- Decision Making
- Leadership
- Curriculum Development and Implementation
- Extracurricular Involvement
- Instructional Planning
- Committed to continuous improvement
Accomplishments
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at Wacona Elementary in 2021.
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Ware County Board Of Education
07.2021 - Current
Teacher
Ware County Board Of Education
07.2013 - 06.2021
Stay-at-Home Mom
Self-employed
2007 - 07.2013
Materials Manager
Simmons Bedding
2007 - 2007
Production Control Clerk
Simmons Bedding
2006 - 2006
Store Co-Manager
Winn-Dixie Stores Inc.
2004 - 2005
Certification/Endorsement - Educational Leadership - Tier 1
Thomas University
Specialist of Education - Teacher Leadership
Thomas University
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Thomas University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Albany State University
Associate of Science - Special Education
Waycross College
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