Summer Bullock
English Language Arts/ Reading Educator/Induction Teacher/Retention Specialist
Atlanta,Georgia
Summary
Accomplished teaching professional with solid leadership approach and passion for student learning and promoting teacher retention. Implements successful and diverse lessons to enhance instruction and engage student interest. Organized problem-solver skilled at approaching educational issues and devising forward-thinking resolutions to promote student advancement as well as help to promote effective strategies to promote teacher retention and support.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Horizons Clark Atlanta Lead Teacher, Literacy
Clark Atlanta University
03.2024 - Current
- Currently helping to coordinate summer programming and lesson planning for implementation of literacy across grade bands 3-7 to provide additional academic support for struggling students, improving their overall achievement levels.
- Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes, using LEXIA and STAR assessments to guide instruction for summer.
- Facilitated peer-to-peer learning opportunities within classroom environment increasing collaboration among students and deepening understanding of material.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
4th Grade ELA/Gifted Lead Teacher
Fickett Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
- Raised student growth data among Beginning Readers by 5% during winter MAP, trending to hit 8% for Milestones.
- 4th Grade Gifted Grade Level lead implemented new gifted testing strategies to hone in on student's motivation abilities.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Currently working to increase BR lexile levels by 4% with implementation of phonics/fluency program.
Cooperative Teacher/Mentor
Georgia State University Education Dept.
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted in working with student teachers in preparing for practicum.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Cooperating teacher for 3 undergraduate and graduate students between 2021-2023.
- Helped create a mentor system for new undergrad teachers where we developed mock interview style and had discussion panels to assist with transitioning to the workforce.
6th/7th Grade ELA Teacher (Gifted and Cotaught)
Sutton Middle School
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Over the course of 4 years grew developing learners in ELA to proficient learners by 6%.
- Raised the beginning level ELA scores by 7%.
- Implemented new differentiated learning strategies for co-taught ELA classrooms (7th and 8th grade)
- Created vertical curriculum with SPED department to better differentiate the AMPLIFY curriculum for co-taught environments.
- Highest percentage of growth among 7th grade MAP scores during the 2022-2023 school year.
- Increased the amount of 7th grade gifted learners from proficient to distinguished by 3% during the 2021-22 school year.
- Increased 4% of developing learners star scores 2019-2020. (Fall and Winter STAR)
6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Pointe South Middle School
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Created and maintained standards for behavior that cultivated student self-discipline and positive relationships among students.
- Established and adjusted instructional goals and objectives, reflected district goals and taught according to knowledge, skills, progress and needs of students.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
Literacy Specialist
Children's Defense Fund Freedom Schools
04.2015 - 05.2018
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan school-wide literacy events, cultivating a culture of shared responsibility for student success in reading and writing.
- Improved literacy rates by implementing targeted reading interventions and assessments for struggling students.
- Implemented research-based approaches such as guided reading groups to deliver differentiated instruction tailored to individual learner needs.
- Established partnerships with community organizations to support supplemental literacy programming outside of the classroom setting.
- Responsible for traveling to different sites across the United States to help implement and train the site directors and teachers on the literacy used
- Helped to successfully implement the new literacy system for the middle and high leevel program.
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Chapman Middle School
08.2013 - 12.2015
- Created new assessment system to help 6th grade readers who were 2 or more grade levels behind.
- Helped to grow students reading lexiles by 1 grade band based on current reading levels.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
Education
Specialist of Education - Teacher Leadership
Mercer University
Atlanta, GA 08.2023 - Current
Master of Arts - Education
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA 08.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL 08.2009 - 05.2013
Skills
Co Grade Level Chair (2021-2023)
Certification
History 6-12
Timeline
P-5 Elementary Education
06-2024
Middle Grades Social Studies
06-2024
Reading Endorsement
05-2024
Horizons Clark Atlanta Lead Teacher, Literacy
Clark Atlanta University
03.2024 - Current
4th Grade ELA/Gifted Lead Teacher
Fickett Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Specialist of Education - Teacher Leadership
Mercer University
08.2023 - Current
Teacher Leadership
05-2023
Cooperative Teacher/Mentor
Georgia State University Education Dept.
08.2021 - Current
6th/7th Grade ELA Teacher (Gifted and Cotaught)
Sutton Middle School
08.2019 - 05.2023
Master of Arts - Education
Georgia State University
08.2017 - 05.2019
6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Pointe South Middle School
08.2015 - 05.2019
Literacy Specialist
Children's Defense Fund Freedom Schools
04.2015 - 05.2018
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Chapman Middle School
08.2013 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Alabama A & M University
08.2009 - 05.2013
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