CARLA JACKSON

3636 Antietam Ct.* Winston Salem, NC 27106 * cjd0ea00@westpost.net * 336-918-801

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EDUCATION LEADERSHIP / ADMINISTRATION
Dynamic education professional equipped with accomplished history in instruction
al, team leadership and administrative oversight capacities within Winston-Salem
/ Forsyth County School District. Committed to enhancing academic environment b
y ensuring teacher effectiveness and developing and implementing innovative prog
rams to support student needs.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
* Talent for advising and guiding educators to facilitate maximum success of ins
tructional practices, identifying potential areas for improvement and strategizi
ng methods of enhancing outcomes.
* Skilled in creation and oversight of effective, targeted tutoring programs to
improve student knowledge acquisition and confidence in scholastic ability.
* Committed to augmenting parent involvement and advancing home to school commun
ication by instituting school events and activities.
* Possess proficiency with common computer programs / systems including MS Offic
e Suite and Windows XP and specialized technology such as smart and perithium bo
ards.
EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
M.Ed. in Education Administration (2008)
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY, Winston-Salem, NC
B.S. in Early Childhood Education (1992)
WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY, Winston-Salem, NC
Mentoring the Novice Teacher Training
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WINSTON-SALEM / FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS - Winston-Salem, NC 1993 to Present
Teacher
Implement instructional and administrative expertise to excel as integral staff
member and facilitate the ongoing academic success of students.
Design and execute lesson plans directly in-line with curriculum goals for speci
fied grade level. Utilize daily assignments and periodic testing to evaluate stu
dent understanding of each concept area. Organize cohesive grade records and mai
ntain other required documentation. Communicate with parents regularly to discus
s student progress and issues; recommend appropriate next course of action. Serv
e as key essential resource for parents regarding upcoming activities and for co
lleagues concerning workshops and other professional development events.
Key Contributions / Achievements:
* Successfully completed 90-day Principal Internship; performed diverse administ
rative responsibilities including data management, oversaw student discipline re
ferrals, supported teacher professional and career concerns, attended administra
tive and curriculum meetings, and facilitated parent/teacher conferences.
* Recognized for excellence as Teacher of the Year 2009-2010 for effectively tea
ching fourth grade students at Ashley Elementary Magnet School and as North Caro
lina Highly Qualified Teacher.
* Served in several leadership capacities throughout tenure, including: Suppleme
ntal Educational Services Coordinator, Gateway Tutorial Director, Ashley Summer
Session Coordinator, Grade Level Chairperson and School Improvement Team Chairpe
rson.
* Coordinate tutorial after-school and summer programs designed to address stude
nt academic challenges; supervised team of up to 15 teachers in providing one-on
-one support to hundreds of students.
* Organize fundraising activities essential to obtaining financial backing for v
arious non-essential school services and activities.
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Additional Experience:
Mentor Teacher, Winston Salem State University (2010 to Present); provided assis
tance to beginning teachers via Fostering Effective Teaching Through Support (F.
E.T.T.S.) program.
Supervising Teacher, Grand Canyon University (2009 to Present); offer recommenda
tions to enhance success of mentoring and teaching programs.