Certified instruction and training specialist
Lori A. Weatherford
Certified Instructional Specialist
12505 West Via Dona Road. Peoria, Az 85383
Email: LAW------------
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SUMMARY
As a passionate and innovative instructional specialist, with over 15 years of experience, I offer a deep and versatile skill set that encompasses various aspects of the instructional field. From gathering, analyzing and interpreting assessment data to accessing the most cutting-edge practices available within the field, I excel at crafting purposeful, high-impact instruction that has proven to significantly enhance knowledge retention and performance.
Most importantly, as the global workforce is constantly changing, the practices of yesterday are quickly becoming obsolete. Through facilitating and advocating change I can ensure that competency and performance gaps are immediately addressed through viable and sustainable solutions thus allowing my company to remain at the forefront of its industry.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
• Strategic thinker and partner • Communications • Data analysis • Project management • Purposeful curriculum design • Adult Learning Methodology • Assessment design • Effective intervention processes • Facilitating a growth mindset • Technologically advanced • Team player • Goal oriented • Organization • Inspirational and motivational leader
E X P E R I E N C E
Deer Valley Unified School District | Peoria Unified School District 2014 - Current
Teacher – General Education
• Design and implement purposeful and effective instruction
to classrooms of 30 – 36 students.
• Quickly and consistently assess student understanding of materials
and adjust instruction as needed.
• Anticipate and plan for student misconceptions.
• Immediately recognize and address individual student needs.
• Ensure all students are provided with the tools they need to be successful.
Peoria Unified School District | Glendale, Arizona 2005 – 2014
Student Teaching – Desert Harbor Elementary – 6th Grade 2013 – 2014
Lake Pleasant Elementary School 2009 – 2013
Administrative Assistant
Developed and executed key deliverables necessary in opening and establishing an excelling school.
• Supported my administrator in all site operations.
• Established and maintained a strong repertoire throughout the community.
• Led a team in creating essential school models such as; mission statements, mascot, goals, expectations etc.…
• Designed and managed multiple site projects.
• Assessed various capital needs and created/maintained the school’s overall budget.
Data and Assessment Technician 2005 – 2009
Developed, executed and managed various complex, assessment-based, processes for 39 individual pubic school sites.
• Administered comprehensive trainings and support materials to site test administrators.
• Gathered, organized and analyzed student test results.
• Managed and supported site test administrators.
• Maintained strict, confidential government protocols.
E D U C A T I O N
University of Phoenix | December – 201Bachelor of Science in Education - Honors & Activities: Dean’s List / Top 10% in the state: Arizona Educator’s Proficiency Assessment (AEPA)
Lori A. Weatherford
Certified Instructional Specialist
12505 West Via Dona Road. Peoria, Az 85383
Email: LAW------------
Phone: ------------
SUMMARY
As a passionate and innovative instructional specialist, with over 15 years of experience, I offer a deep and versatile skill set that encompasses various aspects of the instructional field. From gathering, analyzing and interpreting assessment data to accessing the most cutting-edge practices available within the field, I excel at crafting purposeful, high-impact instruction that has proven to significantly enhance knowledge retention and performance.
Most importantly, as the global workforce is constantly changing, the practices of yesterday are quickly becoming obsolete. Through facilitating and advocating change I can ensure that competency and performance gaps are immediately addressed through viable and sustainable solutions thus allowing my company to remain at the forefront of its industry.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
• Strategic thinker and partner • Communications • Data analysis • Project management • Purposeful curriculum design • Adult Learning Methodology • Assessment design • Effective intervention processes • Facilitating a growth mindset • Technologically advanced • Team player • Goal oriented • Organization • Inspirational and motivational leader
E X P E R I E N C E
Deer Valley Unified School District | Peoria Unified School District 2014 - Current
Teacher – General Education
• Design and implement purposeful and effective instruction
to classrooms of 30 – 36 students.
• Quickly and consistently assess student understanding of materials
and adjust instruction as needed.
• Anticipate and plan for student misconceptions.
• Immediately recognize and address individual student needs.
• Ensure all students are provided with the tools they need to be successful.
Peoria Unified School District | Glendale, Arizona 2005 – 2014
Student Teaching – Desert Harbor Elementary – 6th Grade 2013 – 2014
Lake Pleasant Elementary School 2009 – 2013
Administrative Assistant
Developed and executed key deliverables necessary in opening and establishing an excelling school.
• Supported my administrator in all site operations.
• Established and maintained a strong repertoire throughout the community.
• Led a team in creating essential school models such as; mission statements, mascot, goals, expectations etc.…
• Designed and managed multiple site projects.
• Assessed various capital needs and created/maintained the school’s overall budget.
Data and Assessment Technician 2005 – 2009
Developed, executed and managed various complex, assessment-based, processes for 39 individual pubic school sites.
• Administered comprehensive trainings and support materials to site test administrators.
• Gathered, organized and analyzed student test results.
• Managed and supported site test administrators.
• Maintained strict, confidential government protocols.
E D U C A T I O N
University of Phoenix | December – 201Bachelor of Science in Education - Honors & Activities: Dean’s List / Top 10% in the state: Arizona Educator’s Proficiency Assessment (AEPA)