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Dodie
Gilley
Professional Summary

Educational Leader with over 14 years of successful experience in an educational setting. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in strengths in collaborating with administration and teachers to support the needs of every student. Accomplished Elementary Educator that has been successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.

Skills
  • Safety awareness
  • Standardized tests
  • Behavioral improvements
  • Lesson Planning
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Differentiated instruction
Education
Mcneese State University12/2007Bachelor of Science: General Studies
Louisiana CollegeMaster of Science: Educational Leadership
Work History
Allen Parish School Board-Elizabeth High School- First Grade Teacher
Elizabeth, LA08/2019 - Current
  • Instructed students individually and in groups for English Language Arts.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Incorporated Google Classroom and Reading apps as technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Allen Parish School Board- Oakdale Elementary - ELA Instructional Coach
Oakdale, LA01/2013 - 07/2019
  • Recorded student performances for critical review and examination.
  • Provided direction and coordination to learners and provided ongoing feedback to learners.
  • Modeled Reading, Writing, and phonic lessons for daily or weekly instruction.
  • Reviewed formative and summative data and information from diagnostic tests to accurately assess students.
  • Planned and implemented lessons utilizing variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Assessed students through diagnostic tests, in addition to formative and summative data.
  • Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
  • Developed staff members' attitudes, skills, and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
  • Maintained confidentiality while recording and keeping detailed track of student performances.
  • Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
  • Increased literacy benchmarks by through instructional strategies and feedback.
  • Supported teacher instruction by discussing concepts and creating custom practice questions.
Allen Parish School Board-Oakdale Elementary- Intervention Specialist
Oakdale, LA12/2012 - 12/2013
  • Instructed students in academic areas and reading groups.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Allen Parish School Board-Oakdale Elementary - First Grade Teacher
Oakdale, LA12/2007 - 12/2012
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Professional Development

*Aspiring Leaders

*Learn Zillion K-2 and Learn Zillion 3-8

*El Education Curriculum

*Spalding

*Allen Parish Coaching Institute

*Red River School District Conference Presenter

*Guided Reading

*Writing Across Science and Social Studies(Maria Losee)

*ANET

*Hartcourt Storytown Curriculum

*Plain Talk

Additional Information

Leadership Committees:

Teaming across the district and grade levels

District Common Assessment Writing

Unit By Design Writing

Reading Day

Veterans Day

Grandparents Day

Red Ribbon Week

Christmas Program

Community Support:

Tutoring

Mission of Exchange around the world

Vacation Bible School Teacher

Sunday School Teacher

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Allen Parish School Board-Elizabeth High School
  • Allen Parish School Board- Oakdale Elementary
  • Allen Parish School Board-Oakdale Elementary

School Attended

  • Mcneese State University
  • Louisiana College

Job Titles Held:

  • First Grade Teacher
  • ELA Instructional Coach
  • Intervention Specialist

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : General Studies
    Master of Science : Educational Leadership

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