Kalena Michelle Davis-Jackson

Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia Birmingham, Alabama

Utilize current strategies and theories to organize and implement structured lessons. Instruct students through discussions, visual aids, and cooperative learning.

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  Assist collaborative planning with other disciplines (create Interdisciplinary Units)
  
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  Prepare lesson plans that effectively cover Georgia Common Core Standards
  
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  Administer various types of assessments that track student mastery
  
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  Develop departmental curriculum goals and instructional strategies
  
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  Lead professional development sessions for ELA teachers
  
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  Developed ELA high stakes test review sessions (Georgia High School Graduation Tests, Georgia End of Course Tests)
  
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  Developed Advisement Curriculum
  
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  Initiated ELA team Writing Portfolio Initiative
  
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  Maintained a 95% passage rate on the ELA-Georgia High School Graduation Test
  
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  Maintained a 100% passage rate on the Georgia High School Writing Test- Fall 2010-12
  
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  Maintained a 97% passage rate on the American Literature End- of -Course Test
  
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  Chosen as one of four teachers in the district to facilitate a research-based reading course
  
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  Served as Instructional Coach (2008-09)
  
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  Served on Leadership Team (2009-11)
  
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  Supervised Debate Team and sponsored school climate activities
  
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  Served on the High School Transformation Team
  
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  Build and maintain positive parent-teacher relationships
  
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  Implemented government funded program, (ERO), targeted towards struggling readers (2006-07)
  
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  Coordinated 9^th grade reading activities and initiate new programs (2006-07)
  

Provide instruction for recovering students in the areas of research and writing. Instruct students through cooperative learning and research based assignments/presentations. Supervise TFA candidates.

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  Assess and evaluate student writing
  
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  Prepare students for success on the Georgia High School Writing Test
  
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  Create lessons that prepare students for college level writing
  
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  Served as mentor to Teacher for America beginning teachers
  

Work under supervision to provide support for all students academically, personally, and socially.

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  Counsel students in grades 9-11 using cognitive behavioral, reality and person centered approaches to address depression, conflict resolution, and academic performance.
  

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  Counsel students in short-term crisis situations such as bullying or classroom behavior issues.
  
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  Create classroom guidance lesson plans. Topics include conflict resolution, note taking strategies and time management.
  
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  Assist with decreasing the number of unexcused absences through follow-up phone calls and letters to parents.
  

Provide support for all students academically, personally, and socially.

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  Counsel students in grades 9-11 using cognitive behavioral, reality and person centered approaches to address depression, conflict resolution, and academic performance.
  

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  Counsel students in short-term crisis situations such as bullying or classroom behavior issues.
  
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  Create classroom guidance lesson plans. Topics include conflict resolution, note taking strategies and time management.
  
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  Assist with decreasing the number of unexcused absences through follow-up phone calls and letters to parents.
  
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  Serve as the liaison for the development of a structured advisory
  
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  Provide support for teachers in completing :transcript audits; college and career readiness lesson plans; and financial literacy workshops
  

Add-on Certification- Reading Specialist - 2011

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International Reading Association (IRA)

American School Counselors Association (ASCA)

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National Beta Club National Honor Society Yearbook Teen Parenting