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Overview
Work History
Education
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Phi Delta Kappa Sorority
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Annie Lawson

Memphis

Summary

Proactive and caring worker with 30 plus years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. Talented Tutor offering outstanding communication and problem-solving skills. Fosters positive learning environment by encouraging students to develop individual skills. Specializing in 1:1 instruction, team collaboration and relations with students, parents and support staff.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

ACT Tutorial (Reading Teacher)

PURE Youth
Memphis, TN
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
  • Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.

English/Reading Teacher

Benjamin L Hooks Job Corps
Memphis, TN
06.2016 - 01.2021
  • Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
  • Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
  • Supervised small reading groups of students.
  • Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
  • Led classroom discussions to encourage students to analyze literature critically.
  • Participated in department and employee team meetings to discuss student performance and academic achievement.
  • Presented guest lectures at conferences and other events.

English 12 Language Arts Teacher

Messick Adult High School
Memphis, TN
08.2014 - 01.2016
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Successfully improved [Language]-speaking students' English grammar and vocabulary levels through written and interactive activities.

Literacy Coach

Memphis Shelby County Schools
Memphis, TN
08.2008 - 05.2011
  • Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
  • Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
  • Monitored status of students requiring special attention.
  • Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
  • Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
  • Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results.

English/Language Arts Instructor

Memphis City Schools
Memphis, TN
10.1977 - 05.2008
  • Encouraged participation by maintaining positive attitude and proactively engaging students in activities and lessons.
  • Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
  • Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions for college-level English students.
  • Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students
  • Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.

Education

No Degree - Education

The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

No Degree - Education Administration

University of Mississippi
University, MS
07.1998

No Degree - Education Administration

Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN
06.1998

Master of Science - Education

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN
05.1991

Bachelor of Science - Education

Memphis State University
Memphis, TN
08.1977

Skills

  • ACT Preparation
  • Study Material Development
  • Establishing Learning Goals
  • Student Reporting
  • Verbal and Written Communication

Phi Delta Kappa Sorority

Educational sorority 

Timeline

ACT Tutorial (Reading Teacher)

PURE Youth
01.2021 - 05.2021

English/Reading Teacher

Benjamin L Hooks Job Corps
06.2016 - 01.2021

English 12 Language Arts Teacher

Messick Adult High School
08.2014 - 01.2016

Literacy Coach

Memphis Shelby County Schools
08.2008 - 05.2011

English/Language Arts Instructor

Memphis City Schools
10.1977 - 05.2008

No Degree - Education

The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

No Degree - Education Administration

University of Mississippi

No Degree - Education Administration

Cumberland University

Master of Science - Education

Trevecca Nazarene University

Bachelor of Science - Education

Memphis State University
Annie Lawson