Norma Anderson
Instructional Leader
Arlington, TX
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Instructional leader seeking opportunity to positively impact an organization. Strong communication skills and understanding of the development of instruction materials. Skillful at interpreting data and adjusting project details to meet desired outcomes. Looking to fully utilize my multidisciplinary approach and unique perspective in the workforce.
Experience
2021
Jul
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Present
Literacy Instructional Coach
Arlington ISD / Arlington, TX
- Assist teachers with designing instruction and make data-informed instructional decisions
- Assist teachers with resources, materials, tools, information, etc. to support classroom instruction
- Attend workshops/conferences to learn about new innovative instructional strategies
- Collaborate with teachers and provide specific strategies for improved instructional delivery
- Communicate with district-level administrators, principals, and teachers through a variety of means
- Develop coaching plans for teachers to ensure student improvement
- Develop, coordinate, and support Induction for new teachers
- Facilitate PLC conversations with individual teachers, grade level teams
- Incorporates the use of data to improve instruction within professional development activities through DDI Weekly Data Meetings
2018
Aug
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2021
Jun
5th Grade Classroom Teacher - Team Lead
Arlington ISD - Dual Language and Fine Arts Academy / Arlington, TX
- Prepared ELA unit plans and unit assessments, alongside freedom to plan weekly and daily instruction
- Actively knowing and implementing policies and procedures according to staff, parent, and student handbooks
- Building genuine relationships with parents and students, to collaborate on best practice for each unique child
- Collaborating with the partner teachers to plan activities; to promote interest and interaction with students
- Maintaining a safe and clean environment, conducive to fostering learning
- Use best practices, including differentiation with instructional technology and other techniques, to execute engaging instruction at a level rigorous for all students
- Data analysis of classroom, district and state testing outcomes
- Adhering to students' 504, IEP and Behavior plans
2014
Aug
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2018
Jun
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Irving ISD / Irving, Tx
2013
Aug
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2014
Jun
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Grand Prairie ISD / Grand Prairie, TX
Education
2008
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2029
University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelor's Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies
2019
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2021
Texas A&M University–Commerce
Master's Degree - Educational Technology & Leadership
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