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Overview
Work History
Education
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Philosophy
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Dr. JULIA EDWARDS

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Summary

  • Cultivated collaborative partnerships with coworkers to promote an engaged and empowering work culture.
  • Enhanced smooth transitions for day-to-day operations and long-term planning, consistently contributing to team success.
  • Utilized strategic planning skills effective in coordinating assessment days and optimizing scheduling processes.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Curriculum Developer

Building Leadership Committee

Increased Communication
08.2019 - Current
  • Identified opportunities to streamline processes and improve operations and efficiency.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with faculty ensuring smooth transitions without disrupting day-to-day operations.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the team by seeking feedback from faculty regularly.


8th grade science, human anatomy, forensics, and conservation instructor

Aurora Public School District
01.2019 - Current
  • Recycling program coordinator, curriculum writing/JAG mentor, building leadership committee, and district learning loss committee/department chair

Leadership Team Member

Increase Culture and Reduce Silos
05.2019 - 05.2023
  • Cultivated strong relationships with all faculty, improving collaboration and fostering long-term partnerships.
  • Implemented innovative solutions that significantly improved overall efficiency in daily operations.
  • Identified trends and assessed opportunities to improve processes and execution.
  • Defined clear targets, objectives and communicated to other team members.

Curriculum Developer

Transparency and Accountability
08.2015 - 05.2019
  • Enhanced curriculum quality by conducting thorough research and incorporating best practices in instructional design.
  • Developed customized learning experiences by incorporating multimedia elements, interactive activities, and real-world examples.
  • Ensured alignment between curriculum objectives, instructional strategies, and assessments, leading to clearer expectations for students and improved outcomes.
  • Designed assessment tools that accurately measured student performance and informed future instructional decisions.
  • Evaluated existing curricula and identified areas for improvement, ultimately leading to increased learner satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with subject matter experts to develop accurate, engaging, and effective learning materials for diverse audiences.
  • Enhanced curriculum effectiveness by integrating innovative digital tools and resources.
  • Tailored curriculum content to align with state and federal educational standards, ensuring compliance and relevance.
  • Initiated feedback mechanism from students and teachers, driving curriculum adjustments and enhancements.

6th grade science, math, reading, ELA instructor

Springfield Public School District
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Curriculum writing, and practicum students

Substitute instructor

Republic School District
01.2013 - 01.2015

3rd grade instructor, all content

Sparta Elementary School
01.2012 - 01.2013

Title 1 Reading and Math Specialist (4th-6th grade)

Crane Elementary School
01.2007 - 01.2008

6th grade ELA/social studies instructor

Branson Intermediate
01.2005 - 01.2006

Education

Ed.D - Leadership, Curriculum And Instruction

Evangel University
Springfield
05.2024

M.S. - Curriculum and Instruction

Drury University
Springfield
05.2018

B.S. - Elementary Education

Southwest Missouri State University
05.2005

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving/Active Listening
  • Time Management
  • Reliability
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Philosophy

I am seeking an opportunity that enables me to facilitate optimum achievement and community-minded students who can successfully participate in society, knowing they matter and belong while embedding pragmatics and constructivism in my teaching. I also seek to aid students in being involved in their learning process and foster an environment that promotes analyzing, evaluating, and being reflective in their learning.

References

  • Dr. Kimberly Yeary, principal, Pleasant View K-8, 2210 East State Highway AA, Springfield, MO, 65807, kayeary@spsmail.org, 417-655-4162
  • Dr. Laurie Edmondson, Drury University, 900 North Benton, Springfield, MO, 65802, ledmondson@drury.edu, 417-877-0612
  • Dr. Matt Gower, Aurora Junior High, 500 West Olive Street, Aurora, MO, 65605, mgower@aurorar8.org, 417-229-9655

Timeline

Building Leadership Committee

Increased Communication
08.2019 - Current

Leadership Team Member

Increase Culture and Reduce Silos
05.2019 - 05.2023

8th grade science, human anatomy, forensics, and conservation instructor

Aurora Public School District
01.2019 - Current

Curriculum Developer

Transparency and Accountability
08.2015 - 05.2019

6th grade science, math, reading, ELA instructor

Springfield Public School District
01.2015 - 01.2019

Substitute instructor

Republic School District
01.2013 - 01.2015

3rd grade instructor, all content

Sparta Elementary School
01.2012 - 01.2013

Title 1 Reading and Math Specialist (4th-6th grade)

Crane Elementary School
01.2007 - 01.2008

6th grade ELA/social studies instructor

Branson Intermediate
01.2005 - 01.2006

Curriculum Developer

Ed.D - Leadership, Curriculum And Instruction

Evangel University

M.S. - Curriculum and Instruction

Drury University

B.S. - Elementary Education

Southwest Missouri State University
Dr. JULIA EDWARDS