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
Aurora, MO
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
Aurora
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
Aurora, MO
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
Springfield, MO
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
Springfield
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Curriculum writing, and practicum students
Substitute instructor
Republic School District
Republic
01.2013 - 01.2015
3rd grade instructor, all content
Sparta Elementary School
Sparta
01.2012 - 01.2013
Title 1 Reading and Math Specialist (4th-6th grade)
Crane Elementary School
Crane
01.2007 - 01.2008
6th grade ELA/social studies instructor
Branson Intermediate
Branson
01.2005 - 01.2006
Education
Ed.D - Leadership, Curriculum And Instruction
Evangel University
Springfield05.2024
M.S. - Curriculum and Instruction
Drury University
Springfield05.2018
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