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Leila Hubbard
Gray
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record specializing in special education strategy and teacher development. Expert in fostering collaborative co-teaching environments and enhancing student outcomes through effective communication and motivational leadership. Committed to the education and achievement of all students through targeted differentiation in the general education classrooms.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Washington County Department of Education
07.2020 - Current
- Led professional development to address the needs of faculty and staff and improve student learning outcomes.
- Designed and facilitated Professional Learning Committees with grade level academic teachers and special education teachers to analyze student achievement data and determine next steps in provided targeted and differentiated instruction.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness and facilitate post-conferences with educators to determine areas of refinement and reinforcement.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Contribute to IEP and 504 Meetings in determining appropriate accommodations and modifications that best meet the student's needs.
Assistant Principal
Kingsport City School
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Monitored student behavior,enforced discipline and attendance policies.
- Mentored new teachers in improving their practices and offered suggestions for differentiating curriculum for students with special needs.
- Led PLCs for the English Department ensuring that discussion and strategies were data driven.
Associate Principal
Kingsport City Schools
07.2016 - 01.2020
- 504 Coordinator: evaluated and developed educational plans to meet the needs of students who qualified
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Facilitated co-teaching program in the middle schools and provided district level trainings in co-teaching
- Evaluated teachers and provided feedback through reflective discussions and questioning.
Special Education Teacher
Kingsport City Schools
08.2009 - 05.2015
- Instructed students with a variety of disabilities including those with learning disabilities, ADHD, emotional disturbance, and autism.
- Taught students in grades 9-12 in a classroom focused on behavior management developing the program from the ground up to include a service-learning component involving several members of the community.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction in a collaborative effort with a general education co-teacher.
- Developed and delivered professional development in the areas of co-teaching and behavior management both on the local and regional levels.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth including the implementation of a social emotional learning program.
Special Education Teacher
Kingsport City Schools
07.1994 - 11.2000
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN12-2014
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN05-1994
Skills
- Teaching and Administration Training
- Collaborative Co-Teaching Experience
- Special Education Strategist
- Team Development
- Effective Communicator
- Motivational Leader
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Washington County Department of Education
07.2020 - Current
Assistant Principal
Kingsport City School
01.2020 - 03.2020
Associate Principal
Kingsport City Schools
07.2016 - 01.2020
Special Education Teacher
Kingsport City Schools
08.2009 - 05.2015
Special Education Teacher
Kingsport City Schools
07.1994 - 11.2000
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
East Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
East Tennessee State University