Marisa R. Chambers

Committed, visionary leader, dedicated to doing what is best for all students. Highly skilled administrator who has developed a successful Response to Intervention (RTI) Program. Completed Master Schedule for PK-5^th Grades based on student needs, student data, and specialized programs. Strong team player devoted to coaching and committed to developing teacher’s strengths in order to support student growth.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Student Support Team (SST) Leader

• Monitoring Student Growth

• Professional Development for Teachers

• Monitoring and Giving Feedback to Teachers through TKES and Coaching

• Utilizing Data for Proper Student Placement

• Curriculum Development

• Leadership and Team Building

• Standardized Test Management/ Scheduling

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TRI-CITIES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL – Hapeville, GA – 2020 – Present

Owner/ Director

Owner of Private School, tutoring, and consulting business. Develop and plan curriculum for students in grades Kindergarten to 8^th grade based on individual student academic levels. Coordinate “Connections Classes” in art, science, PE, and Spanish with other local entrepreneurs. Develop strategies and differentiate lessons based on students academic, language, social, and emotional needs.

TRI-CITIES CHURCH – EAST POINT, GA – 2020

Interim Children’s and Youth Ministry Director

Develop and teach small group lessons for students in Elementary and Middle/ High School. Communicate with church leadership, parents, volunteers, and community regarding events and activities. Lead and attend both digital and in-person meetings with church staff and youth group.

HAPEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – Hapeville, GA – 2012 – 2019

Held two positions over the seven year tenure:

Assistant Administrator

Monitor student growth based on multiple sources of data. Lead Student Support Team to implement the problem-solving process to help teachers identify academic and behavioral needs of students. Develop school-wide master schedule. Evaluate and coach teachers through TKES and the Fulton County Coaching Rubric.

ESOL Lead Teacher

Teach language development skills to students in grades K – 5 in English Language Arts, Reading, and Math. Differentiate lessons for students based on Language Proficiency Levels as well as using content, process, and product. Use Science and Social Studies content standards to teach ELA thematically.

Highlights and Contributions at Hapeville Elementary:

• Recipient of Hapeville Elementary Professional of the Year Award for 2016-17 and Fulton Leadership Essentials Award for 2015-16

• Student Support Team Leader (2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19). Developed new process to identify students who needed academic and behavioral interventions. Trained K-5 teachers in new Universal Screener and Progress Monitoring system.

• Developed school-wide instructional schedule and assisted in creating class lists based on student data and needs (2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19). Created ESOL Schedule that included push-in and sheltered classes based on students’ language proficiency levels (2014-15, 2015-16)

• Scheduled and coordinated standardized assessments including Georgia Milestones Assessment for grades 3-5 (2017-18) as well as ACCESS Test for English Learners (2014-15, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19). Assisted Assistant Principal with IOWA Testing (2017-18, 2018-19)

• Coordinated Teacher of the Year and Professional of the Year Nomination Process (2018-19)

• Conducted professional development school-wide on topics including Response to Intervention, WIDA Standards, Data Driven Instruction for General Education students and English Learners, and Kagan Cooperative Development Strategies.

• Mentored new teachers through Fulton County Schools (2013-14) and Georgia State University Mentor Teacher for the Urban Accelerated Certification and Masters Program (2013-14, 2014-15)

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Assistant Administrator (2016 – 2019): Hapeville Elementary School

ESOL Teacher (2012 – 2016)

ESOL Lead Teacher (2014 – 2016)

Masters of Education (2013): Georgia State University

Urban Accelerated Certification and Master’s Program

Early Childhood Education Certification and ESOL Endorsement (2012): Georgia State University

Urban Accelerated Certification and Master’s Program

Bachelor of Arts (2005): Georgia State University

Major – Recreation Management; Certification – Hospitality Administration

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

GA Department of Education: Unraveling Dyslexia: A Closer Look at the GADOE Dyslexia Series #1-4 (2022-23)

International Dyslexia Association: Evidence-Based Executive Functions Interventions to Improve Academics of Struggling Learners (2022)

International Dyslexia Association: Supporting Dual Language Learners’ Reading Development and Achievement (2022)

International Dyslexia Association: The Syntax Attuned Educator: Supporting Students’ Ability to Comprehend Sentences (2022)

International Dyslexia Association: Reading Fluency: Essential for Comprehension (2022)

International Dyslexia Association: FCRR-Advancing Reading Through Science with Dr. Nicole Patton Terry (2021)

Kendore: A Dynamic Duo: Layering Phonological Awareness with Phonics (2021)

Kendore: Fine-Tuning Fluency: Maximize Your Time with Students (2021)

Kendore: Moving from Muddled to Magical: Building Prerequisite Skills for Oral and Written Expression

Kendore: Multi-Sensory Spelling Series Parts 1-3 (2021)

Kendore: Syllable Division: Strategy or Science Advanced Application and Instruction (2021)

Kendore: Understanding Phonological Awareness (2020)

Kendore: Unlocking REVLOC Understanding and Teaching Syllables (2020)

Kendore: Best Friends: Why Phonology and Morphology Should Always Stick Together (2020)

Kendore: The Anxiety and Learning Connection: A Plan for Student Success (2020)

Kendore: A Parent’s Guide to Intervention in an Era of Online Learning (2020)

Kendore: Advanced Phonemic Awareness (2020)

Montessori for Social Justice Conference – Decolonizing the Human Potential (2019)

Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Training (2018-19)

Building our Future – Fulton County Administrative Training (2017)

Building our Future – Fulton County Administrative Training (2016)

Assistant Administrator and Assistant Principal Training (2016 – 2019)

Tier 3 and Tier 4 of the RTI Process (2016)

Differentiation and English Learners Book Study

Differentiation and English Learners (ESOL Department Professional Training 2016)

Fulton County Summer Summit – Strategic Planning and Teaching (2015)

Fulton County Summer Summit – Using Data to Drive Instruction (2014)

Kagan Cooperative Learning Strategies (ESOL Department Professional Training 2014, 2015)

Collaboration and Co-Teaching Book Study

Collaboration and Co-Teaching (ESOL Department Training 2014, 2015, 2016)

SIOP Strategies for English Learners (2013)

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS

Hapeville Elementary Data Committee (2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19)

Hapeville Elementary Math Instructional Committee (2014-15)

Hapeville Elementary Parent and Community Connections (2013-14)

Hapeville Elementary Cultural Awareness Committee (2012-13)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE)

Christian Community Development Association (CCDA)