Torey Wright, teacher/instructor

Torey Wright

teacher/instructor

Abu Dhabi Education Council

Location
United Arab Emirates - Al Ain
Education
Bachelor's degree, Middle Grades Math Education
Experience
17 years, 2 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :17 years, 2 Months

teacher/instructor at Abu Dhabi Education Council
  • United Arab Emirates - Al Ain
  • August 2011 to November 2012

Taught the prescribed lessons in accordance with the vision of the organization.
Worked collaboratively with teachers, students, parents, and the community to help fulfill student achievement.
Collected and analyzed data to deliver academic results.

teacher/instructor/administrator at Rockdale County Public Schools
  • United States
  • July 2005 to May 2011

Delivered quality instruction that resulted in surpassing organization goals and expectations in improving student achievement.
Gathered student data and implemented strategies to increase student achievement.
Participated on numerous action school committees developing and incorporating plans relative to improving academic achievement.
Served as administrator.

teacher/instructor at Dekalb County Public Schools
  • United States
  • July 2003 to June 2005

Served as 6th grade math teacher.
Served on regional school agency committee for school improvement.
Offered additional tutorial assistance in math beyond regular school hours.

teacher/instructor at Gwinnett County Public Schools
  • United States
  • July 2002 to June 2003

Served as a fifth grade teacher.
Contributed to the Gwinnett Local School Assessment Team.
Served as Fifth grade Beta Club Representative.

teacher/instructor at Dekalb County Public Schools
  • United States
  • July 2001 to June 2002

Served as a fifth grade teacher and grade level chairperson providing leadership and guidance to colleagues and students.
Developed the school curriculum web for grade five subject areas.
Participated in the Afterschool Program in a tutorial role in aiding fourth and fifth grade pupils.
Utilized and implemented technological programs with traditional instruction. *Facilitated the social and academic development of pupils in a structured and disciplined learning environment.

teacher/instructor at Dekalb County School System
  • United States
  • July 1998 to June 2001

Served as a fourth grade teacher, Parent-Teacher-Association faculty representative, and grade level chairperson.
Utilized and implemented technological programs with traditional instruction.
Facilitated the social and academic development of pupils in a structured and disciplined learning environment.
Surpassed county objectives in math on standardized tests. Developed a school action plan for Southern Association of School Accreditation.
Sponsored and coordinated the Classroom Management and Cafeteria committee, School Safety Patrol, Leadership Academy for Boys, and School Student Council.
Served as Pay for Performance leader, which involved planning, coordinating, delegating, and implementing actions to facilitate an aesthetic environment of learning.

teacher/instructor/computer systems manager at Shelby County School System
  • United States
  • August 1995 to June 1998

Coordinated and implemented dynamic instructional software to promote learning development.
Gathered and analyzed student data to strengthen academic areas of weakness to garner maximization of standardized test scores.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Middle Grades Math Education
  • at Mercer University
  • August 2001

2000-2001 *Education Specialist Degree in Middle Grades Education (Math), Mercer University (Cumulative GPA of 3.9)

Master's degree, Educational Leadership and Supervision
  • at University of Memphis
  • August 1998

1996-1998 *Master of Science in School Administration and Supervision, University of Memphis (Cumulative GPA of 3.615)

Bachelor's degree, Elementary Education
  • at University of West Florida
  • May 1994

1989-1994 *Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, University of West Florida, Honors Graduate, Cum Laude (Cumulative GPA of 3.55)

Specialties & Skills

Candidate Selection
Candidate Screening
Teacher Training
Instructor led Training
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Languages

English
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Teachiing (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2008
Valid Until:
November 2012