Curriculum Vitae Name: Tarhonda Greer Work Address: HCC – Southeast, 6815 Rustic Street, , TX 77087 Office Telephone Number: 713/718-7056 Email Address: [email protected]

EDUCATION 2004 Southern University Houston, TX Master of Education, Educational Administration

2004 Texas Southern University Houston, TX Assistant Principal Certification

1993 Texas Southern University Houston, TX Secondary Mathematics Certification (Grades 6-8)

1990 Texas Southern University Houston, TX Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

WORK HISTORY 2014 – present Jones FUTURES Academy Houston, TX Dean of Instruction  Key orchestrator in creating a college bound culture for the new FUTURES Academy with HB5 pathways in Construction Technology and Health Science

2013 – 2014 Jesse H Jones High School Houston, TX Dean of Instruction  Oversee course schedule planning, staff evaluation, staff development, and curriculum implementation to ensure increased student achievement through data driven decisions.  Work effectively with parents, students and staff of various cultural and socio- economic backgrounds to increase attendance, graduation rates while providing a safe learning environment.  Strengthen instructional opportunities by facilitating professional learning communities in all content areas.

2013 – 2014 Houston ISD Houston, TX KEY Teacher (District)  Observe a case load of teachers (determined in conjunction with district administration and TDS) and provide them with feedback aligned with the development and IP rubric  Design and share lesson plans utilizing the HISD Curriculum documents  Tailor the New Teacher Academy sessions to include content/grade specific examples, photos and resources

2013 - 2014 Jesse H. Jones High School Houston, TX Instructional Practice Coach (Campus)  Model effective teaching by providing opportunities for teachers receiving coaching to observe live (or videotaped) lessons  Conduct and debrief co-planning and co-teaching sessions with teachers based on their professional development needs  Support teachers in focusing on their professional goals and working towards them

2011 - 2014 Jesse H. Jones High School Houston, TX 1990 - 2001 Jesse H. Jones High School Houston, TX Mathematics Teacher  Created a classroom environment that was conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students  Planned a program of study that, as much as possible, met the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the students  Assessed the accomplishments of the students on a regular basis and employed a variety of instructional techniques, technology and intervention methods consistent with the capabilities of the individual or student group involved

Sept. 2010 – March 2011 Jack Houston, TX Interim Principal  Built strong relationships with parents, students, staff and community partners  Fostered a safe nurturing environment for students  Focused on character education initiatives and promoted 21st Century skills  Ensured the use of data to inform instruction  Adopted school-wide direct instruction strategies to increase student achievement  Provided exciting and challenging enrichment opportunities for students

2009 - present Houston Community College Houston, TX Campus Manager  Establishing and maintaining a positive learning environment  Maximizing classroom utilization through scheduling of courses  Coordinating security issues and providing supervision of housekeeping

2008 - 2011 Jack Yates High School Houston, TX 2006 - 2008 Ezekiel Cullen Middle School Houston, TX Instructional Coordinator/Dean of Instruction  Worked with individual teachers to improve time management and classroom instruction through the use of data  Coordinated and implemented professional development for teachers to enhance program goals and objectives through professional learning communities  Established and maintained open lines of communication with faculty, students, parents and community members

2005 - 2006 Crispus Attucks Middle School Houston, TX Mathematics Instructional Coordinator  Collaborated with staff to identify curriculum needs, wrote curriculum and/or monitored curriculum writing  Increased student achievement through innovative teaching techniques  Strengthened instructional opportunities by providing school-wide program development and interventions

2001 - 2005 Crispus Attucks Middle School Houston, TX Magnet Coordinator  Used a team approach, developed, designed, and/or planned the implementation of appropriate in-services to enhance program goals and objectives  Implemented annual student recruitment activities designed to reach the program enrollment goal and attract a diverse population  Assisted with preparation of budget, financial reports, requisitions and inventory

ENTREPRENEURSHIP T and L with G Siblings, Inc. Board of Directors A community development company that serves low income areas in the development of livable housing and rental properties

Learning Emporium, Inc., 501©3, President\CEO An educational resource company

HONORS AND Teacher Value Added Summary for STAAR Algebra I Effectiveness Level Rating of Well Above 2013 -14 AWARDS HISD ASPIRE $10,000 recipient for student achievement on STAAR Algebra I 2013-14 TALK ED Seminar, University of Houston Honor Program 2012-13 Top Ten Finalist Teacher of the Year, HISD 2011-12 Teacher of the Year, Jesse H. Jones 2011-12 Teacher of the Game, Devon Energy 2011-12 Educator Honoree, AEW 2011-12 Education Specialist Award, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee 2011 Rising Woman Award, 2011 Runner Up Teacher of the Year, South Central District 1995-96 Teacher of the Year, Jesse H. Jones 1995-96 Co-Author, Historical Math Project with Mathematics Association of America 100% TAAS Score Honoree IMPACT II Grant Recipient Benjamin Banneker Grant Recipient Mayor's After School Achievement Grant Recipient Project GRAD Technology Grant Recipient TEA Even Start Grant Recipient

MEMBERSHIPS National Council for Teachers of Mathematics Benjamin Banneker Association Houston Association of School Administrator Houston Area Texas Child Care Council Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc Metropolitan C.M.E. Church