Julie McCrea
Newville
Summary
Instructional coach with expertise in curriculum development, data analysis, and technology integration. Demonstrated success in increasing student engagement and improving teacher effectiveness through targeted workshops and collaborative initiatives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Coach
Agora Cyber Charter School
King of Prussia
06.2015 - 12.2025
- Developed instructional materials to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement effective teaching strategies and best practices.
- Facilitated professional development workshops to support staff skill improvement.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for instructional adjustments.
- Provided one-on-one coaching to educators to foster instructional growth and effectiveness.
- Coordinated curriculum alignment initiatives across grade levels and subjects.
- Supported the integration of technology tools in classroom instruction for enhanced learning.
- Assisted in the collection of analysis to determine the best instructional strategies.
- Observed classrooms to provide feedback to teachers regarding their teaching methods and classroom management techniques.
- Provided professional development to teachers and administrators on instructional strategies, best practices, and implementation of curriculum.
- Attended conferences related to educational topics such as assessment methods, instructional strategies.
- Coached teachers in effective use of technology tools to enhance instruction and student engagement.
- Developed rubrics for evaluating teacher performance based on established criteria and standards.
- Worked closely with special education personnel in order to coordinate services for students with disabilities.
- Collaborated with school leaders to design and implement initiatives that support student achievement goals.
Science Department Chair
Agora Cyber Charter School
King of Prussia
08.2010 - 06.2015
- Collaborated with faculty to enhance interdisciplinary learning opportunities in science.
- Supported student engagement initiatives through hands-on science projects.
- Directed compliance with state educational standards in the science curriculum.
- Assisted teachers with developing and revising lessons to more productively reach students of varying skill levels.
- Implemented professional development opportunities for faculty.
- Mentored new faculty members to assist with their transition into the department.
Biology Teacher
Agora Cyber Charter School
King of Prussia
06.2007 - 06.2015
- Developed engaging biology curriculum for online learning environment.
- Facilitated interactive virtual lab sessions using digital tools.
Biology and Earth Science Teachee
Chambersburg Area School District
Chambersburg
08.2004 - 06.2007
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, Pennsylvania, PA05-2002
Master of Science - Educational Technology
Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PASkills
- Instructional design and curriculum development
- Collaborative learning and planning
- Student engagement strategies
- Data analysis techniques
- Educational technology integration
- Professional development initiatives
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Agora Cyber Charter School
06.2015 - 12.2025
Science Department Chair
Agora Cyber Charter School
08.2010 - 06.2015
Biology Teacher
Agora Cyber Charter School
06.2007 - 06.2015
Biology and Earth Science Teachee
Chambersburg Area School District
08.2004 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Master of Science - Educational Technology
Wilkes University