1. Renee Westlake
525 Willow Oak Way, Roswell GA 30076
M (404) 644‐7677 • missdoctorrich@gmail.com
SUMMARY
More than 20 years of experience in the academic arena with emphasis in technology supported
learning, professional development, and curriculum development/implementation. More than 5
years of director level management experience implementing peer‐to‐peer cognitive coaching,
technology‐based curriculum designs, and data analytics measuring program objectives and KPIs.
A collaborative team leader, proficient in problem solving, project planning, content
creation/editing, and building effective online communities on a global scale.
EDUCATION
2007 ‐ 2010 Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA
Ed.D program, Doctoral Candidate in English Education/Leadership
for Learning (GPA: 4.0) (ABD)
2007 ‐ 2009 Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA
Ed.S English Education/Leadership for Learning (GPA: 4.0)
2005 ‐ 2006 Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA
M.Ed. English Education (GPA: 4.0)
2000 ‐ 2004 Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA
B.S. English Education (GPA: 3.9)
1988 ‐ 1990 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR
Theatre Arts Studies, Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
EXPERIENCE
2014‐Present Fulton County School System Roswell, GA
(8 months) Educator/Instructional Leader
Proficiencies
❖ Project/inquiry/personalized learning techniques immersed in a 1:1 global online community
❖ Adult/Adolescent classroom engagement strategies
❖ Data collection and analysis via learning inventories, assessments, and curriculum development
based upon outcomes and measures
❖ SPSS for quantitative analysis and data interpretation
❖ Qualitative analysis and mix‐design research and analytics
❖ Use and facilitating use of hardware such as Promethean boards, I‐pads, I‐phones, Microsoft, and
Dell products
❖ E‐learning, virtual learning instruction and student support, using both Google and Apple platforms
for instructional and curriculum design and development, as well as using additional vendor
products including Classflow, Edgunity, Blackboard, Edmodo, Nearpod, IXL, Edivate, Edublogs,
Seesaw, Voicethread, Book Writer, etc.
❖ Creating, editing, facilitation in social media platforms for purposes of online global community
influence and education
❖ Amazon Web Services
2011‐2013 Cobb County School System Austell, GA
(3 years) Freshman Transition Academy Director
Proficiencies
❖ Integrated approach to learning and performance that incorporates varied learning styles with a
focus on technological tools
❖ Peer‐to‐peer training using the cognitive coaching method
❖ Creating cost‐effective and time‐efficient curriculum and training modules

2. ❖ Use of newest technologies and latest research‐based methods of virtual learning, including use of
and impact of social media as a tool
❖ Data Analysis to establish action items and identifying valued resources to meet new goals that
drive high‐performance
❖ Use of community relations/marketing strategies which identify and create strategies that improve
prospects.
❖ Establishing objectives that meet the institutional goals that deliver quantifiable campaign results.
❖ Using multi‐media formats, including social platforms, to promote, educate, and support program
development and all stakeholders.
2008‐2010 Cobb County Schools Austell, GA
(3 years) English Teacher
2006‐2007 Paulding County Schools Dallas, GA
(1 year) English Teacher
2004‐2005 Cobb County Schools Kennesaw, GA
(1 year) English Student Teacher
1997‐2003 Fulton County Schools Sandy Springs, GA
(7 years) Drama Teacher / Program Director
1995‐1996 Peachtree Embossing Atlanta, GA
(2 years) Executive Sales Representative
1993‐1995 Simpson Paper Company Atlantal, GA
(3 years) Inside Sales Representative
CERTIFICATIONS
T‐6 Georgia Teaching & Instruction Atlanta, GA
Gifted & Talented Teaching Endorsement Atlanta, GA
Apple Education Program Certification Atlanta, GA
Media Sense Certification Atlanta, GA
HONORS / INTERESTS
2011 21st Century Grant Award $1M Atlanta, GA
Foundational Leadership for Youth After School Program
2006 Teacher of the Month Dallas, GA
Paulding County High School
2006 GCTE Literary Publication Award Recipient Atlanta, GA
Georgia Council of Teachers of English
2005 Outstanding Senior in English Award Recipient Kennesaw, GA
Kennesaw State University
2004‐2005 Hollingsworth Scholoarship Award Recipient Kennesaw, GA
Excellence in Academics / Kennesaw State University
2002‐2005 Academic Dean’s List Kennesaw, GA
Kennesaw State University
2001 Best Director Award Recipient Atlanta, GA
Georgia Theatre Conference