Reid Baker is a middle school English teacher in Virginia Beach, Virginia with over 10 years of teaching experience. He holds a Master's degree in Education from Old Dominion University and a Bachelor's degree from Randolph-Macon College. Baker is currently a teacher at Salem Middle School where he teaches 7th grade English and has taken on several leadership roles, such as Instructional Leadership Team Member and 7th grade English Coordinator. He has received several awards for his teaching, including Teacher of the Year nominee and the "I Make a Difference" award. In his career, Baker has also worked as a summer school instructor, tutor, and professional test scorer.

1. Reid F. Baker
3847 Ocean Tides Drive Phone: 757-377-1735
Virginia Beach, VA 23455 Email: rfbaker@vbschools.com
____________________Education____________________
Old Dominion University - Norfolk, VA August 2014
Master of Science in Education
Randolph-Macon College - Ashland, VA May 2006
Bachelor of Arts
Major - English / Minor - Secondary Education
____________________Professional Work Experience____________________
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Teacher
 Certification for English grades 6-12
 National Board Certified Teacher in English Language Arts/Early Adolescence
Salem Middle School (7th grade English) September 2008 – Present
Landstown Middle School (8th grade English) September 2006 – June 2008
Leadership Roles
Salem Middle School
· Instructional Leadership Team Member (2008-Present)
· 7th grade English Coordinator (2008-Present)
· AVID Site Team Member (2008-Present)
· Served on the Curriculum Development and Cornerstone Assessment Committee for
Secondary School English (2011)
· Mentor to Teacher in Training (2011)
· Presenter for VBCPS New Teacher Orientation showcasing the integration of
technology into 21st century lessons (2011)
· Presenter for Professional Development of Seasoned Teachers (2011)
Landstown Middle School
· School Safety Committee Member (2007-08)
Summer School Instructor
Brandon Middle School (7th grade English) 2009
Lynnhaven Middle School (6th grade English) 2011
Salem Middle School (7th grade English) 2012
Kempsville Middle School (7th grade English) 2013
Tutor
Salem Middle School
· Homework Hotline Teacher on Call (2009-Present)
Professional Scorer
NBCT scorer for Pearson (2010)
Integrated Performance Task scorer for VBCPS (2015)

2. ____________________Professional Highlights____________________
Awards and Recognition
Salem Middle School
· Teacher of the Year nominee (2012)
· One of my National Board video portfolio entries was selected for inclusion in
ATLAS (Accomplished Teaching, Learning, and Schools), a password-protected
online resource that showcases accomplished teachers in action
· Lesson plan utilizing technology was included in the division wide curriculum
guideline for 7th grade English with VBCPS
· Nominated for the ISTE Media Specialist Technology Award with LMS (2010)
· Received the “I Make a Difference” Award (2011)
Landstown Middle School
· Received the “I Make a Difference” Award (2007 & 2008)
_________________School Related Extracurricular Activities_________________
Coach
Salem Middle School
· Head Football Coach (2012-2014)
· Assistant Football Coach (2009-2011)
· Head Boys’ Track Coach (2014-Present)
· Assistant Boys’ and Girls’ Track Coach (2008-2013)
· Intramural Coordinator (2008-present)
Landstown Middle School
· Academic Challenge Coach (2007)
Clubs and Volunteer work
Salem Middle School
· AVID Young Scholars Club Co-Sponsor (2008-09)
· Relay for Life (2014-2015)
Landstown Middle School
· Earth Savers Club Co-Sponsor (2007-2008)
· Stepping with the Stars fundraiser (2006-2008)
· Relay for Life (2007-2008)
Weekend Moderator
Salem Middle School
· Saturday Detention (2009-Present)
First Colonial High School
· SAT Associate Supervisor (2009-Present)
____________Other Professional and Collegiate Honors/Activities____________
Dean’s List 2002–2003 & 2005–2006
National Scholars Honor Society 2005–2006
Randolph-Macon College Men’s Varsity Lacrosse Team 2002–2006
Academic All Conference Award 2002–2003 & 2005–2006
VBMSL Football Southern Division Champions (Coach) 2012
Virginia Beach Sharks Club Lacrosse Team (Player) 2007–Present