West Instructional Services

Contact Information

Company Name
West Instructional Services
Phone Number
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Location
424 Saraland Blvd
Saraland, Alabama, 36571

Company Details

About

Professional Background

  • Experience: She has over 20 years of experience in education, beginning her career as an elementary school teacher in 1998.
  • ACT Specialization: In 2013, she transitioned from the classroom to full-time tutoring, developing a specialized program to help both high-performing and at-risk students improve their ACT scores.
  • Impact: Her programs have been used by more than 18 school systems and 32 high schools to raise state report card scores and improve student outcomes.
  • Notable Students: Her former students include professional athletes in the NFL (e.g., Neil Farrell Jr., Roger McCreary) and MLB. 

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Education & Certifications

  • Doctor of Education (Ed.D.): Earned in Teacher Leadership from Walden University (2016).
  • Academic Research: Her doctoral research focused on "Making Middle Grades Work," exploring effective school programs for adolescents.
  • Earlier Degrees: Holds both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Early Childhood Education. 

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Published Works

Dr. West has authored several books and journals focused on her "ACT Hacks" and strategies, including:

  • ACT Crack the Code (which has sold over 7,000 copies).
  • ACT Crack the Code Study Journal.
  • ACT Curriculum Calendar. 

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Community & Media Presence

  • Media Features: She has appeared as an expert on ABC's Talk of Alabama, NBC15, and various podcasts to share test-taking strategies.
  • Philanthropy: Partners with organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Alabama, Mobile Kappa League, and Distinguished Young Women.
  • Volunteer Work: She has served as a mentor and volunteer staff member for organizations like Living Water and Redemption Church of God.