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Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Building on the responsibilities of the Senior Professional Learning Specialist role: Managed a team of 18 direct reports. Facilitated high-quality onboarding experiences for new hires during a period of rapid growth. Monitored certification processes with multiple levels of accountability. Maintained customer satisfaction when transitioning Professional Learning Consultants on/off districts. Collaborated with department leadership to develop the region’s capacity. Completed the 6-month company internal leadership program, building my own capacity. Actively contributed to the hiring process, from initial screening to performance task, and offers.

Building on the responsibilities of the Professional Learning Specialist role: Leveraged a service leadership mindset to support an expanded pool of stakeholders through strategic work in larger implementations and internal company professional learning. Partnered with districts in the Council of Great City Schools, working with district leadership to plan multi-year professional learning plans. Improved internal new hire onboarding processes. Expanded mentoring support for new Professional Learning Consultants. Planned and facilitated internal learning opportunities at regional company meetings. Provided formal and informal feedback and support to colleagues. Supported the interview/applicant selection process. Collaborated with other leaders to hone our internal practices and provide responsive revisions to systems and structures.

Planned and facilitated impactful training to educators, leveraging our suite of assessment and instruction resources to drive data-driven instruction and student engagement. Worked with stakeholders to craft PD plans customized for schools/districts. Tailored learning experiences to the unique contexts of various educator groups. Mentored peers to elevate team capacity.

Greater St. Louis Area

Crafted professional development for a district teaching faculty of 250, connecting quality instruction with digital/blended learning strategies. Launched and managed a district single sign-on solution for educators and students. Created a digital district Dashboard for centralized access to resources. Led the District Leadership Team for Systems and Supports in developing the district’s approach to Social-Emotional Learning and positive behavior. Led the District Technology Steering Committee. Spearheaded the transition to a new universal screening/assessment platform, including test administration, data analysis, and data-driven instructional planning. Led the Remote Learning Strategic Planning Team in developing the district’s response to COVID-19.

Developed and facilitated professional development and coaching for K-12 teachers at the school and district levels. Managed school technology resources through inventory control, budgeting, and researching/recommending appropriate hardware and software solutions. Developed district-wide Computer Science curriculum. Strengthened effective digital communication with school stakeholders. Designed and modeled technology-infused lessons to K-5 students. Developed and managed a school-wide student goal-setting and incentive plan. Planned and coordinated computer-based standardized testing schedules and materials. Supervised the school video production/morning news broadcast team.

Lake Mary, Florida

Facilitated and delivered high-quality, research-based instruction to students in intermediate grades. Supported and developed team members as grade level Curriculum Leader. Mentored new teachers. Developed and implemented a data-driven ELA intervention plan. Increased student engagement with a focus on Social Emotional Learning. Named Lake Mary Elementary School Teacher of the Year 2013.

Master'S Degree, Curriculum And Instruction

Bachelor'S Degree, Elementary Education And Teaching

Communication And Media Studies

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