• Increased school capacity by leading staff to use student and school data to meet goals• Led technology innovations to advance academic outcomes and operational goals (learning management systems, online testing, curriculum resources, MDM, website, school newsletter and school emergency communications)• Lead author on award applications (2011 & 2018 Blue Ribbon awards, 3 Golden Apple awards, 2 NCEA awards), accreditation applications, marketing/advancement… Show more • Increased school capacity by leading staff to use student and school data to meet goals• Led technology innovations to advance academic outcomes and operational goals (learning management systems, online testing, curriculum resources, MDM, website, school newsletter and school emergency communications)• Lead author on award applications (2011 & 2018 Blue Ribbon awards, 3 Golden Apple awards, 2 NCEA awards), accreditation applications, marketing/advancement materials, and grant applications. Show less

• Professional development trainings for teachers and administrators• Assessment and program evaluation services for schools and school districts

• Evaluator of literacy development programs in Chicago Public Schools and with district leadership• Conducted observations, focus groups, interviews, and quantitative and qualitative data analyses• Developed survey instruments and co-authored program evaluation reports

• Led the district adoption of its first student information system• Established several student assessment initiatives employing Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) • Led a district initiative to develop and implement its first standards-based report card• Managed district standardized testing programs, including contract negotiations, support, and professional development• Led the writing and implementation of a district five-year strategic plan on student assessment•… Show more • Led the district adoption of its first student information system• Established several student assessment initiatives employing Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) • Led a district initiative to develop and implement its first standards-based report card• Managed district standardized testing programs, including contract negotiations, support, and professional development• Led the writing and implementation of a district five-year strategic plan on student assessment• Wrote press releases, marketing communications, and internal reports on standardized test results• Supervised all operations for district surveys: design, distribution, data collection, analysis, and reporting• Reviewed/approved outside research requests and monitored compliance with IRB and Archdiocesan requirements Show less

• Co-wrote the company’s business strategic plan, including a market analysis • Assisted in obtaining angel investor support and strategic partnerships with local businesses• Increased Viba Fima website traffic from 0 to 500,000 hits per month in less than 6 monthsViba Fima. An Internet startup company offering local community information and services to businesses and consumers.

• Conducted custom studies requested by national accreditation commissions, K-12 schools, and districts• Overhauled research and data support services that lowered costs, and increased capacity• Wrote RFP and worked with software engineers on a K-12 application to collect and analyze school data• Edited two NSSE publications

• Taught graduate level educational and developmental psychology courses to experienced K-12 teachers• Served on departmental and university committees, including NCATE accreditation

• Supervised project directors from product proposal to delivery and support• Published individually administered tests (e.g., intelligence, achievement, early childhood) and assessment software• Improved data collection and analysis procedures for national test standardizations• Conducted psychometric and statistical analyses to evaluate test instruments and test items• Led product development focus groups

• Conducted research and authored reports on the impact of test preparation methods on LSAT scores• Supervised four research assistants, assigned tasks, project schedules, gave SAS data analysis training