Dr. Kate Lynn Lyman Email & Phone Number

Chicago, IL, US

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Woodbine Elementary School

• Obtained a well-organized school status on the 5 Essentials Survey for the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 school year
• Led a collaborative and growth mindset culture through the implementation of Professional Learning Communities
• Facilitated the School Improvement team focusing on professional development, interventions, coaching, Professional Learning Communities and the Illinois Quality Framework
• Top 4 for highest student growth in the district out of 15 buildings for the 17-18 and 18-19 school year
• Increased parental involvement through Coffee with the Principal, a Parent Library, parent technology classes and working in collaboration with the building’s parent liaison
• Collaborated with community agencies to bring additional resources such as Enchanted Backpack, Book Angels, the Story Bus and World Vision

Roosevelt School

Peck Elementary

• Upper Grade Lead Literacy Teacher Oct 2012 – Jul 2013
• Instructed a targeted group of ten 8th graders below the 25th percentile to meet promotion criteria and enable them to more effectively implement literacy strategies
• Administered the Reading Plus intervention to (25) 6th grade students.
• Led weekly grade level team meetings around data analysis to further support small group instruction in Literacy
• Led the PBIS committee to implement Check In/Check Out Tier 2 interventions for Kindergarten through 8th grade which decreased discipline issues and referrals across the building
• Participated in Gear Up’s after school tutoring program to ensure eighth graders would increase their grades and graduate

Cicero, IL

• Strategically created and designed professional development around areas of improvement as indicated in School Improvement Plan
• School Improvement Process Manager: Planned and led school improvement meetings through the Rising Star initiative
• Maintained the school budget i.e. special needs, school store, fundraisers
• Trained the Dean of Discipline i.e. Assist with discipline, provide daily support
• Conducted on-going classroom observations using the Charlotte Danielson framework for teacher evaluation and provided teachers with actionable feedback to further improve instructional practice
• Led Family Curriculum Night by implementing a new model which increased teacher involvement

• Supported the junior high with the continuation and strengthening of their PBIS systems for a school of 2,000 students
• Prepared and managed multiple budgets supporting PBIS for 16 schools in the district
• Crisis Prevention Institute Certified Instructor
• Provided Professional Development to staff pertaining to PBIS, Reader's Workshop, and Crisis Prevention
• Analyzed District behavioral data and identified trends across the district to inform professional learning opportunities for 16 elementary buildings
• Initiated the implementation of PBIS throughout the 15 elementary buildings which benefited 13,000 low income students

Arredondo Elementary School

• 5th Grade
• After School Tutor
• English as a Second Language Teacher
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Team Member
• Smart Board Trained
• Technology Liaison

At Unity Junior High, I taught 7th and 8th grade language arts/reading.

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Educational Leadership With Superintendent Endorsement

Masters Of Education, Educational Leadership

Bachelor Of Science In Elementary Education, Middle School Focus, Language Arts/Reading, English

Activities and Societies: Delta Zeta Sorority

Endorsement, English As A Second Language