Kylee Overby-Allen Email and Phone Number

Works closely and cooperatively with the Deputy Chief of Academics, Senior Directors, and STEM curriculum specialists to facilitate team problem solving and student successAllows for and participates in collaborative decision making within both the team and other functional team stakeholdersHelp with coordinating and facilitating team meetings Maintains notes/records for the successful operation of the teamAssists with the development and updates of any necessary communication… Show more Works closely and cooperatively with the Deputy Chief of Academics, Senior Directors, and STEM curriculum specialists to facilitate team problem solving and student successAllows for and participates in collaborative decision making within both the team and other functional team stakeholdersHelp with coordinating and facilitating team meetings Maintains notes/records for the successful operation of the teamAssists with the development and updates of any necessary communication of decisions and related announcements to team membersAssists with the integration of instructional guidance, documents, and programsSupport development of curriculum-specific transition and implementation plans and resourcesCo-lead an annual cycle of reviewing and revising scope and sequence for STEM curriculumSupport the design and implementation of proven interventions that target students whose skills are below expected levels in STEMDevelop and provide guidance on formative assessment practices to drive improved instruction, curriculum, and layers of learning supportCollaborate regularly with school leaders and academic functional teams to analyze student progress and identify exemplars and areas in need of supportSupport school leader in understanding and implementing best practices of STEM curriculum and data driven instructional practicesPartiicpate in state-wide professional development for collaborative professions development, new teacher training, and other network wide activities: these activities include lesson study, data driven instructional practices, analyzing student work, analyzing classroom instruction video, direct workshops,and applied practicesTrain teachers in best practices of math curriculum and instruction – serving as a “critical friend” and coach to the teaching staff throughout the school year by modeling practice and providing ongoing informal observations and feed back to improve Show less

Develop and/or adapt Math curriculum based on feedback from the stakeholders, including course overviews, pacing calendars, unit plans, lesson plans and assessments aligned to the KIPP Texas Math Vision.Ensure all Math curriculum & assessments are top-quality and aligned to a college-ready bar and Texas state standards before students engage with them.Conduct ongoing progress monitoring and data analysis (state-wide and region-specific) to make necessary adjustments to curriculum… Show more Develop and/or adapt Math curriculum based on feedback from the stakeholders, including course overviews, pacing calendars, unit plans, lesson plans and assessments aligned to the KIPP Texas Math Vision.Ensure all Math curriculum & assessments are top-quality and aligned to a college-ready bar and Texas state standards before students engage with them.Conduct ongoing progress monitoring and data analysis (state-wide and region-specific) to make necessary adjustments to curriculum materials.Review Math professional development materials for regional academic teams, instructional coaches and teachers, including unit and lesson internalization, instructional best practices, and responding to data Build relationships with principals, assistant principals, teachers, and regional academics teams across the state to solicit feedback on the Math curriculum.Collaborate with other KIPP Texas academics teams to ensure curriculum and supporting materials are accessible for ALL students, including students with IEPs and multilingual learners.Stay up-to-date on best practices in secondary math instruction and model best practices for instructional coaches as needed. Show less

• Completed training on the online school platform Canvas and executed online/traditional lessons• Managed classroom sizes of 10-25 students; accommodated lessons (instruction, remediation, assignments, quizzes, and tests) for students with IEP, IAP, and/or 504 plans• Implemented and recorded data on behavioral issues for students with behavior plans

• Analyzed student data with a team to devise plans to implement various best practice instructional strategies and methods within specific content areas and across the multiple disciplines• Completed various professional developments and trainings in order to facilitate and instruct staff, school leaderships, and club meetings; began state training for math content leader but the completion of the training was disrupted by COVID-19• Progressed student participation in rewarding… Show more • Analyzed student data with a team to devise plans to implement various best practice instructional strategies and methods within specific content areas and across the multiple disciplines• Completed various professional developments and trainings in order to facilitate and instruct staff, school leaderships, and club meetings; began state training for math content leader but the completion of the training was disrupted by COVID-19• Progressed student participation in rewarding certificates, accolades, and events based on improved behavior• Collaborated with community businesses and companies to sponsor various school programs and events (i.e. baskets for raffles, donating dresses for prom, career fair)• Earned Teacher of the Month twice and school-wide Teacher of the Year 2018-2019; Math department lead teacher • Managed classroom sizes of 12-32 students; accommodated lessons (instruction, remediation, assignments, quizzes, and tests) for students with IEP, IAP, and/or 504 plans• Implemented and recorded data on behavioral issues for students with behavior plans Show less

• Effectively taught foundational math, reading, ELA, science, and social studies skills • Piqued the interest of science in students by utilizing new methods to write about science as well as hands-on experiments to model real-world occurrences• Expanded and enhanced students’ reading abilities employing instructional strategies and methods such as: whole and small group instruction; reading skills and comprehensions centers; leveled reading; weekly assessment, review, and application… Show more • Effectively taught foundational math, reading, ELA, science, and social studies skills • Piqued the interest of science in students by utilizing new methods to write about science as well as hands-on experiments to model real-world occurrences• Expanded and enhanced students’ reading abilities employing instructional strategies and methods such as: whole and small group instruction; reading skills and comprehensions centers; leveled reading; weekly assessment, review, and application of reading abilities• Managed classroom size of 22 students; accommodated lessons (instruction, remediation, assignments, quizzes, and tests) for students with IEP, IAP, and/or 504 plans• Implemented and recorded data on behavioral issues for students with behavior plans Show less

• Gathered data from various assessments to create and implement a weekly remediation curriculum; skills based on basic math skills and concepts as well as common grade specific concepts, equations, and skills• Establish real-world interdisciplinary connections for students about trains; unit culminated in students visiting the DeQuincy Railroad Museum (DeQuincy, LA)• Boosted student engagement in weekly math lessons by facilitating the arts and STEM• Managed classroom sizes of… Show more • Gathered data from various assessments to create and implement a weekly remediation curriculum; skills based on basic math skills and concepts as well as common grade specific concepts, equations, and skills• Establish real-world interdisciplinary connections for students about trains; unit culminated in students visiting the DeQuincy Railroad Museum (DeQuincy, LA)• Boosted student engagement in weekly math lessons by facilitating the arts and STEM• Managed classroom sizes of 18-27 students; accommodated lessons (instruction, remediation, assignments, quizzes, and tests) for students with IEP, IAP, and/or 504 plans• Implemented and recorded data on behavioral issues for students with behavior plans Show less

• Partnered with a team of content and lead teachers to teach students who previously failed Algebra 1• Analyzed student data with a team to devise plans to implement various best practice instructional strategies and methods within specific content areas and across the multiple disciplines• Managed classroom sizes of 22-32 students; accommodated lessons (instruction, remediation, assignments, quizzes, and tests) for students with IEP, IAP, and/or 504 plans• Implemented and recorded… Show more • Partnered with a team of content and lead teachers to teach students who previously failed Algebra 1• Analyzed student data with a team to devise plans to implement various best practice instructional strategies and methods within specific content areas and across the multiple disciplines• Managed classroom sizes of 22-32 students; accommodated lessons (instruction, remediation, assignments, quizzes, and tests) for students with IEP, IAP, and/or 504 plans• Implemented and recorded data on behavioral issues for students with behavior plans Show less

• Successfully taught an eighth-grade curriculum to students who were one to two grades behind placed in an eight grade connections program; 55/65 students passed the state standardized test• Improved students’ daily math skills by creating and implementing a school-wide 5-day math remediation pre/post-test and mini-lesson curriculum• Enhanced school-parent relationships and communication by hosting monthly meetings and providing information as president of Parent-Teacher Organization… Show more • Successfully taught an eighth-grade curriculum to students who were one to two grades behind placed in an eight grade connections program; 55/65 students passed the state standardized test• Improved students’ daily math skills by creating and implementing a school-wide 5-day math remediation pre/post-test and mini-lesson curriculum• Enhanced school-parent relationships and communication by hosting monthly meetings and providing information as president of Parent-Teacher Organization • Accomplished classroom expectations and improved student progress; earned Teacher of the Month• Managed classroom sizes of 10-20 students; accommodated lessons (instruction, remediation, assignments, quizzes, and tests) for students with IEP, IAP, and/or 504 plans• Implemented and recorded data on behavioral issues for students with behavior plans Show less