4th grade teacher

• Construct a new, customized program model for school leaders that will enhance knowledge and improve skills for participants. Program is scheduled to launch in School Year 2018-2019. • Design a facilitator development and session internalization process to ensure highly effective session facilitation that results in new knowledge, skills and mindsets for participants. On average, 88% of participants rated a session as highly effective and 90% believed the facilitation supported their… Show more • Construct a new, customized program model for school leaders that will enhance knowledge and improve skills for participants. Program is scheduled to launch in School Year 2018-2019. • Design a facilitator development and session internalization process to ensure highly effective session facilitation that results in new knowledge, skills and mindsets for participants. On average, 88% of participants rated a session as highly effective and 90% believed the facilitation supported their development.• Co-design of a robust, Guskey-aligned evaluation system to assess program effectiveness, strengthen impact and support team in achieving goals. • Compose a biannual data review aligned to program goals to celebrate impact, identify root causes behind challenges and recommend next steps to reach goals. Review was shared organization-wide to serve as a blueprint for data reflection. 98% of school-based participants rated data meetings as highly effective. • Supervise a team of coaches to support principals and teacher leaders in building Common Core State Standards-aligned content knowledge and leadership and management skills. On average, 93% of stakeholders rated coaches as highly effective. • Manage $3 million team budget. Show less

• Designed and facilitated district-wide professional learning experiences. Topics included team management, equity, communication and instructional leadership coaching for school and teacher leaders.• Developed and managed structures and systems to recruit and hire new staff.

• Managed 23 K – 2 instructional staff members and 240 scholars through year 1 of a turnaround• Created a vision based on high expectations that boosted reading, writing and math proficiency levels • Fostered an environment of ongoing teacher development through lesson plan feedback, live coaching, feedback meetings and weekly professional development sessions• Maintained clear systems and routines that supported a safe learning environment; 25% decrease in Out of School… Show more • Managed 23 K – 2 instructional staff members and 240 scholars through year 1 of a turnaround• Created a vision based on high expectations that boosted reading, writing and math proficiency levels • Fostered an environment of ongoing teacher development through lesson plan feedback, live coaching, feedback meetings and weekly professional development sessions• Maintained clear systems and routines that supported a safe learning environment; 25% decrease in Out of School Suspensions• Built relationships with families through home visits Show less

• Supported the instructional, cultural and operational components of a start up elementary school• Coached first year teachers around classroom management resulting in 30% more time on task • Learned best practices in operational and cultural leadership by touring exceptional schools across the US

• Learned best practices in operational and cultural leadership by touring exceptional schools across the US• Strengthened leadership voice, presence and approach through ongoing observation and feedback

- Directed and facilitated Graduate School and Analyst Fellowship programming; 98% satisfaction rating- Managed a diverse portfolio of partner organizations to satisfy short and long term talent needs- Recruited, selected, and placed a diverse group of emerging leaders; surpassed 2012 cohort targets by 25%- Supported Fellows and Alumni through career coaching to gain employment in the education sector

- Delivered literacy trainings to audiences of 150+ Houston Independent School District employees- Assisted staff members with presentation edits

A unique and ever-growing challenge in urban education is matching families’ demand for a high quality education with the supply of available school options. As a fellow with Families Empowered, a nonprofit designed to educate and empower parents on school choice, I have shared the organization’s history and success with foundations, corporate sponsors and high-wealth individuals to increase funding. My ability to manage projects and create systems has enabled me to establish a development… Show more A unique and ever-growing challenge in urban education is matching families’ demand for a high quality education with the supply of available school options. As a fellow with Families Empowered, a nonprofit designed to educate and empower parents on school choice, I have shared the organization’s history and success with foundations, corporate sponsors and high-wealth individuals to increase funding. My ability to manage projects and create systems has enabled me to establish a development resource that highlights all things essential for fundraising. Show less

Developed a strategic project to scale Building Blocks for Literacy, an online pre-literacy programManaged key relationships resulting in increased support and understanding of program successesIncreased website traffic and program use by 130%

• 88% student pass rate on NY State English Language Arts (ELA) exam; 12% passed with a perfect score• 84% of students passed Math exam with a score of 3 (out of 4); 15% students passed with a perfect score• Established an inclusive environment and increased student collaboration with Responsive Classroom

• Planned and organized grade level meetings to promote best practices and teacher preparation• Served as a liaison between colleagues and administrators to ensure grade level concerns were voiced• Contributed in school leadership meetings to ensure school-wide programming was appropriate for students• Mentored 1st-year teachers through observation and feedback resulting in improved practices and routines • Increased students’ reading, math and language skills with an average of… Show more • Planned and organized grade level meetings to promote best practices and teacher preparation• Served as a liaison between colleagues and administrators to ensure grade level concerns were voiced• Contributed in school leadership meetings to ensure school-wide programming was appropriate for students• Mentored 1st-year teachers through observation and feedback resulting in improved practices and routines • Increased students’ reading, math and language skills with an average of 85% mastery of learning goals Show less

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