Natalie Kayda Email & Phone Number

Tomball, Tx, Us

Houston, Texas, United States

• Created and implemented growth monitoring and intervention systems using novel technological tools to make data-driven decisions• Coached team to maximize their potential by setting and achieving measurable goals• Implemented effective systems to address data-driven areas of improvement in literacy skills• Ensured Model PLC status for 4 campuses by training 50 teachers on PLC process• Led training of 80 teachers on new system to improve literacy performance• Designed and delivered multiple additional training sessions for district-wide employees• Served as Grade Level Leader for 5 years and member of PLC Guided Coalition for 2 years• Created and implemented project-based learning units, dynamic groups to optimize performance, and personalized plans for struggling individuals• Implemented new online strategies to teach English to ESL students• Quickly learned and trained personnel on new software to support virtual learning during the Covid-19 pandemic, ensuring user readiness in less than two weeks • Recipient of A+ Teacher of the Year Award in 2017

• Design data-driven interventions to ensure student success in collaboration with campus leaders and teachers; partner with teachers to create differentiated plans for diverse learners• Implemented literacy program for 900 students and 32 teachers, resulting in 20% performance increase in 4 months• Precipitated student reading growth by 3 levels by implementing Jim Knight’s coaching cycle with 5 educators• Facilitated implementation of professional development process at new campus• Prepared and delivered district-level training session on literacy tools• Implemented Reading by Design system for dyslexic students• Meet with parents of struggling students to explain targeted intervention plan

• Instructor and case manager for 20 special education students• Prepared and conducted annual IEP meetings to monitor progress and set up improvement goals• Created differentiated curriculum for special education students in general education setting• Prepared curriculum for Basic Language Arts students in collaboration with general education teachers

• Designed individual education plans and developed data-tracking report to monitor progress• Implemented strategy-based curriculum to help at-risk individuals• Applied Balanced Literacy elements effectively in classroom• Launched Readers and Writers Workshop• Expanded curriculum to address specific group needs to maximize performance• Volunteered to tutor before school hours to help at-risk students

• Integrated technological tools into core subject areas and developed advanced technology curriculum • Communicated with parents on students’ progress in technology course• Provided technical support to staff using laptop carts• Elected by peers to serve on Site-Based Decision-Making Committee to help leadership make key decisions• Created technology budget for 2005-2006 school year• Served as Yearbook Advisor for 4 years• Volunteered to tutor students on Saturday mornings for standardized test

• Developed technology solutions for several different projects• Created websites and managed databases using SQL

• Developed technology solutions for several different projects• Created websites and managed databases using SQL

Bachelor Of Business Administration; Management Information Systems

Master Of Education In Curriculum And Instruction; Literacy Studies