Victoria Arms Email & Phone Number

Roxbury, New Jersey, United States

Establish exemplary learning environment that develop the social, emotional, and academic strengths of each child through a classroom community, encouraging children to take risks and have a voice in developing their individualized learning planDeliver strong literacy instruction grounded in balanced literacy practices including: Reading and Writing Workshop, Shared and Interactive Reading and Writing, Phonics, Word Study, and grammar study that resulted in large gains for all learners. Use mathematical teaching practices that provide a framework for strengthening the teaching and learning of mathematics including tasks that promote sense making and problem solving, facilitate meaningful mathematical discourse, and building procedural fluency from conceptual understanding. Develop STEM literacy that promotes a deep and relevant understanding of the nature of science, a rich knowledge of science and the natural world, ensure students understand the relevance of science and engineering to their everyday lives, design investigations using various levels of scientific inquiry, apply scientific knowledge to make informed decisions about ethical, social and civic issues using critical thinking and scientific problem solving.Develop and refine common formative and summative assessments aligned to the depth and complexity of the standardsAnalyze and respond to formative assessment results to reflect on student work, set learning goals for students, self, grade level team and school staffDevelop and maintain strong relationships with parents and communicate student learning goalsIntegrate meaningful uses of technology through Google Apps for Education and other educational platforms

Roxbury, New Jersey, United States

Provide coaching and development of teachers in effective literacy and mathematical practices through district, campus, and PLC professional development, ongoing coaching, and mentorship. Initiate change towards culturally responsive teaching practices and in evaluating curriculum for culturally responsive systems and resources as part of district-wide inclusivity committeeLead 504 and I&RS meetings and collaborate with CST members during IEP meetingsCollaborate with teachers and parents as part of the school culture and climate committee to analyze and respond to school and individual student needLead team in developing instructional units utilizing backwards design that integrate content and meaningful use of technology as a learning toolExplore budgetary process including district safeguards to ensure fiscally responsible practices centered on student achievementRevised and then implemented new interview process aligned to Danielson Framework for Teaching Researched and surveyed staff on current school calendars, presented findings and recommendations to district staff and school boardCollaborated with school nurse and food services department to provide nutritional snacks for students in need throughout the day

Round Rock

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Round Rock, Texas, United States

Accountable for the development and maintenance of the Aligned Round Rock Curriculum to ensure student learning of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)Oversaw roles and responsibilities of science curriculum specialistConduct walkthroughs with campus administrators and teachers observations to provide feedback and develop school-wide learning goalsDeveloped and maintained fiscally responsible budgetCreated curriculum collaborative and leadership cohort of teachersCreated STEM Leadership Academy to build leadership capacity for teachers in STEM educationCompleted BIE capacity building program including training full staff and provided ongoing support to three elementary schoolsDeveloped overnight field study program with regional YMCAPresented at local and state conferences, school board meetings, and administrative cabinet meetingsCreated and analyzed district wide data on district- created assessmentsUsed state assessment data to reflect and revise support provided to teachers through coaching and curriculum resources

Instructional Management:Develop relationships with adults that lead to positive change in instructional practices and student achievement.Plan and deliver high-quality professional learning and support teachers with implementation of new strategies into day-to-day teaching and learning.Project Based Learning, District Capacity Building Program graduateAssist individual teachers and teams with analyzing multiple sources of data, including student work, to reflect on student growth and determine appropriate instruction.Support teachers' implementation of differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners.Co-teach and model instructional strategies that ensure rigorous core instruction for all learners.Provide support to teachers and teams in using backward design to plan instructional units and classroom lessons.Observe classroom instruction and provide timely and specific feedback with a focus on students' learning behaviors.Conduct coaching conversations with teachers to promote reflection and instructional improvement.Support the implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of campus and districit programs for elementary, curriculum, and/or instructional support, and ensure that assigned programs are efficiently and effectively administered.Management of Administrative, Fiscal and/or Facilities Functions:Respond in a timely and positive manner to all requests for support from campus and district administrators.Coordinate departmental activities with other District offices and administrators and provide assistance to requesting departments.Follow district and department policies and procedures.Other Responsibilities:Comply with policies established by federal and state law, including but not limited to State Board of Education and local Board policy.

Developed relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe learning environmentFacilitated daily learning experiences based on current research for best practices in instructionFacilitated team meetings focused on curriculum, student achievement data, and progress monitoring of team, campus, and district goalsFacilitated PLC planning of integrating book studies and action research into PLC for 2013-2014Facilitated breakout session as part of staff development, Science Vertical Alignment and STAAR Readiness based on 5th grade STAAR results from 2012Collaborative member of leadership team addressing campus needs and concerns, planning special events, writing and revising Campus Improvement Plan, planning staff development.Manage team budget and inventory of district, school, and grade level materialVolunteer Luncheon Coordinator- coordinating campus wide event of over 1,000 stakeholders to honor our campus and community volunteers

Forest North/ Patsy Sommer

Round Rock, Tx

Develop staffing schedule for 250+ employees based on sales trends and budget guidelinesDevelop and implement new hire procedures including interviewing and on-boardingManage performance data and documentationCoordinate and deliver ongoing training for 250+ employeesCollaborate with executive leadership to create sales projections based on trends and expected growthCollaborate with executive leadership on department strengths and areas of growthCollaborate with executive leadership to write and administer performance evaluations for service team members and managersNavigate various software systems to collect, sort, and compile data on customer service and store performanceResolve customer dissatisfaction in a timely manner to develop client loyaltyDevelop employee incentive programs to retain highly qualified and efficient team members

Master'S Degree, Educational Leadership And Administration, General, A

Master Of Education (Med), Educational Leadership And Administration, General

9 credits earned

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Elementary Education And Teaching

Activities and Societies: Golden Key National Honor Society Kappa Delta Pi, International Honors Society in Education

Early Childhood Education And Teaching