District Data and Program Specialist

• May 2020 - Present

Specialist: Data Systems, Curriculum & Instruction

• Jan 2016 - Present

Support Districts with implementing and streamlining data systems, standards based instuctional design, assessments, and tools for district staff, campus administrators, and teachers. Data Coaching STAR Resources MAP Skyward Tableau DMAC Eduphoria T-TESS teacher evaluations Design Teacher evaluation tools Curriculum maps Open Source Tools: Google Suite, Infographics, etc... Support Districts with implementing and streamlining data systems, standards based instuctional design, assessments, and tools for district staff, campus administrators, and teachers. Data Coaching STAR Resources MAP Skyward Tableau DMAC Eduphoria T-TESS teacher evaluations Design Teacher evaluation tools Curriculum maps Open Source Tools: Google Suite, Infographics, etc...

Instructional Coach: PreK - 12

• Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

Lead Teacher teams to collaboratively create innovative lessons, materials, rubrics, and assessments (Authentic Learning, the 21st Century Learner); Provided Teachers with job-embedded professional development via instructional coaching strategies. Collaborator in the design of LTISD's grass roots shift in instructional philosophy and best practices; Team Lead on the District's Advanced Math Committee developing LTISD's Advanced Math curriculum; Supported the relevant use of technology in the classroom (Chromebook, iPad, Schoology LMS, Google products, Prezi, Microsoft Office products, iStation, basic web design, blogging, maps, etc…); Trained Teachers on curriculum resources and provided resources for Teachers. Designed, developed and lead professional development trainings for Teachers (technology, 0-year Teachers, new Teachers, Student Teachers, High School Math Teachers; horizontal Teacher teams); Coached Teachers in adult learning practices and instructional design as they taught fellow Teachers (technology integration, presenting to small and large groups, instructional innovation, materials, assessments, and tools creation, and Authentic Learning tasks); Co-designed, co-project-managed, and co-hosted the district’s All-Staff Learning Together Conference; Participated in rich, job-embedded professional development, including: Trained by Dr. John Crain on curriculum, leadership of a campus, and supervision skills of the Principal. Trained by Amos Fodchuk on shaping, defining, integrating, programs that support 21st century skills and Authentic Learning that transform adult-learning while impacting student learning through the innovative use of technology and teaching. Show less

Education Specialist: Instructional Coach

• Dec 2011 - Aug 2014

STEM Product Development - Writer and editor for Teacher Digital Training Courses (Storyboard, Google Apps) Creator and Designer of digital Course to support Teacher use of UT's program, OnTrack. (Video, Camtasia Video Editor, Prezi, Google Apps) Editor for Digital Courses- Teacher Test Prep: TeXes Mathematics 7-12, Teacher Test Prep: TeXes Mathematics 4-8 (web research, ecampus) Design Region XIII formative assessment for Instructional Coaches. Design Region XIII STEM Coach formative assessment for the State's T-STEM initiative in order to collect data for Texas Education Agency . Staff Development Training for Instructional Coaches -Region 13's sixty school districts. Professional Development- Designer and Deliverer for multiple school Districts, Campuses, and Teams Curriculum Writer for State-wide program, TEKS Resource System Technical assistance to Mid-Level Administration Academic Dean of High School- Interview Teacher positions, Create Intervention program for high-stakes group, Communication Advising to mid-level Administration- Principal and Academic Dean on needs analysis, goal setting, program creation and implementation Advising to Senior-level Administration - Superintendent's Advisory Council Team Instructional Coaching to Teachers - Secondary Mathematics (multiple campuses and districts) Show less

Instructional STEM/Math Coach

• Jun 2010 - Dec 2011

Change Agent in multiple schools -2010/2011 school year most campuses had declining math scores. However, my territory, three campuses, had an increase.Designed and delivered staff developments to train Assistant and Associate Principals on how to evaluate math teachers.Designed and delivered staff development to Teachers District-wide.Curriculum Writer- District-wide 6th, 7th, 8th, and Alg 1 Mathematics. (Podcasts, Moodle)Educational Technology- support Teacher implementation in classrooms (TI technology, Google Apps, Cloud).Technology - supported campus Administrators with using technology to streamline campus systems (Google Apps).Analyzed data for the District and created reports for district-level Administrators.Designed and Hosted events for District - Math Olympiad High School, Middle School, and Elementary School (Gaming system). Show less

Secondary Mathematics Teacher

• Aug 2006 - Aug 2010

Level 4 Teacher - my students ranked in the highest band of personal growth through the district’s Classroom Effectiveness Indicator. Pre-AP Algebra 1 Teacher8th Grade Math Teacher7th Grade Intervention TeacherAlgebra Curriculum Writer for Central Staff (part-time)Created program for Cheerleading and Coached TeamChairman of the Site Based Decision Making CommitteeSafety Committee team memberSunshine Committee team member

Site Manager and Lead Instructor (part-time)

• Jan 2009 - Dec 2011

Site Manager of SAT Test Preparation Program - close to 200 students Coordinated Instructors, students, and logistical needs of program. Taught as Lead Instructor of Mathematics SAT Test Preparation. Showcased program for the Dallas ISD district to use a model for recreation. This program's data has consistently proved significant gains in student scores on the SAT exam. Site Manager of SAT Test Preparation Program - close to 200 students Coordinated Instructors, students, and logistical needs of program. Taught as Lead Instructor of Mathematics SAT Test Preparation. Showcased program for the Dallas ISD district to use a model for recreation. This program's data has consistently proved significant gains in student scores on the SAT exam.

Personal Assistant

• 2005 - 2006

Public Relations Communications Project Management Public Relations Communications Project Management