Experience

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• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Educational Consultant

  • 2002 - Present

  Constructed Response Reader and Scorer for Educational Testing Service.



Educational Testing Service (ETS)

• Measures of Effective Teaching Project,PLATO Scoring Leader

  • 2010 - 2012

  The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation initiated the Measures of Effective Teaching (MET) project in an effort to improve the quality of information about teaching effectiveness. MET's goal is to find out how evaluation methods can best be used to tell teachers more about the skills that make them most effective and to help districts identify great teaching. ETS managed and trained the soring leads and raters who viewed and rated videotaped lessons using five observational protocols and rubrics… Show more The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation initiated the Measures of Effective Teaching (MET) project in an effort to improve the quality of information about teaching effectiveness. MET's goal is to find out how evaluation methods can best be used to tell teachers more about the skills that make them most effective and to help districts identify great teaching. ETS managed and trained the soring leads and raters who viewed and rated videotaped lessons using five observational protocols and rubrics. ETS used general observation protocols (Danielson's Framework for Teaching and the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) measure from the University of Virginia) plus several content- specific observation protocols: one of which was the Protocol for Language Arts Teaching Observations (PLATO) from Stanford University PLATO focuses on fourth- through ninth-grade English/Language Arts (ELA) instruction and classroom practices that differentiate more and less effective teachers, as measured by their impact on student achievement. ETS identified Scoring Leaders who monitored rater scoring and helped enforce policies and procedures that ensure the quality and consistency of rater scoring. Raters viewed and scored videotaped lessons submitted by teachers using a series of indicators ranging from the teacher’s ability to establish a positive learning climate and manage the classroom to his or her ability to explain concepts and provide useful feedback to students. Scoring Leaders responsibilities were: • Monitor a team of raters while they are scoring • Mentor raters to help improve the quality of their scoring • Backscore responses to check quality of scoring • Document scoring activities and rater interactions • Prepare and submit a shift report at the end of each shift • Work with ETS to resolve problems Show less



Wake County Public School System

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Academically Gifted Coordinator

  • Sep 2008 - Jun 2010

  Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area Provided consultation and collaborative support for middle school students and classroom teachers. Served as liaison between the Division of Curriculum and Instruction and assigned schools and staffs. Coordinated and assisted teachers in the implementation of differentiated curriculum and instructional techniques for gifted students. Designed, coordinated, and conducted staff development activities involving differentiated instruction. Gathered, analyzed, and interpreted test data and assisted… Show more Provided consultation and collaborative support for middle school students and classroom teachers. Served as liaison between the Division of Curriculum and Instruction and assigned schools and staffs. Coordinated and assisted teachers in the implementation of differentiated curriculum and instructional techniques for gifted students. Designed, coordinated, and conducted staff development activities involving differentiated instruction. Gathered, analyzed, and interpreted test data and assisted staff in using these data to target instructional needs of gifted students in order to maximize academic growth. Coordinated and administered testing for the Academically Gifted program. Initiated, completed, and maintained records for Academically Gifted students to meet compliance with the rules and regulations of Wake County and the State of North Carolina. • North Carolina-End-of-Grade (EOG) Item Writer/Reviewer Reading Grades 3-8 • North Carolina-End-of-Grade Reading Form Review Grade 6 and Grades 3-7 • North Carolina End-of-Grade (EOG) Standard Setting NCExtend1 • School Leadership Team • School Improvement Team: Key Process Manager • Confratute, University of Connecticut, July, 2008 • Stanford University, EPGY, July, 2008 • Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM) Reading Grant Manager 2008-2009 • Grant Reader, United States Department of Education, 2008 Show less



Jeffco Public Schools - Colorado

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director Gifted and Talented

  • Jul 2007 - Sep 2008

  Administration Center Golden, Colorado Responsible for district-wide implementation of Gifted/Talented programming and interventions that supported the success of diverse gifted and talented learners in meeting and exceeding the district’s content standards. Supported, promoted, and implemented a continuum of gifted programming throughout the District. Coordinated efforts among departments in the Division of Instruction regarding effective instruction and programming for students identified as gifted and talented. Collaborated to… Show more Responsible for district-wide implementation of Gifted/Talented programming and interventions that supported the success of diverse gifted and talented learners in meeting and exceeding the district’s content standards. Supported, promoted, and implemented a continuum of gifted programming throughout the District. Coordinated efforts among departments in the Division of Instruction regarding effective instruction and programming for students identified as gifted and talented. Collaborated to integrate gifted instruction into the ongoing instructional and assessment programs offered in the District. Developed/implemented a professional development plan to improve the capacity of teachers and other personnel to provide instruction and services to gifted students. Used gifted student achievement data to facilitate instructional decision making and strategic plan goal setting. Administered and coordinated the activities, time line, resources, and meetings needed for the application and selection process to the Gifted Center-based programs. Responsible for budget development and accountability. Planned, monitored, and managed budgets for gifted programs and general fund/grant budgets. Completed federal, state, and district reports. Maintained daily/weekly contact with school support team and administrative leadership team to set policy and advise, counsel, and provide legal advice; and with parents to negotiate controversial matters. Maintained monthly/annual contact with citizen committees to negotiate issues of concern, and with the School Board as requested by the Superintendent, and state legislature and congressional staff to recommend policy when appropriate. Directly supervised designated employees in the Exceptional Student Services Department: interviewed, hired, and trained employees; planned, assigned, and directed work; evaluated performance; addressed complaints and resolved problems. Show less



Collier County Public Schools

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Gifted Coordinator

  • Aug 2002 - Jul 2007

  Administration Center, Naples, Florida Designed, coordinated,facilitated gifted, honors, and Advanced Placement programs; offered training/technical assistance to ESE Specialists, teachers of the gifted and others to meet intellectual, social, emotional needs of gifted/advanced students, led identification of gifted students from represented/ underrepresented groups. Designed, delivered, coordinated staff development for teachers of the gifted, support staff, and administrators who work with gifted students; established,designed… Show more Designed, coordinated,facilitated gifted, honors, and Advanced Placement programs; offered training/technical assistance to ESE Specialists, teachers of the gifted and others to meet intellectual, social, emotional needs of gifted/advanced students, led identification of gifted students from represented/ underrepresented groups. Designed, delivered, coordinated staff development for teachers of the gifted, support staff, and administrators who work with gifted students; established,designed and provided training for the Florida Gifted Endorsement classes. Facilitated networking groups for teachers of the gifted providing collegial support/opportunities to share ideas/strategies, curriculum.Worked with curriculum development teams to design curriculum for elementary/middle gifted and honors students; created resource guide for teachers of the gifted; revised Plan B to provide greater equity and access to gifted programs for students from underrepresented groups; revised the gifted portion of Special Programs and Procedures for Exceptional Students (SP&P) •Member Chinese Bridge Delegation: Beijing, China, 2007 •Awarded 2.4 million dollar Advanced Placement Incentive Grant, United States Department of Education. Authored, directed, managed implementation of the grant, 2006-07 • Coauthored revision gifted endorsement course, Nature and Needs of Gifted Students, Florida Department of Education, 2006 •College Board Southern Regional Forum 2004, Atlanta, Georgia, Presenter •College Board Forum 2003, New York, Presenter •Florida Department of Education,Workshop for Teachers New to Gifted Education, Co-coordinator and presenter •Florida Department of Education Peer Monitor/ Compliance in Gifted Programs •Florida Department of Education FCAT Grade 10 Writing Rangefinding Committee •Florida Department of Education FCAT Writing Content Advisory Committee •Project CENTRAL, University of Central Florida, Expanding Effective Instructional Practices in Florida Schools Show less



Broward County Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Gifted Programs Coordinator

  • 1998 - 2002

  KC Wright Administration Building Designed/coordinated/facilitated gifted programs; provided technical assistance to highly gifted, full-time gifted, and resource gifted programs in the the nation's sixth largest school district; trained/provided technical assistance to ESE Specialists /teachers of the gifted/other staff in meeting the intellectual, social, and emotional needs of gifted students, and the identification of gifted students from represented/underrepresented groups. Delivered/ coordinated staff development for… Show more Designed/coordinated/facilitated gifted programs; provided technical assistance to highly gifted, full-time gifted, and resource gifted programs in the the nation's sixth largest school district; trained/provided technical assistance to ESE Specialists /teachers of the gifted/other staff in meeting the intellectual, social, and emotional needs of gifted students, and the identification of gifted students from represented/underrepresented groups. Delivered/ coordinated staff development for teachers of the gifted and administrators working with gifted students and their families; coordinated training with the Exceptional Student Education Department; collaborated on Exceptional Student Education issues involving gifted students; facilitated networking groups for gifted teachers; worked with curriculum development teams designing curriculum for gifted students; created resource guides for teachers of the gifted; designed a Parent Handbook that provided information and support for parents of gifted students in Broward County. Revised Plan B and the LEP Gifted Plan to provide greater equity and access to gifted programs for students from underrepresented groups. • Broward County Guild of Teachers • Florida Department of Education, Facilitator, New Gifted Coordinator’s Workshop • Florida Department of Education, Low Socioeconomic and Minority Issues Gifted Work Group • Florida Department of Education, A Workshop for Teachers New to Gifted Education, Co-coordinator and presenter • Working on Gifted Issues (WOGI), State of Florida Challenge Grant, Work Group Facilitator, Continuum of Services • Governor’s Summer Program for Gifted and High Achieving Students Challenge Grant, State Grant Gifted Review Team • Florida Association for the Gifted (FLAG), Board of Directors: Region VII Coordinator and Scobee Scholarship Chair

• Goals 2000 Grant Facilitator: Goals 2000 Staff Development/Technology Grant

  • 1997 - 1998

  KC Wright Administration Building Created standards-driven staff development training modules to assist teachers in making the Sunshine State Standards and the Grade Level Expectations (GLEs) an integral part of the lesson planning process and delivery. Created a framework to help teachers develop interdisciplinary curriculum linking instruction/assessment to the Sunshine State Standards and the Broward County GLEs. Used Distance Learning technology to deliver staff development /facilitate the development of professional… Show more Created standards-driven staff development training modules to assist teachers in making the Sunshine State Standards and the Grade Level Expectations (GLEs) an integral part of the lesson planning process and delivery. Created a framework to help teachers develop interdisciplinary curriculum linking instruction/assessment to the Sunshine State Standards and the Broward County GLEs. Used Distance Learning technology to deliver staff development /facilitate the development of professional learning communities. • School Board of Broward County: Youth Motivator Mentoring Program • Model Schools Assessment Network: District Level Cadre • All American Assessment Academy: Tampa, Florida • Florida Educational Technology Conference: Presenter • State of Florida: Train-the-Trainer: Classroom Managed Assessments • State of Florida: Train-the-Trainer: Content Strategies for ESOL Students in the Secondary Classroom

• Gifted Resource and Support Facilitator

  • 1996 - 1997

  Nova Center for Applied Research and Professional Development Created problem- based integrated curriculum utilizing performance assessments and tasks. Consulted with teachers to monitor student progress, suggest/model strategies for developing critical/creative thinking skills. Determined placement and scheduling of gifted students, attended initial staffings, and annual reviews. • Clinical Educator for Professional Orientation Program • Superintendent’s Standards of Service Ad Hoc Committee • Model Schools Assessment Network: District… Show more Created problem- based integrated curriculum utilizing performance assessments and tasks. Consulted with teachers to monitor student progress, suggest/model strategies for developing critical/creative thinking skills. Determined placement and scheduling of gifted students, attended initial staffings, and annual reviews. • Clinical Educator for Professional Orientation Program • Superintendent’s Standards of Service Ad Hoc Committee • Model Schools Assessment Network: District Level Committee • Academy for Certifying Trainers: District Level Trainer • Trainer: State of Florida: Project Future Think • Coauthor/editor: Blueprint 2000: Creating Greater Accountability in Education, Florida Department of Education

• Teacher: Multiage Highly Gifted Pilot Program

  • 1994 - 1996

  Embassy Creek Elementary School Developed and implemented theme-based integrated curriculum for fourth and fifth grade students in the full-time gifted pilot program; utilized alternative assessment: rubrics, portfolios, and student-led conferencing. • Coordinator/Facilitator: Broward County Cross-Functional Summer Institute • National Gifted Teacher of the Year, Belen-Blank Center, University of Iowa

• Teacher/Team Leader

  • 1993 - 1994

  Coral Springs Middle School Teacher/Team Leader: Gifted Language Arts. Created integrated curriculum for students in gifted and heterogeneous classroom communities employing problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills. • Portfolio Evaluator – Early Adolescent Generalist, National Bureau for Professional Teaching Standards • School Management Council • Peer Teacher and Other Professional Educator • Innovation Zones Steering Committee: Multiple Intelligences and Learning Styles

• Exceptional Student Education Specialist

  • 1991 - 1993

  Rickards Middle School Exceptional Student Education Specialist. Responsible for proper placement/scheduling of special needs students. Ensured compliance with federal/state regulations and guidelines for exceptional student education, scheduling of IEP reviews, psychological reevaluations, initial evaluations, and staffing of special education students. Created master schedule for ESE and Alternative Programs. Gifted Teacher for Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade Gifted Language Arts and Social Studies. Appointed to… Show more Exceptional Student Education Specialist. Responsible for proper placement/scheduling of special needs students. Ensured compliance with federal/state regulations and guidelines for exceptional student education, scheduling of IEP reviews, psychological reevaluations, initial evaluations, and staffing of special education students. Created master schedule for ESE and Alternative Programs. Gifted Teacher for Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade Gifted Language Arts and Social Studies. Appointed to community/school task force for at-risk students. Implemented Project Impact Mentorship Program between eighth alternative education students and high school mentors. • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Visiting Committee • National Junior Honor Society Sponsor • Faculty Representative – PTA Executive Board • ESE Curriculum Council of Broward County • Language Arts Curriculum Council of Broward County • Peer Teacher and Other Professional Educator



Sarasota County Public Schools

• Minority Enhancement Teacher

  • 1990 - 1991

  Bay Haven School of Basics Plus Worked with children from underserved groups to develop their academic potential.

• Teacher

  • 1987 - 1990

  Pine View School for Gifted Developed and implemented differentiated theme-based integrated curriculum for gifted students in a full-time gifted program. Utilized alternative assessment: rubrics, portfolios, and student-led conferencing. • Sarasota County Public Schools: District Advisory Committee • Parent Liaison for Gifted Programs