curriculum specialist resume example with 20+ years of experience
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Summary
A highly effective, performance-driven instructional leader with a proven record of significantly increasing student outcomes. An experienced professional with a rich history of implementing systematic and continuous school improvement steeped in data and research.
Outstanding skills in: Increasing student achievement and closing academic gaps Working with diverse schools and communities Expanding opportunities for all students with a keen focus on underrepresented populations
Skills
Course Development Experience
Vendor Sourcing
Curriculum Implementation
Training Program Improvement
Workforce Efficiency
Team Member Development
Problem Resolution
Team Building
Critical Thinking
Reliable and Trustworthy
Training & Development
MS Office
People Skills
Organizational Skills
Team Management
Working Collaboratively
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Conflict Resolution
Education and Training
, Expected in 07/2020 ā āState of Illinois Professional Educators License, Expiration: - GPA:
Governors State UniversityUniversity Park, IllinoisExpected in 01/2005 ā āM.A:Educational Administration - GPA:
Loyola UniversityChicago, IllinoisExpected in 01/1998 ā āB.S:Elementary Education - GPA:
, Expected in ā āEndorsements: - GPA:
, Expected in ā āK-9 Elementary Education:General Administration - GPA:
Experience
Charter Schools Usa - Curriculum Specialist Canton, GA, 03/2020 - Current
Write curricula for construction, architecture, transportation, pre-engineering and manufacturing pathways
Collaborate with CTE teachers and industry partners to select and purchase instructional materials (i.e
Textbooks, software, equipment)
Conduct professional development on best practices and instructional practices
Manage CTE Cluster teamās bi-weekly bulletin, distribute to all stakeholders
Facilitate workshops, re-certification trainings and for CTE Cluster teachers
Improved student learning by defining and articulating learning outcomes and analyzing performance metrics and measurements.
Met with vendors to check available curriculum plans and related materials supporting course objectives.
Negotiated contracts, prices and deliveries with vendors.
Decatur Public Schools - Assistant Principal Decatur, IL, 06/2018 - 03/2020
Use the Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching to evaluate teachers (conduct informal/formal observations and pre/post conferences and complete summative evaluations)
Review lesson plans and provide immediate feedback
Model instructional best practices to improve student learning, including the Gradual Release of Responsibility Instructional Framework
Create opportunities for teachers to observe each otherās instructional delivery and program through āMix and Mingleā Learning Walkthroughs
Coordinate 8th grade graduation activities, state and district assessments, supplemental instructional programs/trainings (i-Ready), after school program, 8th grade H.S
Placement testing, and school-wide incentives/initiatives
Communicate and meet with parents, District-level Administrators, Board Members and community members about school events/programs, instructional initiatives, student behavioral issues and academic performance, and the school improvement plan
Supervise students during arrival, transition periods, lunch and dismissal
Create and implement staff incentives (Staff Incentive Store, Teacher and Staff of the Month initiative) and student incentives (PBIS activities, Assistant Principal academic and behavior awards, Attendance, Academic Growth rewards)
Organize school-wide field trips, college visits, back to school dances, homecoming activities, Open House events, Parent ā Teacher Conferences, 6th Orientation days, Black history assemblies, awards assemblies, Double Dutch club, After School Programs, Registration days and Defined STEM events
Attend department meetings, Leadership Council Meetings, Principal/Coaches Meetings, Team Meetings, School Improvement Meetings
Provide professional development opportunities for instructional staff
Develop class schedules, teacher assignments and extra-curricular schedules
Participate in the review and evaluation of curriculum programs, state assessment scores, school attendance and discipline data and learning materials to determine areas where improvement is needed
Coordinate school drills (fire, active shooter and tornado) and the use of school facilities for day-to-day activities and special events
Conduct professional development during School Improvement Day, Data Conversations meetings, āChew and Chatā workshops where I presented instructional strategies, provided educational materials, and engage teachers in a Q-A discussion about best practices and student growth and parental workshops
Assist the principal in interviewing, selecting and orienting new staff
Supervise the day-to day operations and staff in the absence of the building principal
Observed instructional practices, provide meaningful feedback for effective classroom instruction
Conducted professional development during School Improvement Plan days and Teacher Institute day on instructional strategies, best practices (Gradual Release of Responsibility, MAP Learning Continuum and using data to drive instruction, and Differentiated Instruction) and the administration of PARCC and MAP assessments
Facilitated the implementation of IXL, i-Ready supplemental programs and trainings, D.E.A.R Initiative and Six Flags Read to Succeed programs
Created a school-wide Learning Walkthrough checklist and oversee the implementation of specific walkthroughs (i.e
Learning environment, instruction and rigor, and learners)
Created a district-wide online standards-based lesson plan template for 2nd ā 8th grades
Mentored one non-tenured teacher, four long-term substitutes and three tenured teachers
Created 3rd -5th grade standardized assessment schedules (PARCC and MAP)
Chicago Public Schools - Grade Teacher City, STATE, 07/1999 - 07/2014
Conducted professional development meetings where I analyzed school data, presented CPS Teacher Evaluation System (REACH: CPS Framework for Teaching and Performance Tasks), shared instructional strategies (Differentiated Instruction, Alternative Assessments, and Tiered Activities), and implemented research-based best practices (Understanding by Design), which resulted in annual school-wide increases on District Wide and State Assessments
Modeled as an instructional leader, effective teaching strategies during teachersā literacy and math instructional times, which resulted in an overall increase of studentsā time-on-task and studentsā skill mastery
Coordinated after school and summer school programs by assigning students to classes based upon assessment data, developed schedules, interviewed, hired, and evaluated personnel, selected and purchased instructional materials, and by providing immediate feedback and suggestions for improvement of instructional delivery, which led to overall increases on District and State Assessments
Organized school-wide programs, clubs, and activities (Student Council, Black History Assemblies, Awards Assemblies, 8th Graduation Activities, Literacy Week, Science Fairs, History Fairs, and Math Decathlons) and an 8th grade Corporation that included classroom profits of $6,500.00, which was used to offset graduation costs
Implemented a school-wide discipline plan using proactive and reactive systems, differentiated discipline structures, outside agencies, weekly data findings, and preventive and restorative measures (PBIS, peer jury, restorative justice, MTSS and Response to Intervention) to improve school culture, minimize negative behaviors and out of school suspensions, which ultimately resulted in a 19% decrease in out of school suspensions
Designed an attendance incentive program, which led to increases of over 4% in student attendance
Chaired Instructional Leadership Team where teacher-leadership participation increased
Instructed students through the use and implementation of effective instructional strategies like Differentiated Instruction, Diverse Learners Support (accommodations/modifications) and ELL mandates, curriculum mapping, lesson plans, student grouping (NWEA RIT Bands), Common Core, NGSS and WIDA standards alignment, learning units, higher order thinking skills, Depth of Knowledge levels, and the analysis of student assessment data, which led to exemplary student gains on the NWEA/MAP, EXPLORE/PLAN and REACH Performance Task assessments
Created lessons with rigor, group collaboration, tiered activities, independent problem solving, real-life experiences, and college readiness, which resulted in an 8% graduation rate
Partnered with outside agencies (Merit Music, Urban Gateways, and Joffrey Ballet) to enhance my instructional program
Secured a $5,000 grant from the Payless Shoe Source Company which resulted in additional instructional supplies and equipment
Implemented a school-wide Donors Choose project to secure computer equipment which increased technology related instruction in the classrooms
Facilitated Career Week with aldermanās office, community leaders, local business owners, alumni, and professionals to expose and share career information with students
Mentored 5th-12th grade girls to build character, encourage life skills, and to assist with college to career readiness experiences (internships, college visits, scholarship application completion, resume creation, and transferable job skills)
Integrated technology software, hardware, and programs (Edmodo, Achieve 3000, Think through Math, IXL Learning, MS Office Applications, Google Docs, and Kids College) to enhance daily objectives
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Resume Overview
School Attended
Governors State University
Loyola University
Job Titles Held:
Curriculum Specialist
Assistant Principal
Instructional Coach
Grade Teacher
Degrees
State of Illinois Professional Educators License, Expiration