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Elevate K-12Senior Instruction Specialist
Aug. 2023Chicago, Illinois, United States• Work closely with Classroom Service Managers (client-facing support) and cross-functional teams supporting instructional needs and Customer Success initiatives • Attend program orientation meetings during the first week of implementation as scheduled & follow up with program monitoring throughout the program life cycle • Monitor and respond to data for student and program success, including school feedback, student performance, and teacher professionalism • Work with Teacher Success (instruction-facing) and Classroom Success to deliver requested content and meet grading expectations, adjusting instruction as needed • Attend client meetings when requested to discuss instruction solutions • Review and approve contractor stipends in compliance with provided guidelines
Elevate K-12Instruction Quality Coordinator
Jun. 2022 - Jul. 2023Chicago, Illinois, United States• Supported, mentored, and coached a team of Academic Coaches and Rater Specialists (teacher evaluators) by providing strategies on coaching support for virtual teachers using rating data
• Ensured improved teacher and coach performance, positive student outcomes, and overall program success
• Organized communication, meetings, and ongoing support structures for content-specific teams of Academic Coaches and Rater Specialists
• Collaborated with fellow instruction team members and other cross-team operations members for efficient communication and processes
• Analyzed content-area data to inform feedback, coaching, and professional learning
• Completed Academic Coach & Rater Specialist ratings on a quarterly basis
• Project managed new and evolving coaching and evaluation processes
• Facilitated professional learning sessions for instruction team members tied to mission and key performance indicators
Elevate K-12Academic Coach Coordinator
Feb. 2022 - Jun. 2022Remote• Monitored several virtual online classrooms for their programs and alongside other coaches based on data and needs
• Assisted Academic Coaches with teachers and subs during sessions as needs arose
• Collaborated with Academic Coaches, Rater Specialists (teacher evaluators), the DOI, and other Elevate Operations team members in standing meetings
• Monitored learning sequences & program calendars to inform and communicate pacing adjustments ongoing and quarterly
• Analyzed and tracked overall program success using data
• Monitored rating system data on a weekly basis and monthly input to dashboard summary
• Completed Academic Coach and Rater Specialist ratings on a consistent basis
• Facilitated professional learning sessions for teachers and Academic Coaches
Elevate K-12Senior Academic Coach
Sep. 2021 - Apr. 2022Remote• Performed the same duties as in the Academic Coach position with larger caseload of instructors
Elevate K-12Academic Coach
Nov. 2020 - Dec. 2021Remote• Supported, mentored, and coached virtual instructors assigned to programs in a variety of content areas, including English Language Arts, Spanish, American Sign Language, Algebra, and Social Studies
• Monitored class sessions, student outcomes, and teacher evaluation data
• Facilitated communication between instructors and other stakeholders
• Was accountable for ensuring improved instructor performance, positive student outcomes, and overall program success
• Developed and facilitated professional learning based on trends in teacher evaluations and student outcomes
Elevate K-12ELA Instructor
Aug. 2020 - Jan. 2021Remote• Served as a virtual instructor, teaching English Language Arts for Grade 9 students at Fountain Hills High School in Arizona
• Worked in partnership with an on-site classroom aide to maintain a supportive, orderly learning environment
• Prepared lessons and provided daily synchronous instruction with interactive, collaborative assignments
• Utilized formative and summative assessment data to make lesson adjustments as needed
Kellar Middle School-Posen Robbins School District 143.5ELA Teacher
Jan. 2019 - Dec. 2020Robbins, Illinois• Utilized data to plan and deliver English Language Arts lessons that incorporated technology, as well as social and emotional learning
• Utilized data from both formative and summative assessments, as well as standardized tests, to monitor students' growth
• Supported students’ improvement of their written and oral communication skills
• Implemented Google application and third-party educational technology resources to adapt instruction for virtual learning due to COVID-19 pandemic
ECRA Group Inc.Research and Analytics Associate
Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2019Schaumburg, Illinois• Was responsible for providing management and oversight to K-12 school districts in the form of training and development
• Created presentations and training resources in order to facilitate client workshops and webinars for school leaders, intervention teams, and teachers
• Used ECRA’s local growth model methodology and technology applications
• Presented proficiency and growth data and research findings that were intended to help school districts implement improvements leading to higher student achievement
• Developed strong relationships with administrators, teachers, and other school staff in order to understand each school’s climate, leadership structures, strengths, and opportunities
Joliet Junior CollegeDean, College and Career Readiness
Jan. 2017 - Dec. 2018Romeoville, Illinois• Directed activities within the College’s $4 million Department of Education Title III projects
• Served as the transformational leader, chief support, and administrative advocate for developmental education, dual credit, and first-year experience at Joliet Junior College
• Provided leadership for college and career readiness initiatives that transition students into JJC with clear pathways and prepared students to complete college-level courses successfully
• Provided direct oversight of the Romeoville Campus
• Developed and facilitated professional development, as well as managing relationships with training consultants
• Participated in college-wide strategic planning, design, and implementation of integrated academic and student support services in collaboration with Academic Affairs
• Worked with faculty, staff, and administrators to strengthen the college’s goal of executing a comprehensive P-20 agenda to support academic and student success
Joliet Junior CollegeDirector of Developmental Education
Jan. 2014 - Dec. 2017Joliet, Illinois• Served as the chief support and administrative position for Developmental Education, College Readiness, and College Transitions and reported to the Dean of Arts and Sciences within the Academic Affairs Division
• Facilitated college readiness initiatives that transitioned academically underprepared students to college credit instruction
• Worked with a variety of stakeholders throughout the college, including faculty and student support staff, in promoting and developing evaluation techniques for developmental education, college readiness, college transitions, outcomes assessment, and program reviews
• Developed and maintained a budget for awareness and education about developmental education, college readiness, college transitions and professional development activities
The Washington Center at The Evergreen State CollegeResources Faculty-National Summer Institute on Learning Communities
Jan. 2013 - Dec. 2014Olympia, Washington
Prairie State CollegeDepartment Chair
Jan. 2012 - Dec. 2014Chicago Heights, Illinois• Provided leadership and vision for the English department in alignment with the college's mission and academic master plan
• Managed scheduling, curriculum development, assessment, and other departmental activities
• Recruited, hired, mentored, evaluated, and retained outstanding full-time and adjunct English faculty
• Developed and administered the annual departmental budget and allocated resources appropriately
• Facilitated effective communication and collaboration among department faculty and staff
• Supported professional development opportunities for faculty to enhance teaching, research, and service
• Ensured the department and its programs comply with accreditation, college policies, and other regulations
• Represented the department at college committees, events, and meetings with administrators
• Collected data, conducted analyses, and prepared reports to inform department planning and improvements
Prairie State CollegeCoordinator of Learning Communities
Jan. 2011 - Dec. 2014Chicago Heights, Illinois• Developed and implemented interdisciplinary curriculum, programs, and learning experiences that integrate multiple disciplines
• Facilitated collaboration between faculty across academic departments to create integrated, interdisciplinary courses and projects
• Organized interdisciplinary faculty teams and provided support for development of innovative learning communities and course clusters
• Promoted interdisciplinary learning opportunities through workshops, publications, websites, and other engagement platforms
• Managed budget, secured external funding, and allocated resources to support interdisciplinary initiatives and programs
Prairie State CollegeAssociate Professor of English
Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2014Chicago Heights, IllinoisTaught the following courses in hybrid and online format: • Developmental composition sequence: Strategies for College Reading and Writing (hybrid) • Composition sequence: Composition I (online), Composition II (online) • Literature courses: Introduction to Fiction (online), Introduction to Drama (online) Taught the following courses in traditional format: • Developmental composition sequence: Fundamental English I, Foundations of College Writing, Strategies for College Reading and Writing • Composition sequence: Composition I, Composition II • Literature courses: American Literature II, African-American Literature, Children’s Literature
Prairie State CollegeAssistant Professor Of English
Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2009Chicago Heights, Illinois, United States
PROVIDENT HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTYInventory Contract Manager
Sep. 1993 - Sep. 2006Chicago, Illinois, United States• Managed inventory contract files, including drafting specifications
• Worked closely with materials management staff to identify supply shortages and place orders
• Maintained a $4 million budget for the purchase of medical, surgical, and office supplies
• Submitted annual budget requests
• Communicated with vendors and worked collaboratively with accounts payable staff
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