Beyond the Resume

Core Competencies: Program Management, Marketing, Compliance, Recruitment

Key Skills

• Program Implementation & Change Management

• Project Management

• Strategic Planning

• International Baccalaureate (IB) MYP Leadership

• Curriculum Development & Alignment

• Professional Learning Design & Facilitation

• Teacher Coaching & Support

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Community & Family Outreach

• Marketing & Communications

• Website Development & Content Management

• Student Recruitment & Orientation

• Compliance & Documentation

• Timeline & Milestone Management

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Impact

As the IB MYP Coordinator for an IB Candidate School, I lead the implementation of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme from candidacy toward authorization. My role requires guiding a significant instructional and organizational shift by introducing the IB philosophy and framework to educators, many of whom are implementing the program for the first time.

I design and facilitate professional learning, provide ongoing coaching and implementation support, and help teachers integrate IB principles into curriculum, instruction, and assessment. I collaborate closely with teachers, school leadership, district officials, and IB consultants to ensure successful implementation while maintaining required documentation and monitoring progress toward authorization milestones.

Beyond instructional leadership, I manage communication and engagement efforts by developing marketing materials, maintaining the school's IB website, coordinating parent and community information sessions, and introducing students to the IB learner profile and program expectations. I also create implementation timelines, organize training events, and oversee the documentation necessary to prepare for the official authorization visit.

Signature Contributions

• Led the implementation of the IB Middle Years Programme at an IB Candidate School.

• Planned and coordinated professional learning to build staff understanding and implementation of the IB framework.

• Supported teachers through coaching, collaborative planning, and ongoing implementation guidance.

• Developed the school's IB website and marketing materials to communicate the program to families and the community.

• Facilitated parent information sessions and student orientation activities to increase awareness and engagement.

• Partnered with school leaders, district officials, and IB consultants to monitor implementation progress and prepare for authorization.

• Managed implementation timelines, documentation, and compliance requirements to support readiness for the IB authorization visit.

Core Competencies: Grant Management, Data Analysis, Family Engagement

Key Skills

• Federal Program Management

• Compliance Monitoring

• Budget Administration

• Data Analysis

• School Improvement Planning

• Family Engagement

• Needs Assessment

• Resource Allocation

• Progress Monitoring

• Stakeholder Collaboration

Impact

Managed Title I program implementation and compliance while supporting school improvement efforts through strategic use of data, targeted interventions, family engagement initiatives, and effective stewardship of federal resources.

Core Competencies: Adult Learning, Coaching, Professional Development

Key Skills

• Instructional Coaching

• Professional Learning Design

• Adult Learning Theory

• Performance Consulting

• Data Analysis & Root Cause Analysis

• Curriculum Alignment

• Standards-Based Instruction

• Backward Design

• Assessment Literacy

• Professional Development Facilitation

• Change Management

• Learning Experience Design

• Needs Assessment

• PLC Facilitation

• Continuous Improvement

Impact

Partnered with teachers and school leaders to improve instructional effectiveness through data-informed coaching and targeted professional learning. Conducted deep analyses of student achievement data, classroom observations, and instructional practices to identify performance gaps and determine the underlying needs of educators.

Rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach, I selected the most effective learning strategy for each need—whether through workshops, coaching cycles, collaborative planning, modeling, professional learning communities, or individualized support—to build teacher capacity and improve classroom practice.

A major focus of my coaching centered on strengthening alignment between the written, taught, and tested curriculum. I guided teachers in designing rigorous, standards-based lessons using the district's instructional framework and the principles of backward design, ensuring that instructional planning, learning experiences, and assessments were intentionally aligned to maximize student achievement.

Signature Contributions

• Conducted comprehensive instructional needs assessments using multiple data sources.

• Identified instructional priorities through analysis of student performance trends and classroom evidence.

• Designed differentiated professional learning experiences based on teacher and school needs.

• Strengthened alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment across grade levels and content areas.

• Coached teachers in standards-based lesson design using backward design principles.

• Facilitated professional learning communities focused on instructional improvement and student outcomes.

• Modeled effective instructional practices and provided timely, actionable feedback.

• Supported sustainable instructional change through ongoing coaching, reflection, and continuous improvement.

Core Competencies: Leadership, Assessment, Data-Driven Instruction

Key Skills

• Instructional Leadership

• Curriculum Design & Development

• Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

• Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)

• Teacher Coaching & Mentoring

• Standards-Based Instruction

• Lesson Design

• Capacity Building

• Data-Driven Decision Making

• Change Management

• Adult Learning

• Assessment Design

• Team Leadership

• Continuous Improvement

Impact

Served as the instructional leader for a diverse team of English Language Arts teachers with varying levels of experience and expertise, including educators transitioning from other content areas, first-year teachers, certified teachers requiring additional support, and experienced but unlicensed educators. Recognizing the need for consistency and instructional coherence, I developed a structured approach that balanced teacher support with high expectations for student learning.

To ensure all students received equitable access to rigorous instruction, I designed standards-aligned lesson plans grounded in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and multimodal learning experiences. These lessons provided a consistent framework while allowing teachers to build confidence and instructional expertise.

Through a combination of individual coaching, small-group support, collaborative planning, and PLC facilitation, I strengthened teacher knowledge, instructional practices, and professional capacity. My work focused on helping educators understand standards, implement effective instructional strategies, analyze student data, and deliver engaging learning experiences that improved outcomes for students across classrooms.

Signature Contributions

• Led and supported a team of ELA teachers with diverse backgrounds and experience levels.

• Designed structured, standards-based lesson plans to ensure consistency and instructional quality across classrooms.

• Incorporated multimodal learning experiences and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to support diverse learners.

• Facilitated PLCs focused on curriculum alignment, instructional best practices, and student achievement.

• Provided individualized coaching, mentoring, and feedback to improve instructional effectiveness.

• Built teacher confidence and capacity through collaborative planning and ongoing professional support.

• Promoted alignment between curriculum, instruction, and assessment to strengthen student learning outcomes.

Leadership Philosophy

I believe every teacher deserves the same level of support we expect them to provide students. By creating clear instructional structures, fostering collaboration, and building professional capacity, I help educators grow in confidence and effectiveness while ensuring students receive engaging, high-quality learning experiences.

Core Competencies: Strategic Planning, Change Management

Key Skills

• Strategic Planning

• Shared Leadership

• School Improvement Planning

• Organizational Leadership

• Governance & Compliance

• Project Management

• Budget Development

• Proposal Writing

• Data-Driven Decision Making

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Meeting Facilitation

• Change Management

• Continuous Improvement

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Impact

Strengthened the School Improvement Team by helping establish consistent structures, clear processes, and collaborative leadership practices that supported continuous school improvement. Developed systems to improve compliance, including more accurate documentation of purchases, budgeting, and evidence of family and community engagement activities that supported student achievement.

Rebuilt a collaborative School Improvement Team committed to regular meetings, strategic planning, shared decision-making, and accountability. Facilitated productive discussions that aligned school initiatives with district priorities while ensuring stakeholder voices were represented throughout the improvement process.

Planned and facilitated the annual School Improvement Team Retreat for two consecutive years, creating opportunities for data analysis, goal setting, strategic planning, and team building. As Title I Coordinator, IB MYP Coordinator, Global Schools Lead, and the district representative for my school, developed proposals, strategic plans, and budget requests that aligned resources with instructional priorities and long-term school improvement goals.

Signature Contributions

• Strengthened compliance systems for budgeting, purchasing documentation, and required program evidence.

• Developed processes for documenting meaningful family and community engagement activities that supported student achievement.

• Reestablished a collaborative School Improvement Team with consistent meetings and active participation in shared leadership.

• Planned and facilitated the School Improvement Team Retreat for two consecutive years.

• Led strategic planning and continuous improvement efforts aligned to school and district priorities.

• Wrote proposals, action plans, and budget requests supporting Title I, IB MYP implementation, and Global Schools initiatives.

• Represented the school at the district level, collaborating with leaders to advance school improvement initiatives.

• Promoted a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement through structured leadership processes.

Core Competencies: High-Stakes Testing, Item Writing, Standards Alignment, Rubric Design

Key Skills

• Assessment Design

• Item Writing & Review

• Standards Alignment

• Rubric Development

• Performance Task Design

• Educational Measurement

• Data Interpretation

• Bias & Sensitivity Review

• Quality Assurance

• High-Stakes Testing

Impact

Developed and reviewed local, state, national, and international assessments for middle and high school English Language Arts as well as pre-service teacher evaluations. Contributed to high-stakes assessment programs by ensuring alignment, rigor, validity, fairness, and accurate measurement of learning outcomes. Affiliated with North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, and Educational Testing Service Praxis II exam

Core Competencies: Coaching, Relationship Building, Onboarding

Key Skills

• New Teacher Induction & Onboarding

• Instructional Coaching

• Lesson Planning & Curriculum Support

• Classroom Management

• Observation & Feedback

• Goal Setting & Professional Growth

• Adult Learning

• Relationship Building

• Reflective Practice

• Capacity Building

• Leadership Development

• Performance Improvement

Impact

Mentored beginning teachers throughout the 2024–2025 and 2025–2026 school years, providing individualized instructional support through weekly one-on-one coaching sessions, classroom observations, actionable feedback, and goal setting. Strengthened teachers' lesson planning, classroom management, instructional practices, confidence, and professional capacity while guiding them through onboarding, reflective practice, and continuous professional growth. Fostered a collaborative coaching relationship that empowered educators to build competence, independence, and long-term success in the profession.

Coaching Philosophy: I believe the most effective coaching builds trust first. By creating supportive relationships, providing timely feedback, and encouraging reflective practice, I help educators develop the confidence, skills, and instructional expertise needed to improve student outcomes and grow as leaders.

Core Competencies: Event Planning, Student Leadership, Community Outreach

Key Skills

• Student Leadership Development

• Event Planning

• Program Coordination

• Community Outreach

• Team Building

• Communication

• Project Management

• Fundraising

• Partnership Development

• Student Engagement

Impact

• Led student service initiatives and fundraising campaigns that supported community outreach efforts.

• Planned educational field experiences that connected classroom learning to authentic cultural and literary experiences.

• Organized high-profile school events and hosted district leaders, strengthening relationships with stakeholders while showcasing student achievement and school programs.

Building People. Designing Systems. Leading Change.

Throughout my career, I have consistently led initiatives that strengthen organizations, empower educators, and improve learning experiences. My work extends beyond traditional education to include program implementation, instructional design, assessment development, strategic planning, and organizational leadership.

Leadership & Strategy

• Strategic Planning

• Organizational Leadership

• Shared Leadership

• Change Management

• Continuous Improvement

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Decision Making

Program & Project Management

• Program Implementation

• Project Management

• Initiative Planning & Execution

• Timeline & Milestone Management

• Compliance & Documentation

• Budget Development & Resource Management

• Proposal Writing

Learning & Instructional Design

• Instructional Design

• Curriculum Development

• Professional Learning Design

• Adult Learning

• Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

• Standards-Based Instruction

• Backward Design

• Learning Experience Design

Assessment & Data

• Assessment Development

• High-Stakes Assessment Design

• Item Writing & Review

• Standards Alignment

• Educational Measurement

• Data Analysis

• Root Cause Analysis

• Continuous Performance Improvement

Coaching & Capacity Building

• Instructional Coaching

• Teacher Mentoring

• Leadership Development

• Performance Consulting

• Professional Learning Communities

• Facilitation

• Feedback & Reflective Practice

• Capacity Building

Communication & Engagement

• Executive Communication

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Community & Family Partnerships

• Marketing & Communications

• Website Development

• Public Speaking & Presentations

• Event Planning

• Relationship Building