Adrienne Porter
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at CITIZEN SCHOOLS, enhancing K-12 STEAM education through strategic planning and relationship building. Spearheaded professional development, achieving a 62% increase in literacy proficiency. Excelled in stakeholder collaboration and data-driven decision-making, fostering innovative learning environments and team growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Educator Development
CITIZEN SCHOOLS
07.2021 - Current
- Lead national educator professional development initiatives for K-12 STEAM educators, including planning and executing multi-day workshops and training programs for teachers and volunteers.
- Design and implement educator training modules with a focus on STEAM project-based learning, social-emotional learning (SEL), and curriculum development.
- Develop systems for program assessment and data collection in collaboration with measurement teams.
- Partner with stakeholders to create professional development frameworks and logic models.
- Lead educator workshops nationwide, leveraging diverse learning modalities for maximum impact.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
Program Manager
Citizen Schools
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Directed training for local and national educators, ensuring alignment with best practices in STEAM and SEL.
- Managed the facilitation of professional development for AmeriCorps members and educators, including project design coaching and resource alignment.
- Supervised program data analysis to inform strategy and troubleshoot challenges.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
Program Coordinator
Citizen Schools
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Acted as liaison between education departments, ensuring compliance with state and federal standards.
- Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Coordinated staff development and extended learning programs to support middle school students.
- Conducted evaluations and observations to maintain instructional quality and program integrity.
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
Capital Teaching Resident
KIPP DC
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Designed and delivered scaffolded lessons for elementary students, enhancing their academic outcomes.
- Synthesized student performance data to refine teaching strategies.
- Participated in staff training sessions to continually enhance knowledge and skills in teacher practices.
- Utilized formative assessment tools to identify areas for improvement and adjusted instruction accordingly, optimizing student progress.
AmeriCorps National Teaching Fellow
Citizen Schools
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Spearheaded academic programming for middle school students, achieving significant gains in literacy (+62% proficiency increase) and math (+49% proficiency increase).
- Partnered with corporate and academic volunteers to deliver dynamic, hands-on learning experiences.
- Improved student comprehension by implementing creative teaching strategies and real-world examples in lessons.
- Utilized formative assessment tools to identify areas for improvement and adjusted instruction accordingly, optimizing student progress.
- Integrated multicultural elements into lessons, encouraging global awareness and appreciation for diversity among students.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary projects between departments to create cohesive learning experiences that reinforced core concepts from multiple subject areas.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication and conferences, fostering a supportive educational network for students.
Education
Master of Education - Education Policy & Leadership
American University
Washington, DC05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Spelman College
Atlanta, GA12-2013
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- People management
- Operations management
- Project management
- Creativity and innovation
- K-12 STEAM Education
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Stakeholder Collaboration
Accomplishments
- SXSW EDU 2022: Panelist on “Educator PD: Key to Increasing Student Achievement”
- Deeper Learning Conference 2024: Co-Facilitator on “Re-visioning Experience-Based Learning”
Timeline
Director, Educator Development
CITIZEN SCHOOLS
07.2021 - Current
Program Manager
Citizen Schools
06.2019 - 07.2021
Program Coordinator
Citizen Schools
01.2018 - 06.2019
Capital Teaching Resident
KIPP DC
07.2017 - 01.2018
AmeriCorps National Teaching Fellow
Citizen Schools
09.2015 - 06.2017
Master of Education - Education Policy & Leadership
American University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Spelman College
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