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Alanna Kotler

Potomac,MD

Summary

Passionate about education and dedicated to supporting schools in their mission to provide the best learning experience for students. A natural connector, engages with warmth and knowledge to empower clients and foster growth and reflection in their professional practice. Expertise as a curriculum developer with a deep understanding of school culture and teacher development, enabling the design of effective educational programs that meet the unique needs of each institution.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Consultant

Educannon Consulting & Alanna Kotler Consulting
10.2015 - Current
  • Analyze various aspects of schools including culture, teacher retention and curriculum; generate reports which include analysis and long-term/short-term recommendations
  • Provide coaching and support to individual schools based on identified needs
  • Audit, develop and support the implementation of curricular units
  • Provide guidance to teachers regarding lessons, curricular units and assessments
  • Facilitate conversations with leadership teams to address challenges including teacher development, managing change, and curriculum development.

Program Director

Legacy Heritage Principals' Institute
07.2016 - Current
  • Co-facilitate a cohort of 20-30 Day school leaders annually at the Principals' Institute (HPI) to implement latest educational research and methods into their schools
  • Following HPI, coach day school leaders in the implementation of change projects in the areas of supervision and evaluation, school culture, curriculum development and assessment
  • Liaise with all parties involved including school faculty, Foundation leadership and fellows to create a rigorous and meaningful learning experience.

North American Regional Director

TalentEducators
08.2021 - 05.2024
  • Manage recruitment process of new educators in Jewish education
  • Develop and maintain strong and ongoing relationships with North American Jewish educational institutions and provide exceptional customer service
  • Understand each school and institution's culture, pedagogical approach and professional development models
  • Publish articles using latest research and data in field of education
  • Maintain vigorous vetting system for candidates: screen resumes, conduct interviews, and perform skills assessment tests for potential Jewish educators
  • Be an active team member: share knowledge, work collaboratively with other directors to place and support candidates.

Language Arts and Social Studies Coordinator (Promoted, Spring 2011)

Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School
09.2011 - 01.2015
  • Designed and implemented comprehensive language arts and social studies curricula based on current national and state education standards
  • Collaborated with Science and Math Coordinator, Director of Judaics, technology team, library media specialists and Educational Support Services department to ensure continuity of content and delivery of 21st century skills for grades K-6
  • Designed and updated report card for all curricular areas based on research and input from various constituencies
  • Tracked student progress in reading, writing and spelling for grades K-6 and used data to inform decisions about curriculum and materials
  • Mentored new and veteran teachers (approximately 25 teachers) and provided ongoing in-classroom support to improve instructional practice and assessment
  • Developed and identified professional development materials and trainings for teachers
  • Presented information at grade-level meetings with teachers in grades K-6 regarding new initiatives
  • Identified appropriate materials (field trips, speakers, print and media sources) to support curriculum and the School's population of diverse learners
  • Supervised and evaluated 10-15 teachers annually.

Second Grade Teacher

Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School, MD
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Planned and implemented lessons that integrated reading, writing and social studies
  • Integrated effective use of technology and skills of collaboration, problem-solving and critical thinking into daily lesson
  • Monitored student progress using appropriate unit projects and informal and formative assessments
  • Differentiated lesson plans using tiered activities to ensure appropriate level of challenge for students
  • Provided individualized reading support for ESOL and IEP students
  • Designed reading and writing curriculum for second and fourth grade classroom that aligned with national standards
  • Designed standards-based second grade math curriculum for colleagues
  • Served as a mentor teacher for new educators entering the profession, offering guidance and support throughout their first year of teaching.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.

Education

Master of Arts in Elementary Education and Curriculum and Instruction -

Columbia University, Teachers College
New York, NY

Bachelor of Arts, English and American Literature -

Brandeis University
Waltham, MA

Certification

  • ICF Certification, International Coaching Federation, May 2024
  • Trained facilitator, Immunity to Change, April 2024

Publications

  • A Strategic Approach to Addressing the Teacher Shortage, EJP, April, 2022
  • Are We Amidst a Day School Identity Crisis?, EJP, January, 2020
  • The Parent Trap: How to Get Parents on Board with School Changes, Amit Children Blog, February, 2019
  • Measured, Not Mindless Innovation, EJP, August, 2018
  • College Admissions and "Measuring" Students: A Different Approach for Day Schools, EJP, December, 2018
  • Embracing Standardized Tests for Student Growth, HaYidion, July, 2015

Presentations

  • Co-Presenter, Strategies for Addressing the Teacher Shortage in YOUR School, Prizmah Conference, 2023
  • Co-Presenter, Leveraging Your Jewish Story for Leadership, Prizmah Conference, 2017
  • Co-Presenter, What's Your Game Plan: Vision, Innovation and Achievement, Prizmah Conference, 2017
  • Presenter, Game-based Learning and Design Thinking, I.D.E.A Schools Network, Summer Sandbox, 2016

Timeline

North American Regional Director

TalentEducators
08.2021 - 05.2024

Program Director

Legacy Heritage Principals' Institute
07.2016 - Current

Lead Consultant

Educannon Consulting & Alanna Kotler Consulting
10.2015 - Current

Language Arts and Social Studies Coordinator (Promoted, Spring 2011)

Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School
09.2011 - 01.2015

Second Grade Teacher

Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School, MD
01.2008 - 01.2011

Master of Arts in Elementary Education and Curriculum and Instruction -

Columbia University, Teachers College

Bachelor of Arts, English and American Literature -

Brandeis University

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