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Overview
Work History
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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE IN EDUCATION
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Alison K. Auerbach

WASHINGTON,DC

Summary

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Facilitator and Coach

Instituto Mundo Verde
09.2020 - 05.2025
  • Collaborated on the development, launch, and nationwide expansion of the IMV Fellowship, an individualized professional development experience for educators serving multilingual learners. Coached and supported five cohorts of bilingual educators. Supported the development of and co-facilitated a Mentor Teacher Program.

Interim Head of School

School for Friends
12.2023 - 08.2024
  • Leader of a small independent Quaker preschool for children ages twelve months to five years during a transition year.
  • Led a team of 14 early childhood educators through a time of change and uncertainty. Fostered a positive workplace culture by setting clear goals, improving communication systems, and facilitating professional development. Led a small administrative team in reviewing and improving operating systems. Structured and co-led the Head-of-School Search, successfully identifying and hiring the next Director. Led family-engagement initiatives, including monthly newsletters and special events for families, stabilizing parent satisfaction and maintaining participation. Led recruitment, admissions, and marketing efforts, bringing in new families and expanding interest in the school.

Consulting Strategist

Kindred
10.2021 - 06.2024
  • Partnered with schools, supporting leaders, staff, and caregivers, to create liberated school communities and work towards equitable outcomes for all students. Provided strategic advising, facilitation, and dialogue groups.

Director of Language Learning

DC International School
02.2016 - 06.2019
  • Member of educational leadership team leading an International Baccalaureate (IB) charter school, inspiring culturally competent global citizens through a focus on inquiry-based learning and language immersion.
  • Led a team of 15+ Chinese, French, and Spanish language teachers, designing a comprehensive 6th-12th IB language program and curriculum. Coached and led professional development for teachers, expanding understanding of language acquisition best practices. Planned for assessments and analyzed results, using data to drive instruction and improvement. Contributed to the development of schoolwide systems and practices, leading to improved supports and learning for all stakeholders. Coordinated international cultural immersion and community service experiences, increasing students’ cultural competence and language skills. Led family-engagement initiatives focusing on outreach to Spanish-speaking families and cultural appreciation, resulting in increased participation and a more inclusive school environment.

Principal, Bancroft Elementary

DC Public Schools
01.2013 - 01.2015

Assistant Principal, Bancroft Elementary

DC Public Schools
01.2011 - 01.2013

Assistant Principal and Other Leadership Roles

DC Bilingual Public Charter School
01.2007 - 01.2010

Founding Principal

DC Bilingual Public Charter School
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • School leader of bilingual PreK3-5th public charter school that ensures high academic achievement for all students in Spanish and English, develops leadership, and fosters an appreciation for multiculturalism.
  • As Founding Principal, created systems and practices to launch and effectively run a bilingual charter school. Established structures to promote a positive school culture and student investment in learning. Contributed to a professional learning community with a focus on best practices, data-driven instruction, and collaborative reflection on practice and student achievement. Refined the school’s two-way-immersion model to increase students’ levels of bilingualism and biliteracy. Managed a comprehensive data collection and review system to promote data-driven decision-making and raise student achievement. Aligned the school’s K-5 science curriculum, leading to increased vertical collaboration and development of students’ inquiry and content skills. Coached and supported teachers, resulting in improved instruction and student learning. Led the school’s Middle States accreditation bid, mobilizing diverse stakeholders to participate and contribute to the process, leading to the school’s initial accreditation.

Resident Principal

Elsie Whitlow Stokes PCS
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Resident Principal and member of the admin team leading a K-6 public charter school with 250 culturally diverse students, offering dual language immersion, strong academic preparation, and community-service learning.
  • Coached teachers and supervised a grade-level team using data analysis, research, strategic planning, and coaching to bolster instruction, resulting in more positive learning environments, more rigorous instruction, and gains in student performance. Worked collaboratively with the principal to facilitate weekly staff development sessions. Developed and coordinated middle school transition plans. Supervised after-school tutoring program to boost academic achievement.

Fellow

New Leaders for New Schools
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Member of the first New Leaders for New Schools cohort in Washington, DC. Trained, prepared, and supported to become an effective urban school leader focused on academic excellence for all children. Graduated from an intensive academic program, taught by national faculty and practitioners, which utilized problem-solving and case-based teaching methods.

Education

M.S.A. - Educational Administration

Trinity College
Washington, DC

M.A. - Elementary Education

Teachers College, Columbia University
New York, NY

B.A. - History, Cum Laude

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Skills

  • Spanish (fluent)
  • Community outreach
  • Operations management
  • Strategic planning
  • Advocacy

Timeline

Interim Head of School

School for Friends
12.2023 - 08.2024

Consulting Strategist

Kindred
10.2021 - 06.2024

Facilitator and Coach

Instituto Mundo Verde
09.2020 - 05.2025

Director of Language Learning

DC International School
02.2016 - 06.2019

Principal, Bancroft Elementary

DC Public Schools
01.2013 - 01.2015

Assistant Principal, Bancroft Elementary

DC Public Schools
01.2011 - 01.2013

Assistant Principal and Other Leadership Roles

DC Bilingual Public Charter School
01.2007 - 01.2010

Founding Principal

DC Bilingual Public Charter School
01.2004 - 01.2007

Resident Principal

Elsie Whitlow Stokes PCS
01.2003 - 01.2004

Fellow

New Leaders for New Schools
01.2003 - 01.2004

M.A. - Elementary Education

Teachers College, Columbia University

B.A. - History, Cum Laude

Yale University

M.S.A. - Educational Administration

Trinity College

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE IN EDUCATION

  • American Institutes for Research, Research Analyst, Washington, DC (2002-2003)
  • Urban Family Institute, Assistant Director and Coordinator for Kids’ House, Washington, DC (1999-2002)
  • St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, Director of Youth Ministries, Washington, DC (1995-1999)
  • Summit Educational Group, Instructor, SAT Preparation, Washington, DC (1995 –1997)
  • Laurel Ridge Elementary School, Teacher, Spanish Immersion, Fairfax, VA (1993 – 1995)
  • Hill School Summer Program, Instructor, ESL and Spanish, Pottstown, PA (Summer 1993 and 1994)
  • New York City Public Schools, Student Teacher, Elementary and Middle, NY, NY (1992 –1993)
  • American School of Madrid, Teacher, Social Studies and Elementary, Madrid, Spain (1990 –1992)
  • International Primary School, Teacher, Early Childhood, Madrid, Spain (1989 –1990)

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