Andrea Baker
Elementary Educator And Curriculum Coach
Chino Hills,CA
Summary
Seeking the opportunity to become an instructor to multiple subject candidates and supervise pre-service teacher candidates. Willing to learn to assess and score TPA's, substitute instruct, collaborate in teaching or supervising teacher candidates.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
District Instructional Coach
Chino Valley Unified School District
08.2014 - Current
- Provides small and large setting Professional Development
- Coaching Cycle with teachers in TK-6
- Curriculum mapping and planning
- District Areas of Emphasis training and support
- Research and Guidance along with Relationship and Trust Building
- Facilitate vertical alignment conversations in standards searching
- Classroom Management support and guidance
- Created customized professional development workshops tailored to address specific challenges identified within each department or grade level team.
- Supported data-driven instruction by assisting teachers with analyzing assessment results and adjusting lesson plans accordingly.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by collaborating with administrators, staff, and parents on various initiatives.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Promoted continuous improvement in teaching practices by leading professional learning communities focused on best practices and research-based strategies.
- Facilitated continuous improvement efforts by leading professional development workshops for educators at all levels of experience.
- Ensured fidelity to curriculum standards while customizing approaches to meet diverse learner needs.
- Identified areas for improvement by conducting comprehensive needs assessments across the district schools.
- Promoted a culture of collaboration by facilitating professional learning communities among teachers.
- Sharpened educator skills with frequent observation-feedback cycles that focused on specific areas for growth.
- Fostered data-driven decision-making processes through the implementation of assessment tools and data analysis.
- Cultivated strong partnerships between administration and faculty to align goals, expectations, and action plans.
- Increased knowledge sharing among teachers with the creation of resource libraries containing best practice materials and research articles.
- Implemented evidence-based instructional strategies to enhance overall teaching quality and outcomes.
- Supported district-wide curriculum alignment by collaborating with fellow Instructional Coaches and administrators.
Induction Mentor
CVUSD
08.2019 - Current
- Coordinated with other professionals involved in the mentoring process to ensure seamless support for each participant's journey toward success.
- Guided mentees in overcoming challenges by sharing personal experiences and offering practical advice.
- Served as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and dedication within the mentorship program environment.
- Facilitated networking opportunities for mentees, promoting beneficial connections within the industry.
- Modeled and co-planned and co-taught lessons
- Developed classroom management systems and effective engagement practices with the mentee
Intervention Teacher
Glenmeade
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Assessed and analyzed data on reading fluency and comprehension of struggling students
- Formed and taught Response to Intervention classes and groups
- Progress monitored students in RTI
- Communicated with classroom teachers on students' progress
- Regularly met with parents to communicate about student progress in meetings
- Tested upper grade students and analyzed scores and taught students a CORE replacement reading program, Gateways
Reading Specialist
Hidden Trails
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Assess students regularly using Running Records
- Ran guided reading groups for various primary grades
- Used Concept Imagery strategies for students needing improvement in comprehension strategies
- Tested upper grade students and analyzed scores and taught students reading programs for students below grade level, LANGUAGE! By Jane Fell Green and REWARDS
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to design and implement literacy interventions for struggling readers.
- Coordinated with school administrators to develop a comprehensive Title 1 Reading program aligned with district goals.
- Enhanced student reading comprehension by implementing targeted instructional strategies and individualized support.
Parent Involvement Coordinator
Cortez Elementary
08.2005 - 06.2007
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive Parent Involvement Plan that resulted in increased parental involvement and support for the school community.
- Established strong communication channels with parents through newsletters, emails, and social media to keep them informed about school happenings.
- Assisted with grant writing and funding proposals to secure additional financial support for parent involvement initiatives.
- Conducted outreach efforts targeting underrepresented families within the school community, ensuring equitable access to information and opportunities.
- Facilitated partnerships with local businesses and organizations to sponsor events or donate resources benefiting the school community.
- Facilitated Partnerships for Learning Workshop with Latino Literacy Series
- Published practices in John Hopkins Partnerships for Learning Promising Parent Practices 2006
2nd grade and K/1 Classroom Teacher
Hidden Trails
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
Kinder and First Grade Classroom Teacher
Baldwin Elementary
- Taught bilingual Spanish and English with an Bilingual Instructional Aide/translator teaching students to read and write in their native language
Job Share in 1st and 2nd Grade
Cortez Elementary
- Collaborated with my team teacher teacher to develop first best instruction and small group instruction groups for students, ensuring optimal progress.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA 09.1994 - 05.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA 09.1989 - 05.1993
Skills
Instructional planning skills
Credentials
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential-CLAD
Leadership Training
- Partnerships for Learning Network Committee Partner, Present, 2005-01-01
- Dual Capacity Framework for Family-School Partnerships, May,2019
- Positive Behavior Intervention System Committee/Tier 1 Team Training, Present, 2017-01-01
- Leadership Team/ILT Team member at school site, 2015-01-01, 2017-12-31
- Instructional Coach Job Description Committee, 2015-01-01, 2016-12-31
- Professional Learning Communities Team Leader, Current, 2018-01-01
- Microsoft Innovative Educator, 2018-01-01
- Lead Learner and Associates Coaching Training, 2019-01-01, 2016-01-01
- Mac-Graw Hill Wonders Pilot Teacher, 2016-01-01, 2017-12-31
- County of San Bernardino/Riverside NGSS Roll Out Participant, 2015-01-01, 2017-01-01
- CA Science Project CAST Academy, 2018-01-01, 2019-01-01
- DELD/ELD training, 2017-01-01
- District NGSS Committee, Current, 2018-01-01
- FOTIP Mentor, Cal State Fullerton Online Induction Program Mentor, Current, 2017-01-01
- Thinking Maps Trainer of Trainers, 2015-01-01
- CA Distinguished School Application Submission Committee, 2011-01-01
- Trainer of Trainer in Thinking Maps, REWARDS, Language!
References
- Luke Hackney, Director of Curriculum Elementary Curriculum, (909) 628-1201 ex.1335, luke_hackney@chino.k12.ca.us
- Carol Garman Sweat, Former CVUSD Parent, School, Community Specialist, (909) 993-4530, langmaster@verizon.net
Timeline
Induction Mentor
CVUSD
08.2019 - Current
District Instructional Coach
Chino Valley Unified School District
08.2014 - Current
Intervention Teacher
Glenmeade
08.2012 - 08.2014
Parent Involvement Coordinator
Cortez Elementary
08.2005 - 06.2007
Reading Specialist
Hidden Trails
01.2005 - 01.2012
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
Azusa Pacific University
09.1994 - 05.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Azusa Pacific University
09.1989 - 05.1993
2nd grade and K/1 Classroom Teacher
Hidden Trails
Kinder and First Grade Classroom Teacher
Baldwin Elementary
Job Share in 1st and 2nd Grade
Cortez Elementary