Andrea Escarpeta-Davis
Wylie,TX
Summary
Instructional Leader with over 18 years of teaching experience and 7+ years of leadership and instructional coaching. Dedicated, data-driven educator with a proven record of improving math achievement and strengthening instructional practices across K–5 campuses. Goal-oriented facilitator and collaborative team leader who supports teachers and students through best practices, professional development, and continuous improvement. Committed to building positive, professional relationships grounded in fairness, integrity, and leading by example.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd–3rd Grade Teacher
Lee A. McShan Elementary
Dallas, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Successfully taught diverse student populations using differentiated, student-centered instruction.
- Designed lesson plans and instructional materials that addressed various learning styles and academic needs.
- Fostered a positive, engaging classroom environment that encouraged collaboration and student motivation.
- Utilized a variety of instructional strategies, media, and methods to maximize instructional time.
- Maintained effective classroom management procedures and high expectations for student behavior.
- Communicated student progress effectively with families through conferences and ongoing reporting.
- Created a fun, structured learning environment that supported academic success.
- Assisted in evaluating instructional tools and strategies to address behavioral and academic challenges.
- Led and managed vertical team meetings to align instruction across grade levels.
- Collaborated with team members to identify instructional focus areas, set goals, and implement action plans to improve student growth.
1st Grade Teacher
Esperanza “Hope” Medrano Elementary
Dallas, TX
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Successfully taught diverse student populations using differentiated, student-centered instruction.
- Designed lesson plans and instructional materials that addressed various learning styles and academic needs.
- Fostered a positive, engaging classroom environment that encouraged collaboration and student motivation.
- Utilized a variety of instructional strategies, media, and methods to maximize instructional time.
- Maintained effective classroom management procedures and high expectations for student behavior.
- Communicated student progress effectively with families through conferences and ongoing reporting.
- Created a fun, structured learning environment that supported academic success.
- Assisted in evaluating instructional tools and strategies to address behavioral and academic challenges.
- Led and managed vertical team meetings to align instruction across grade levels.
- Collaborated with team members to identify instructional focus areas, set goals, and implement action plans to improve student growth.
Instructional Coach
Dallas ISD
Dallas, TX
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Provided instructional support to teachers, students, and support staff to improve student achievement and instructional effectiveness.
- Assisted campus administrators with the development and implementation of school-wide initiatives and the Campus Improvement Plan.
- Planned and implemented Differentiated Small Group Instruction campus-wide to address individual student needs.
- Designed and delivered professional development for grades K–5, including: Data-Driven Instruction, Math Best Practices, Classroom Environment, Classroom Management.
- Coordinated professional development with Region 10 to support campus goals.
- Facilitated and planned weekly professional learning community (PLC) meetings to ensure instructional goals were met using data analysis.
- Implemented and trained teachers on the Fast Track Program, resulting in increased student growth.
- Managed and analyzed campus math data using programs such as TTM, Reasoning Mind, All in Learning, Education Galaxy, and I-Station.
- Modeled effective, differentiated instruction for teachers through coaching cycles, lesson demonstrations, and feedback sessions.
- Organized and presented monthly Parent Math Workshops to support student achievement at home.
- Supported teacher growth through classroom observations, peer observations, and ongoing instructional feedback.
- Developed intervention plans by disaggregating student data to address achievement gaps.
- Tracked, monitored, and maintained academic data to support timely instructional decisions aligned with quarterly campus goals.
Kindergarten Teacher
Charles A. Gill Elementary
Dallas, TX
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Successfully taught diverse student populations using differentiated, student-centered instruction.
- Designed lesson plans and instructional materials that addressed various learning styles and academic needs.
- Fostered a positive, engaging classroom environment that encouraged collaboration and student motivation.
- Utilized a variety of instructional strategies, media, and methods to maximize instructional time.
- Maintained effective classroom management procedures and high expectations for student behavior.
- Communicated student progress effectively with families through conferences and ongoing reporting.
- Created a fun, structured learning environment that supported academic success.
- Assisted in evaluating instructional tools and strategies to address behavioral and academic challenges.
- Led and managed vertical team meetings to align instruction across grade levels.
- Collaborated with team members to identify instructional focus areas, set goals, and implement action plans to improve student growth.
Education
Master of Teaching - Education Administration
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Grambling State University
Skills
- Effective parent-teacher communication
- Adaptable learning approach
- Team-based learning
- Effective verbal communication
- Solution-oriented thinker
- strategic development
- promote teaching effectiveness
- Exemplifying leadership
Accomplishments
- United States Army - Administrative Specialist
- Coordinator of the Afterschool Program
- Facilitated the development, communication, implementation and evaluation of curriculum for the purpose of maximizing student performance
- Implementation of Multiplication Buddies
- Catch up and Read Lead
- African American Mentorship Program
Teacher of the Year
Certification
English Second Language
Reading Academy
Honors & Highlights
Teacher of the Year, United States Army – Administrative Specialist, Afterschool Program Coordinator, Facilitated curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation to maximize student performance, Implemented Multiplication Buddies initiative, Supported Catch Up and Read Lead programs, African American Mentorship Program
Timeline
2nd–3rd Grade Teacher
Lee A. McShan Elementary
01.2024 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
Esperanza “Hope” Medrano Elementary
01.2022 - 01.2023
Instructional Coach
Dallas ISD
01.2018 - 01.2022
Kindergarten Teacher
Charles A. Gill Elementary
01.2013 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Grambling State University
Master of Teaching - Education Administration
Grand Canyon University