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Anita Jackson Hill

Anita Jackson Hill

Adaptive Coach
Chicago,IL

Summary

I'm a friendly, caring and strategic Instructional Coach who’s passionate about supporting adult learners and unlocking their potential. I bring strong skills in program development, talent optimization, and building meaningful partnerships with stakeholders. Whether I'm coordinating complex initiatives, using observation and data to guide individualized coaching, or working to promote equitable outcomes, I stay focused on impact. I’m currently expanding my expertise in AI integration and mental health policy development, and I have a successful track record in securing grant funding to support student success. I’m committed to using modern, student-centered practices, monitoring progress, and creating long-term success in diverse learning environments.

Work History

Virtual Instructional Coach

We Care - Chicago Teachers Union/American Federation Of Teachers
09.2022 - Current
  • Coached and mentored new educators citywide on advanced instructional practices, social-emotional learning, and trauma-informed approaches through virtual platforms, increasing teacher performance ratings.
  • Facilitated professional development sessions and provided targeted, actionable, data-driven feedback on curriculum, instruction, and classroom management, measurably enhancing educator effectiveness and student outcomes.
  • Guided educators in data-driven reflective practice, utilizing student work and classroom artifacts to assess instructional impact and foster measurable improvement.
  • Developed and utilized a virtual coaching platform to connect new teachers with essential resources and a robust support network, enhancing their professional growth ratings and student performance outcomes.
  • Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
  • Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.

Instructional Support Leader-Interventionist/MTSS

Jackie Robinson School, Chicago Public Schools
09.2012 - Current
  • Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Coordinator: Orchestrated school-wide implementation of data-driven intervention strategies, resulting in targeted student support and enhanced outcomes for diverse learners. Oversaw thorough data collection, analysis, and interpretation to restructure school-wide interventions. Coached and supported staff on implementing and monitoring effective interventions. Trained staff to streamline and improve their MTSS / RTI programs with comprehensive and effective MTSS platform.
  • Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) Member: Partnered with administrators to evaluate performance data, formulate strategic improvement plans, and deliver professional development and coaching to staff. Championed distributive leadership, empowering teachers to spearhead instructional improvements.
  • Grant Program Facilitator: Authored, secured, and managed over $100,000 in arts and academic grant funding, establishing, implementing, and overseeing programs while fostering community partnerships.
  • Tutor Corps Site Lead: Optimized daily tutor operations, enhanced performance observations, delivered targeted data-driven feedback, and ensured program alignment with district guidelines, resulting in heightened tutoring efficacy and student success.
  • Elected & Appointed Representative Roles (CTU School Delegate, LSC Teacher Representative): Advocated for staff interests, facilitated consensus-building among diverse stakeholders, managed school-wide votes, and contributed to critical governance decisions, including budget allocation and strategic planning (CIWP).
  • Arts Liaison: Served as the primary communication conduit between the school, external arts organizations, and community partners, significantly expanding student access to arts education from 0 to 100 percent.
  • Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.

Lead Teacher, Coach & Literacy Coordinator

Chicago Public Schools - J Ward, Murray, Avalon Park
Chicago, IL
09.2005 - 06.2012
  • Demonstrated effective teaching strategies, conducted observations, and provided targeted coaching to support professional growth for teaching staff.
  • Designed and facilitated weekly professional development sessions based on identified needs and best practices, leading to measurable improvements in instructional delivery.
  • Coordinated, monitored, and analyzed school-wide assessments and data to inform instructional planning and curriculum alignment, driving academic progress across the school.
  • Mentored and coached teachers on literacy instruction, curriculum development, and differentiated strategies, significantly enhancing literacy outcomes.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
  • Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.

Education

No Degree - (ABD)Curriculum And Instruction

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

National -Louis University
Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Roosevelt University
Chicago

Skills

  • Change management strategies
  • Talent optimization
  • Impact measurement
  • Digital learning platforms expertise
  • Engaged in regular skill advancement
  • Results-driven professional
  • Excellent collaboration abilities

Accomplishments

  • Creative Schools Fund Grants - Secured over $100,000 for arts and education programs
  • Served as arts liaison to school community to design , implement and monitor cohesive arts program for school community.
  • Sara Spurlark Award - University of Chicago Neighborhood Schools Program
  • CFE Educator Impact Fund Grant recipient 2022–2023
  • Teach Plus Senior Change Agent – Led, designed and evaluated initiatives on equity and instructional change.
  • CPS Consulting Educator - partnered closely with school administrators to support teachers identified for remediation, in full alignment with CPS/CTU contractual policies. Co-developed and implemented structured remediation plans that outlined clear expectations, action steps, and measurable goals.
  • Multiple Donors Choose and Rochelle Lee Classroom Library grants
  • Selected as a district-wide collaborator on the CPS Arts Education Plan 2.0 (2025), Partnered with cross-functional teams, including the CPS Department of Arts Education, community arts organizations, and fellow educators, to co-develop strategic priorities that expand access and equity in arts programming.
  • Served on Illinois State Board of Education Policy Review for State Assessments education leaders from across Illinois to provide guidance for establishing unified academic achievement standards for Illinois state assessments.

Certification

  • Type 03, K–9 | Endorsements: Language Arts & Social Science
  • Extensive professional development in coaching, data systems, and instructional frameworks

Quote

Coaching is unlocking people’s potential to maximize their own performance. It is helping them to learn rather than teaching them.”
John Whitmore, Coaching for Performance

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