Antoinette Earthly Bienemy-Pierre
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Seasoned leader with three decades in K-12 literacy, driving strategic planning and data-driven systems. Spearheaded school turnaround efforts, achieving improved ratings within a year. Consistently fostered student growth over nine years as principal, advancing district-wide literacy initiatives and enhancing educator instructional capacity.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
Work History
Literacy Innovation Coordinator
East Baton Rouge Parish Schools
Baton Rouge, LA
10.2021 - Current
- pCoordinated communication between schools and district administration.
- Collaborated with school leaders and literacy mentors to model effective literacy practices.
- Facilitated teacher collaboration to improve instructional strategies and enhance student outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with district policies and educational regulations.
- Facilitated inter-departmental communication to resolve issues promptly and maintain operational efficiency.
District Literacy Coach
East Baton Rouge Parish Schools
Baton Rouge, LA
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Facilitated professional development workshops to equip teachers with effective literacy strategies.
- Coached teachers to enhance literacy instruction and support student learning.
- Analyzed student literacy data to pinpoint specific areas for targeted improvement.
Office of Federal Programs
East Baton Rouge Parish Schools System
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Oversees Title I intervention instructional programs in non-public Title I schools.
- Supported intervention teachers in non-public Title I schools with targeted instructional strategies to enhance student learning.
- Collaborated in planning and delivering professional development for intervention teachers in non-public Title I schools to improve instructional practices.
- Assisted teachers with reviewing and monitoring student data from the Savvas SuccessMaker Program to drive targeted instructional practices.
- Provided demonstration lessons for Title I intervention teachers.
- Evaluated non-public Title I teachers using Compass to ensure quality instruction and compliance with program standards.
Program Manager
City of Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Developed programming to align with the goals and objectives of the Performance Partnership Pilot for Disconnected Youth (BRP3), a career pipeline pilot program.
- Ensured participation and collaboration from local stakeholders, including schools, community organizations, workforce development organizations, and the Partnership Advisory Council (PAC).
- Oversaw and monitored performance of contracted agencies to ensure alignment with program goals.
- Facilitated monthly collaboration opportunities among stakeholders to enhance engagement and program effectiveness.
- Ensured that BRP3 students earned Statewide Industry Based Certification (IBCs) prior to high school graduation.
- Recommended strategies to principals and district leadership to enhance literacy skills among targeted students.
- Performance Partnership Pilot for Disconnected Youth (BRP3)
Principal
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Spearheaded improvement of failing school, raising performance scores from F to D in one academic year.
- Enhanced school effectiveness by integrating teacher selection, evaluation, and professional development processes into school improvement initiatives.
- Successfully implemented evidence-based strategies to support the school’s literacy program.
- Developed a dedicated time in the daily schedule to support literacy instruction.
- Compiled research and data to design and implement professional development activities while monitoring student progress.
- Created and implemented protocols for reviewing student data.
Adolescent Literacy Program Consultant
Louisiana Department of Education
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Coached principals to enhance teacher capacity at targeted schools, delivering tailored professional development aligned with literacy goals.
- Coached up to 10 principals in scheduling, management, faculty alignment, and data team building to optimize school performance.
- Developed evaluation designs to assess program quality and effectiveness, directly informing improvements in student learning outcomes.
- Designed program support across the K-12 literacy unit.
- Provided support to districts and schools on the integration of special education students into the literacy program.
- Worked with the LDOE Superintendent’s Delivery Unit to set achievement goals for the Literacy Office.
- Analyzed data and tiered schools based on state standardized test score results.
- Served on Title I, 1003G State Application Task Force, and the State Federal Programs Monitoring Team.
- Designed a brochure, 'Retention is not an Intervention'.
Principal Coach, Literacy and Numeracy Initiative
Louisiana Department of Education
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Supported district and school leadership teams in implementing literacy and numeracy best practices, enhancing student learning outcomes.
- Delivered intensive leadership coaching to principals and district staff at the district and school levels.
- Coached principals on managing master schedules to effectively align resources with literacy/numeracy program goals.
- Trained principals on effective utilization of staff to support the literacy instructional program.
- Guided principals in budget planning to allocate resources effectively for literacy program initiatives.
- Created a Principal Coach’s Handbook with procedures and forms designed to clarify the training process.
Principal
Baton Rouge Parish School System
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2000 - 01.2008
- Spearheaded the improvement of a failing school by raising the School Performance Scores (SPS) from 30.1 to 68.4 resulting in no sanctions placed on the school from the state.
- Recognized by the media and state for exemplary and continuous growth.
- Selected as East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s 'Elementary Principal of the Year' 2004-2005.
- Managed a fiscal budget of up to $1M and a staff of 57.
- Enhanced school effectiveness by integrating teacher selection, evaluation, and professional development processes with school improvement initiatives.
- Compiled research and data to design and implement professional development activities, monitoring student progress to ensure alignment with educational goals.
- Secured the necessary resources for meaningful professional growth including emerging technologies.
- Provided incentives for learning and growth, encouraging participation in professional development activities at national, state, and district levels.
- Successfully implemented the Reading First Program.
Teacher for Instructional Support
Westdale Heights Elementary
Baton Rouge, LA
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Served as curriculum specialist, delivering instructional support to special education and regular education teachers across core subject areas to enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Led school improvement initiatives and facilitated professional development sessions to elevate instructional practices.
- Facilitated, implemented, and modeled professional learning communities.
- Collaborated with special education staff to establish goals and objectives for Individual Education Plans (IEPs) informed by student academic and social-emotional data.
Language Development Therapist
East Baton Rouge Parish Schools
Baton Rouge, LA
01.1982 - 01.1998
- Administered intensive language development interventions to K-1 students, delivering data-driven instruction and implementing best practices to support language acquisition.
- Trained classroom teachers in evidence-based language development strategies, equipping them with skills to effectively address diverse student needs.
- Recognized as 'Outstanding Young Educator' by the Baton Rouge Jaycees and the Baton Rouge Business Report in 1995.
Teacher/Multi-Handicapped & Hearing Impaired
Louisiana School for the Deaf
Baton Rouge, LA
01.1979 - 01.1982
- Instructed multi-handicapped hearing-impaired students in grades Pre-K through 6th, utilizing targeted instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized education programs (IEPs) to support student growth and progress.
- Scheduled and facilitated IEP meetings to engage parents and coordinate support services.
Education
Master of Education +30 - Educational Leadership
Southern University
Baton Rouge, LA01-1998
Louisiana Certification - Deaf Education/Hard of Hearing
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA01-1980
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Speech Pathology and Audiology
Southern University
Baton Rouge, LA01-1978
Skills
- Literacy integration across curriculum
- Science of reading
- LETRS training
- Comprehension enhancement strategies
- Building academic vocabulary
- Differentiated instruction
- Student engagement strategies
- Community engagement strategies
- Assessment literacy
- Response to intervention practices
- Data-driven decisions
- Instructional coaching techniques
- Successful coaching methods
- Professional learning communities
- Collaborative leadership
- Budget management
- Early childhood literacy essentials
References
References Upon Request
Certification
Principal Grades K-12
Timeline
Literacy Innovation Coordinator
East Baton Rouge Parish Schools
10.2021 - Current
District Literacy Coach
East Baton Rouge Parish Schools
07.2021 - 10.2021
Office of Federal Programs
East Baton Rouge Parish Schools System
01.2019 - 01.2021
Program Manager
City of Baton Rouge
01.2016 - 01.2019
Principal
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
01.2014 - 01.2016
Adolescent Literacy Program Consultant
Louisiana Department of Education
01.2009 - 01.2012
Principal Coach, Literacy and Numeracy Initiative
Louisiana Department of Education
01.2008 - 01.2009
Principal
Baton Rouge Parish School System
01.2000 - 01.2008
Teacher for Instructional Support
Westdale Heights Elementary
01.1998 - 01.2000
Language Development Therapist
East Baton Rouge Parish Schools
01.1982 - 01.1998
Teacher/Multi-Handicapped & Hearing Impaired
Louisiana School for the Deaf
01.1979 - 01.1982
Master of Education +30 - Educational Leadership
Southern University
Louisiana Certification - Deaf Education/Hard of Hearing
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Speech Pathology and Audiology
Southern University