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Assata Conway

Assata Conway

Houston,TX

Summary

Dedicated leader with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand, and leading productive teams with Agile Principles.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Lead Content Developer

FrameChange
Atlanta, GA
05.2016 - Current
  • Led team of 12 SMEs for curriculum development project for major school district in Texas.
  • Created Scope and Sequence for Grades 4-9, and lead 12 SMEs through development.
  • Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
  • Developed and followed baseline project plan and milestones for task completion.
  • Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
  • Maintained tactical control of project timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
  • Implemented actions to mitigate risk by developing contingency and avoidance strategies.
  • Produced quality standards, checklists, report templates and processes.
  • Provided team of content developers and SMEs with coaching and direction.
  • Drove team's execution of quality management throughout division, improving process effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, resource and process efficiency.
  • Updated senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
  • Defined responsibilities and roles of 12 SMEs and Content Developers.
  • Proactively identified and found ways to resolve issues to prevent distractions and keep projects on track.
  • Anticipated impediments to team delivery involving cultural barriers and logistical challenges.
  • Planned Agile best practices and encouraged team cohesion, overcoming impediments and hurdles to productivity.
  • Strengthened content through proofreading and editing.
  • Conducted online research to obtain relevant information and materials.
  • Presented clients with unique copy options based on overall customer objectives.

Education Leader/ Project Manager/Process Improvement Specialist

Yes Prep Public Schools
Houston, TX
06.2020 - 05.2022
  • Represented Campus in working group aimed to give teachers voice in evaluation practices, and anti-racist/anti-biased curriculum and equitable teaching practices.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement within district.
  • Delivered in-depth training to teachers and support roles to promote strong district performance.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
  • Led 8 projects to improve performance, hiring practices and management systems to facilitate success of organization.
  • Managed multiple deadlines across several campuses to meet dynamic needs of multiple individuals.
  • Aligned closely with senior management and to gather information and gain operational insight.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Teamed with disciplinary leaders on determining annual operational targets and outlining needed quality improvements.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process improvements and drive quality of curriculum resulting in 20% increase in student achievement, 32% increase in teacher retention, and 2% improvement in productivity.
  • Led cross-functional teams to ensure over 300 students meet their progress goals.
  • Led district-wide Teacher Working Group, process improvement team, finding solutions to student learning impediments, and teacher-facing impediments to student progress and district goals.
  • Facilitated planning meetings & retrospectives with teacher cohort of 12 teachers, and curriculum team consisting of over 25 employees.
  • Fostered team collaboration & organization for teams across 3 departments simultaneously.
  • Analyzed data & recommends improvements to deliver the most effective delivery for systems of student learning
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Led sprint reviews and planning meetings to promote full team engagement.
  • Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews and sprint retrospectives.
  • Worked closely and listened to team members' feedback to identify issues and resolve conflicts.
  • Established criteria for each milestone within product roadmap as means to measure developmental progress.
  • Prioritized roadmap in order to achieve product goals and metrics.
  • Acted as go-to resource for senior management and instructional team, providing clarity on tasks, gathering missing assets or requirements and handling project changes.
  • Managed demonstrations and testimonials for performance evaluation.

Grade Level Chair

YES Prep Public Schools
Houston, TX
05.2020 - 05.2022
  • Created interactive learning experiences and mentored fellow teachers.
  • Communicated directly with parents and prospective parents to achieve child success.
  • Trained 8 teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
  • Verified student grades, attendance and schedules for 312 students.
  • Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
  • Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
  • Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
  • Coordinated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.

Summer Curriculum Writer

Yes Prep Public Schools
Houston, TX
06.2017 - 05.2021
  • Updated and redesigned district-wide curriculum resources for 22 campuses for use upcoming school years
  • Monitored curriculum and school practices for adherence to state educational laws for district.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
  • Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities and enhance program success.
  • Trained 50+ staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences and workshops.
  • Organized and edited trainings, multimedia visual aids and other educational materials.
  • Assessed skill gaps for employees and developed trainings to meet identified needs.
  • Led daily, weekly and monthly coaching, counseling and feedback sessions.
  • Analyzed effectiveness of training programs at all levels and recommended updates.

Education

Master of Arts - Special Education With Diagnostician Certification

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
05.2022

BBA - Business Supply Chain Management

Howard University
Washington, DC
05.2016

Skills

  • K-12 Educational Leadership Experience
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Scrum Framework and Agile Principles
  • Workflow Planning
  • Self-Driven and Motivated
  • Performance Improvement
  • Managing Multiple Projects
  • Process Development and Implementation
  • Continuous Professional Improvement

Work Availability

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Certification

  • Standard Teaching Certification (Core Subjects 4-8), Texas Education Agency
  • Certified Scrum Master, CSM Scrum Alliance

Quote

A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving.
Lao Tzu

Timeline

Education Leader/ Project Manager/Process Improvement Specialist

Yes Prep Public Schools
06.2020 - 05.2022

Grade Level Chair

YES Prep Public Schools
05.2020 - 05.2022

Summer Curriculum Writer

Yes Prep Public Schools
06.2017 - 05.2021

Lead Content Developer

FrameChange
05.2016 - Current

Master of Arts - Special Education With Diagnostician Certification

Lamar University

BBA - Business Supply Chain Management

Howard University

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