Bobbie Zemanek-White
Educator
Bloomfield
Summary
Experienced Project Director with a strong background in education and a proven track record of developing and implementing successful teacher and leader residency programs. Skilled in providing support to regional coordinators and ensuring the effective delivery of curriculum and professional development initiatives. With 30 years of experience in various roles within the education field, including teacher, instructional coach, principal, assistant special education director, and director of federal Teacher Quality Partnership grants, I bring a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the education sector. As an Agency Trainer in Cognitive Coaching, I firmly believe in the transformative power of instructional coaching and feedback to drive meaningful change in instructional practices. Additionally, I possess extensive expertise in curriculum development, instructional planning, technology integration in the classroom, and differentiation strategies. Throughout my career, I have successfully delivered impactful professional development sessions to educators, parents, community members, and other stakeholders on a wide range of topics such as mathematics instruction, literacy instruction, early literacy, and Cognitive Coaching.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Program Director
Three Rivers Education Foundation
10.2020 - Current
- Develop and implement teacher and leader residency programs to prepare new teachers and leaders
Executive Coordinator / Program Coach
Three Rivers Education Foundation
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Recruit, train, and support teacher residents during a one-year residency program and subsequent employment
- Responsible for overseeing recruitment, placement, professional development, coaching, and monitoring residents
Curriculum Coordinator / Professional Development Facilitator
Three Rivers Education Foundation
07.2015 - 01.2019
- Provide oversight and guidance for the sixteen regional coordinators in regard to activities related to teacher professional development, parent and community training, literacy awareness, and early literacy
- Identify and or develop resources to support implementation of community literacy activities including read alouds, professional development for PK-12 teachers, and curriculum development
Project Director - Land of Enchantment Teacher Quality Partnership Grant
Three Rivers Education Foundation
07.2010 - 09.2015
- Directed the special education teacher residency program and the administrative internship program of the project
- Provided professional development and coaching for administrative interns, monitored implementation of the grant
Reading Specialist / RTI Staff Development Coordinator
Bloomfield Schools
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Directly involved in improving reading achievement for low performing students
- Provided direct services to students, organized school-wide intervention groups and instructional plans to address students scoring below proficiency as well as those exceeding grade level expectations
Principal
Bloomfield Schools
08.2007 - 06.2009
- Served as the principal of an elementary school with 600 students and 70 staff members
- Active in the ongoing focus toward continuous improvement
- Selected as a model school and asked to present for the All Kids Can Conference May 2008
Instructional Coach / Instructional Resource Specialist
Bloomfield Schools
08.2005 - 05.2007
- Supported staff in PLCs and individually in their efforts to make instructional changes to increase student achievement through coaching, modeling, and observational feedback
Special Education Assistant Director/Gifted Program Coordinator
Bloomfield Schools
08.2004 - 06.2005
- Co-facilitated district initiatives in special education, coordinated gifted program
Assistant Principal
Bloomfield Schools
08.1999 - 06.2004
- Served as the assistant principal for a school of 600 students and 80 staff members
- Duties included overseeing special education services, the student assistance team, teacher and staff evaluation, and student discipline
Teacher
Bloomfield Schools
08.1991 - 05.1999
- Rio Vista Middle School - Teacher of Gifted Students (6th and 7th Grade) / Science Fair Coordinator / Spelling Bee Coordinator / Odyssey of the Mind Coach August 1991 - May 1998
- Naaba Ani Elementary 4th Grade Teacher / August 1998 - May 1999
Teacher - 4th Grade
Kayenta Schools
08.1987 - 05.1991
- Taught 4th grade students on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Adams State University
Alamosa, CO07-1995
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Adams State University
Alamosa, CO05-1987
No Degree - Administrative Licensure
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM 05.2001 -
Skills
- Curriculum Design
- Instructional Planning
- Technology-Enhanced Learning Facilitation
- Customized Teaching Approaches
- Professional Development
- Research and Development
- Effective Team Facilitation
- Data Interpretation Skills
- Effective Collaboration Techniques
- Coaching Expertise
- Strategic Planning
- Effective Organizational Management
Certification
New Mexico Administrative License Level 3B
Training
Agency Trainer: Cognitive Coaching (CC), Cognitive Coaching, Lone Tree, CO, US, Completed the 8 Day Foundation Training and the 5 Day Advanced CC Training, Completed a Rigorous Agency Trainer Certification. Authorized to provide the 8 Day Cognitive Coaching Foundation Training for all agency related participants.
Recent Professional Development
- Foundations: LETRS: An Introduction to Language and Literacy
- LETRS for Early Childhood Educators
- ISTE: Artificial Intelligence Explorations Course
Timeline
Program Director
Three Rivers Education Foundation
10.2020 - Current
Executive Coordinator / Program Coach
Three Rivers Education Foundation
10.2018 - 09.2020
Curriculum Coordinator / Professional Development Facilitator
Three Rivers Education Foundation
07.2015 - 01.2019
Project Director - Land of Enchantment Teacher Quality Partnership Grant
Three Rivers Education Foundation
07.2010 - 09.2015
Reading Specialist / RTI Staff Development Coordinator
Bloomfield Schools
08.2009 - 05.2010
Principal
Bloomfield Schools
08.2007 - 06.2009
Instructional Coach / Instructional Resource Specialist
Bloomfield Schools
08.2005 - 05.2007
Special Education Assistant Director/Gifted Program Coordinator
Bloomfield Schools
08.2004 - 06.2005
No Degree - Administrative Licensure
New Mexico State University
05.2001 -
Assistant Principal
Bloomfield Schools
08.1999 - 06.2004
Teacher
Bloomfield Schools
08.1991 - 05.1999
Teacher - 4th Grade
Kayenta Schools
08.1987 - 05.1991
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Adams State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Adams State University
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