Carrie Renfroe
Ocala,Florida
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in standards-aligned instruction and assessment. Skilled in leading team projects to achieve leadership goals. Demonstrated expertise in creating and delivering professional development sessions in virtual and face-to-face settings.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coordinator, Transformation Schools
Marion County Public Schools
07.2022 - Current
- Developed and maintained standard skill taxonomy data, supporting instruction planning and common assessment design for small groups
- Wrote model lessons in Canvas LMS for 5th grade science, 7th grade English Language Arts, 7th grade civics and 8th grade U.S. History aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T and Next Generation Sunshine State Standards
- Established, refined, and communicated necessary processes for analyzing state mandated secondary student progression requirements standards aligned credit recovery practices
Staff Developer
AVID Center
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Facilitated literacy professional learning for educators, instructional coaches, school and district leaders through two- and three-day institutes via face-to-face and virtual environments
Math Standards Leadership Strand Facilitator
Florida Department of Education
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted hands-on sessions with school and district-based administrators throughout Florida, providing comprehensive instruction on the new B.E.S.T. Math standards as part of the department of education's summer training series.
Secondary Coordinator of Curriculum and AVID District Director
Marion County Public Schools
07.2017 - 07.2022
- Conducted program evaluations to assess quality and implementation degree, supporting continuous improvement efforts and training needs analysis aligned with department goals
- Led monthly professional learning sessions to foster leadership development and objective focused instruction for school-based instructional coaches
- Worked closely with vendors and educational authorities outside of the district to devise opportunities for improving instructional practices
- Engaged with educational professionals at various levels and non-profit entities to expand access to accelerated programs like Advanced Placement (AP), Pre-AP, Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE), International Baccalaureate (IB), Dual Enrollment(DE),and Project Lead the Way(PLTW) for a wide range of students
- ·Interpreted Florida State Statute to guide schools in decision-making and to revise the district Student Progression Plan annually
- Provided guidance to assistant principals regarding Full Time Equivalent (FTE) calculations and Value-Added Model (VAM) requirements
- Established fidelity checklists to evaluate the success of Tier 2/3 mathematics interventions
- Served on district textbook adoption review committee through two textbook adoption cycles
- Created Edmentum Courseware walkthrough guides: assisting program administrators and lab managers in developing courses, managing student enrollment, and monitoring progress through generated reports
- Conducted training sessions on Edmentum credit recovery protocols for lab managers and program administrators
- Ensured adherence to credit recovery guidelines by implementing regular monitoring and audits of secondary school practices with Edmentum Courseware
- Informed Edmentum Partnership Manager about concerns regarding instructional alignment, prompting virtual meetings and subsequent adjustments made by the courseware development team
- Provided guidance to School Counseling and Student Information and State Reporting (SISR) Departments regarding student transcript review and graduation requirements
- Contributed to the collaborative efforts of the District's Impact Florida High Quality Instructional Materials Cadre
- As co-manager of Title IV, Part A grant, successfully improved funding for equity and access opportunities by researching, writing, and revising categorical grant narrative
- Filled critical vacancy and effectively oversaw operations of Skyward Student Information System (SIS) for a school district of 43,000+ students in addition to primary responsibilities
Classroom Teacher/Department Chair
Hillsborough County Public Schools
07.2013 - 07.2017
- Served as a model classroom for disciplinary literacy, formative assessment and the inquiry model of instruction
- Served on school promotion team for Microsoft Innovative Educators and STEAM Lab integration into humanities which resulted in our school earning Microsoft Showcase School
- Assisted in planning and facilitation of annual school technology showcase for parents and community to experience current technology uses in education
- Maintained department textbook inventory via Destiny Textbook Management System through two textbook adoption cycles
- Led department in analysis of state and district data to drive instructional practices
- Facilitated department Professional Learning Communities to collaboratively plan common lessons and assessments
- Trainer for district professional development trainings; Leadership Training for Social Studies, Interactive Student Notebooks, Classroom Management in the Secondary Classroom, Culturally Relevant Teaching, the Basics of Professional Learning Communities and Standards Based Instruction
- Facilitated School Advisory Committee (SAC) meetings and assisted in writing the School Improvement Plan by analyzing performance data trends from prior years
Instructional Peer Evaluator
Hillsborough County Public Schools
07.2010 - 07.2013
- Conducted instructional observation cycles to gather and analyze qualitative data, developing action plans for individual teacher growth
- Maintained a high degree of professionalism when dealing with sensitive information or challenging situations during the course of an evaluation
- Managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and attention to detail
- Leveraged data visualization tools to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders
- Established system for tracking and responding to evaluation recommendations, ensuring that actionable insights were effectively implemented
Classroom Teacher/Department Chair
Hillsborough County Public Schools
07.2000 - 07.2010
- Planned and instructed lessons for grades 5 – 8 in different urban and rural schools such as Title I, Aerospace and Aviation Magnet School, and a Transformation Network School catering to migrant families
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment
Education
Doctorate in Education -
National Louis University
Tampa, FloridaEducational Specialist - Administration and Supervision
National Louis University
Tampa, FloridaMaster of Education - Educational Leadership
University of South Florida
Tampa, FloridaBachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
McKendree University
Lebanon, IllinoisAssociate of Arts and Associate of Science - General Education
Southwest Illinois College
Belleview, IllinoisSkills
- Standards alignment analysis
- Systems focused school transformation
- Data management and analysis
- Extensive experience in instructional solutions
- Basic knowledge of HTML
- Professional learning development and facilitation
- Project Coordination
- Document Management
- Process Improvement
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Relationship Building
- Discretion and Confidentiality
Certification
FLORIDA PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE #841717
- ·Educational leadership
- Social Studies (6-12)
- ·Elementary Ed. K-6
- English for Speakers of Other Languages
- ·Reading Endorsement
- Gifted Endorsement
Timeline
Coordinator, Transformation Schools
Marion County Public Schools
07.2022 - Current
Math Standards Leadership Strand Facilitator
Florida Department of Education
03.2022 - 08.2022
Staff Developer
AVID Center
02.2022 - 06.2023
Secondary Coordinator of Curriculum and AVID District Director
Marion County Public Schools
07.2017 - 07.2022
Classroom Teacher/Department Chair
Hillsborough County Public Schools
07.2013 - 07.2017
Instructional Peer Evaluator
Hillsborough County Public Schools
07.2010 - 07.2013
Classroom Teacher/Department Chair
Hillsborough County Public Schools
07.2000 - 07.2010
Doctorate in Education -
National Louis University
Educational Specialist - Administration and Supervision
National Louis University
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
McKendree University
Associate of Arts and Associate of Science - General Education
Southwest Illinois College
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