Christine Kelly
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Proven Education Leader with expertise in implementing systems and structures required to transform school district and school MTSS instruction. Adept at providing clear and transparent communication and support which results in collective teacher efficacy and high levels of student achievement.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Facilitator District Level
Tacoma Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
- Provided subject matter expertise on all department instructional content, high-yield strategies and materials.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Conducted observations and provided explicit feedback to support teachers refine their instructional practices and increase student achievement.
- Increased student achievement by implementing data-driven instruction and comprehensive assessment systems and structures.
- Assisted in the development of district-wide initiatives aimed at improving academic performance across all grade levels.
- Improved teacher and school performance by providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Collected data on program efficacy through data analysis and implemented solutions for improvement.
- Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new instructional content and professional development programs.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Education Consultant: School Turnaround LLC
Co-Founder
01.2015 - Current
- Contract with local and national schools and school districts to lead transformation initiatives.
Dean of Instruction
Mann Elementary School
01.2016 - 08.2020
- Lead school transformation from comprehensive failing school to high-performing school of distinction in two years' time.
- Implemented and coached 35 teaching staff in strategies to increase student academic performance, engagement and retention.
- Coached collaborative relationships between teachers across school to establish collective teacher efficacy.
Instructional Facilitator
Supervisor of Instruction
01.1993 - 01.2016
- Successfully transformed 9 schools from performing in bottom 5% of state to performing in top 5%
- Accomplished through implementation of systems and structures both as Instructional Leader and Education Consultant.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of Washington
Tacoma, WANational Board Certified Teacher
Skills
Education Leader
Literacy Expert
Assessment Literacy
Mentoring and Coaching
Technology Integration
MTSS Implementation
Professional Development
Curriculum Development
Timeline
Instructional Facilitator District Level
Tacoma Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
Dean of Instruction
Mann Elementary School
01.2016 - 08.2020
Education Consultant: School Turnaround LLC
Co-Founder
01.2015 - Current
Instructional Facilitator
Supervisor of Instruction
01.1993 - 01.2016
Master of Arts - Education
University of Washington
National Board Certified Teacher
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