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Work History
Education
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Related Experience
Leadership & Board Engagement
Fellowships & Relevant Training
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Constance Blaylock

Birmingham,AL

Summary

Education leader with over ten years of experience in driving instructional excellence and developing culturally responsive curriculum. Expertise in building high-impact teams and designing district-wide recovery programs to enhance student outcomes and address equity gaps. Proven track record in literacy, coaching, school improvement, and organizational change management. Currently pursuing Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership at Vanderbilt University.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

School Improvement Specialist

Birmingham City Schools
Birmingham, AL
11.2024 - Current

Provides strategic support to underperforming schools to improve academic outcomes and meet state accountability standards.

  • Conducts comprehensive needs assessments and collaborates with school leadership on improvement planning.
  • Coaches instructional leaders on implementing evidence-based strategies to increase student achievement.
  • Facilitates data analysis and continuous improvement cycles aligned with district and state benchmarks.
  • Supports principals in budget planning and resource allocation to align with ACIP (Continuous Improvement Plan) goals and achieve measurable outcome, in collaboration with federal programs.

Unfinished Learning Teacher

Birmingham City Schools
Birmingham, AL
07.2022 - 07.2024

Led district-wide initiatives to mitigate learning loss through data-informed strategies and high-impact interventions across 43 schools.

  • Designed and implemented learning recovery plans including intercession, tutoring, and dropout recovery programs.
  • Facilitated professional development for educators focused on instructional best practices and student engagement.
  • Collaborated with school leaders to monitor and support at-risk students through strategic resource alignment.

Literacy Coach/2nd Grade Teacher

i3 Academy
Birmingham , Alabama
07.2020 - 07.2022

Advanced from classroom teacher to instructional coach for early elementary literacy & direct of summer learning.

Oversaw school-wide literacy strategy and led district summer programming aligned with the Alabama Literacy Act.

  • Co-developed RTI and PST protocols to identify and support students with intensive needs.
  • Directed hiring, curriculum development, and operations for summer learning serving hundreds of students.
  • Led coaching cycles for teachers, leveraging student data to drive instructional growth.

Site Director/Curriculum Developer

STAIR of Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
08.2020 - 07.2022

Developed culturally relevant literacy materials and led volunteer tutor training.

  • Created aligned instructional content for early literacy interventions.
  • Facilitated tutor workshops focused on reading instruction and equity.

Literacy Coach/2nd Grade Teacher

Birmingham City Schools
Birmingham, AL
08.2015 - 07.2020

Advanced from classroom teacher to instructional coach for early elementary literacy.

  • Designed and implemented curriculum assessments to support district goals.
  • Facilitated PDs on the science of reading and coached colleagues in evidence-based practice.
  • Collaborated with district leaders on equity-focused literacy initiatives.

Education

Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership & Organizational Change

Vanderbilt Peabody College
Nashville, TN
05.2026

Leadership Certification - Educational Leadership

University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL
10-2024

Education Specialist - Elementary Education

University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL
05.2023

Master of Science - Elementary Education

University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL
10.2018

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood and Elementary Education

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
04.2015

Skills

  • Organizational Leadership & Change Management
  • Instructional Systems Design & Literacy Strategy
  • Equity-Centered Program Development
  • Data-Driven Instruction & Strategic Planning
  • School Turnaround & Improvement Planning
  • Resource Allocation & Compliance
  • Professional Learning & Adult Development
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Community Partnership

Related Experience

  • Network Council President for Birmingham Education Foundation-2018
  • TNTP Empower Ed- Lead Research Facilitator-2022
  • Member of Mayor of Birmingham's Transition Team-2022
  • Teaching Experience Abroad (missions) - 2016
  • Junior Board Member- Birmingham Education Foundation- 2023- Present
  • Board of Directors- STAIR of Birmingham- July (2024)- Present

Leadership & Board Engagement

  • Teaching Experience Abroad (Missions) – 2016
  • Network Council President, Birmingham Education Foundation (2018)
  • Lead Research Facilitator, TNTP EmpowerEd (2022)
  • Member, Mayor of Birmingham’s Transition Team (2022)
  • Junior Board Member, Birmingham Education Foundation (2023–Present)
  • Board of Directors, STAIR of Birmingham (2024–Present)

Fellowships & Relevant Training

  • New Leaders Aspiring Leaders Graduate- 2020
  • Red Mountain Writing Fellow (University of Alabama at Birmingham)- 2020
  • Black Language in Literacy Cohort (University of Alabama at Birmingham) - 2022- Present

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

School Improvement Specialist

Birmingham City Schools
11.2024 - Current

Unfinished Learning Teacher

Birmingham City Schools
07.2022 - 07.2024

Site Director/Curriculum Developer

STAIR of Birmingham
08.2020 - 07.2022

Literacy Coach/2nd Grade Teacher

i3 Academy
07.2020 - 07.2022

Literacy Coach/2nd Grade Teacher

Birmingham City Schools
08.2015 - 07.2020

Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership & Organizational Change

Vanderbilt Peabody College

Leadership Certification - Educational Leadership

University of West Alabama

Education Specialist - Elementary Education

University of West Alabama

Master of Science - Elementary Education

University of West Alabama

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood and Elementary Education

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Constance Blaylock