CORINA MOTA
Huntersville,North Carolina
Summary
Dedicated and knowledgeable instructional leader with strong understanding of teaching and learning. Committed to enhancing overall student success by maintaining productive relationships with staff, students and parents and community partners. Committed to long-term student success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ACADEMIC FACILITATOR
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools: Long Creek Elem
Huntersville , NC
08.2018 - Current
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Facilitated K-5 curriculum planning; created agenda, guided literacy, math, and science standard based instructional planning
- Model and follow up with implementation effective student engagement strategies
- Facilitated data discussion used for planning upcoming lessons and small group instruction
- Coordinated the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Process: Data triangulation, progress monitoring fidelity checks, communication with all parties, and designed schedules to support implementation of supplemental and intensive services
- Customized teacher supports with all things technology for informal and formal common assessments on School Net, Mastery Connect, Google Forms (Google Suites), Canvas, as well as developed rubrics for project-based learning
- Conduct magnet school tours for prospecting families
- Launched student-oriented incentives; Dream Box monthly challenges, March Math Madness, Monthly Mustang Café for positive behavior, Read Across America activities, and Reading First; in collaboration with Wells Fargo community partners that fostered the love of reading
- Admin/teacher representative for IEP meetings for appropriate implementation and compliance
- Collaborated with stakeholders in caring out the School Improvement Plan goals
- Designed Digital Placement Cards with automation for efficiency of well-balanced classrooms, quick distribution, and immediate EOY data points
INTERIM ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Charlotte Mecklenburg School: Long Creek Elem
Huntersville , NC
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Supported the principal point-of-contact in all areas of school management, administrative duties, and day-to-day activities
- Updated and modified staff handbook, guidelines, and school safety plans for the 2021-2022 school year
- Directly managed all bus transportation communication and duties
- Maintained textbook and instructional materials inventories and distributions
- Testing Coordinator: coordinated and supervised district-wide implementation of local and state assessments, collaborated with all stakeholders to ensure compliance with all accountability policies, provided appropriate training to all parties involved, and created schedules and processes that supported all accommodation groups
- Oversaw student safety and discipline; advised, encouraged, counseled as necessary for effective positive relationships with students and their parent(s)/guardian(s)
- Collaborated in creating the school-wide Schedule as well as became the school’s Data Manager/Master Scheduler for PowerSchool
- Data discussion protocols have led to small group instruction plans to meet the academic and social emotional needs of every child, every day
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Staff Evaluation using NCEES; PDPs, pre/post observation conference, and on-going coaching using the “Get Better Faster” model of positive classroom culture and aggressive monitoring
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
ACADEMIC FACILITATOR
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools: Nathaniel Alexander
Charlotte , NC
11.2017 - 06.2018
- As Interim facilitator, supported 2nd - 5th grade PLCs
- Established a safe area to collaborate, lead, and model standard based instructional plans, strategies, and facilitating data discussion as part of planning with the end in mind
- Designed the intervention schedule to maximize student and teacher support with Interventions, supported with data collection and analysis for students on MTSS supplemental and intensive plans
- Supported teachers with the creation of exit tickets, informal and formal common assessments on School Net and Mastery Connect and creating rubrics
- Mentored student teachers and 1st year teachers; weekly meetings and modeling of engagement strategies for English Learners
- On-going coaching of teachers using the “Get Better Faster” model, which cultivated reflective practices in support of the teacher evaluation instrument
- Played a vital role on the administrative and school leadership teams as a catalyst in caring out the School Improvement Plan goals.
ESL TEACHER & EL Chairperson
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools: W.Hough High School
Cornelius , NC
08.2017 - 10.2017
- Co-taught English I and Math I supporting the English Learners through enriched text, scaffold supports
- Supported the general education teacher with best practices for English Learners, planned lessons and assessment types that embedded these strategies
- Completed all LIEPs in ELLEVATION as well as all compliance materials for the ELs and MFLEPs
Instructional Coach
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
Charlotte , NC
08.2013 - 06.2017
- Served and supported on an average of 25 schools per year with the implementation of research based instructional practices, which support English Language Learners in the regular academic classroom
- Developed and delivered customized professional development plans and goals based on the school’s vision, mission, and instructional needs associated with the district’s strategic plan
- Strategically applied a cognitive coaching model for effective teaching and learning strategies to engage adult learners in professional growth
- Prepared timely district-level professional development course packages, including budget and advertising, while developing presentation materials, interacting with vendors, and facilitating trainings
- Took charge of linking adult learners with district and community resources providing identified support
- District’s New Teacher Orientation support – collaborated with the PD department in equipping our new teachers with the basic knowledge of English Learners and create a trusted partnership for continual support
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
Academic Instructional Coach
CMS: Federal And Compliance Team
Charlotte , NC
09.2010 - 08.2013
- Strategically applied a cognitive coaching model for effective teaching and learning strategies to engage adult learners in professional growth
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with school leaders to formulate customized support plans, which involved program evaluation to ensure adherence to school vision and goals; instructional staff professional development for diverse needs; and one-on-one coaching
- Linked adult learners with district and community resources providing identified supports
- Identified and addressed school needs by assessing quantitative and qualitative data; developing and organizing customized professional development; and utilizing five emotional intelligences to drive change.
TITLE III CONSULTANT — PHASE II SIOP SUPPORT TEAM
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
RALEIGH , NC
06.2009 - 06.2012
- Designed course materials and supported implementation of the content with teachers and school leaders.
- Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol course content and training programs.
- Delivered instruction to adult learners.
- Collaborated with stakeholders and met proposal deadlines.
4th, 5th, and ESL TEACHER
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools:Highland Renaissance
Charlotte , NC
08.2006 - 09.2010
- Collaborated on a new school-wide PBIS plan and supported teachers with the implementation of student reflection on behavior prior to office referral as well as the enforcement of school-wide expectations while maintain positive student relationships with students and parents
- Analyzed informal and formal data for small group instruction, created project rubrics, and exit tickets for immediate feedback and targeted specific needs of the diverse learners
- Implemented best practices in all content areas by facilitating small group targeted instruction, modeling organizational skills and excellent classroom culture, and providing ongoing rigorous opportunities for student to go deep with the State Standards
- Created and implemented a balanced approach to reading instruction; rich vocabulary instruction in all content areas supporting students in the area of phonics, reading oral fluency, vocabulary instruction, and comprehension skills within a collaborative learning environment
- Began co-teaching while this was a new concept in CMS and advocated to the ESL department the benefits and results of ELs being exposed to regular curriculum rather and academic discussions
- Participated in the “paid for performance” pilot; goals were written based on pre-test and growth models
- My students met set goal and exceeded growth in reading
- The first year EVASS scores were given, I was one of the outliers exceeding growth with my 5th grade class.
4th, 5th, & Middle School Teacher, Curriculum Dev
East Whittier City School District
WHITTIER , CA
09.1998 - 06.2006
- 4th & 5th grade teacher with EC and ESL Inclusion
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- 6th - 8th grade teacher for a summer gifted program integreting the arts with academics
- Curriculum developer: differenciated and personalized pathways for 4th and 5th grade mathematics and literacy.
- Trained teachers and followed up with implementation
Education
Add On To Masters - Education Administration
GARDNER–WEBB UNIVERSITY
Boiling Springs, NC12.2019
Master of Arts - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
BIOLA UNIVERSITY
La Mirada, CABachelor of Arts - Music Pedagogy, TESOL
Biola University
La Mirada, CASkills
- Online Teaching
- Raising Funds (501(c)(3)
- Classroom Instruction
- Teacher Coaching
- Instructional Materials Creation
- School Administration / Instructional Leader
- Microsoft Office & Google Suite
- Adult Education
- Professional Development
- MAP / Amplify(mCLASS) / WIDA / End of Grade Testing and Data Analysis
Certification
- North Carolina School Administration: Principal License Valid Until June 2027
- North Carolina Teaching License K–6 Valid Until June 2027
- North Carolina ESL License K–12 Valid Until June 2027
- California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential K–8
- California Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development Certified K–12
- Gifted and Talented Education Certified | State of California
Languages
Romanian
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
INTERIM ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Charlotte Mecklenburg School: Long Creek Elem
07.2021 - 06.2022
ACADEMIC FACILITATOR
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools: Long Creek Elem
08.2018 - Current
ACADEMIC FACILITATOR
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools: Nathaniel Alexander
11.2017 - 06.2018
ESL TEACHER & EL Chairperson
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools: W.Hough High School
08.2017 - 10.2017
Instructional Coach
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
08.2013 - 06.2017
Academic Instructional Coach
CMS: Federal And Compliance Team
09.2010 - 08.2013
TITLE III CONSULTANT — PHASE II SIOP SUPPORT TEAM
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
06.2009 - 06.2012
4th, 5th, and ESL TEACHER
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools:Highland Renaissance
08.2006 - 09.2010
4th, 5th, & Middle School Teacher, Curriculum Dev
East Whittier City School District
09.1998 - 06.2006
Add On To Masters - Education Administration
GARDNER–WEBB UNIVERSITY
Master of Arts - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
BIOLA UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Music Pedagogy, TESOL
Biola University
- North Carolina School Administration: Principal License Valid Until June 2027
- North Carolina Teaching License K–6 Valid Until June 2027
- North Carolina ESL License K–12 Valid Until June 2027
- California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential K–8
- California Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development Certified K–12
- Gifted and Talented Education Certified | State of California
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