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Danielle Solis

Cypress,Texas

Summary

Results-oriented Professional Development Specialist dedicated to strengthening educator knowledge, skills and judgment using innovative tools and culturally responsive learning strategies. Successful in creating robust training programs and working with partners to improve education and outcomes. Accustomed to both in-person and online instruction environments. Literacy expert with engaging personality and strong knowledge of pedagogy and practice. Passionate about culturally relevant lesson design and implementation.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RLA Education Specialist 1, Elementary & Dyslexia

Region 4 ESC
HOUSTON, United States
04.2020 - Current
  • Develop, present, and facilitate effective professional development;
  • Provide support to educators, campuses, and districts by answering questions related to area(s) of responsibility;
  • Develop and foster instructional coaching relationships that result in positive student outcomes;
  • Develop educational resources to support instruction and positive student outcomes;
  • Provide leadership in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating professional development, services, and products in the area(s) of responsibility;
  • Assist with planning and implementation of ongoing needs assessment and services for Region 4 customer districts;
  • Participate in Region 4 leadership networks to foster collaboration and problem-solving amongst districts and charter schools;
  • Assist in planning and developing special project activities, e.g., grant proposals, interdepartmental services, demonstration sites, research studies and other customer-based projects;
  • Engage in professional development to maintain knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility;
  • Participate in state-level functions related to area(s) of responsibility;
  • Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal grant that funds this position.

Curriculum Coach, ELAR (Grades 2-5)

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
HOUSTON, TX
08.2015 - 04.2020
  • Create strong, research-based reading/language arts program that supports the development of proficient readers and effective communicators;
  • Develop and deliver district and campus based staff development courses in reading, writing, language arts, phonics, balanced literacy practices, professional learning committees, and classroom management;
  • Collaborate with teachers and advise campus administration and staff on the implementation of the elementary reading/language arts and social studies TEKS, the district curriculum, and reading and writing workshop;
  • Support campus staff with the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment through data analysis, planning, modeling lessons, training, and consulting;
  • Development of curriculum and assessment products, including the district benchmarks, curriculum units of study, and other literacy-based resources, to support the implementation of the reading/language arts and social studies


Presenter, Grade 3 Literacy Achievement Academy

Region 4 ESC
HOUSTON, TX
08.2012 - 08.2015
  • Presented seven sessions of a literacy comprehensive three day staff development academy to ELAR third grade teachers in Title 1 schools in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, Katy ISD, and Houston ISD.

Special Education Teacher

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
HOUSTON, TX
08.2012 - 08.2015
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs, including dyslexia.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Prepared and facilitated professional development classes on accommodating learners in the general education classroom
  • Served as Staff Development Liaison, Districtwide Educational Improvement Council Representative, Campus Improvement Plan Representative, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports committee member,

ELA Department Chair (4th-7th Grades)

Harmony Public Schools
HOUSTON, TX
08.2011 - 08.2012
  • Built collaborative team of adults dedicated to joint attainment of department goals.
  • Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
  • Reinforced and maintained culture of high achievement by focusing on discipline as opportunity for learning, growth and community-building.
  • Planned and executed professional development sessions for department faculty and staff.
  • Served as grade level chair, Accelerated Reader program manager, curriculum developer, and alternative certification program mentor

Teacher, 3rd and 6th Grades

Harmony Public Schools
Houston, TX
08.2010 - 08.2012
  • Implemented third and sixth grade curriculum in the Balanced Literacy workshop model
  • Designed and developed programs to meet the academic, intellectual, and social needs of students
  • Delivered differentiated instruction in ELAR, Math, Science, Social Studies, Health, and Character Education. Incorporated ESL and targeted instructional strategies to ensure the academic progress of students receiving ELL and Special Education services
  • Assessed student performance through anecdotal record, student –teacher conferencing, peer evaluation, checklists, and student portfolios
  • Facilitated small group instruction, including guided reading and strategy groups
  • Consistently used assessment data to create strategy and small group interventions.


Education

Doctorate of Education - Curriculum And Instruction

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
12.2024

Masters of Education - Instructional Leadership, Special Education

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
12.2014

Bachelor of Science - Psychology, English

Sam Houston State University

Skills

  • Literacy Expert
  • Structured Literacy and Dyslexia
  • Specially Designed Instruction
  • Professional Development Design
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Curriculum Design and Implementation
  • Teacher Training
  • Excellent Communication Skills

Accomplishments

  • Teacher of the Year, 2011-2012
  • Teacher of the Year Nominee, 2014-2015
  • Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Teacher Leadership Academy Graduate (2014)
  • Co-founder, Region 4 Equity and Antiracism Collaborative
  • Member, Region 4 Universal Design for Learning Collaborative
  • Co-presenter, Culturally Relevant Coaching Workshop



Affiliations

Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts

National Council of Teachers of English

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

International Literacy Association

Certification

Principal (EC-12)

Certified Teacher, Early Childhood-6th Grade Generalist

Special Education (EC-8)

English as a Second Language (EC-8)

Reading Language Arts (4-8)


Timeline

RLA Education Specialist 1, Elementary & Dyslexia

Region 4 ESC
04.2020 - Current

Curriculum Coach, ELAR (Grades 2-5)

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
08.2015 - 04.2020

Presenter, Grade 3 Literacy Achievement Academy

Region 4 ESC
08.2012 - 08.2015

Special Education Teacher

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
08.2012 - 08.2015

ELA Department Chair (4th-7th Grades)

Harmony Public Schools
08.2011 - 08.2012

Teacher, 3rd and 6th Grades

Harmony Public Schools
08.2010 - 08.2012

Doctorate of Education - Curriculum And Instruction

Texas A&M University

Masters of Education - Instructional Leadership, Special Education

Sam Houston State University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology, English

Sam Houston State University

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