DIANA FILO
Conshohocken,PA
Summary
Dedicated professional with proven performance in management and leader development in the field of education. Detail-oriented in problem-solving and project management; ready to make an immediate contribution to developing leaders across teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Director of Teacher & Leader Pathways
KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools (KPPS)
06.2019 - Current
- Sets the vision and strategy for talent pipeline development at KPPS
- Design and manage the region's first Principal in Residence (PIR) program
- Provide leadership coaching and programming for all Principal in Residences
- Influence the support of all PIRs through strong stakeholder management
- Currently 5 out of our region's 8 principals were PIRs
- Design and manage the region talent development programs including the KPPS Teaching Fellowship, Emerging Leaders Program, Teacher Coaching Program, and Elevated Leadership Opportunities
- Systematize, progress monitor, and draft policies for our region's certification program.
Founding School Leader
KIPP West Philadelphia Elementary Academy
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Opened a new school for the KIPP Philadelphia Region
- Lead the achievement, operations, finances, as well as student and staff culture of a K-2 elementary school of 300 students, their families, and 34 staff members.
Fisher Fellow
KIPP Fisher Fellowship
07.2015 - 01.2016
- Created and operationalized the mission, vision, and values of a new school opening in West Philadelphia.
Assistant Principal
KIPP Philadelphia Elementary Academy
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Managed and trained first and second grade teachers
- Coordinated cross-functional collaboration with leadership team to manage student culture, student achievement, and family communication.
General Education Teacher
KIPP Philadelphia Elementary Academy
07.2013 - 07.2014
Managing Director of Institute Program- Staffing
Teach For America
06.2010 - 07.2013
- Managed the recruitment, selection, and training process for approximately 130 staff members who supported novice teachers in delivering effective instruction during summer school.
Managing Director of Program
Teach For America
06.2009 - 06.2010
- Responsible for the development of 3 staff members and the 102 corps members under them
- Analyzed regional trends to denote progress and gaps, then created staff training and support for improvement.
Program Director & Senior Program Director
Teach For America
06.2006 - 06.2009
- Coached and developed approximately 30 corps members each year to ensure ambitious student achievement outcomes across multiple schools in Baltimore.
General Education Teacher
Waverly Elementary School
08.2004 - 06.2006
Education
Master Of Arts in Administration and Supervision -
University of Houston
Houston, TX06.2016
Master Of Arts in Teaching -
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD06.2006
B.A. In Psychology -
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA06.2004
Skills
Websites
Certification
- Instructional I Grades PK-4 (PA)
- Administrative I Grades PK-12 (PA)
Awardsgroups
- Gamma Phi Beta's 40 Under 40 (Winter 20)
- The Clara Project Participant (2023 Cohort)
- Penn State's Greek Woman of the Year (03)
Extracurricular Activities
Gamma Phi Beta (ΓΦΒ) & Panhellenic Executive Board Penn State's Dance Marathon
Timeline
Sr. Director of Teacher & Leader Pathways
KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools (KPPS)
06.2019 - Current
Founding School Leader
KIPP West Philadelphia Elementary Academy
06.2016 - 06.2019
Fisher Fellow
KIPP Fisher Fellowship
07.2015 - 01.2016
Assistant Principal
KIPP Philadelphia Elementary Academy
07.2014 - 07.2015
General Education Teacher
KIPP Philadelphia Elementary Academy
07.2013 - 07.2014
Managing Director of Institute Program- Staffing
Teach For America
06.2010 - 07.2013
Managing Director of Program
Teach For America
06.2009 - 06.2010
Program Director & Senior Program Director
Teach For America
06.2006 - 06.2009
General Education Teacher
Waverly Elementary School
08.2004 - 06.2006
Master Of Arts in Administration and Supervision -
University of Houston
Master Of Arts in Teaching -
Johns Hopkins University
B.A. In Psychology -
The Pennsylvania State University
- Instructional I Grades PK-4 (PA)
- Administrative I Grades PK-12 (PA)
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