Diane Houghton
Loveland,OH
Summary
Professional educator with both adults and children for over25 years in education, instructional design, curriculum development, and helping individuals reach personal goals. Specialized in Math and Science or Reading for over20 year Leadership includes providing professional development sessions on organizational initiatives, assessment, and instructional techniques. Collaborative, professional, and self-aware individual who with the ability to complete complex tasks successfully in a timely manner. Lifetime learner with the desire to grow professionally, build strong relationships and lead others through new journeys.
Offering strong foundation in educational leadership, curriculum design, and student engagement strategies, ready to learn and develop in dynamic academic environment. Brings ability to quickly assimilate and apply new information, focusing on program development and instructional methodologies. Ready to use and develop strategic planning and problem-solving skills in any role.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dean of Academics (Curriculum Director)
Springer School and Center
08.2018 - Current
- Professional development and training sessions for educators
- Develop and implemented data-driven professional learning workshops for K-8 teachers, worked closely with individuals to make sure personal and professional growth were at the center
- Hired all new staff in department including interviews, writing contracts and onboarding
- Developed Curriculum Teams to help support services
- Schedule and Placement for students
- Support teachers with math and reading with both curriculum and instruction
- Construct and implement Master schedule
- Implemented programs to support students with learning disabilities
- Support services experience with neurodevelopmental constructs, executive functioning, ADHD, Language based learning disabilities (Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Dysgraphia)
- Certified Dyslexia Practitioner – Wilson Intensive Reading Program
- Implemented and developed Student Information System
- Researched, recommended and developed new initiatives to strengthen student success.
- Strengthened relationships between academic departments to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and improve program offerings.
- Spearheaded technology initiatives to support student learning and academic excellence.
- Cultivated engaged student population with successful orientation programs.
- Coordinated and supervised academic advising activities.
Math Instructional Curriculum Leader
Shelton Public School
08.2015 - 01.2018
- Served on School Leadership Team
- Evaluations of16 math teachers
- Presented on professional development topics- Differentiated Instruction
- Lead Curriculum through RCD (Rigorous Curriculum Design) process
Math Instructor
Bunnell High School
08.2013 - 01.2015
- Taught Common Core Standards while implementing new curriculum program
- Focused on communication in mathematics with students
- Used best practice methods to instruct math and meet students’ needs
- Created course syllabus to clearly communicate expectations and standards for student success.
- Documented and communicated student progress on course goals to identify areas in need of improvement.
School Improvement Consultant
Hamilton County Education Service Center
08.2011 - 01.2013
- Focused on Math, Science, and Reading
- Coached teachers to implement differentiated instruction, best practices, and student assessment
- Used coteaching models to improve instruction
- Implemented station teaching and led professional development with the staff
- Worked with teachers to understand formative assessment in the classroom
Math Teacher
Glen Este High School
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Adapted teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in improved academic performance for all students.
- Utilized mathematical applications and problem-solving techniques to teach advanced topics in mathematics.
- Developed effective assessment strategies for measuring student progress in alignment with instructional goals.
- Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student performance data to inform lesson planning and differentiation strategies.
Math Teacher
Cuyahoga Falls High School
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Adapted teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in improved academic performance for all students.
- Utilized mathematical applications and problem-solving techniques to teach advanced topics in mathematics.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
Math Teacher
Woodridge High School
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Used differentiated instructed to teach students
- Effectively used student led conferences with parents and staff
- 98% of the student’s performed proficient or above on the state test.24% of those students had been less than proficient on the Ohio Achievement test in the8th grade
- Of those student’s tested in the10th grade
- Excellent in classroom management
- Provided procedures and policies for to provide a structured learning environment
- Worked on the10th grade team to ensure the success of students in the American Studies small school
- Communicated with parents on a weekly basis promoting good parent teacher relations
- Math Department Chair
Education
Educational Leadership Doctoral Program -
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CTCertificate in Administration Coursework -
Ashland University
01.2008
M.S. - Standards Based Learning in Education
The University of Akron
Akron, OH01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Education
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio01.1998
Skills
- Teaching excellence
- Academic leadership
- Diversity advocacy
- Curriculum mapping
- Collaborative decision-making
- Staff development
- Educational technology
- Research administration
- Learning outcomes
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Administration: Principal Ohio,2008, Connecticut092,2016, Wisconsin K-12
- Math Certificate- Ohio
- Dyslexia Practitioner Certificate
- Interventional Specialist License- Initial License
Timeline
Dean of Academics (Curriculum Director)
Springer School and Center
08.2018 - Current
Math Instructional Curriculum Leader
Shelton Public School
08.2015 - 01.2018
Math Instructor
Bunnell High School
08.2013 - 01.2015
School Improvement Consultant
Hamilton County Education Service Center
08.2011 - 01.2013
Math Teacher
Glen Este High School
01.2008 - 01.2011
Math Teacher
Cuyahoga Falls High School
01.2006 - 01.2008
Math Teacher
Woodridge High School
01.2000 - 01.2006
Educational Leadership Doctoral Program -
Central Connecticut State University
Certificate in Administration Coursework -
Ashland University
M.S. - Standards Based Learning in Education
The University of Akron
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Education
Kent State University