Hi, I’m
Donna Renee Kash
Bentonville,AR
Summary
Versatile and visionary educator and district leader with expertise in all facets of curriculum and instructional design, development,
and implementation. Exceptionally adept at crafting innovative action plans and educational programs that elevate the teacher
experience and propel goal attainment. Strong ability to leverage analysis to derive insights for data-driven decision-making. Well-
versed in current and emerging best practices and instructional practice and ability to build capacity of principals and regional
support staff. Foundational experience as a hands-on classroom teacher, with progressive administrative leadership. Certified
Principal and Teacher in the states of Arkansas and Texas. Champion of cross-functional teamwork and collaboration, analytical
performance management, team goal planning, and success initiatives.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
College Board
PREAP National Faculty
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote effective implementation of instruction and assessments
- Provided primary customer support to customers.
- Collected customer feedback and made process changes to exceed customer satisfaction goals.
- Planned and facilitated Foundational Module workshops in accordance with the curricula, employing varied adult learning methods to maximize engagement and retention.
Bentonville SchoolsBentonville, AR
Curriculum & Instruction Specialist - Mathematics
01.2012 - Current
Job overview
- Principal strategist of curriculum and instructional design, program administration, change implementation, resource allocation, and technological utilization
- Compile and analyze district, campus, teacher and student data on growth and performance
- Extract areas in need of curriculum improvement in alignment with instructional best practices
- Formulate innovative strategies and action plans for development and new courses in collaboration with teachers, instructional teams, academic departments, and administrators
- Align and support implementation of district math curriculum to current and emerging standards
- Trusted advisor and director of 15+ high school math programs
- Delegated liaison between the central office and school administrations
- Transformed the culture of continued professional learning and development through comprehensive personal research of strategies
- Forged and fostered a professional network through community outreach and engagement with over 10 local, state, and national organizations
- Partnered with over 25 Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Specialists to conceptualize and execute site-based professional development events.
- Worked with internal stakeholders to perform skill gap assessments and built training content to address gaps.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Designed, implemented and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing benchmark lessons and identifying curriculum needs of students.
- Managed multiple concurrent projects and consulted across campuses to determine objectives.
- Researched and incorporated research proven strategies and best practices into standard curriculum for Mathematics Courses, Mathematics Intervention, and Virtual Courses.
- Developed curriculum and lesson plans to achieve objectives of each course.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
Clear Creek Independent School DistrictLeague City, TX
Mathematics Instructional Specialist ClearFalls HS
01.2010 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Proactive member of the senior leadership team that opened Clear Falls High School, with a student body of 2400 students and 200+ cross-functional staff of educators, administrators, and employees
- Defined, implemented, and aligned the institution
- Vision, Mission, and Focus statements with the senior leadership
- Gathered research, analyzed data, and synthesized results to promote data-driven insights, planning, and strategies
- Applied data-driven decision-making processes and established campus procedures to elevate student environments for state testing administration
- Ensured student confidentiality and state security compliance
- Introduced a data management system that bolstered processes and program efficiency
- Created and led the integration of an intervention program with 50+ educators that impacting 300+ at-risk students yearly utilization data to identify students and design instruction plans
- Generated and maintained the “Top 100 Data List” for the 12-member campus instructional team monthly report
- Instrumental contributor and presenter of the School Improvement Plan
- Orchestrated the professional development plan implemented with long- term objectives utilizing needs-based analysis on various data sources
- Coordinated logistics and facilitation of quarterly curriculum
- Gathered and disaggregated campus data, create visual models to share with leadership and school board that outlined current progress of target goals.
Education
Lamar University, Beaumont, TX
M.D. from Educational Administration & Leadership
06.2009 - 12.2010
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science from Mathematics, Science & Education
Skills
Curriculum Design & Developmentundefined
Affiliations
- Professional Development
- Pre-AP National Faculty On-boarding
- Success for ALL means ALL
- NCSM & NCTM National Conferences
- Instructional Leadership Development Academy
- DESE Research & Accountability: Data Driven Decisions
- Cognitive Coaching for Highly Effective Leaders
- Laying the Foundation: AP College Board
- CGI, ECM And MDC - Math Specific Training K-A2
- UbD Curriculum Writing
- High Yield Instructional Strategies
- Engaging the Reluctant Learner
- Mentor Support for New Teachers
- Effective Questioning & Scaffolding
- Purposeful Pedagogy Instructional Model
- PSAT/SAT Training – National Merit Prep Course Training
- Differentiation in the Mathematics Classroom
- Maximizing Teaching & Learning on a Block Schedule Led Professional Development
Timeline
PREAP National Faculty
College Board
01.2020 - Current
Curriculum & Instruction Specialist - Mathematics
Bentonville Schools
01.2012 - Current
Mathematics Instructional Specialist ClearFalls HS
Clear Creek Independent School District
01.2010 - 01.2012
Lamar University
M.D. from Educational Administration & Leadership
06.2009 - 12.2010
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science from Mathematics, Science & Education
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