Dr. Gail Mazyck

Student-Centered Assistant Professor with expertise in Learning Science, Cultural Pedagogy and Adult Learning Theory. Passionate about fostering academic success using research-based practices in many areas including assessment, instruction, intervention and using the Quality Matters Rubric for online course design. Proven academic writer and self-directed professional with successful career promoting organizations, plans and needs. Proficient in grant writing, proposal development and contract administration.

• NC Principal

• NC Reading K-12

• NC Cross Categorical K-12

• NC Birth-Kindergarten

• NY Reading K-12

• NY Special Education K-12

• NC Elementary Education K-5

• Used Service Information Systems (SIS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Learning Management Systems (LNS) and inventory tracking spreadsheets to manage data and forecast next steps.
• Achieved grant management compliance by completing Quarterly Reports with accuracy and efficiency.
• Documented and resolved barriers to student success by developing a comprehensive interdisciplinary plan which led to student wellness and retention.
• Achieved department buy-in by introducing K-12 Reading, K-12 Special Ed, and Adapted Physical Education components to Teacher Residency Program which impacts recruitment, retention and program sustainability.

Achieved 100% compliance with all tasks related to managing a National Center of Teacher Residency (NCTR) SEED Grant

Wrote a successful proposal for a Burroughs Wellcome Grant with a goal of recruiting pre-service and in-service educators for an Inaugural Teacher Residency Program

Adept at acquiring partnerships for Teacher Residency Program including Wake County Smart Start and the North Carolina Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Association

Served as a Grant Reviewer for the United States Department of Education and the Corporation for National and Community Service

Developed research-based comprehensive plans to attract and retain higher education students, incorporating key performance indicators to evaluate the efficacy of these strategies.