Dr.Nataine Grant
Wolcott
Summary
Visionary instructional leader skilled in fostering collaborative cultures and enhancing educational outcomes. Adept at leveraging data to inform instructional practices, facilitating professional learning communities, and engaging families in the educational process. Committed to implementing strategic initiatives that address achievement gaps and promote equity across diverse learning environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder & Owner
Bridge the Gap Academy
01.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented personalized math curricula, tailoring materials to diverse learning styles to drive measurable grade improvement.
- Partnered with parents and students to establish clear academic goals and maintain consistent progress monitoring.
- Directed daily operations and logistics for educational programs and events, ensuring high levels of student engagement.
Instructional Coach
Consolidated School District
New Britain
01.2024 - Current
- Serve as a member of the school leadership team, collaborating with administrators to support school-wide improvement priorities and instructional initiatives.
- Lead Professional Learning Communities and facilitate collaborative data conversations to strengthen Tier I instruction and accelerate student achievement.
- Conduct instructional walkthroughs and coaching cycles to identify trends, monitor implementation of best practices, and provide actionable feedback to teachers.
- Partner with administration, Inclusion team and support staff to strengthen MTSS structures and ensure equitable access to interventions.
- Analyze student performance data to identify achievement gaps and develop strategic action plans aligned to school goals.
- Facilitate professional learning that builds teacher capacity and promotes high expectations for all learners.
- Collaborate with district departments and central office leaders to implement initiatives aligned with district priorities.
- Strengthen family partnerships through academic engagement opportunities and school-wide celebrations of student success.
- Contributed to significant growth in student achievement, resulting in increased performance on district and state assessments.
President
Door of Favor Theological Seminary
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Cultivated strategic vision and supervised a multidisciplinary cohort of students, achieving educational milestones in theology and enhancing program reputation.
- Led faculty meetings to foster collaboration and improve curriculum development.
- Managed budgeting processes to ensure financial sustainability for the seminary.
- Directed compliance and academic oversight, ensuring adherence to accreditation protocols and theological education standards, contributing to institutional integrity.
Interim Administrator
Waterbury Public School
Waterbury
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Directed school-wide behavioral systems and attendance initiatives, implementing strategic interventions that reduced unexcused absences by 20%.
- Leveraged data-driven decision-making to guide instructional priorities and support collaborative staff analysis of student performance data to improve academic outcomes.
- Provided timely and actionable feedback to teachers and staff to strengthen classroom management, instructional rigor, and student engagement.
- Collaborated with administrators, leadership teams, and central office departments to implement district initiatives and ensure alignment with school improvement goals.
- Initiated and strengthened family and community partnerships through consistent communication systems and engagement opportunities.
- Led complex student intervention processes and made high-stakes decisions related to discipline, student support services, and Special Education (IEP) programming.
High-Quality Instruction Committee, School Equity Leadership Committee
Waterbury Public School
Waterbury
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Co-led development and execution of school equity action plans, targeting systemic gaps in student access and achievement.
- Partnered with instructional leadership to design and implement equitable solutions for access to resources, instruction, and support systems.
- Engaged stakeholders across the school community, amplifying students, staff, and family voices to shape strategic planning.
Instructional Stem Coach
Waterbury Public School
Waterbury
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Facilitated data-driven assessment cycles, guiding teams in analyzing student performance to implement targeted instructional responses that address learning gaps.
- Developed and delivered professional learning to advance instructional best practices and align curriculum across the school, enhancing educator effectiveness.
- Directed district and school-based testing operations, ensuring compliance and staff readiness to maintain fidelity to assessment protocols.
Summer School Building Administrator
Waterbury Public School
Waterbury
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed day-to-day building operations, ensuring a safe and structured learning environment for students and staff.
- Developed master schedules and coordinated staffing assignments to maximize instructional effectiveness.
- Supervised and supported certified and non-certified staff, fostering a cohesive team focused on student achievement.
- Facilitated professional learning and monitored instructional programming.
- Implemented operational procedures and safety protocols to ensure efficient building management.
- Collaborated with district leaders to ensure compliance with educational standards and facilitate effective program implementation.
Education
Ed. D - Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction
Walden University
Minnesota02-2023
Intermediate Administrator Certification 092 -
Sacred Heart University
Connecticut06-2020
Master of Education - Educational Measurement
University of the West Indies, Mona
Kingston, Jamaica10-2013
Skills
- Program development
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Operational efficiency
- Data analysis techniques
- Community engagement
- Event coordination
- Performance evaluation
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Team building strategies
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication skills
Certification
- Intermediate Administration 092
- Professional Educator PreK- 6
Volunteer Experience
- Founder & Owner, Bridge the Gap Academy, 01/01/25, present, Developed and implemented personalized math curricula, tailoring materials to diverse learning styles to drive measurable grade improvement., Partnered with parents and students to establish clear academic goals and maintain consistent progress monitoring., Directed daily operations and logistics for educational programs and events, ensuring high levels of student engagement.
- President, Door of Favor Theological Seminary, 01/01/23, 06/30/26, Cultivated strategic vision and supervised a multidisciplinary cohort of students, achieving educational milestones in theology and enhancing program reputation., Led faculty meetings to foster collaboration and improve curriculum development., Managed budgeting processes to ensure financial sustainability for the seminary., Directed compliance and academic oversight, ensuring adherence to accreditation protocols and theological education standards, contributing to institutional integrity.
Timeline
Founder & Owner
Bridge the Gap Academy
01.2025 - Current
Instructional Coach
Consolidated School District
01.2024 - Current
Summer School Building Administrator
Waterbury Public School
06.2023 - 08.2023
President
Door of Favor Theological Seminary
01.2023 - 01.2026
Interim Administrator
Waterbury Public School
01.2023 - 01.2024
High-Quality Instruction Committee, School Equity Leadership Committee
Waterbury Public School
01.2022 - 01.2024
Instructional Stem Coach
Waterbury Public School
01.2020 - 01.2024
Ed. D - Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction
Walden University
Intermediate Administrator Certification 092 -
Sacred Heart University
Master of Education - Educational Measurement
University of the West Indies, Mona