Dr. Tyra M. Simon

Work History

Instructional Coordinator of Professional Learning

Clayton County Public School District Office

Jonesboro, GA

09.2020 - Current

Develops and leads a system to organize, maintain, supports and monitoring
district-wide professional learning communities (PLCs) by building capacity of school leaders to promote standards-driven instruction and professional growth
within PLCs
Collaborates on the development of system-wide comprehensive professional
development plan for all staff utilizing a process that engages in problem
solving and data-driven decision-making aligned to district priorities and
goals
Assists with the coordination of instructional programs and services to ensure efficient implementation of the supports in a systematic approach to curriculum and instructional planning, development, implementation, and evaluation
Analyzes and uses formal/informal data to identify and design professional development needs and to evaluate, improves and reports on program effectiveness and progress towards goals
Monitors fund balances of assigned programs and related financial activity for the purpose of ensuring that expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed
Participates in school advisory, business, and community groups and activities, and serves on committees, councils, and community partnerships to support the District’s vision, mission, goals and strategic priorities

Compliance Specialist

Clayton County Public School District Office

07.2016 - 09.2020

Maintains system to ensure timelines are met for IEP’s and Eligibilities, Child Find and Babies Can’t Wait transitions, 504 reviews and eligibility, and evaluations/reevaluations
Supervise, monitor, and support the compliance of schools within the district with state and federal regulations, FTE, assessments and the instruction of students with disabilities & their non-disabled peers
Plans, trains, implements and monitors a comprehensive system for auditing special education records to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations maintain compliance at the school level with state, federal and local procedures
Provides recommendations for District and departmental processes and procedures as they relate to serving students with a disability and their families for individualized support to special education teachers and support staff at the building and district office level
Collaborates and/or works with Executive Leadership on the development and implementation of proactive diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to support the development and delivery of various modes of professional development
Establishes a consistent cadence to review and analyze data to determine and address trends to support students with a disability, parents, staff, and the implementation of updated written processes, procedures, and trainings

Assistant Principal

Destiny Charter High School (DSCD)

Ellenwood, GA

12.2013 - 07.2016

Displays a deep mastery over the academic standards and possess a strong understanding of academic standards for all subjects/grades and studies curriculum and assessment content to further develop how assessments map to content mastery, and what is required of students and teachers to meet state/federal identified targeted goals
Recommends to the Principal flexible scheduling, instructional programming, testing models, and school initiatives will be the highest leverage in improving student results; lead engaging, actionable PL opportunities and hold staff accountable for implementation effective instructional and behavioral practices
Manages parts of the daily school operations (e.g. arrival/dismissal, lunch/recess, school trips) and develops talent and supports the development and execution of a data-driven and performance-based teacher and support staff members in the areas of: instruction, attendance and discipline
Collaborates with Principal on hiring, developing and retaining diverse, highly-effective teachers and school based staff; overseeing the new teacher onboarding processes; ensures high retention rates and engagement of all staff
Develops long and short range professional learning plans as the curriculum leader and testing coordinator for the purpose of ensuring that district resources are effectively utilized by collaborating closely with the district personnel for annual evaluations; Identifying school teaching and learning needs, barriers and weaknesses by analyzing student data, and organizing and implementing problem-solving action plans with teachers and support staff
Oversees school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds, and collaborate with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities

Interrelated Teacher & Dept. Chair

DeKalb Alternative School (DCSD)

Stone Mountain, GA

01.2004 - 12.2013

Develops IEPs that leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives, assess special education needs and coordinate trainings to meet the identified needs
Collaborates with other educational personnel and LTSE to provide inclusive activities or programs for SWDs to utilize a variety of assessment techniques including diagnostics, portfolio assessments and testing needs (accommodations), transportation and serve as case manager; facilitating annual/amendment meeting that align with compliance with legal mandates
Designs and delivers personalized learning for each student and advocate for student inclusion and success in general education environments, while monitoring student behavior within the classroom setting in order to maintain a safe learning environment.
Assist sschool administrators in implementing school policies and procedures while mentoring new teachers on best practices for effective instruction within cross-functional teams to achieve school/district goals
Oversees corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues, and advocate for resources necessary to support teaching excellence within the department.

Adjunct and English Professor

Ashford University

Arizona City, AZ

01.2011 - 01.2013

Selects and develops English 101/102 instructional materials; plan and organize instruction to enhance student learning; create appropriate assignments to encourage student learning, the development of communication skills, and higher order thinking; and use available instructional technology, as appropriate
Implements a variety of proven methods of engagement and assessment that facilitate student mastery of English 101/102 content; providing students constructive, encouraging, and corrective feedback
Evaluates student learning by creating and applying English 101/102 course competencies and accurately evaluating student progress; striving to increase teaching effectiveness through the application of classroom discussions, weekly assignments and quizzes/tests
Demonstrates excellent execution and project management skills, including attention to detail, organizational skills, with identified steps to reach the university's desired outcomes; balancing multiple projects under tight deadlines and motivating, inspiring, adult learners to achieve ambitious goals

Interrelated Para-Professional

Columbia High School (DCSD)

07.2002 - 01.2004

Works successfully with diverse groups of teachers and support staff to accomplish goals and address issues related to Students with Disabilities (SWDs)
Provides input and progress monitoring for school improvement plans into long range improvement plans and ensures alignment with IEPs to assist teachers in the development of appropriate instructional and behavioral practices for students with IEPs
Supports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for SWDs and their development and implementation of initiatives in alignments with the district's strategic plan
Actively engages in family and community events, creating trusting partnerships that recognize and promote families' and community's contributions for SWDs in inclusive and general education classrooms
Monitors students during transitions, field trips, extra-curricular activities and all other duties assigned by teachers and school leadership teams

Summary

Overview

Work History

Instructional Coordinator of Professional Learning

Compliance Specialist

Assistant Principal

Interrelated Teacher & Dept. Chair

Adjunct and English Professor

Interrelated Para-Professional

Education

Doctorate of Education - Educational Administration & Leadership

Specialist of Education - Curriculum & Instruction

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

Bachelor of Arts - English Education

Skills

Accomplishments

Certification

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