Earnest Buckley Jr.
Houston
Summary
Dynamic Instructional Leader with expertise in enhancing teacher development and driving improvements in high-needs environments. Led curriculum alignment and tailored interventions that advanced student assessment results. Developed educational materials and implemented strategies to boost learning outcomes. Strong communication and collaboration skills enable effective integration of new curricula in diverse settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Instruction & Curriculum Specialist
Alief ISD
Alief
08.2021 - Current
- Led planning, curriculum alignment, and PD across two campuses; contributed to a 10% gain in student assessment scores.
- Collaborated with educators to align instructional strategies with state standards, enhancing curriculum relevance.
- Developed engaging curriculum materials for diverse student populations.
- Created professional development workshops for teachers related to curriculum topics.
- Evaluated existing programs and recommended enhancements, improving alignment with educational goals.
- Analyzed data from assessments to evaluate programs, identify trends and make recommendations for improvement.
- Developed procedures for collecting feedback from students, parents, and staff to inform curricular offerings.
- Monitored compliance with state regulations pertaining to educational policies and standards.
- Researched best practices in education to inform curriculum design decisions.
- Supported teachers in integrating technology into their lesson plans effectively.
- Served as a liaison between central office personnel and building administrators concerning curriculum matters.
- Designed/maintained teacher & student data trackers; analysis informed interventions improving senior EOC performance by 10%.
Social Studies Teacher (Grades 9-12)
Alief Taylor HS
Alief
01.2013 - 07.2021
- Delivered TEA-aligned instruction across six sections (~30 students each); collaborated in PLCs to plan and analyze results.
- Mentored student teachers and early-career educators; managed an eight-teacher team to ensure curriculum fidelity.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student populations.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-curricular projects.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods.
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements, ensuring consistent education for all students.
- Navigated challenges of highly diverse student population to drive exceptional student achievement.
Education
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, History, Secondary Education
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX12-2012
Skills
- Curriculum design
- Curriculum alignment
- Assessment design
- Course development
- Course evaluation
- Instructional Coaching
- New-Teacher Mentoring
- PLC Facilitation
- Data analysis
- Progress tracking
- Classroom management
- Special education
- Educational leadership
- Teaching methodologies
- Collaborative learning
- Critical thinking
- Stakeholder communication
- Collaborative learning
Timeline
Instruction & Curriculum Specialist
Alief ISD
08.2021 - Current
Social Studies Teacher (Grades 9-12)
Alief Taylor HS
01.2013 - 07.2021
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, History, Secondary Education
Texas State University