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Elisa McCracken

Boerne,TX

Summary

A dynamic educational leader with a robust background in instructional excellence and operational management. Proactively driving educational initiatives forward, Possesses a keen ability to foster positive relationships with parents, staff, and community stakeholders through effective communication and strong community connections. Demonstrating a visionary approach and dedicated to implementing improvement measures that enhance the learning environment while adeptly managing time and resolving conflicts. As a resourceful and passionate educator, committed to continuous development and the pursuit of excellence in education.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Academic Dean, Brandeis HS

Northside ISD
10.2017 - Current
  • Monitor student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success to include the development and implementation of MTSS.
  • Developed and implemented an advanced academic culture expanding access to higher level coursework.
  • Collaborate with the counseling department, teachers and Northside Curriculum & Instruction to ensure continuous improvement in instructional delivery and proactive systems.
  • Manage personnel effectively, including hiring, evaluations, instructional coaching, leadership development, and conflict resolution.
  • Foster positive relationships with community stakeholders by partnering with business leaders, local city council representative, feeder campuses, parents, students and other high school communities.
  • Manage budget allocations effectively, ensuring adequate funding for instructional materials, equipment, and staff development opportunities.
  • Address academic, behavioral, and attendance performance gaps by developing targeted intervention strategies in collaboration with instructional, administrative and counseling staff.
  • Empower faculty members by involving them in decision-making processes related to campus improvement initiatives, resource allocation, and professional development opportunities.
  • Promote a safe learning environment by enforcing school policies, addressing bullying issues promptly, and conducting regular safety drills.
  • Oversee the hiring process for new staff members to ensure that qualified candidates were selected to promote academic excellence within the school community.
  • Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with district, state and federal policy and regulations.

College Board Consultant

College Board
01.2015 - 05.2022
  • AP Environmental Science Consultant
  • AP Environmental Science Exam Reader
  • PreAP Biology: Curriculum and Development
  • PreAP National Faculty Member


Co-Author

Bedford, Freeman And Worth Publishing
04.2014 - 04.2018
  • Co-author - Teacher Edition AP Environmental Science- 3rd Ed.- Friedland and Reyla
  • Co-author - Teacher Edition AP Environmental Science- 2nd Ed.- Friedland and Reyla
  • Co-author - Strive for a Five- Preparing for the Environmental Science Exam- BFW Publishing

High School Science Instructional Support Teacher

Northside ISD
07.2015 - 09.2017
  • Assisted new teachers to acclimate quickly into their roles through comprehensive mentoring programs and ongoing support.
  • Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
  • Collaborated with special education staff to develop appropriate accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities, ensuring equal access to quality instruction.
  • Facilitated collaborative planning sessions for grade-level teams to establish learning goals and align curriculum across subjects.
  • Mentored and coached new teachers with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.

Science Department Coordinator

Northside ISD
06.2014 - 07.2015
  • Created detailed project plans to guide department initiatives from inception to completion.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks within the department.
  • Coordinated cross-functional team meetings for enhanced collaboration and communication within the department.
  • Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.

Science Teacher

Northside ISD
08.2006 - 06.2015
  • Kept abreast of technological advances in STEM fields and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and varied instructional levels instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
  • Championed a positive classroom culture where questions were encouraged and mistakes viewed as learning opportunities, boosting overall student confidence in their abilities as scientists.

Education

Master of Educational Leadership -

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
06.2016

Bachelor of Science - Genetics

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
12.1994

Skills

  • Operational planning and implementation
  • Instructional planning and implementation
  • Master Schedule development
  • Budget allocation and oversight
  • Strategic hiring and retention methods
  • Staff leadership and development
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational skills

Accomplishments

  • NEF Grant Winner- 2010/2012
  • 2013 Educator of the Year - Brandeis HS

Additional Information

  • Associate Principal/ Dean Design Team
  • MTSS Committee Member
  • CIP Oversight Committee Member
  • CCMR - On Data Suite Pilot
  • NLA Presenter
  • NISD Dean Handbook

Timeline

Academic Dean, Brandeis HS

Northside ISD
10.2017 - Current

High School Science Instructional Support Teacher

Northside ISD
07.2015 - 09.2017

College Board Consultant

College Board
01.2015 - 05.2022

Science Department Coordinator

Northside ISD
06.2014 - 07.2015

Co-Author

Bedford, Freeman And Worth Publishing
04.2014 - 04.2018

Science Teacher

Northside ISD
08.2006 - 06.2015

Master of Educational Leadership -

Lamar University

Bachelor of Science - Genetics

Texas A&M University

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