Elizabeth Ratliff
Marion,OH
Summary
Accomplished Subject Matter Expert from AEM Corporation, adept in technical assistance and project management. Leveraged adult learning principles to enhance educational systems, achieving significant improvements in online learning and educator development. Skilled in data analysis and stakeholder engagement, consistently delivering impactful resource development and curriculum innovations. Dedicated Gifted Intervention Specialist currently serving on the Ohio Gifted Advisory Council.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Subject Matter Expert
AEM Corporation
Reston, VA
05.2022 - 02.2025
- Applied adult learning principles to the provision of technical assistance to LEAs, SEAs, IHEs, and grantees, focused on a variety of topics, including school scheduling, improvement processes, recruitment and retention of educators and school leaders, and partnerships.
- Developed communication materials, blogs, grantee/state spotlights, and resources for varied audiences.
- Served as state co-lead, providing technical assistance services to the Kentucky Department of Education to implement a networked improvement community to support the continuous improvement of online learning experiences for students in virtual learning programs, strategic planning efforts to align and monitor cross-agency initiatives, and conduct focus group interviews with regional cooperatives to identify communication and resource needs for the implementation and coordination of MTSS and literacy initiative requirements for LEAs.
- Provided technical assistance services to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce to support their efforts in implementing leadership training for curriculum-based professional learning and provided technical and onsite facilitation support to the Michigan Department of Education and MiLEAP with the launch of the MiFamily Engagement Centers.
- Developed materials and provided onsite facilitation support for the Magnet Schools Assistance Programs and Fostering Diverse Schools' annual Project Directors’ Meetings.
- Served as the primary contact and planner for Teach to Lead summits, held twice each year.
- Facilitated and supported planning for the annual Effective Educator Development Programs Grantee Summits.
- Co-developed an innovative plan to utilize artificial intelligence in the design of a tool (CC-Pathway-T) to collect and analyze data from educational systems and institutions, to create individualized college and career pathway plans aligned to student goals.
Gifted Coordinator/Coach K-12
Marion City Schools
Marion, OH
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Expanded and improved educational opportunities for underserved students.
- Planned and implemented professional learning for 250 K-12 staff and gifted providers related to differentiation and culturally responsive practices.
- Re-evaluated and selected approved gifted identification instruments appropriate for diverse populations.
- Streamlined processes and procedures for implementing gifted services to clarify responsibilities, and maximize the efficiency and accuracy of services and reporting.
- Collaborated with the Student Services Team to provide appropriate learning opportunities and placements for students identified as twice exceptional.
- Developed proposals for advanced and accelerated pathways for gifted and high-achieving middle school students.
- Collaboratively developed and implemented the visual and performing arts gifted identification process, including student performance evaluations.
- Provided instructional support to staff serving gifted and high-achieving students in the areas of differentiation, enrichment, and extension.
- Served as a gifted services representative, advocating for appropriate learning opportunities for gifted and high-achieving students through the district's Learning Pillar and Leadership Teams.
Vice President
Marion Education Association
Marion, OH
07.2015 - 06.2022
- Worked closely with local bargaining unit members and district leadership to successfully represent over 350 bargaining group members and negotiated two new contracts.
- Successfully resolved numerous conflicts, resulting in few formal grievances.
- Facilitated and supported conversations between membership and administration through the grievance process, building and district labor management meetings, and meetings of the Board of Education.
- Served on the Local Professional Development Committee to review licensure requirements, approve individual professional development plans, and provide feedback on professional development needs across the district.
- Served on the district Evaluation Committee to review and recommend local decisions related to the teacher evaluation process, facilitate discussions between members and administration regarding the implementation of the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System, and plan professional development opportunities to support understanding of the evaluation process.
Classroom Teacher (Grades 4-7)
Marion City Schools
Marion, OH
08.2009 - 06.2021
- Served in formal and informal leadership positions while teaching elementary and middle school students.
- Served as the English Language Arts Department Chair from August 2015 to May 2021, and collaborated with staff to select a new curriculum for the department.
- Led coaching sessions and supported collaborative planning activities for first-year educators; provided pre-observation planning, observation, and post-observation feedback.
- Facilitated professional development goal discussions with second-year educators, and engaged in peer observations focused on specific instructional practices.
- Reinstated the middle school Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO), implemented the teacher membership drive, and collaborated with parents to plan and implement events.
- Worked collaboratively with Gifted and Special Education Intervention Specialists to plan lessons and assessments, deliver instruction, and analyze data in a co-teaching model.
- Worked closely with the literacy coach to review and prepare curriculum maps, common assessments, student learning objective assessments, and 4th grade performance tasks.
Middle and High School Gifted Coordinator
Marion City Schools
Marion, OH
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Improved student access to gifted services by providing feedback, streamlining processes, and increasing the accuracy of reporting.
- Collaborated with the Elementary Gifted Coordinator and the Gifted Supervisor to implement gifted services for all students, K-12, while teaching advanced language arts classes for 6th and 7th grades.
- Developed and monitored written education plans for all gifted high school students taking College Credit Plus courses as gifted services.
- Served as a gifted services representative, advocating for gifted and high-achieving students at District Leadership Team meetings.
Classroom Teacher
Marysville Exempted Village Schools
Marysville, OH
08.2002 - 06.2009
- Prepared presentations for local, state, and national conferences on quality tools, with a focus on data folders and assessment for learning.
- Recognized by Battelle for Kids as a highly effective teacher of math.
- Served as Social Studies Chair from 2004 to 2009 and collaborated with district personnel to select appropriate curricula.
- Served on the Building Leadership Team to implement and monitor student achievement goals.
Education
Endorsement - Gifted, Creative, And Talented
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH12-2017
M.Ed. - Education
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH08-2002
B.S. - Landscape Architecture
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH06-1993
Skills
- Gifted education
- Instructional leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Curriculum development
- Science of reading
- Adult learning principles
- Technical assistance
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Continuous improvement
- Stakeholder engagement
Affiliations
- Ohio Gifted Advisory Council, member, 2024 - Present
- National Association for Gifted Children, Parent Editorial Content Advisory Board, 2022 - 2024
- Marion City Schools, Strategic Planning CORE Team Member, 2024
- National Association of Gifted Children, Proposal Reviewer, 2024
- Carnegie Foundation, Voices of Improvers, 2023 - Present
- National Partnership for Student Success Support Hub, Member of Engaging Older Adults in Education and Youth Programs, 2023 - Present
Years Of Experience
23
Certification
- OH 5-Year Professional License, Elementary 1-8
- OH 5-Year Professional License, Elementary K-3
- Gifted, Creative, and Talented Endorsement, University of Cincinnati
Publications
- Parenting for High Potential, Contributor, National Association for Gifted Children, March 2023
- Kentucky: Using a Continuous Improvement Model to Address Virtual Learning Challenges, Contributor, Region 5 Comprehensive Center
Presentations
- Meeting the Moment, DEI&B: Kentucky’s Journey to Deliver on the Promise and Implications for the Field, 03/24
- CCNetwork Collaboration Call, 05/23
Key Qualifications
- Applying State Guidelines and Best Practices to Provide Gifted Education Services to Students in K-12
- Planning and Implementing Professional Development with a Focus on Differentiation and Culturally Responsive Practices
- Advocating for and Supporting High-Achieving and Gifted Students at the Building, District, and State level
- Applying Adult Learning Principles to Enhance Technical Assistance Delivery
- Developing Communication Materials and Resources for Diverse Educational Stakeholders
Timeline
Subject Matter Expert
AEM Corporation
05.2022 - 02.2025
Gifted Coordinator/Coach K-12
Marion City Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
Middle and High School Gifted Coordinator
Marion City Schools
08.2018 - 06.2020
Vice President
Marion Education Association
07.2015 - 06.2022
Classroom Teacher (Grades 4-7)
Marion City Schools
08.2009 - 06.2021
Classroom Teacher
Marysville Exempted Village Schools
08.2002 - 06.2009
Endorsement - Gifted, Creative, And Talented
University of Cincinnati
M.Ed. - Education
The Ohio State University
B.S. - Landscape Architecture
The Ohio State University
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