Harold Saunders
Educational Learning Specialist
Chesterfield,VA
Summary
Education professional prepared for role with extensive experience in designing and facilitating engaging learning programs. Known for fostering collaborative environments and achieving significant improvements in learner outcomes. Reliable team player with flexible approach to dynamic organizational needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Learning Specialist
CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, INC.
07.2021 - 04.2024
- Partnered with K12 leaders from multiple school divisions to design and deliver innovative, data-driven professional learning plans for MATH, ELA, and LEADERSHIP, driven by division strategic plans and student/staff needs
- Used and applied the principles of adult learning to deliver professional learning opportunities to teachers, school, and central office administrators on the east coast with a positive feedback average of 95%
- Provided leadership support to central office leaders for district-wide adoptions of the Ready program and the i-Ready online diagnostic and instruction
- Collaborated with district leaders and site leaders to identify evidence of implementation successes and challenges and to develop and revise annual professional development plans and schedules
- Helped to ensure equity in the classroom by delivering professional development to teachers, coaches, and leaders on how to effectively implement Ready and i-Ready to impact student learning for all students
- Provided tailored on-site coaching for teachers, instructional specialists, and leaders, including lesson planning, and pacing support, analyzing data, and applying it to instruction
- Used digital tools including online assessments with a high level of comfort discussing and applying data with teachers and leaders
- Managed, monitored, evaluated, and ensured integrity of program implementations
Executive Consultant
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Expanded team productivity 25% in six months by coaching staff in setting and achieving strategic goals while leveraging expertise in Myers-Briggs, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), and DiSC assessments
- Pioneered change initiatives by facilitating twelve team building sessions around cultural proficiency, EQ, and leadership development
Director of Professional and Leadership Development
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2009 - 08.2017
- Established and executed inaugural equity training and leadership development program for an entire 7500-employee school division by building consensus with central administrative offices and instructional team
- Assembled strategic partnerships with institutions, businesses, and organizations, which provided school and central office leaders unlimited access to resources and field experts
- Pioneered an employee online evaluation system to guide and monitor professional growth and performance of the entire 7500-member organization
- Defined and administered a $400,000.00 departmental budget to ensure proper support for organizational goals, objectives, and priorities
- Established goals and objectives for professional development programs to support the division’s vision, mission, and priorities
- Established collaborative partnerships with central administrative offices and the Instructional Division to identify, plan and implement staff development and leadership programs
- Designed and delivered professional development programs for all administrators and employee groups
- Identified and secured national presenters to deliver professional development aligned with the division’s strategic plan for the CCPS Superintendent’s Leadership Series and the Region 1 Superintendent’s Leadership Series
- Directed the planning, review, modification and approval of professional development and leadership opportunities for the superintendent, administrators, teachers, instructional support providers and classified employees and for fifteen school divisions in the Region 1 Superintendents Leadership Consortium
Assistant Director, Professional Development
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2006 - 07.2009
- Increased leadership capacity 25% by partnering with teachers, school leaders, and local universities to augment the program structure
- Ensured attainment of mission-critical learning objectives by establishing strategic goals based on needs analysis and core competencies while coordinating efforts of accountability, curriculum, human resources (HR), and instruction staff
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing Edcuation
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State Universit
Blacksburg, VAMaster of Arts - Supervision And Leadership in Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VASkills
Organizational change
Timeline
Professional Learning Specialist
CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, INC.
07.2021 - 04.2024
Executive Consultant
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
10.2018 - 03.2020
Director of Professional and Leadership Development
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2009 - 08.2017
Assistant Director, Professional Development
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2006 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing Edcuation
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State Universit
Master of Arts - Supervision And Leadership in Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
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