MS Office
Heather Klos
Instructional Coach/Administrator
Corinth,United States
Summary
Motivational Instructional Coach and Leader. Over 18 years of experience providing creative instruction. Ambitious and energetic with a welcoming and understanding demeanor. Dedicated to continuous professional development and providing relevant course materials for effective and fun learning. A desire for continual growth and development while being equipped with excellent leadership and communication skills
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Instructional Coach/Intervention Administrator
Frisco ISD
Frisco, Texas
07.2020 - Current
- Provided direction and coordination to learners and teachers while providing ongoing feedback.
- Coordinated House Bill 4545 programming including writing all plans, conducting all meetings, and maintaining all records.
- Provided professional development at both state and local levels.
- Collaborated with district personal, parents, teachers, and students using clear communication.
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Met diverse student population needs by planning and implementing lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies.
- Recorded student performances for critical review and examination.
- Maintained confidentiality while recording and keeping detailed track of student performances.
Lead Teacher
Denton ISD
Corinth, Texas
08.2007 - 05.2020
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
- Worked with staff to raise funds new classroom technology and trained teachers on use.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Oversaw work of teaching team to optimize student education.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
Athletic Coordinator
Lake Worth ISD
Fort Worth, Texas
07.2006 - 06.2007
- Facilitated the hiring process for the athletic program and monitored performance of employees.
- Established vendor relationships to access timely services in support of events.
- Administered First Aid and CPR to participants in distress.
- Maintained the athletic budget and expenditures including the opening of a new building and athletic program.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
Social Studies Teacher and Coach
Canyon ISD
Amarillo, Texas
08.2004 - 05.2006
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
Social Studies Teacher
Frenship ISD
Wolfforth, Texas
08.2003 - 05.2004
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Howard Payne University
Brownwood, Texas 09.1999 - 05.2003
M.Ed - Educational Leadership
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, Texas 01.2017 - 05.2019
Skills
Excellent communication abilities
Instructional planning skills
Committed to continuous improvement
Project Management
Group and individual instruction
Writing assessments
Individualized instruction
Software
G-Suite
Social Media
Video Conferencing
Email Systems
Timeline
Instructional Coach/Intervention Administrator
Frisco ISD
07.2020 - Current
M.Ed - Educational Leadership
University of Texas At Tyler
01.2017 - 05.2019
Lead Teacher
Denton ISD
08.2007 - 05.2020
Athletic Coordinator
Lake Worth ISD
07.2006 - 06.2007
Social Studies Teacher and Coach
Canyon ISD
08.2004 - 05.2006
Social Studies Teacher
Frenship ISD
08.2003 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Education
Howard Payne University
09.1999 - 05.2003