Heidi Shaw
Aurora,CO
Summary
Seasoned assessment professional offering over 20 years of experience in assessment field. Leverages research-based interventions, strategies and instruction and analyzes data to drive academic achievement and growth. Focused on building and enhancing relationships, meeting service needs and maintaining smooth administration of all operations. Desire growth-oriented position in dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
District Assessment Coordinator
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
07.2017 - Current
- Lead the implementation and administration of all state assessments (ACCESS, CMAS, PSAT, SAT, TS Gold) districtwide.
- Manage the creation of instructional assessments (elementary reading) in collaboration with curriculum team.
- Work with various assessment management systems to monitor student performance and assessment activities.
- Communicate with analysts and IT staff on data reporting and timelines.
- Collaborate with various departments (i.e. Student Services, English Language Development, Technology, etc) to support administrations and analyze student data.
- Develop and provide training and support to all schools for assessment administration and data usage.
District Assessment Coordinator
Adams 14 Public Schools
10.2015 - 07.2017
- Managed the implementation and administration of all state assessments in compliance with state requirements.
- Collaborated with various departments to support administration of all assessments.
- Lead the transition for online assessments (ACCESS, WIDA Screener) district wide.
- Worked to implement new MTSS system (illuminatEd)
Manager of Assessment Development
Denver Public Schools
05.2013 - 09.2015
- Lead the planning, creation, strategic thinking and communications of instructional assessments in math, literacy, science, social studies, PE, music & art districtwide.
- Managed two teams that collectively coordinated the creation, administration, and distribution of all district-created assessments.
- Collaborated across various departments to support district initiatives i.e. data driven instruction, student learning objectives, and standards implementation.
- Evaluated alternate assessment strategies (i.e. performance tasks, portfolios) to ensure equity.
- Supported teachers in understanding principals of assessment development to create local assessments.
- Provided customer service support for schools with district's information management system.
Assessment Coordinator
Denver Public Schools
07.2010 - 05.2013
- Coordinated the development and administration of district-created assessments for students in K-12 in math, literacy, science, social studies, PE, music & art.
- Trained and exercised functional supervision of clerical staff and temporary employees for projects (data entry, scanning and assessment administration).
- Coached and advised school staff and principals on policies and procedures for district and classroom assessments.
- Developed training for school staff on assessment administration and data usage.
- Analyzed performance of district-created assessments and made recommendations to curriculum departments.
Credentialing Coordinator
National Environmental Health Association
03.2004 - 07.2010
- Managed the operations of the licensing and certification programs for environmental heath professionals nationally.
- Developed strategic plan and direction of credentialing department.
- Oversaw all test development activities.
- Negotiated terms of contracts with vendors and states.
- Responsible for budgets and cost analysis of department.
- Promoted and marketed certification programs to private industry, public entities, and local/state health departments.
Program Director
Professional Examination Service
12.2000 - 09.2003
- Managed national licensing and credentialing examination projects for various professional organizations.
- Coordinated inter-departmental activities for test development, production, editing, distribution, statistical analysis, scoring, and reporting of test results.
- Instructed content experts in the development of job analysis, test specifications, item development, setting pass points, and accreditation procedures.
- Facilitated group discussions with content experts and mediated to develop group consensus.
- Analyzed the psychometric properties of test items and examinations.
Forensic Social Work Assistant
Legal Aid Society
09.1998 - 12.2000
- Served as part of criminal defense team to provide mitigation services to defendants.
- Developed alternate sentencing plans for courts.
- Interviewed and assessed clients for social services programs.
- Prepared reports and memorandums for review by courts.
Adoption Caseworker
Little Flower Children's Services
03.1998 - 09.1998
- Offered support and direction to families and coordinated with court system and other community agencies for adoption.
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
- Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
Education
Certificate - Educational Research Methods
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL12.2016
Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology
CUNY - John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York02.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA05.1996
Skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Collaborative
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to remain calm in challenging situations
- Adaptable
Volunteer
Chair of District Accountability Committee, Cherry Creek Schools, 2021-current
Chair of School Accountability Committee, Cherry Creek Academy, 2020 - current
Timeline
District Assessment Coordinator
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
07.2017 - Current
District Assessment Coordinator
Adams 14 Public Schools
10.2015 - 07.2017
Manager of Assessment Development
Denver Public Schools
05.2013 - 09.2015
Assessment Coordinator
Denver Public Schools
07.2010 - 05.2013
Credentialing Coordinator
National Environmental Health Association
03.2004 - 07.2010
Program Director
Professional Examination Service
12.2000 - 09.2003
Forensic Social Work Assistant
Legal Aid Society
09.1998 - 12.2000
Adoption Caseworker
Little Flower Children's Services
03.1998 - 09.1998
Certificate - Educational Research Methods
University of Illinois At Chicago
Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology
CUNY - John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Massachusetts Amherst
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