HOLLY ADES
Lehigh Acres,FL
Summary
Innovative educational leader with extensive experience supporting teachers, improving schoolwide processes, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Skilled in fostering student-centered environments, using data to drive decisions, coaching staff, and implementing effective operational systems that evolves with the needs of education.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
TOA, Computer Science & Technology
Florida Virtual School
01.2021 - Current
- Lead teacher for AP Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Programming, and Data Analytics courses for over 18 instructors.
- Mentor and guide teachers through curriculum support, onboarding, and instructional best practices.
- Developed RTI systems to improve student monitoring and academic intervention.
- Collaborate with administrators on compliance, communication, and parent partnerships.
- Created workflow automation tools that increased schoolhouse operational efficiency.
- Contributed to development of Data Science curriculum and instructional improvements.
- Recognized for innovation, communication, and support for struggling students.
Technology Teacher & Department Chair
Riverdale High School
01.2012 - 01.2021
- Delivered instruction in AP Computer Science, IB Business, Digital Design, and Mathematics.
- Selected for administrative shadowing to gain hands-on leadership experience.
- Led STEM initiatives and coordinated STEM @ Work partnerships.
- Supported schoolwide technology integration and troubleshooting.
- Coached softball and basketball teams, promoting leadership and teamwork.
Education
Master of Science - Business Management (Minor in IT)
Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management (Minor in IT)
Florida Gulf Coast University
Skills
- Instructional Leadership & Coaching
- Teacher Development & Evaluation Support
- Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement
- MTSS / Response to Intervention (RTI)
- Curriculum Development & Digital Content Creation
- Training and mentoring
- Community engagement
- Collaborative learning
Certifications
Florida Professional Teaching Certification
- Educational Leadership
- Mathematics 5-9
- Business 6-12
- Computer Science K-12
- PreK-3
Timeline
TOA, Computer Science & Technology
Florida Virtual School
01.2021 - Current
Technology Teacher & Department Chair
Riverdale High School
01.2012 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Business Management (Minor in IT)
Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management (Minor in IT)
Florida Gulf Coast University