Holly Dressel
Cypress,TX
Summary
Goal-oriented bilingual Instructional Leader dedicated to strengthening educational practices for the benefit of multilingual learners of all ages. Known for cultivating long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders to strengthen program success. Motivational leader with top-notch communication, organizational and strategic planning abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Campus Administrator, Asst. Principal
Oakcrest Intermediate
04.2023 - Current
- Discipline Management - Currently lead the district for intermediate school in implementation of restorative discipline efforts
- Instructional Leader - Coordinate professional development opportunities and coaching for teachers, support collaborative teams, serve as T-TESS appraiser for ELA, Social Studies, and Dual Language teachers
- Operational Management - Oversee day to day operations of the campus, including safety, schedules, and resource management
- LPAC & ARD Administrator
- Stakeholder Relations - Represent the campus and district when interacting with students, teachers, parents, families, and community partners
District Multilingual Content Specialist
Tomball ISD
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Support ESL, Two Way and One Way Dual Language programs through: Campus support for admin, specialists, and educators through supporting collaborative teams, observation feedback, coaching, data digs, and development of biliteracy frameworks and other instructional resources
- Providing LPAC & Compliance training and guidance for campus LPAC administrators and multilingual specialists
- Lead professional development sessions based on multilingual topics (ESL & Dual Language) at campus, district, and regional events
- Assist the Multilingual Programs team with special events such as Parent & Family programs, Spanish Spelling Bee, ESL & Bilingual Teacher of the Year, and more
- Grades 3-6, ESL & Dual Language
ESL Specialist
Creekside Park Junior High
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Coordinate ESL program implementation campus-wide for grades K-8 using a content based co-teach model
- Provide campus and district professional development on EB related topics
- Plan and implement family engagement opportunities for families of EB students, provide verbal and written communication with parents in English and Spanish
- Complete TEA and TISD required LPAC & Compliance tasks on time and with fidelity
6th BIL Math(15/16) & 5/6 BIL Intervention(16-18)
Aldine ISD, Stehlik Intermediate
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Created English Language Development class for5th/6th BIL/EB students as a strategic campus initiative, later replicated in the district due to model results
- Co-led Bilingual / ESL Strategic Team - initiatives implemented led to the highest rate of TELPAS growth amongst intermediate campuses in AISD in both 2017 and 2018
ESOL Adjunct Faculty
Lone Star College, University Park
09.2017 - 12.2018
ESOL Resource Teacher
Hillsborough County Public Schools, Yates Elementary
08.2013 - 06.2015
- ESL program specialist for PreK-5th grade EB students, leading a team of 3 in supporting the campus ESL program goals
Education
M.Ed - Curriculum & Instruction with dual concentrations in TESOL and Reading
Concordia University
Portland, OR11.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, IL05.1997
Skills
- Administrative leadership
- Content creation
- Training & coaching experience
- Data-driven decision making
- Project management
- Curriculum development
- Proficient in both English and Spanish
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Awarded Tomball ISD Secondary Educator of the Year in 2020.
- Improved student TELPAS testing scores to lead the district in results for the same grade levels in 2017 & 2018.
- Award Ida S. Baker Diversity Educator of the Year award from Yates Elementary in 2015.
- Recognition for curriculum development at the campus, district, and state levels.
Certification
- Principal, EC-12
- Core Subjects, EC-6
- Core Subjects,4-8
- Bilingual Supplemental, EC-8
- ESL Supplemental, EC-8
Other Training
- Bilingual Reading Academies Completion, August 2021 - May 2022
- Region IV Inspire TX, Houston, TX - Principal Training Program, January 2017 - January 2018 / Included160 hour internship experience, completed at Stehlik Intermediate.
Professional Development Vitae
A sample of professional development sessions I have developed and delivered at the campus, district, and regional level (Region IV, TexTESOL) from 2013 to present (not an exhaustive list) -
- Annual New EB/Bilingual Specialists Training
- ESL Vocabulary Strategies in the Secondary Classroom
- Multilingual Vocabulary Strategies in the Math Classroom (also versions for Science/Social Studies/ELAR)
- No More Low Expectations for Multilingual Learners
- SIOP Overview
- SIOP: Individual Sessions for each of the 8 elements of the protocol
- LPAC Administrator Training
- ELPS / TELPAS Connection
- TELPAS Proctor Training
- Introduction to Biliteracy Frameworks
- Cross Language Connections
- DL Assessment Blueprints
- Tutorials for district provided resources such iStation, Summit K-12, DRC/LAS Links, Ellevation, and others,
- Content and grade level collaboration and resources
- Translanguaging
- Instructional and Designated Support Accommodations for Multilingual Learners
- Collaboration with other district content specialists to provide training focused on meeting content and language needs of multilingual learners, such as:
- Using EB Strategies in the K-12 Math Classroom
- Tips & Tricks for supporting Multilingual Learners in Science
- Increasing Language Interactions in Secondary Social Studies Classrooms
Timeline
Campus Administrator, Asst. Principal
Oakcrest Intermediate
04.2023 - Current
District Multilingual Content Specialist
Tomball ISD
07.2021 - 07.2023
ESL Specialist
Creekside Park Junior High
08.2018 - 06.2021
ESOL Adjunct Faculty
Lone Star College, University Park
09.2017 - 12.2018
6th BIL Math(15/16) & 5/6 BIL Intervention(16-18)
Aldine ISD, Stehlik Intermediate
08.2015 - 06.2018
ESOL Resource Teacher
Hillsborough County Public Schools, Yates Elementary
08.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Moody Bible Institute
M.Ed - Curriculum & Instruction with dual concentrations in TESOL and Reading
Concordia University
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