Hi, I’m
Dr. Ishii Tavarez
Learning and Development Leader | Leadership Coach
Forney,TX
Summary
Dr. Ishii Tavarez is an accomplished educational leader with extensive experience in school administration, instructional coaching, and early childhood education. Holding an Ed.D. in Teaching and Learning with a focus on Adult Learning, Dr. Tavarez has demonstrated expertise in leadership roles, including serving as a District School Leader at Bezos Academy and various administrative roles within Richardson ISD. Key competencies include spearheading new school launches, managing campus improvement initiatives, and implementing instructional frameworks to enhance student outcomes. Dr. Tavarez is adept at curriculum innovation, professional development, and community engagement, and has a proven track record in developing strategic partnerships, supporting team growth, and fostering inclusive educational environments.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Bezos Academy
District School Leader
01.2023 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Provided onboarding and ongoing professional development for Heads of Schools and Regional Support Staff
- Created and facilitated state licensing training for all school staff and leaders in Texas
- Supported new school launches, partnership development, and community engagement
- Built a database of resources for leaders and school staff to access for specific site needs
- Facilitated cross -functionally weekly trainings for all Texas leaders with various National Teams
- Partnered with the People Team to hire a strong pool of highly skilled Head of Schools and teaching team members
- Provided regular and timely feedback and coaching to support leaders
- Managed team administration and operations
- Partnered with other National Educational Team to pilot programs in Dallas such as Student Apprentice Programs, Occupational Therapy Student Teachers and Student Observations
- Facilitated the building and strengthening of relationships across the regional Head of School cohort
- Led or supported national projects that improved or innovated on curriculum, student recruitment, family and student engagement, community programs and school operations
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Bezos AcademyDallas, TX
Head of School
01.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Oversaw Launch projects for future North Dallas site
- Supported staff training and site set-up for the Cedar Valley Site
- Supported staff members currently attending Montessori Institute of North Texas
- Planned and executed summer and fall events for all Dallas Staff
- Served as a board member for the Texas Montessori group
Richardson ISDRichardson, TX
Administration
08.2013 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Supported ACE (Accelerated Campus Excellence) initiatives such as See It, Name It, Do It
- Established and monitored the implementation of the Campus Improvement Plan
- Trained and monitored the implementation of MAP Testing for all grades
- Worked with the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) to evaluate, revise, and formulate instructional plans
- Provided real-time coaching and face-to-face feedback using the Get Better Faster Model
- Led and participated in grade-level data meetings to increase student mastery level
- Led and participated in grade-level collaborative planning meetings to unpack TEKS using know/show charts and instructional planning calendar
- Received coaching from Teaching Trust and Big Rocks Educational Services to effectively implement a turnaround model
- Established and monitored the implementation of the Campus Improvement Plan
- Facilitated the rollout of school school-wide SEL Program, Sanford Harmony
- Served as the Campus Testing Coordinator for all state and local assessments
- Monitored the school budget
- Purchased and tracked textbook purchases and distribution
- Oversaw the monthly New Teacher Academies and monitored the RPM Mentor/Mentees
- Created videos for state and local grants
- Participated as a member of the district Task Force and assisted with creating the district professional development handbook
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Skyview Elementary SchoolRichardson, TX
Instructional Specialist
08.2010 - 07.2013
Job overview
- Advised teachers on proper materials and instructional strategies to use in the classroom
- Trained all new teachers to Skyview
- Generated and distributed all Saturday School Reading, Writing, ESL and Science Lessons for teachers
- Gathered and documented PEIMS records
- Handled all discipline issues when administrators were out of the building
- Budgeted all hours and prepared all time sheets for Saturday School employees
- Participated as a District Spelling Bee Judge
- Handled all applications and enrollment for Summer School
- Collaborated with district stakeholders on the district planning committee
Skyview Elementary SchoolRichardson, TX
3rd Grade Teacher
08.2004 - 07.2010
Wheatley Elementary SchoolLubbock, TX
Kindergarten Teacher
08.2002 - 07.2004
Certification
- Teacher Certificate: Pre-Kindergarten – 6th Grade, Texas
- Principal Certificate: Early Childhood-12th Grade, Texas
- Orientation Certificate: Montessori AMI Primary 3-6
- Content Expert, Grand Canyon University
Education
Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ
Ed.D from Teaching And Learning-Adult Learning
07.2019 - 09.2023
University Overview
- Dissertation: Authentic Leadership and Identity in Teachers of Color with Administrators in Elementary Schools-The purpose of this quantitative correlational-associative study was to explore if and to what extent there was a statistically significant relationship between the personal and social identity and authentic leadership of teachers of color who are directly evaluated by administrators of color in Elementary schools in the United States.
Lamar UniversityBeaumont, TX
Master of Education from Administration
10.2007 - 03.2009
Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX
Bachelor of Arts from Human Development
08.1997 - 08.2001
University Overview
- Dean's List- Spring 2001, Summer 2001
- Extracurricular Activities: Black Student Association, Visions of Light Gospel Choir
Accomplishments
- Awarded the "Pioneer Award" from the Texas Tech Alumni, Black Alumni Network in September 2022. The Pioneer Award is in honor and recognition of my ground breaking contributions to society and the accomplishments that have brought credit to the university.
- Awarded the "2018-2019 C.H.E.R.Y.L. Award" (Creative Habits for Educating and Making Ready Young Learners) from Northwood Hills Elementary. The C.H.E.R.Y.L. Award was presented to me on behalf of the parents and community as the Principal of NHE due to my demonstration of continued and exceptional commitment to the comprehensive education of Northwood Hills Elementary students.
Affiliations
- Richardson Association of School Principals, Treasurer 2014-2022, Member 2013-2022
- Richardson Area Alliance of Black School Educators, Vice President 2016-2017, Member 2015-2022, Membership Chair, 2015-2022
- Texas Alliance of Black School Educators, Member 2015-2022
- Richardson Education Association, Member 2007-2022
- Association of Texas Professional Educators, Member 2004-2022
- Texas Education and Advocacy for Montessori, Board Member 2023
- Texas Tech Black Alumni Network, Membership Chair 2022-2024, Member 2004-Current
Skills
- School Administration
- Digital Literacy
- Educational Strategies
- Learner Assessment
- Group Supervision
- Instructor Mentoring
- Peer Mentoring
- Individual Education Plan Expertise
- Interviewing Individuals
- Instructional Leadership
- Instructional Techniques
- Schedule Management
- Curriculum Implementation
- Small Group Leadership
- Differentiated Instruction
- Statistical Data
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Communications and Media
Timeline
District School Leader
Bezos Academy
01.2023 - 05.2024
Head of School
Bezos Academy
01.2022 - 01.2023
Grand Canyon University
Ed.D from Teaching And Learning-Adult Learning
07.2019 - 09.2023
Administration
Richardson ISD
08.2013 - 01.2022
Instructional Specialist
Skyview Elementary School
08.2010 - 07.2013
Lamar University
Master of Education from Administration
10.2007 - 03.2009
3rd Grade Teacher
Skyview Elementary School
08.2004 - 07.2010
Kindergarten Teacher
Wheatley Elementary School
08.2002 - 07.2004
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Arts from Human Development
08.1997 - 08.2001
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