Jacqueline Aponte

Chairperson, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (March 2022 - present)

• Led team of 10 colleagues in conducting needs assessments to identify organizational opportunities for growth related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Guided collaborative development of team vision and mission statement aligned with organizational goals
• Designed and facilitated professional development and trainings for statewide team of 50+ coaches
• Led facilitated discussions within statewide organization to enhance understanding, collaboration, and problem-solving
• Evaluated team's performance and project outcomes using collected data to enhance overall effectiveness

Instructional coach (January 2020 - present)

• Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies
• Led goal-oriented weekly coaching meetings to support 25-35 new teachers yearly
• Observed classroom practice to gather data, assess strengths and weaknesses, and tailor support for teachers
• Designed and facilitated virtual and in-person professional development sessions for small and large groups
• Collaborated with school administrators to develop support plans for teachers
• Participated in statewide professional development to collaborate with other coaches and improve practice

Social Studies Instructional Coach and Department Chair (June 2016-December 2019)

• Led data meetings to guide teachers through analysis and action, resulting in NC Final Exam score averages at least 7.5% above state average in every classroom
• Developed department-wide vision and professional development
• Designed and facilitated small group professional learning opportunities for teachers focused on building effective and inclusive classroom learning communities
• Conducted weekly observations and coaching meetings for Social Studies teachers
• Provided weekly unit and lesson plan feedback for teachers
• Designed Social Studies curriculum for grades 5-8
• Created standards aligned benchmark assessments for grades 5-8

Teacher, Reading and Social Studies (August 2011- December 2019)

• Designed and implemented literacy-rich curriculum
• Tracked, analyzed, and responded to data for 75-90 students yearly to maximize growth, resulting in Final Exam test scores 10-12% above state average each year
• Managed five classes of 20-25 students daily
• Engaged in weekly professional development opportunities
• Maintained consistent communication with parents
• Sought external community connections to provide learning and engagement opportunities for students

Program Assistant, Adult Basic Education and Juvenile Literacy (February 2009-April 2010)

• Taught small group classes and tutored one-on-one with students
• Administered student assessments, including pretests and post-tests • Wrote and edited organizational publications
• Managed correspondence with 200+ volunteers
• Managed donor, tutor, and student databases
• Created detailed reports on student demographics, progress, and goals
• Delivered administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations
• Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day educational programs as well as special program activities