Jacquelyn Robinson
Retired County Administrator
Cornelius,NC
Summary
K-8 Teacher & K-12 Administrator with extensive experience in curriculum, instruction, assessment, evaluation & researched-based teaching strategies. Hard-working, personable and focused on delivering exemplary instruction. Self motivated with adaptable communication style and success in collaborating with others.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant
Boston Public Schools, BPS & San Bernardino County
Boston & San Bernardino, MA & CA
10.2001 - 06.2010
- Provided collaborative coaching for Principals & teachers in struggling TI Schools, to improve teaching/ learning and assessment/evaluation, through the use of researched-based strategies.
- Increased student achievement by assisting schools with writing, monitoring & evaluation of Schoolwide Improvement Plans.
Director, Schoolwide System of School Support
Los Angeles County Office Of Education
Downey, CA
08.1998 - 11.2001
- Developed impactful and strategic partnerships with principals, teachers & District Administrators, in the eighty-one Districts in LA County, to develop & evaluate Schoolwide Improvement Plans.
- Provided documentation of processes to comply with State & Federal guidelines.
- Provided County wide Professional Development on researched-based strategies.
- Hired and directed teams to achieve daily and long-term operations, goals, budgets, etc.
- Collaborated with State Dept. of Ed., County Directors & District Administrators to implement existing & new State & Federal Programs.
- Created annual budgets and developed comprehensive plans to accomplish objectives.
- Wrote funded grants which enabled on-going service to districts.
Consultant - Statewide System of School Support
Los Angeles County Department Of Education
Downey, CA
05.1997 - 07.1998
- Worked with eighty-one School Districts in LA County to support student achievement
- Assisted schools and districts with writing, implementing & evaluating Schoolwide Improvement Plans.
- Planned and presented Professional Development per needs assessment.
- Assisted Director with program implementation, teaching & learning strategies, student monitoring & assessment.
- Liaison between State Dept. of Ed. and Districts in LA County.
Project Director/District Coordinator State & Fed.
Montebello Unified School District
Montebello, CA
10.1995 - 04.1997
- Worked with K-12 Title 1 schools to maintain current compliance records, monitor student progress and budget State & Federal funding.
- Assisted schools in writing Schoolwide Improvement Plans, aligned with State Standards, budget, etc.
- Assisted in writing District Strategic Plan
- Monitored and oversite of TI programs within District.
- Provided Professional Development for teachers & administrators.
- Liaison between State Dept. of Education & District
Teacher/Reading Specialist/Prof. Dev. Trainer
Montebello Unified School District
Montebello, CA
09.1982 - 09.1995
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements with reading programs.
- Created and presented extensive professional development on: Essential Elements of Instruction, Lesson Design, Higher Levels of Thinking, Questioning Skills, Collaborative Learning, Modeling, Student Assessment, etc.
Teacher
Omaha Public Schools
Omaha, NE
09.1978 - 02.1981
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions and discuss academic progress.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students.
Teacher/Elementary Resource Teacher
Belmont School District
Belmont, CA
09.1973 - 06.1977
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement in learning.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from various grade levels.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
Teacher
Orange Unified School District
Orange, CA
02.1972 - 09.1972
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Cal State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.1991
Bachelor of Arts - History & Teacher Education
Cal State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA06.1969
Skills
- Curriculum & Instruction
- Performance Assessment
- Attention to Detail
- Honesty and Integrity
- Teaching Strategies
Timeline
Consultant
Boston Public Schools, BPS & San Bernardino County
10.2001 - 06.2010
Director, Schoolwide System of School Support
Los Angeles County Office Of Education
08.1998 - 11.2001
Consultant - Statewide System of School Support
Los Angeles County Department Of Education
05.1997 - 07.1998
Project Director/District Coordinator State & Fed.
Montebello Unified School District
10.1995 - 04.1997
Teacher/Reading Specialist/Prof. Dev. Trainer
Montebello Unified School District
09.1982 - 09.1995
Teacher
Omaha Public Schools
09.1978 - 02.1981
Teacher/Elementary Resource Teacher
Belmont School District
09.1973 - 06.1977
Teacher
Orange Unified School District
02.1972 - 09.1972
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Cal State University, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts - History & Teacher Education
Cal State University, Fullerton
Standard Teaching Credential - Life K-8
Administrative Services Credential
Certification
Standard Teaching Credential - Life K-8
Administrative Services Credential
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