Passionate and goal oriented New Teacher Instructional Coach seeking a rewarding position as a Content Specialist – Teacher Induction with Fresno County Superintendent of Schools.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
New Teacher Support Instructional Coach
Teacher Development, Fresno Unified
08.2023 - Current
Utilize CSTP's to assist TK-6th grade teachers in creating SMART goal and Individualized Learning Plan
Meet with teachers minimum of 60 minutes per week to support in learning goals, implement instructional strategies, and analyze student outcomes
Utilizes variety curriculum and professional development resources to intellectually prepare for coaching conversations so that coaching sessions are connected, strategic and intentional to teacher's Individualized Learning Plan goal(s)
Support and build teacher capacity through observations, collaboration, feedback, just-in-time coaching, analyzing student work, side-by-side planning, co-teaching, and observing exemplar teachers during instruction
Social, Emotional, and Classroom Management Support
Utilizes Kiano platform to capture evidence of growth towards teacher's Individualized Learning Plan goal(s)
Connect with site administrators to align site initiatives, goals, and teacher support
Reviewed formative and summative data and information from diagnostic tests to accurately assess students
Fresno Unified Teaching Experience
3rd Grade Lead Teacher, Gibson Elementary School
08.2009 - 06.2023
3rd Grade Lead Teacher, Webster Elementary School
4/5 Combo Teacher, Webster Elementary School
6th Grade Teacher, Wishon Elementary School
Create and maintain effective learning environment where students feel safe, take ownership of their learning, and are comfortable to take risks
Align curriculum to standards-based lessons and activities differentiating instruction based on various ability levels in subjects of Reading, Mathematics, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science
Improve student proficiency through targeted instruction
Incorporate variety of GATE standards and strategies to improve engagement and learning outcomes
Such as accelerated learning, choice boards, interactive walls, open ended questions, number talks, research projects, GATE icons, depth and complexity prompts
Using student data planned/executed intervention and enrichment for students in Math and ELA
Use FIAB's, iReady Standards Mastery as guiding document for planning and instruction
Lead PLC team in data driven instructional decisions and goal setting using CFA's, Standards Mastery, and iReady data
Education
Masters in Education - Specializing in Best Practices
National University
Fresno, CA
07.2012
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
National University
Fresno, CA
06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication, Organizational Communication
California State University
Fresno, CA
12.2000
Certification
Cognitive Coaching Certificate 4/2024
Gibson Educator of the Year 2023
GATE Certified 2022
Multiple Subject Teacher Credential 6/2009
Professional Development
Cognitive Coaching 8/2023 – 4/2024
Foundations Training July 2023
Instructional Leadership Team 2012 – 2023
GATE Certification Cohort 2021 – 2022
PLI Cohort 2017
Part Time Instruction Coach 2014 – 2015
Climate and Culture Team 2011 – 2015
FUSD Professional Development Classes: Common Core, Deconstructing Standards, The Distance Learning Playbook, Teach Like a Pirate, Visible Learning in Literacy, Go Deep with Go Math, Making Thinking Visible, The LDC Model, Backwards Mapping, Assignments Matter, Accessing and Analyzing Interim Data, Formative Assessments, African American World Experience
FUSD Professional Development Trainings: Coaching for Equity Training with Elena Aguilar, Cultural Proficiency Training, Meetings, Second Step, Write Tools, CHAMPS, Lesson Design, Thinking Maps, The Skillful Leader, The Skillful Teacher, and Leadership Training