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Jo Dail Kovanda
Magnolia,TX
Summary
Accomplished teacher successful in classroom management,student engagement and differentiation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs with hands-on engaging activities. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development through respect, integrity, safety for self and others, and effort. High energy educator skilled in classroom and campus activity coordination, student assessment an data analysis. Persistent in uncovering and meeting individual student needs while enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experienced teacher and administrator with over 20 years of experience in education. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving student, classroom and campus goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assessment Coordinator
Bear Branch Junior High
08.2009 - 07.2015
- Coordinated with administrators about matching assessments with curriculum
- Attended TEA state assessment conference 2009-2015
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Scheduled educational activities, faculty meetings and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
- Facilitated development of program structure within classrooms to formulate and implement campus goals.
- Instrumental in development and instituting the NEU, No Excuses University, program on campus.
- Developed district curriculum and and assessments.
- Analyzed testing data and created a campus wide 3-tiered accelerated instruction program based on RTI models of intervention.
- Organize and coordinate professional development in the areas of curriculum and assessment, technology programs and applications, and campus programs
- Organize campus calendar and evaluate campus programs and goals
- Coordinate the review of campus assessment plan annually according to MISD and TEA guidelines
- Implement the process for campus data collection, analysis and interpretation
- Support and lead data meetings with department/program faculty to determine action plans
- Document assessment activity undertaken, findings, and any action taken as a result (including modifying the assessment).
- Acquire and analyze assessment data through Eduphoria and discuss assessment results and curriculum and instructional strategies to strengthen alignment of curriculum and assessment at campus and district level.
- Analyze data and match appropriate instructional and/or psychosocial skill interventions with students/student gro
- Create campus wide student advisory schedules based upon disaggregated student data
- Administrative Liaison in charge of ELA and ESL departments-lead PLC meetings
RTI Committee Leader
Campus Improvement Committee
Campus Planning and Decision Making
Program Evaluation & Assessment
Testing/STAAR/TELPAS/EOC-Analyze Results AYP&AEIS
CPR & CPI Trained Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
ESchool/Scheduling & Demographics
ARD/504 meetings as campus administrator, assessment specialist and/or general educator
Student Supervision and Discipline
Emergency Drills and Crisis Interventions
Organize Morning Announcements
Organize/Lead Student Assemblies
Assist in Faculty & Team Leader Meetings
Campus Technology Liaison-train campus in all areas of district technology applications.
ELA Administrative Liaison/Specialist
Magnolia Independent School District
08.2009 - 07.2015
- Responsible for communication between campus ELA teachers and district curriculum personnel and campus administrative team
- Coordinate ELA materials between district and campus
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting, arranged spaces and took detailed notes for later dissemination to administrators.
- Implemented fluency-based assessments three times a year at the junior high level/mclass.
- Written and awarded grants for reading with specific emphasis on at-risk student populations needing accelerated instruction, ie., ESL, Sped and 504.
- Attend ELA department meetings and curriculum writing/scope and sequence
- Attend district ELA professional development
- District Campus ELA Liaison/ESL/LEP liaison
- MISD RTI Committee
- MISD ELA Steering Committee Member
Teaching Experience 5th GradeTeacher
Yeager Elementary
08.2015 - Current
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
Camp Invention Director BBES
National Inventors Hall Of Fame
01.2006 - 01.2015
- Monitored camper behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior.
- Supervised, guided and assisted teachers during lessons, crafts, art projects, games and other activities.
- Supervised camper-related issues and helped to formulate targeted resolution plans.
- Complied with National Inventors Hall of Fame requirements under direction of program manager.
- Responsibilities include directing staff trainings, staff planning meetings, managing camper information and groupings, maintaining fiscal records and working within a budget, maintaining camp resources and supplies, and interacting with parents, campers, staff and administration as needed.
- Developed and implemented daily newsletters, morning assemblies, and inventors' showcase.
Teacher
Bear Branch Elementary
08.2000 - 08.2009
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop in-school tutoring programs for struggling students.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Developed and completed grant documentation to provide materials, technology resources and resources for grade level.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Business Owner
Self-employeed
08.1998 - 05.2000
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Frequently studied market to keep abreast of new industry trends.
- Conduct interviews; assist in hiring faculty and staff
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
Education
Masters of Educational Administration -
Lamar University
09.2007 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Sam Houston State University
09.1995 - 05.1999
Skills
Differentiated instruction
Accomplishments
- Magnolia Education Grant recipient 3 times amount $2500, 2021 CFISD Virtual Digital Learning Conference
- Whole Brain Teaching 2019
- CAST Conference 2018
- Gifted & Talented Certified Cy Fair ISD
- Capturing Kids’ Hearts 1&2, 2018, 2019
- Quantum Learning 2017, 2018
- Horizons Showcase GT teacher
- Special Training MISD-Hal Bowman Teach Like a Rockstar, 2014,2013,2017
- Magnolia ISD 5 Dimensions of Teaching & Learning
- Stetson & Associates, Inc Administrator Training
- Texas Assessment Conference 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012,2014
- Texas Computer Education Association Conference 2005-2008, 2011, 2013
- Texas Association of Secondary School Principals Conference –June 2011, 2012, 2013
- No Excuses University Conference 2011, 2013
- John Seidlitz, Navigating the ELPS & ELPS Administrator Training, 2013
- Teacher Like a Rock Star-Hal Bowman, 2012
Certification
Gifted and Talented Certification
Affiliations
Association of Texas Professional Educators, 2000-present
Additional Information
- RTI in Practice - Raising the Bar, December 2, 2009
- Junior High RTI: First steps to Implementation, November 30, 2009
- Eduphoria Training, November 17, 2009
- DMAC Data Dig, October 12, 2009
- INOVA, October 7, 2009 & November 16, 2009
- All About ELA 3rd-5th, August 18, 2009
Timeline
Teaching Experience 5th GradeTeacher
Yeager Elementary
08.2015 - Current
Assessment Coordinator
Bear Branch Junior High
08.2009 - 07.2015
ELA Administrative Liaison/Specialist
Magnolia Independent School District
08.2009 - 07.2015
Masters of Educational Administration -
Lamar University
09.2007 - 05.2009
Camp Invention Director BBES
National Inventors Hall Of Fame
01.2006 - 01.2015
Gifted and Talented Certification
01-2001
Teacher
Bear Branch Elementary
08.2000 - 08.2009
Business Owner
Self-employeed
08.1998 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Sam Houston State University
09.1995 - 05.1999
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