KACI MORGAN

• Oversaw the creation of new resource centers for Native American language in accordance with federal legislation
• Prepares materials to support Department of Education agency priorities, such as synchronous and asynchronous training, federal reporting guidance, white papers, blogs, and infographics
• Regularly shares specialized knowledge in the following expertise areas: secondary literacy practices, dual language and immersion programs, work-based learning, program evaluation and continuous improvement, and professional development
• Creates project plans and timelines as well as tracks and reports progress as a task lead
• Uses Google Suite, Microsoft365, Riverside, SharePoint, Canva, and Articulate Storyline in material creation
• Identifies and coordinates with subject matter experts
• Conducts nationwide research on various topics, including teacher certification, hiring and retention, Native American languages, and school leadership
• Presents findings in appropriate and accessible, stylized formats
• Revises and edits training materials and publications
• Facilitates synchronous adult training both virtually and in-person
• Coaches program, school, and system leaders

Directed instructional design, assessment, and teacher coaching at a turnaround school to improve student outcomes in reading and math

• Designed research-based literacy interventions for grades 3-5
• Evaluated and coached teachers, instructional coaches, and teacher assistants across contents
• Navigated crises and change management gracefully and in accordance with policy
• Led material ordering and adoption for the campus
• Created testing plans
• School accountability measures increased from a projected F (below 60) to a high C (78) in 5 months

• Led New Teacher Academy professional development and a mentoring program for 22 new teachers across all secondary academic contents
• Led the 12th grade English professional learning community (PLC) in the implementation of a new college readiness English course
• Monitored progress towards institutional goals using data tracking systems
• Conducted regular assessments of program effectiveness, making adjustments as needed for continuous improvement
• Identified opportunities for collaboration across departments resulting in enhanced overall performance
• Streamlined administrative processes for improved efficiency in campus operations

• Honored as a district demonstration site for secondary language arts instruction
• Led the interdisciplinary Campus Instructional Leadership Team at an IB school
• Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies
• Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities
• Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies
• Exceeded the improvement goals for state accountability with a team of new teachers and increased student mastery levels by 6% in one academic year
• Served as a member of the Master Schedule Committee, contributing to a master schedule of course offerings, class times, conference periods, and PLC for a campus of 1800 students

• Coordinated with community partners and teachers to create secondary humanities curricula for online courses
• Curated Reconstruction's Black Canon for book club style literature courses
• Led and managed a team of secondary curriculum writers across content areas

• Developed and refined operational and curricular structures for an innovative school
• Implemented blended learning, design thinking, and project-based learning to achieve personalization and real-world application
• Increased student reading levels by an average of 3 grade levels per year
• Achieved a state exam meets rate of 80% (34% above District) in a Title I school
• Earned an English Language Arts distinction as well as a 100% in closing gaps (the only 100% in that category for an open-enrollment high school in the district)
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, promoting a more holistic understanding of language arts
• Served as the Site Based Decision Making Committee Vice Chair, working alongside business leaders and city representatives to build and refine work-based learning
• Oversaw the assessment, classification, accommodations, and re-classification of all English Language Learners as the Language Proficiency Assessment Chair

• Managed external partnerships between financial, healthcare, and nonprofit companies
• Created and maintained a database in Google Sheets for teachers and students to track opportunities based on grade level, expense, and curriculum type
• Demonstrated adaptability by quickly pivoting program offerings when faced with unexpected challenges such as budgetary constraints or changes in student interest
• Boosted student participation in extracurricular activities through effective communication and promotion of available opportunities
• Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to identify areas for improvement in student engagement and enrichment programs

• Wrote engaging, reflective blog posts capturing the student experience
• Crafted content tailored to prospective and current students, highlighting academic programs, campus life, and community events
• Researched and integrated relevant topics to provide valuable insights for the target audience
• Increased blog engagement through compelling storytelling and relatable content
• Optimized blog posts for SEO, resulting in higher search engine rankings and increased organic traffic

• Reviewed and refined academic manuscripts for clarity, accuracy, and adherence to journal style guidelines
• Ensured consistency in formatting, citations, and grammar across multiple volumes
• Verified accuracy of data, references, citations, and terminology
• Streamlined language and structure to enhance readability while maintaining academic rigor

• Assisted with trial preparation, including reviewing and organizing files and drafting various documents
• Designed a comprehensive guidebook outlining resources and support services for domestic violence victims
• Provided administrative support, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in handling sensitive legal materials