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Kapria Robinson

Chicago

Summary

Educational and organizational leader with a proven track record at Chicago Public Schools, enhancing teacher performance through data-driven instruction and strategic planning. Expert in special education compliance and community engagement. Committed to fostering inclusive environments and empowering staff development. Skilled in leading educational programs, with experience in developing curriculum and implementing innovative teaching strategies. Demonstrated ability to improve student engagement and academic performance through effective leadership and collaborative team management. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability, and strategic planning abilities that have contributed to successful school operations and enhanced learning environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Case Manager / MTSS Lead

Chicago Public Schools
Chicago
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Monitor special education program compliance ensuring required timelines are being observed; that direct services, accommodations, modifications and other services indicated on the plan are being implemented across all school settings; and that the student is benefitting from the services provided.
  • Monitor IEP development and implementation including student progress and relevant assessments
  • Support to provide academic and social emotional intervention supports to increase academic and social emotional outcomes for all students through a multi-tiered systems framework

Principal

Chicago International Charter Schools
Chicago
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Developed and implemented a school improvement-teaching and learning plan to address the areas of refinement identified during the 2017-18 Charter Schools USA Principal Institute
  • Created and executed a new data-driven assessment and planning Cycle
  • Organized and reviewed results of professional learning committees, and lead the instructional leadership team in ensuring continuous academic improvements in alignment with the goals of the network.
  • Recruited, supported and supervised teaching and support staff in implementing a rigorous educational program that is consistent with the school’s mission
  • Designed effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the school
  • Maintained positive and respectful relationships with students’ families
  • Collaborated with diverse learner coordinator to support an environment of inclusion and respect

Assistant Principal

Chicago Public Schools
Chicago
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Co-instructional leader for Pre-K-8th grade. Developed and expanded teacher capacity to review student achievement and improve instruction. Direct all students’ programming, scheduling, and district logistics for the Early Childhood Department. Supervised, evaluated and coached staff resulting in increased teacher performance as measured by REACH. Monitored and ensured compliance with policies, procedures and in accordance with state and district mandates for Diverse Learners.
  • Increased NWEA Map Reading growth scores from 31% in SY 2014-15 to 85% in SY 2015-16 meeting or exceeding student growth goals.
  • Expanded community partnerships to include innovative programs and grants to ensure learning opportunities to enhance the development of the whole child
  • Implemented Positive Behavior Implementation System (PBIS), in addition to new school-wide discipline and culture policies.

Instructional Effectiveness Specialist

Central Office: Department of Educator Effectiveness
Chicago
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Served as district expert on the CPS framework for evaluating professional practice. Collaborated with internal and external partners to design and implement professional learning opportunities to advance the implementation of teacher and principal evaluation. Partnered with network chiefs and deputies to leverage existing network structures to monitor and support teacher and principal evaluation.
  • Managed the development and implementation of the new Assistant Principal evaluation project.
  • Provided individual coaching to develop the capacity of principals and assistant principals to reflect on teachers’ instructional practices to provide high-quality observation evidence and feedback to improve teaching practices and outcomes for students.
  • Conducted joint observations to establish and maintain sufficient calibration levels of professional practice ratings by evaluators.

Resident Principal

Polaris Charter Academy
Chicago
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Company Overview: Independent charter school focused on Expeditionary Learning (EL) located in the West Humboldt Park Neighborhood.
  • Served as resident principal while completing a principal preparation internship through the New Leaders program. Participated in school’s operational management and instructional implementation; Facilitated monthly literacy leadership team meetings; Supervised teacher teams.
  • Supported teacher growth and development through weekly observation and feedback
  • Consulted with Parent Patrol and community partners to develop programs to improve student safety and communication with families
  • Collaborated with teacher teams to develop strategic action plans to implement Common Core State Standards
  • Independent charter school focused on Expeditionary Learning (EL) located in the West Humboldt Park Neighborhood.

Assistant Principal

Dodge Renaissance Academy
Chicago
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Company Overview: Training Academy for resident teachers accepted into the Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL), which is the leading organization charged with reforming low-performing schools in Chicago; currently manages 26 schools in Chicago.
  • Co-Lead instructional leadership management, including training and leading teacher teams in curriculum development and teacher professional development. Design and evaluate teacher development plans. Create and implement protocols for teacher data dialogues based on their performance data. Lead weekly professional development. Assist in the Management of $50K in grant monies and $3.1M budget. Coach and supervise 15 direct reports. Manage the school based response to intervention/ special education team.
  • Developed teacher leadership capacity by shifting organization from an administrator driven model to an administrative team driven leadership model
  • Played pivotal role as core member of the leadership team that collaborated on strategizing overall academic performance and advancing school culture
  • Collaborated with community partners to provide programs to support student learning
  • Increased science scores from 68% in 2009 to 81.1% in 2011, meeting or exceeding state standards on ISAT; continue to lead school-wide gains in math, improving scores from 83% in 2009 to 93.5% in 2011
  • Training Academy for resident teachers accepted into the Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL), which is the leading organization charged with reforming low-performing schools in Chicago; currently manages 26 schools in Chicago.

Teacher Advancement Program Lead Teacher

Dodge Renaissance Academy
Chicago
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Analyzed student data and collaborated with the administrative team to create and institute a school-wide academic plan. Facilitated weekly cluster meetings and professional development; Served as instructional adherence point person, coach, and vertical team planning facilitator for all PreK-8 teachers.
  • Analyzed and presented results of standardized and interim assessments, facilitating in-depth data analysis training to help K-8 teachers design effective instruction specific to students’ needs
  • Demonstrated instructional expertise through model teaching, team teaching, video presentations
  • Lead in the design and delivery of research-based professional development
  • Conducted formal and informal classroom observations and provided feedback to ensure the progression of teacher skill development in alignment with changing student learning needs
  • Increased state reading ISAT scores 4 percentage points for students meeting or exceeding state standards (72 % in 2009 to 77 % in 2010) through strategic instructional reading strategies project

Education

Master of Science - Disability And Human Development

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
05-2006

Master of Arts - Teaching

National Louis University
Chicago, IL
05-2004

Bachelor of Science - Biology An Psychology

Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL
05-2000

Doctor of Education - Early Childhood Education

American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN

Skills

  • Data interpretation and analysis
  • Educational leadership
  • Curriculum design
  • Special education compliance
  • Behavioral management strategies
  • Staff training and development
  • Community engagement initiatives
  • Performance evaluation techniques
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Team collaboration and dynamics
  • Volunteer coordination and management
  • Grant writing and oversight
  • Data-driven instruction methodologies
  • Schedule management
  • Policy enforcement and discipline strategies
  • Parent communication and engagement

Certification

State Certified Administrator: Type 75, Grades K-12: State of Illinois, 2011

National Board Certified Educator: Type 04, Master Certificate, Early Childhood Generalist, 2008

State Certified Teacher: Type 03, Elementary Education, Grades K-9: State of Illinois, 2004

LBS1, Elementary Special Education, July 2019

State Certified Evaluator: REACH Teacher Evaluation, 2012, Principal Evaluation, 2014

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Case Manager / MTSS Lead

Chicago Public Schools
01.2018 - 01.2019

Principal

Chicago International Charter Schools
01.2017 - 01.2018

Assistant Principal

Chicago Public Schools
01.2015 - 01.2016

Instructional Effectiveness Specialist

Central Office: Department of Educator Effectiveness
01.2013 - 01.2015

Resident Principal

Polaris Charter Academy
01.2012 - 01.2013

Teacher Advancement Program Lead Teacher

Dodge Renaissance Academy
01.2009 - 01.2010

Assistant Principal

Dodge Renaissance Academy
01.2008 - 01.2012

Master of Science - Disability And Human Development

University of Illinois At Chicago

Master of Arts - Teaching

National Louis University

Bachelor of Science - Biology An Psychology

Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville

Doctor of Education - Early Childhood Education

American College of Education

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