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Katherine Safarik

Flint,TX

Summary

Accomplished Manager with a robust history, adept in strategic planning and staff development. Spearheaded instructional programs, enhancing team leadership and problem-solving skills. Achieved significant improvements in educator capacity-building and student success metrics. Expert in fostering collaborative environments and driving data-driven instructional strategies.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

K12/STRIDE
01.2023 - 12.2024

Strategic Planning and Implementation: Developed and executed a comprehensive instructional coaching and training program aligned to researched based best practices.
Staff Development: Lead professional development efforts, fostering growth and capacity-building for educators and support staff.
Team Leadership: Supervised and mentor faculty and administrative staff, promoting a culture of collaboration and accountability.

Program Development: Created an onboarding and mentoring for successful career development to support all staff members.

Specialist and Teacher Trainer

K12/STRIDE
12.2019 - 01.2023

Student-Centered Focus: Ensure that all programs and policies prioritize student learning, well-being, and success.

Trainer Development: Designed and delivered comprehensive training programs to enhance the delivery and job skills of all new trainers as the team lead.

Collaborative Planning: Partnered with school administrators to assess institutional needs and implement targeted solutions that addressed academic and operational priorities.

Stakeholder Satisfaction: Improved the satisfaction rate through proactive problem-solving and project goals satisfaction ratings.




Instructional Coach

K12/STRIDE
08.2015 - 12.2019

Instructional Support: Provide individualized coaching and support to teachers, focusing on instructional strategies, classroom management, and student engagement.

Data-Driven Improvement: Analyze student performance data to identify trends and support teachers in developing targeted instructional plans.

Classroom Observation: Conduct classroom observations to provide constructive feedback and collaborate with teachers on refining instructional techniques.

Resource Development: Create and share instructional resources, tools, and strategies to enhance teaching and learning experiences.

Education

Master of Science - Education And Online Instruction

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
07-2022

Bachelor of Science - Education K-8

Malone University
Canton, OH
12-2000

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Decision-making
  • Staff management
  • Complex Problem-solving

Trainings

Disney Leadership Training ~ July 2024 

Solution Tree PLC at Work Training ~ June 2024 


Timeline

Manager

K12/STRIDE
01.2023 - 12.2024

Specialist and Teacher Trainer

K12/STRIDE
12.2019 - 01.2023

Instructional Coach

K12/STRIDE
08.2015 - 12.2019

Master of Science - Education And Online Instruction

Southern New Hampshire University

Bachelor of Science - Education K-8

Malone University
Katherine Safarik