KATHIE HARPER
Rosharon,TX
Summary
Driven Instructional Specialist offering 26 years of success in training and development across diverse range of education levels. Utilizes IEP expertise and learning platform mastery to support student performance and increase engagement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST
Spring Branch
08.2022 - Current
- Provide guidance, support, mentoring, and training to 15 teachers and administrators who have been identified as needing assistance at 3 elementary campuses
- Support to campuses include ongoing professional learning for teachers and direct support to students through intervention and acceleration small groups leading to 3% increase in student achievement across 3rd-5th grades, 4th & 5th grades outperforming the district and state averages in approaches and meets, and 3% of K-2 on grade level on EOY assessments.
- Effective use of adult learning methodologies to lead district and school curriculum and standards-aligned professional learning.
- Facilitate training and coaching sessions on topics such as instructional techniques, differentiation, strategies for English Language Learners, and data-driven instruction.
- Collaborate with teachers, both in groups and individually, to enhance their knowledge and skills through methods such as in-class coaching, peer observation, co-teaching, and modeling effective instruction.
- Implement protocols for data analysis and assessing student work to guide instructional decisions, using PLC model.
- Assist in district-level design and implementation of lesson plans, K-2 progress monitoring assessments, and development of common assessments.
- Demonstrate innovation, leadership, communication, and adaptability to change, as well as build partnerships with district and school-level communities and individuals.
CAMPUS ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR
Marshall High School, Fort Bend ISD
10.2018 - 08.2022
- Coordinated and planned many administrations of statewide assessment programs, including training campus test administrators, procuring materials, and preparing pre-coded files, test booklets, answer documents, and related materials.
- Managed 120 instructors responsible for serving over 1400 students.
- Provided assistance with interpreting and reporting state and local assessments.
- Served as knowledgeable resource for assessment expectations and procedures for one campus.
- Collaborated with administrators to align assessments with curriculum requirements.
- Developed and executed staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
MATH SPECIALIST
Glover Elementary School, Bend ISD
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Developed and created Math curriculum for Summer K-5 Kangaroo Kamp.
- Collaborated with classroom teacher to plan effective instruction for students demonstrating teaching techniques to teachers through model teaching in classrooms and providing content/grade level PD.
- Facilitated orientation for new mathematics teachers entering campus.
- Evaluated instructional materials, including software for computer sites.
- Implemented I Do, We Do, You Do teaching framework into daily classroom practices, resulting in 10% improvement in student grade averages.
- Conducted individualized assessments with students to identify their strengths and areas of growth.
MATH SPECIALIST
Ridgemont Elementary School, Bend ISD
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Develop, consult with teachers on, implement, and monitor district-wide curriculum objectives and assessments in specific subjects and/or grade levels.
- Analyze results of district assessments to make necessary adjustments to school's curriculum and support teachers.
- Assisted with development, review, implementation, and monitoring of district-wide curriculum objectives and assessments for identified content areas or grade levels.
- Served as liaison between central office and building staff, actively participating in department staff meetings.
- Attended meetings with vendors to gain familiarity of instructional materials and assisted teachers in sourcing appropriate curriculum materials for their classrooms.
- Adapt lessons and curriculum to cater to some needs of diverse learners, incorporating strategies like peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Collaborate with staff members and teachers to create comprehensive and personalized plans to enhance student achievement.
- Students showed 5% growth for Mets Standards and 1% growth for Masters standards.
Education
Master of Education - Administration
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TXMay 2005
Bachelor of Science -
University of West Alabama
Livingston, ALMarch 1997
Skills
- Leadership
- Self-motivated professional
- Organization and Time management
- Teamwork
- Scheduling
- Training Program Development
- Data Analysis
- Educational Programs
- Staff Management
- Community engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Instructional Leadership Experience
Timeline
INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST
Spring Branch
08.2022 - Current
CAMPUS ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR
Marshall High School, Fort Bend ISD
10.2018 - 08.2022
MATH SPECIALIST
Glover Elementary School, Bend ISD
08.2017 - 10.2018
MATH SPECIALIST
Ridgemont Elementary School, Bend ISD
08.2016 - 06.2017
Master of Education - Administration
Prairie View A&M University
Bachelor of Science -
University of West Alabama
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