Kathleen B. Judy
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Experienced educator and assessment leader with over 20 years in developing innovative educational materials. Proven expertise in managing statewide assessments and leading assessment literacy initiatives. Skilled editor with a focus on precision and readability, ensuring high-quality content aligns with educational standards.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Assessment Development Supervisor
Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE)
06.2018 - 03.2024
- Led the development and implementation of through-year tests for the Innovative Assessment Program, ensuring alignment with the Louisiana ELA Guidebooks curriculum
- Oversaw the development of ELA statewide and interim assessments, enhancing assessment precision and educator support
- Supported the development of state social studies assessments, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to refine testing materials
- Spearheaded an assessment literacy program, empowering educators to effectively utilize assessments
English Language Arts Assessment Coordinator
LDOE
03.2011 - 06.2018
- Managed statewide ELA assessments at grades 3 through 11, including test development, monitoring of handscoring, educator training, and creation of assessment resources
Editor
LDOE and FLDOE
11.2002 - 03.2011
- Edited a diverse collection of LDOE testing materials (e.g., test forms, potential test items, training materials, manuals and guides, parent brochures)
- Served as a resource for LDOE colleagues and supervisors preparing grants, RFPs, and technical reports
- Enhanced the readability of FLDOE assessment materials to aid user training
Secondary English Teacher
Virginia and Florida School Systems
08.1986 - 06.2001
- Taught various courses across grades 8-12, including AP English, honors English, test-prep courses, and theatre and creative writing electives
- Led the English Department for over 10 years and helped create the Creative Writing Department at a distinguished arts magnet school in Jacksonville, FL
Education
Bachelors of Arts in English Education -
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Skills
- Creating and reviewing assessment materials
- Creating and editing educational documents to make them easy to understand and use
- Training educators on assessment topics, including the use of formative and summative assessments
- Training assessment writers and scorers
- Analyzing data in educational settings
- Using Adobe Professional, PowerPoint, and Google Docs
References
References available on request
Timeline
Assessment Development Supervisor
Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE)
06.2018 - 03.2024
English Language Arts Assessment Coordinator
LDOE
03.2011 - 06.2018
Editor
LDOE and FLDOE
11.2002 - 03.2011
Secondary English Teacher
Virginia and Florida School Systems
08.1986 - 06.2001
Bachelors of Arts in English Education -
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
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