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Kathy Renee Arnold

101 Sceptre Dr.,TX

Summary

Experienced in diverse and high-needs campuses. Passionate educator with a strong background in instructional leadership, curriculum development, data-driven decision making, student discipline, personnel, and mentoring. Focused on fostering collaborative environments and and facilitating student and staff success. Key strengths include adaptability, reliability, and commitment to meeting the needs of students, faculty, parents and community partners.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Principal

Linda Lyon Elementary
06.2023 - Current
  • Partnered with principal and assistant principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
  • Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • ARD Administrator, 504 Coordinator, LPAC Administrator, Sped Referral Administrator, MTSS, Staff Committees, PLCs

Instructional Coach

Howard Dobbs Elementary
10.2019 - 05.2023
  • Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
  • Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
  • Partnered with the RISD BEST program and assisted new teachers to acclimate quickly into their roles through mentoring and ongoing support.
  • Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
  • Campus moved to TEA A rating from a C (2019-2022), Science Distinction
  • MTSS Lead/Special Education Referrals
  • Supervised, scheduled and trained campus interventionist

Teacher

Rockwall ISD
08.2010 - 05.2019
  • Resource K-6 (Reading/Math/Science), 4th Grade (Math), 5th Grade (Math)
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Special Education Team Leader
  • Highest 5th STAAR Math Scores in District (2019)
  • Teacher Cadre Team for instructional rounds and training on proficiency scales, PLC, and common formative assessments.
  • Planned, implemented, monitored, and assessed instructional programs consistent with district and campus goals aligning with state, federal and IEP standards and guidelines.

Summer School Teacher/Science Camp

Rockwall ISD
06.2010 - 06.2021

Instructional Coach/Assistant Testing Coordinator, Math/Reading Teacher

Teacher/Substitute Teacher, K-12

Mesquite ISD
08.2000 - 06.2009

Education

Master of Arts - Principal Certification

Texas A&M - Commerce
Commerce, Tx

BBA - Accounting

Texas A&M Commerce (ETSU)
Commerce, Tx

Skills

    Collaborative Learning

    Strategic Thinking

    Instructional Leadership

    Effective Communication

    Critical Thinking

    Conflict Resolution

    Budget Management

    MTSS - Intervention/Progress Monitoring

    Campus 504

Accomplishments

TESPA Grow Leadership Conference (2024)

StemScopes Advisory Board (Science TEKS 2022)

TEA Reading Academy (June 2022)

Jim Knight Instructional Coach Institute (2021)

Teacher College – Units of Study New York (2020)

Solution Tree PLC Academy (2019)

Math/Science Curriculum Design (2007-2023)


Certification

Principal (Ec-12)

Generalist (4-8)

Generalist (EC-4)

Special Education (EC-12)

English as a Second Language Supplemental (EC-12)

AEL

T-TESS


Timeline

Assistant Principal

Linda Lyon Elementary
06.2023 - Current

Instructional Coach

Howard Dobbs Elementary
10.2019 - 05.2023

Teacher

Rockwall ISD
08.2010 - 05.2019

Summer School Teacher/Science Camp

Rockwall ISD
06.2010 - 06.2021

Teacher/Substitute Teacher, K-12

Mesquite ISD
08.2000 - 06.2009

Master of Arts - Principal Certification

Texas A&M - Commerce

BBA - Accounting

Texas A&M Commerce (ETSU)
Kathy Renee Arnold