Katie Tewart
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated and passionate leader with a commitment to developing team, providing quality education to all students in secondary education through strong instructional leadership. Proven track record of building team, fostering a school environment of high expectations that results in implementing effective teaching strategies, and driving academic success. Seasoned Director of Academics with demonstrated leadership in curriculum development and program oversight. Skilled in institutional collaboration, strategic planning, and team management, with an emphasis on fostering academic excellence. Notable success in driving school-wide improvements and enhancing student achievement outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Academics (DOA)
YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
White Oak
07.2024 - Current
- All responsibilities from the previous school as Director of Academics.
- White Oak had the third-highest student achievement growth in the district after Semester 1 assessments.
- NOTE: During the previous school, White Oak had the second lowest student achievement growth in the district after Semester 1 Assessments
- White Oak was one of two schools that did not see a decline in achievement scores on Semester 1 assessments from the previous year.
Director of Academics (DOA)
YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Northbrook
07.2022 - 06.2024
- The passing rate on STAAR End of Course Exams increased from 59% to 83% from the Spring 2022 school year to the Spring 2023 school year, a 24% increase.
- NOTE: The state saw a 5% increase from Spring 2022 to Spring 2024, and YES Prep Northbrook had a 27% increase in passing rates from 2022 to 2024.
- The passing rate on STAAR End of Course Exams increased from 83% to 86% from the 2021–2022 school year to the 2022–2023 school year, a 3% increase.
- NOTE: This was 6% above the state average, with a student body population of 82% of students receiving free and reduced lunch.
- In the spring of 2024, YES Prep Northbrook had the highest Domain I score for EOC-tested courses compared to all other YES Prep secondary schools.
- Recognized by senior leadership at YES Prep as one of the highest-performing DOAs in the district, and received performance bonuses in both 2023 and 2024.
- In 2024, the cohort of teachers that I personally coached had the highest student growth of any instructional coach in the district.
- Created and implemented the instructional and academic vision for the school.
- Managed a team of instructional coaches to enhance teaching practices.
- Supported and managed all testing processes.
- Supported and managed SPED and 504 plans to ensure inclusive education.
- Led campus professional development initiatives.
- Coached and evaluated teachers to enhance their professional growth.
- Strategically worked to ensure that students received the highest quality of instruction, tailored to their individual needs.
- Contributed as part of the Directors' Team, making key decisions for the school.
DEAN OF INSTRUCTION/Campus Testing Coordinator
YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Northbrook
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Coached and evaluated teachers to improve teacher effectiveness.
- Led campus professional development initiatives
- Supported instructional vision through COVID, which resulted in minimal learning loss for our students.
- Coordinated all campus testing during the 2021–2022 school year.
MATH CONTENT SPECIALIST
YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Home Office
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Supported Math 6, Math 7, Math 8, Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II in both curriculum in instruction for the entire district
- Wrote assessments for all district assessments; including unit exams, quizzes and midterms
- Developed and implemented a project based learning course for Algebra I
- Led district wide professional development around math mindsets and math instruction
- Supported individual campus leaders on best practices for math instruction that lead to increased assessment results.
CAMPUS MATH SPECIALIST
YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
YES PREP WEST
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Supported all campus math teachers in best practices for math instruction
- Used data to make key decisions around interventions for students that lead to student growth
- Led campus PD around math instruction
- Supported the development of the math intervention class that led to increased student achievement
CLASSROOM TEACHER
YELLOWSTONE ACADEMY
08.2008 - 06.2012
- 4th Grade Lead Teacher
- 6th–8th grade lead math teacher.
- I wrote the scope and sequence for 6th–8th grade math.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators and parents to ensure student success.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- I wrote all math assessments for grades 6–8.
GEOMETRY TEACHER + SOCCER COACH
KATY ISD
Mayde Creek High School
08.2005 - 06.2008
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development and lesson planning.
- Planned, evaluated and revised curricula, course content and course materials to improve outcomes.
- Supported in assessment writing for the campus Geometry team
- Assistant boys’ soccer coach 2005 – 2006
- Head girls’ soccer coach 2006 – 2008
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics, Philosophy
University of Southern Mississippi
05.2005
Skills
- Team Leadership
- People management
- Research-based teaching practices
- Delivering and creating professional development
- Data analysis
- Strategic decision-making
- Assessment writing
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
References
- Greg Little, Principal at White Oak Secondary, YES Prep Public Schools
- Stephanie Gounder, Managing Director of Teacher Development, YES Prep Public Schools
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Academics (DOA)
YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
07.2024 - Current
Director of Academics (DOA)
YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
07.2022 - 06.2024
DEAN OF INSTRUCTION/Campus Testing Coordinator
YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
07.2019 - 07.2022
MATH CONTENT SPECIALIST
YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2014 - 06.2018
CAMPUS MATH SPECIALIST
YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2013 - 06.2014
CLASSROOM TEACHER
YELLOWSTONE ACADEMY
08.2008 - 06.2012
GEOMETRY TEACHER + SOCCER COACH
KATY ISD
08.2005 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics, Philosophy
University of Southern Mississippi
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