KEIRA KINGDOM
Professional Development Supervisor
7188 Sappada Pl., Rancho Cucamonga,CA
Summary
An engaging, knowledgeable, and humanistic leader. An equitable education advocate with experience and expertise working in several different levels of education. Results-driven and astute with successful ability to coordinate various simultaneous tasks. Passionate about adult-education and teacher development.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Development Supervisor
Skyrocket Education Services
Pasadena, CA
07.2019 - Current
- Created and facilitated a variety of professional learning opportunities for staff from 13 schools.
- Delivered professional learning to educators via virtual and face to face modalities.
- Established a positive, stimulating learning environment for adults and provided them varied opportunities for professional growth.
- Supported schools with state accountability measures and funding requirements.
- Analyzed school and program data to assist Principals, and other stakeholders, with strategic planning.
- Evaluated, adopted and supported staff with educational intervention programs to support student learning.
- Worked with curriculum developers and instructional coaches to create new and effective English and Social Science curriculum.
- Audited curriculum, based on student results, to ensure curriculum, assessments and standards were aligned.
- Ensured curriculum for schools adhered to state and local standards and requirements.
Instructional Coach of Science
Options For Youth Public Charter Schools
Pasadena, CA
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Assisted in the creation of an entirely new mastery-based Science curriculum grounded in the Next Generation Science Standards.
- Researched and compiled information for teachers on powerful pedagogical practices for Science, English Language Learners, and Special Education students.
- Developed teachers' mindset, skills, and knowledge through observations and student-centered coaching practices.
- Modeled lessons and co-taught with teachers to support in the development of their teaching practice.
- Reviewed formative and summative assessment data with teachers in the PLC format and supported in the development and improvement of lessons and assessments.
- Coached teachers, and provided feedback, to assist them in meeting the goals they set for themselves and their students.
- Created and ran large multi-school science events for students such as Engineering Design Challenge and Science Expos.
Science Teacher
Options For Youth Public Charter Schools
Pasadena, CA
06.2012 - 08.2016
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, making accomodations to support all learners, as needed.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities, taking into account adolescent cognitive ability.
- Provided students with academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members to develop curriculum grounded in inquiry, equity, scientific argumentation and the Next Generation Science Standards.
- Prepared students for higher-level education requirements and careers in STEM.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
- Planned and escorted students on field trips relevant to current science course work.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school science competitions.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
07.2018 - 06.2019
- California Administrative Services Credential
Single And Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Education
02.2011 - 02.2012
Credentialed in English, Biological Sciences, Geosciences, Art History and Appreciation
Certificate in Marketing - Marketing
08.2010 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
09.2007 - 05.2010
- Graduated magna cum laude
Skills
Student Achievement
Instructional leadership
Professional Development and Training
Curriculum Development
Multitasking ability
Team Building
Policy and procedure adherence
Goal Coaching
Proficient in Google Suites
Proficient in many virtual learning tools
Proficient in virtual meeting software
Goal planning
Timeline
Professional Development Supervisor - Skyrocket Education Services
07.2019 - Current
California State University - Dominguez Hills - Master of Arts, Educational Leadership
07.2018 - 06.2019
Instructional Coach of Science - Options For Youth Public Charter Schools
08.2016 - 07.2019
Science Teacher - Options For Youth Public Charter Schools
06.2012 - 08.2016
University Of Redlands - Single And Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Education
02.2011 - 02.2012
Chaffey College - Certificate in Marketing, Marketing
08.2010 - 01.2011
University Of California, Riverside - Bachelor of Arts, Art History
09.2007 - 05.2010