Keith A. Wynne
Educational Administrator
191 Willoughby Street 7J Brooklyn,N.Y.
Summary
Passionate STEM education leader with a proven track record of creating, implementing and assessing citywide, district and school performance data. I design a diverse range or targeted professional learning supports for K-12 schools which promote high quality instruction while fostering partnerships with internal and external organizations. These supports ensure students and teachers implement high quality STEM instruction while updating their science learning standards, core curriculum and preparing students with relevent 21st century skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Instructional Lead/STEAM Content Specialist
Brooklyn North Field Support Center/Borough Office
Brooklyn, NY
07.2015 - Current
- Provide support to 241 K-12 public schools across District 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 23, and 32 including a group of 47 Brooklyn North High Schools.
- Created Brooklyn North Outdoor Learning Collaborative for 2021-22 school year.
- Support core curriculum role out for Science citywide including Amplify Science, New Visions Science, and S.C.A.L.E. Science,
- Established Brooklyn North S.T.E.A.M Collaborative for 2016-17 school year.
- Promote partnerships between non-profit organizations and schools in support of citywide goals for promoting equity and access for all to high quality educational S.T.E.A.M Educational programming.
- Collaborate with members of Central Science/STEM and Leadership teams across New York City in support of implementing revised New York State Science Learning Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards
- Supported the rollout of Engineering is Elementary Summer in the City programming.
- Provide content-specific instructional support to cohorts of teacher leads as well as lead professional learning and cycles of improvement around curriculum and high-quality instruction
- Develop expertise in school staff in primary focus areas including: math, ELA, Social Studies, Science, literacy in the content areas, Special Education, English Language Learners and STEM
- Support the inquiry process of gathering data, information and resources to explore root causes so that professional learning can meet need and be both responsive and effective
- Support teams, design and facilitate professional learning to increase student engagement, improve student achievement and build teacher capacity in schools
- Plan and oversee the professional learning of school-based content teacher leads to ensure coherence and continuity
- Build a partnership with City Technology, at City University of New York, to create and implement hands-on, project based learning units of study in STEM.
- Designed, implemented and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
- Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
Science Instructional Specialist/Achievement Coach/Borough Instructional Lead
612 The Grapevine Network
Brooklyn, N.Y.
04.2015 - 06.2015
- Supported implementation of new leadership structure and serve as liaison for the Department of Teaching and Learning in STEM, and other content areas
- Supported, prepared and implement professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators across seven school districts in Brooklyn North
- Provided instructional and operational support to schools during the period of operational transition
- Supported schools with June planning, curriculum mapping and collaborative professional learning
- Reviewed compliance related issues and provided follow-up support to ensure schools were able to meet end of year compliance requirements
- Served as a liaison between the network and the district by maintaining correspondence with district Superintendents.
- Collaborate with teachers to determine curriculum efficacy.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
- Utilized recorded data to implement actionable curriculum improvements.
Principal Intern PS/IS
New York
07.2014 - 04.2015
- City Leadership Academy Aspiring Principals Program Cohort 12
- Supervised teachers in grades 2 and 3 in collaboration with the Assistant Principals
- Supported the behavior intervention plans of students with I.E.P.’s by facilitating meetings with the crisis team, School Wide Intervention team, School Based Support Team, and through ongoing conversations with classroom teachers
- Developed and implemented a school improvement project to promote rigorous instruction in reading using the Teachers College Reading and Writing program in collaboration with the Mentor Principal, Assistant Principal Intern, Literacy Coach and Second Grade teachers
- Monitored school wide data and accountability system to support teachers in maintain accurate and timely records using Google Drive
- Supported the implementation of collaborative professional learning study groups for a cycle of professional learning on technology
- Supported and supervised the arts teachers in planning and implementing a school wide Arts Showcase in the Spring of 2015
- Supported Mentor Principal and Assistant Principals in completing teacher observations and providing feedback in meetings using ADVANCE
- Provided instructional coaching to select teachers who were identified by the school administration as needing additional support
- Member of school-wide committees and events including UFT Liaison/Consultation, School Leadership Team, Talent Show, Arts Showcase, etc.
Science Instructional Specialist/Achievement Coach
N. 612 The Grapevine Network
Brooklyn, N.Y.
08.2012 - 12.2014
- Facilitated science instruction aligned with the common core learning standards in 33 elementary schools in five school districts throughout Brooklyn and Queens in support of Common Core and New York State Learning Standards
- Served as an instructional coach and partner between administrative cabinets and instructional staff in six elementary/K-8 schools
- Developed comprehensive, common core aligned units of study in classrooms throughout the network schools that also incorporate the Next Generation Science Standards
- Provided support in locating and utilizing resources to support S.T.E.M
- Education including facilitation of partnerships with local businesses, universities and businesses in New York City
- Provided ongoing staff development in the area of science content and the citywide instructional expectations
- Supported instruction by utilizing the Charlotte Danielson framework for teacher development
- Supported school leaders in quality reviews and meetings the Citywide Instructional Expectations to promote success in meeting annual review and PPR criterion
- Supported, reviewed and submitted compliance related documents for assigned schools to New York City and New York State Departments of Education
- Partnered with the New York City FIRST Planning Committee and the NYU Polytechnic University STEM Fellows in Robotics education to work with partner schools in CFN 612 Schools
- Lead and facilitated network-wide teacher curriculum teams and support ongoing professional development in science and common core aligned instruction
- Collaborated with network team leaders, achievement coaches in literacy, mathematics, social studies and special education as well as support staff in operations to promote success for all schools
- Provided support in implementing special education reform in the area of Response to Intervention
- Promoted achievement for English Language Learners and three schools currently operating dual language programs in French, Spanish and Mandarin
- Provided support to school inquiry teams in utilizing data to support and drive instructional goals.
COMMON CORE SCIENCE FELLOW
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Worked with Citywide Science Educators to create NYC Science Scope and Science aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards. (2015 ed.)
PACE UNIVERISTY STEM FELLOW
01.2012 - 01.2013
- COLLABORATED AND NETWORKED WITH A TEAM OF SCIENCE, MATH AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATORS TO BUILD A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION FOR MINDSTORMS NXT ON ANDROID PLATFORM.
Elementary Science Specialist
P.S. 58 THE CARROLL SCHOOL
Brooklyn, N.Y.
08.2005 - 08.2012
- Planned and Instructed 14 classes consisting of general, special education and dual language classrooms in grades 3-5
- Utilized multiple assessments in compliance with district and state requirements to inform instruction
- Applied innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences including cooperative learning, differentiated instruction, and hands-on based inquiry in STEM education
- Founded a successful after-school F.I.R.S.T
- LEGO League and LEGO Robotics after-school program to over 200 students over five years
- Updated and aligned elementary curriculum to the new Common Core Standards and New York State Education Department Standards for Science Education
- Collaborated on lessons, school-wide enrichment programs and activities with classroom teachers
- Implemented FOSS and Harcourt Science curriculum while coordinating school-wide events such as science fairs, ecology week, field trips and marine research class
- Utilized RESO-A funds to successfully plan and construct a state of the art, integrated science lab
- Contributed to a measured increase in student performance on science standardized testing
- Facilitated partnerships with the Gowanus Community Development Corporation, New York Hall of Science, PACE University, and NYU Polytechnic University
- Chairperson of Vertical Math Team
- Member of scheduling committee
- Supported implementation of non-fiction units of study for the Teacher’s College Reading and Writing Project Curriculum
- Implemented successful staff development program for CFN 306 The Grapevine Network during the 2010-11 school year
- Science Teacher’s Professional Development Study Group ”
Academic Support/Intervention Specialist
Go Project NYC
New York, NY.
01.2007 - 06.2012
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Planned and implemented science summer enrichment program for K-6 students.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
Founding Science Teacher
Community Partnership Charter School
Brooklyn, NY
08.2004 - 08.2005
- Created hands-on, minds-on science curriculum aligned to standards for grades K-5.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
- Provided student academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance.
- Arranged materials and instructional plans to implement immersive activities delving into science concepts.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
Universal Pre-Kindergarten Head Teacher
The Children's Aid Society
New York, N.Y.
08.2001 - 08.2004
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate lessons using the Creative Curriculum.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
English Teacher/Trainer
Beijing Petroleum College
Beijing
04.2001
Fifth Grade Collaborate Team Teacher
New York City Department Of Education
Bronx, N.Y.
11.2000 - 06.2001
Third Grade Classroom Teacher
Tarrytown Union Free School District
Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.
03.2000 - 09.2000
First Grade Classroom Teacher
Yonkers Public Schoo
Yonkers, N.Y.
08.1999 - 03.2000
Fifth Grade Leave Replacement
Harrison Public School
Harrison, NY
03.1999 - 08.1999
English Conversation and Kindergarten Teacher
Amity English School
Koriyama
04.1997 - 03.1998
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Baruch College Graduate School of Public Affairs
NY 08.2008 - 05.2011
Master of Arts - International Development and Education
Teachers College, Columbia University
New York 06.2001 - 10.2005
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Development and Education
The University of Delaware
08.1992 - 05.1996
Certificate Extension. Students with Disabilities -
College of Saint Rose and C.I.T
Skills
Special education
Certification
New York State Educator’s License (Permanent) PreK-6
Affiliations
NYC FIRST Planning Committee Member/Chairperson Junior FIRST Sept 2005 –Present
School Leadership Team Member/P.S. 58 Sept 2007– June 2010, Students with Disabilities Pre-K-6, Common Branch (Permanent)
New York State School District Leader
National Science Teachers Association,
National Association for the Education of Young Children,
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Timeline
Instructional Lead/STEAM Content Specialist
Brooklyn North Field Support Center/Borough Office
07.2015 - Current
Science Instructional Specialist/Achievement Coach/Borough Instructional Lead
612 The Grapevine Network
04.2015 - 06.2015
Principal Intern PS/IS
New York
07.2014 - 04.2015
COMMON CORE SCIENCE FELLOW
01.2013 - 01.2014
Science Instructional Specialist/Achievement Coach
N. 612 The Grapevine Network
08.2012 - 12.2014
PACE UNIVERISTY STEM FELLOW
01.2012 - 01.2013
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Baruch College Graduate School of Public Affairs
08.2008 - 05.2011
Academic Support/Intervention Specialist
Go Project NYC
01.2007 - 06.2012
Elementary Science Specialist
P.S. 58 THE CARROLL SCHOOL
08.2005 - 08.2012
Founding Science Teacher
Community Partnership Charter School
08.2004 - 08.2005
Universal Pre-Kindergarten Head Teacher
The Children's Aid Society
08.2001 - 08.2004
Master of Arts - International Development and Education
Teachers College, Columbia University
06.2001 - 10.2005
English Teacher/Trainer
Beijing Petroleum College
04.2001
Fifth Grade Collaborate Team Teacher
New York City Department Of Education
11.2000 - 06.2001
Third Grade Classroom Teacher
Tarrytown Union Free School District
03.2000 - 09.2000
First Grade Classroom Teacher
Yonkers Public Schoo
08.1999 - 03.2000
Fifth Grade Leave Replacement
Harrison Public School
03.1999 - 08.1999
English Conversation and Kindergarten Teacher
Amity English School
04.1997 - 03.1998
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Development and Education
The University of Delaware
08.1992 - 05.1996
Certificate Extension. Students with Disabilities -
College of Saint Rose and C.I.T
New York State Educator’s License (Permanent) PreK-6
New York State School Building Leader’s Certificate (Provisional)
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