KELSEY L. BERGH

• Over five years of experience as a school-based Assistant Principal of Instruction and high school mathematics supervising administrator responsible for overseeing all functions of high school mathematics instruction and student services teams, including student placement and master schedule development
• In-depth knowledge of middle and high school mathematics curriculum, teaching and learning processes, Florida’s Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) Standards for Mathematics and the aligned FAST and EOC assessments
• Experience as a high school math instructional coach and high school math administrator with developing and delivering professional learning to adult learners with evidence of data collection, analysis and synthesis
• Over five years of experience teaching a variety of mathematics courses at the middle and high school levels including; 7th Grade Math, Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2
• Ability to solve complex problems through the management of large and complex data sets used for high stakes purposes and decision making
• Proven results managing and working with others in a collaborative manner to establish goals and objectives for improved student achievement
• Develop action plans and conduct data analysis in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements to increase student achievement
• Coach, support and evaluate teachers in the implementation of research-based strategies to use data to inform instruction

Instructional Leadership: Students, Teachers, and Data 

• Created school-wide databases and processes for calculating, summarizing, and analyzing data to plan for the best possible outcomes for all students
• Led the development and construction of the master schedule to meet the needs of over 2,500 students and approximately 130 staff members
• Built and created databases and schoolwide tracking systems to lead the monitoring of all guidance and student services functions including the creation of graduation cohort trackers for each grade level (500 students per grade level) that over 30 members of the leadership and guidance teams utilized to track student GPA's, credits, test scores, college and career indicator completion, as well as college acceptances, scholarship awards, and FAFSA completion, Super Scholars, etc.
• Utilized the graduation cohort trackers to analyze trends, inform decision making, and present during weekly and monthly guidance and leadership team meetings, resulting in an increase of school's graduation rate from 95% to 99% in two years, an increase of the school’s acceleration rate +37% from 49% to 86% in three years, and an increase of the number of Super Scholars from 2 to 15 in three years.
• Created school-wide systems and processes for calculating, summarizing, and analyzing data to plan and develop the school-wide master schedule and ensure effective student course placement/scheduling for the best possible outcomes for all students
• Led and collaborated with the math department consisting of over 20 teachers, including the math coach, to establish realistic goals through the development of quarterly content specific action plans based student achievement data on prior year state tests, and summative and formative assessments. Compiled, shared, and analyzed student achievement data results and instructional strategies during weekly PLC and leadership meetings and quarterly district data chat meetings and adjusted action plans accordingly. As a result, the school’s math achievement increased +15%, math learning gains +25%, and math learning gains for the lowest 25 percent +22% from 2017-2022.
• Analyzed school-wide data to inform the development of the school's strategic plan aligned with school and district goals
• Used data systems to organize and analyze student achievement data; ensure the validity and reliability of student data by attending to the rigor and alignment of assessments
• Used data to inform decision making, to develop and modify curriculum, and to develop targeted and differentiated instruction
• Met with teachers regularly to discuss data trends; problem solve with teachers to prioritize the teacher actions that will most impact student performance
• Assisted with the creation, completion and presentation of school reports, as well as required reports for the district
• Interpreted, summarized, and communicated data analysis trends to students, teachers, parents, and community stakeholders via PTA, SAC, Partners in Education
• Performed accountability corrections, maintained FTE Audit Box, and corrected state reporting errors
• School student database manager (FSA scores, demographics, school grade calculation, lunch conflicts, tardy database upkeep and lead, detention database upkeep and lead)

Instructional Leadership: Curriculum and Professional Development

• School-based District Curriculum Team Leader
• Created school-based mentoring program for targeted seniors and freshmen to provide guidance and support toward academic success and graduation
• Prepared and balanced school budget alongside the principal
• School testing and alternate/adjusted bell schedule creation and implementation
• Worked with the school leadership team to implement school and district mission
• Assisted with the construction of the math department master schedule and strategic placement of students in math courses based on data analysis
• Facilitated staff development, provided structures for collaborative planning, provided clear and specific feedback on lesson planning and the implementation of lesson plans
• Led teachers and school site instructional coaches in implementing research-based instructional strategies and interventions to achieve the largest one year point gain of any high school
• Used teacher evaluation data to plan and lead professional development in areas of need
• Responsible for planning and executing all district and statewide testing dates and times for each grade level
• School ProgressBook and Skyward lead (Gradebook tech support, Student and Parent Login lead, Student login tech support)
• School Instructional Technology Software lead (Moodle, Nearpod, Performance Matters, Canvas)
• School Renaissance program lead (Student card creation by set criteria, renaissance incentive lead)
• Responsible for professional development of teachers regarding testing and technology-based instruction

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