Kim Racz
Blacksburg,SC
Summary
Results-driven Instructional Coach with a proven history at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt/Magnit, consistently achieving a 95% CSAT score through effective coaching and facilitation. Expertise in collaborative learning methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives significantly enhances both student and adult learning outcomes. Committed to educational excellence and demonstrating strong content knowledge to drive impactful instructional practices.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Coach
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt/ Magnit
02.2023 - Current
- Provides exceptional professional learning for school leaders and faculty with HMH products and programs.
- Onboards, plans, trains, coaches, and supports schools with their implementation and continued learning of HMH literacy programs.
- Pivots with purpose to meet the needs of the customer.
- Provides student-centered coaching through dynamic, relevant online, and in-person coaching experiences.
- Supports district leaders with onboarding, coaching, and scheduling.
- An empathic listener who can identify learners' needs and direct them to applicable solutions.
- Utilizes a variety of online tools to engage and collaborate with adult learners.
- Collaborates with colleagues to enhance facilitation practices.
- Works in tangent with the sales team to build relationships and support the needs of the districts and teachers.
- Diligent and organized planner who holds the HMH values at the forefront.
- 95% CSAT score and 83% NPS score for facilitation and coaching.
- Continues learning and refining program knowledge and facilitation through continued education and reflection.
Teacher
Clover Middle School
Clover, SC
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Delivered differentiated lessons to meet the diverse academic and cultural needs of students, improving overall student performance.
- Designed and implemented a curriculum aligned with district standards, enhancing both student learning and teacher collaboration.
- Facilitated PLC meetings and collaborated with peers to ensure that instructional strategies were effectively executed across the school.
- Led data-driven planning sessions, focusing on student progress and improving writing and grammar skills for 90% of students.
Teacher
Rock Hill High School
Rock Hill, SC
01.2017 - 01.2021
Substitute Teacher
Carolina International School
Concord, NC
01.2010 - 01.2013
Teacher
Spotswood High School
Spotswood, NJ
01.1999 - 01.2002
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum Design & Instruction
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SCMaster Course Work - ESL
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SCBachelor of Arts - English Secondary Education
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJSkills
- Collaborative learning
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Student engagement
- Assessment techniques
- Content expertise
- Background in instructional planning
- Goal-oriented and ambitious
- Adult learning
Certification
- Certification in Gifted Learners, Converse College, Spartanburg, SC, 2022
- SC Teacher License 7-12 English
- NJ Teacher License 7-12 English
Training
- Facilitator, Rock Hill School District Virtual Back to School Conference, Rock Hill, SC, 08/01/20
- Presenter, Rock Hill School District Back to School Conference, Rock Hill, SC, 08/01/19
- Presenter, Making Schools Work Conference, Baltimore, MD, 07/08/19
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt/ Magnit
02.2023 - Current
Teacher
Clover Middle School
01.2021 - 12.2022
Teacher
Rock Hill High School
01.2017 - 01.2021
Substitute Teacher
Carolina International School
01.2010 - 01.2013
Teacher
Spotswood High School
01.1999 - 01.2002
Master of Arts - Curriculum Design & Instruction
Winthrop University
Master Course Work - ESL
Winthrop University
Bachelor of Arts - English Secondary Education
Rowan University