Kiya Cordeau

• Instruct high school students in grades 11-12 mentoring teachers in the ELA department, collaborating with BRACE, guidance counselors, ESE/ELL teachers, and administration to achieve student and school success in core subjects as outlined in school, county, and state curriculum
• Excelled in team PLC to increase student achievement on the State Civics test with 95% proficiency
• Provide differentiation for exceptional students and diverse opportunities for general education students to excel in English Language Arts in preparation for college.
• Incorporate STEAM activities to add depth to student learning
• Ensure student learners develop research, critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication/collaboration skills by exploring global issues evaluated in three main components: Team project, research paper, and written exam
• Achieved 97% student pass rate
• Prepare a comprehensive curriculum for multiple advanced classes.
• Club Sponsor: National English Honor Society (2018-2019), First Priority (2019-Present), HOPE Club (2024-Present)

• Energetically taught high school students, grades 9-12 in an alternative school serving the entire district
• Coordinated with campus learning communities to ensure the success of students in temporary placements
• Facilitated cooperative and project-based learning of students with 504 plans, IEPs, ELL, core/Pre-AP/AP, and online credit recovery courses to help students succeed in each grade level through Texas STAAR testing
• Trained rater for the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS)
• Participated in Special Education ARD Committee meetings and Restorative Practices
• Supported students with social skills, coping mechanisms, problem-solving, and goal-setting to become more productive when returning to their home campuses

• Planned and developed general education, special populations, ELL, and honors students in grades 6-8 in ELA, Geography, Civics, U.S

History, Creative Writing, and World History

• Provided cross-disciplinary learning to improve student enrichment and success
• Conducted parent-teacher conferences as the lead middle school teacher
• Supervised awards, graduation activities, middle school trips, and special events
• Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.

• As Principal, hired, led, and supervised up to 19 faculty and staff while beginning a virtual high school (River of Life Christian Academy)
• Directed Parent Group activities and events, after-school clubs and activities, and sports programs
• Provided fundraising to satisfy school budgets and marketing efforts to improve community relations
• Partnered with area churches, schools, and businesses to increase community awareness and student opportunities
• Key Contributions: Implemented a new preschool program integrating a Montessori model with traditional learning methods
• Success at 100% parent-satisfaction/re-enrollment
• Provided in-services and teacher training in technology integration across the curriculum, cross-curricular learning, literacy, and effectiveness of learning centers in small classrooms
• Creatively taught and supervised general education students and individuals with learning challenges within a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom
• Extensive curriculum development and tracking to comply with and exceed state requirements

• Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
• Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
• Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.