Kourtney Hines
Houston
Summary
Innovative Instructional Coach known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in curriculum development, educational technology integration, and teacher mentorship. Excel in communication, leadership, and adaptability, ensuring effective instructional strategies are implemented across diverse learning environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Coach- Assistant Director
Arrow Academy- Harvest and Champions Campus
09.2023 - Current
- Provide leadership in curriculum implementation, instructional planning, and professional development for teachers across grade levels
- Collaborate with the administrative team to align instructional practices with school and district goals
- Oversee classroom instruction through observations, feedback, and coaching to improve teaching effectiveness and student outcomes
- Lead and support data-driven decision-making processes, using student performance data to inform instructional improvements and interventions
- Facilitate professional learning communities (PLCs) and staff development sessions focused on evidence-based teaching strategies
- Assist in the development and execution of school-wide improvement plans, ensuring a focus on academic achievement and student success
- Supervise and evaluate teachers and staff, providing ongoing mentorship and professional growth opportunities
- Support the daily operations of the school, including student discipline, staff management, and communication with parents and stakeholders
Instructional Materials Reviewer Consultant
Texas Education Agency
07.2019 - Current
- Collaborate with Texas Education Agency leadership, proposed increased visibility of textbooks with diverse contributors, authors, and situations resulting in 5% decrease in drop out rates and 10% increase in student engagement
- Design instructional materials and content for learners (including but not limited to learning guides, presentation decks, participant workbooks, and job aids)
- Assess the effectiveness of learning experiences and recommend adjustments or improvements to program managers and stakeholders
English Language Arts Curriculum Instructional Specialist
Sheldon Independent School District
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Project managed staff program implementation supported by research-based practices while ensuring the implementation of district adopted content development through best PLC practices and curriculum standards
- Wrote curriculum and developed instructional content and activities, using adult-centered design thinking and instructional design theories to meet the needs of learners and facilitate instructor-led content virtually or in person as needed
- Manage and coordinate multiple training programs/project workstreams effectively
- Exhibit strong organization and prioritization skills and the proven ability to move forward multiple projects in concert, as a leader, independently, and as a member of the team
- AVID, ARD, LPAC, CBLT team member
Reading Response To Intervention Director (RTI)
Splendora Independent School District
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Design processes to identify, schedule, and review data to provide tailored intervention plans to students identified by House Bill 4545 as at risk for not meeting state standards in the role of an Instructional Facilitator
- Created instructional materials and small group lessons for intervention needs
- Act as Admin on Duty when necessary for campus needs
- Duties include discipline
Title 1 Intervention Reading Specialist
Fort Bend Independent School District
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Consistently delivered 2-3 grade level growth in reading comprehension among Title 1 Students
- Wrote proposal and awarded $9,500 Grant 2019-2020 for Fine Arts Program
- Design, facilitate, and lead professional development for staff utilizing data from Texas Education Agency
Mentor Teacher
Districts in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Texas
08.2008 - 08.2019
- Taught English Language Arts to Elementary (1st, 5th), Middle (7th, 8th), and Secondary (9th, 11th, 12th) students, including Inclusive, SPED, and Dual-Language learners across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Texas
- Led Language Arts classes to achieve top 15% scores in the Houston Independent School District (HISD)
- Awarded for innovative co-teaching methods and effective integration of technology in lessons (2016-2017)
- Increased district benchmark test scores for 7th & 8th grades from 40% to 80% proficient, ranking in the top 10 percentile
- Managed student groups of 25-40 and facilitated group discussions to enhance engagement and learning outcomes
- Certified Writing Instructor with Abydos Writing International
- Developed and implemented curriculum while mentoring novice teachers to improve instructional practices
- Sponsored Speech and Debate, African Student Union, Yearbook, Senior Class, Yearbook, NHS
Education
Ph.D. - Education Administration: Curriculum Instruction
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX05.2024
Master of Arts - Teaching (MAT): Elementary Education
The College of New Jersey
Hopewell, NJ07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Communications: Theater & Media
Fordham University
The Bronx, NY05.2005
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Instructional design
- Educational leadership
- Classroom management
- Professional development
- Team building
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Data Analysis
- Research
- Curriculum Design
- K-12 Instruction
- Title 1 Instruction
- Virtual Instruction
- Enriching Students
- Coaching
- Mentoring
- Literacy development
- Teamwork
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Establishing learning goals
Affiliations
- Houston Area Alliance of Black School Educators (HAABSE)
- Texas Alliance of Black School Educators (TABSE)
- Research Association of Minority Professors (RAMP)
Certification
- Principal EC-12
- Generalist 4-8
- English Language Arts 8-12
- English as a Second Language 4-12
- AP/Pre-AP College Board Summer Institute Training & Certification 2016
- CEAS, Elementary Education, New Jersey
- CEAS, Elementary Education, Pennsylvania
- CEAS, Elementary Education, Texas
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Instructional Coach- Assistant Director
Arrow Academy- Harvest and Champions Campus
09.2023 - Current
English Language Arts Curriculum Instructional Specialist
Sheldon Independent School District
07.2022 - 05.2023
Reading Response To Intervention Director (RTI)
Splendora Independent School District
07.2021 - 06.2022
Title 1 Intervention Reading Specialist
Fort Bend Independent School District
08.2019 - 07.2021
Instructional Materials Reviewer Consultant
Texas Education Agency
07.2019 - Current
Mentor Teacher
Districts in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Texas
08.2008 - 08.2019
Ph.D. - Education Administration: Curriculum Instruction
Texas Southern University
Master of Arts - Teaching (MAT): Elementary Education
The College of New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts - Communications: Theater & Media
Fordham University