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KOURTNIE ROBERTS

KOURTNIE ROBERTS

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Results-driven educational administrator with over 20 years of experience. Successful in leading Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), standards-based grading, overseeing digital assessment management system for data-driven instruction, spearheading the planning, execution, and oversight of STEM programming for during the day instruction and after-school programs. Proven track record in establishing STEM pathways from K to 12, mentoring students for enhanced engagement, and securing $1.8 million in grants for district STEM Labs. Adaptable problem-solver with excellent communication and planning skills. Committed to providing positive and inspirational leadership to foster teacher growth and student motivation. Seeking a challenging new role to contribute expertise to educational leadership and advancement. I aim to inspire teachers to continue to grow and motivate students to develop their passion and connect to their purpose.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

ELO and STEAM Coordinator

Harrison District 2
Colorado Springs, CO
09.2019 - Current
  • Provide school-wide support of district's STEAM during school and after school programming through the coordination, development and delivery of STEAM initiatives from the district strategic plan.
  • Develop STEM curriculum aligned with career pathways that ensure integration of academic and career technical education with 21st century skills.
  • Oversee and managing district after school extended learning opportunities and clubs.
  • Plan and Facilitate professional development for teachers
  • Facilitate PLC meetings at different school sites
  • Create and provide expanded learning opportunities in after school programming aligned to STEM and Robotics.
  • Provide research driven strategies and various tools to aid the instructional process; observes teachers and provides feedback and/or demonstration lessons.
  • Support, implement and assess various instructional programs and program effects on student achievement
  • Communicate and demonstrate research-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance and improved classroom environment
  • Communicate effectively with all members of school district and community leaders and partnerships
  • Create positive relationships with teachers and administrators
  • Assist teachers with designing instructional decisions based on assessment data and culturally responsive practices
  • Instruct and support teachers with curriculum software products, and classroom/curriculum related technologies
  • Provide support in analyzing student assessment data
  • Participates in goal/plan setting and evaluation
  • Active participate in writing the Social Studies, Computer Science, and STEAM curriculum for district grades k-12.
  • Orchestrated new STEAM courses to meet the 21st Century instructional needs of the students.
  • Completed wide-ranging studies of learning topics and implemented into formal curriculum for Social Studies, Computer Science and STEAM.
  • Created and facilitated district wide STEM Challenge in which all 13 elementary schools participated.
  • Program Coordinator for Robotics, First LEGO League Challenge and Explore.
  • Developed and improved curricula, course formats and lesson presentations for diverse topics.

Accreditation Chair

ACSI
Colorado Springs, CO
09.2019 - Current
  • Completed training on the various components of the ACSI accreditation protocol.
  • Provided strategic guidance to the school during the accreditation process, offering expertise on the intricacies of the standards and indicators relevant to the accreditation criteria
  • Advised accreditation team on how school aligns its practices and initiatives with the established accreditation benchmarks
  • Facilitated discussions to ensure a clear understanding of the accreditation process among school staff, stakeholders, and accreditation team to foster a collaborative approach to meet and exceed the outlined expectations.
  • Assisted in the writing of the accreditation visit report.

Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Ontario Christian Schools, Aid
Ontario , CA
09.2013 - 07.2019
  • Provide leadership in the implementation of vertical alignment of all curriculum k-12
  • Provide leadership in the transition to Standards Based Grading, Proficiency Scales and Common Assessments
  • Created and led the school’s Curriculum Review Team, k-12
  • In coordination with the Administrative team, provided leadership and vision in the ongoing planning, implementation, development, and evaluation of the school’s curriculum, instructional services and technical education services
  • Coordinate and led the School’s yearly Curriculum Review according to the 6 year curriculum review cycle
  • Participated on the Administrative team in order to evaluate teacher effectiveness and increase student achievement, k-12
  • Created, implemented, and provided constant evaluation on academic standard pacing guides for grades k-12 in Mastery Content to align the schoolwide standards expectations
  • Provide oversight and counsel on the implementation of Ontario Christian’s Expected Schoolwide Learning Results (ESLR’s) and Core Curricular Principles
  • Created and implemented writing benchmarks
  • Worked with Director of Special Education in providing researched-based instructional practices that yield the highest standards of student achievement and instructional excellence
  • In coordination with Director of Special Education, coordinated and supervised the implementation of K-6 Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTI) system
  • Supervise and lead the grade level teams, 1-12 in their Professional Learning Community Process
  • Created training materials and lead professional development workshops in the area of Curriculum and Instructional Strategies
  • Assist the Administrative Team during the CSI and WASC accreditation process
  • Lead the school-wide Education Committee to establish Strategic Academic Goals, k-12
  • Created of New Teacher Orientation, New Teacher Mentor, and Instructional Coaching program through monthly meetings, classroom observations and conferences
  • Responsible for the partnership with the local district in participating in Title 2 federal funding for professional development aide
  • Provide bi-yearly reports to the School Board and Stakeholders, or when requested
  • Create and led the school STEAM plan k-12 to integrate relevant and 21st century learning opportunities for the students.

Regional Education Specialist

California Virtual Academies
Simi Valley, CA
08.2014 - 06.2016
  • Developed Academic Learning Plans in the area of Math, Reading, English, Science, History, Art, Music and Physical Education to all students
  • Collaborated with each student’s Learning coach in order to ensure the academic success of students across all content areas
  • Designed and executed online class connect sessions via Blackboard, 3x’s a week for students in the core subjects
  • Designed and executed online class connect sessions via Blackboard, for Gate students at CAVA
  • Held monthly meetings with each student to assess student’s present levels/baseline for their learning portfolios
  • Developed student progress monitoring plans
  • Contributed and reviewed student IEP documents and participate in IEP meetings
  • Collaborated with professional learning communities in order to ensure the academic success of the students across all content areas
  • Worked one on one with students and their lead instructor at a CO-OP site
  • Supervised and administered State Testing for all Inland Empire CAVA students (SBAC and Physical Fitness Testing)

Elementary Teacher and P.E. Teacher

Heights Christian Schools
Brea, CA
01.1997 - 06.2009
  • Designed and implemented lesson plans for fourth grade, ¾ combo, and physical education
  • Planned and implemented major events in the class; back to school night, open house, chapel, and other events (colonial day, gold rush day, and etc)
  • Devised lessons that captures students learning styles, multiple intelligences, and imagination
  • Planned and implemented field trips
  • Communicated to parents regarding their child’s learning, progress, behavior, learning styles and individualized learning plan if applicable
  • Executed and designed classroom management that facilitates learning
  • Collaborated with teachers on best learning and instructional practices
  • Supported staff in leading students to perform to their highest potential
  • Redesigned and created a standards aligned Physical Education program using SPARK
  • Coordinated the school in participating in the California Physical Fitness Testing.

Enrichment Teacher and P.E. Teacher

River Springs Charter School
Temecula, CA
08.2007 - 12.2008
  • Designed and implemented lesson plans for grades 3-5 and physical education
  • Planned and implemented major events in the class; back to school night, open house, and other events
  • Communicated to parents regarding their child’s learning, progress, behavior, learning styles and possible individualized education plan
  • Executed and designed classroom management
  • Supported and collaborated with staff to lead students to their academic potential.

Education

STEM DoS Certified

PEARS: Dimensions of Success Certified
05.2023

AI Explorations Educator -

ISTE
04.2022

Leadership Blueprint Training -

Capture Kids Hearts
08.2021

Certified LETRS Facilitator -

Lexia Learning
01.2020

Conferences And Courses -

Various STEM, PBL, And Design Thinking
FETC, Smart Lab, InnEdCo, ISTE, A.J. Juliani
06.2017

Training - Standards Based Grading

Many Standards Based Grading Conferences/Trainings
Marzano, Thomas Guskey, Rick Wormel, M. Townsley
06.2016

Masters of Elementary Education - Curriculum and Instruction

University of Phoenix
12.2008

Elementary Teaching License -

CAL STATE TEACH
Fullerton, Ca
05.2006

Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development CLAD certified -

01.2006

RICA -

03.2005

Multiple Subject CSET -

05.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Child Adolescent Studies

California State Fullerton
06.2002

Skills

  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Implementation Guidance on Instructional Practices
  • Course Material Development
  • STEM Pathways Implementation
  • Create and Facilitate Professional Development
  • Develop and Oversee PLC at various schools
  • Create and Develop RtI/MTSS process
  • Create and Implemented Student Assessments
  • Create and Started Special Education Program
  • Works Collaboratively
  • Relationship Building
  • Team Building
  • Organizational Skills

Timeline

Accreditation Chair

ACSI
09.2019 - Current

ELO and STEAM Coordinator

Harrison District 2
09.2019 - Current

Regional Education Specialist

California Virtual Academies
08.2014 - 06.2016

Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Ontario Christian Schools, Aid
09.2013 - 07.2019

Enrichment Teacher and P.E. Teacher

River Springs Charter School
08.2007 - 12.2008

Elementary Teacher and P.E. Teacher

Heights Christian Schools
01.1997 - 06.2009

STEM DoS Certified

PEARS: Dimensions of Success Certified

AI Explorations Educator -

ISTE

Leadership Blueprint Training -

Capture Kids Hearts

Certified LETRS Facilitator -

Lexia Learning

Conferences And Courses -

Various STEM, PBL, And Design Thinking

Training - Standards Based Grading

Many Standards Based Grading Conferences/Trainings

Masters of Elementary Education - Curriculum and Instruction

University of Phoenix

Elementary Teaching License -

CAL STATE TEACH

Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development CLAD certified -

RICA -

Multiple Subject CSET -

Bachelor of Arts - Child Adolescent Studies

California State Fullerton

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