Krystal O’Donald
Summary
Senior instructional leader with a strong track record in curriculum design and implementation, driving a 10-20% increase in student achievement. Committed to fostering instructional excellence through targeted coaching and professional development, while enhancing team capacity and accountability.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Curriculum and Instruction Administrator
VPA Charter
Denver
08.2025 - Current
- Led the development and execution of the school’s Professional Learning vision, contributing to a 12% increase in overall student proficiency across core content areas
- Drove curriculum alignment and instructional improvement efforts, achieving 10–18% growth in student achievement on benchmark and interim assessments
- Coach and manage 15+ teachers, resulting in a 15–20% increase in instructional effectiveness scores and improved classroom practice
- Develop individual team members through targeted coaching and performance feedback, resulting in increased role effectiveness and internal promotion readiness
- Observed, evaluated, and supported teachers through data-driven feedback cycles, resulting in a 20% increase in effective or highly effective instructional ratings
- Designed and implemented coaching structures and documentation, strengthening team capacity and supporting professional growth
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
DSST
Denver
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Facilitated strategic planning and curriculum development for college success programming, aligning objectives and standards to enhance transition plans for exceptional and high-needs students
- Partnered with Home Office to design and deliver network-wide professional development for new curriculum development, creating differentiated school-based PD to support new and returning team members
- Collaborated with school leadership to ensure academic programming and student culture supported multiple college options, contributing to improved college acceptance, persistence, and matriculation outcomes
- Served in additional school leadership roles (e.g., GPA Lead, PSAT/SAT Culture Lead, SSD Lead), enhancing college readiness culture and boosting assessment participation and performance
- Supported student recruitment initiatives by actively engaging prospective families, contributing to increased enrollment interest
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Strive Prep
Denver
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Implemented data analysis cycles that informed instructional adjustments and accelerated progress toward school-wide academic goals, including closing achievement gaps by 8–12%
- Managed and aligned curriculum with current standards and regulations, developed professional development plans for teachers, reviewed lesson plans, and tracked student progress to ensure instructional quality
- Developed and improved the teaching and learning of science across all schools and ensured consistency of subject quality and delivery throughout the schools
- Executed standardized testing and arranged staff development opportunities related to core instructional practices and standards-based assessments
- Provided targeted interventions addressing non-academic barriers - including graduation rate, behavior, and attendance - supported improved student outcomes and engagement
Dept. Chair, Interventionist
Austin Middle
Irving
07.2020 - 05.2023
- Selected and delivered research-based academic interventions aligned to individual student needs, resulting in improved skill acquisition and academic progress
- Executed RTI instructional framework with fidelity, resulting in measurable gains in student achievement
- Analyzed formative and summative assessment data to inform targeted instruction and improve middle school student mastery of grade-level standards
- Facilitated professional learning workshops and ongoing development aligned to school-wide instructional priorities, enhancing instructional practices across the faculty
Curriculum Writer
Irving Independent School District
Irving
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Designed and implemented instructional systems and procedures for high-quality curriculum implementation, delivering actionable, data-informed feedback to teachers through observation cycles
- Coached teachers through structured six-week instructional coaching cycles, supporting skill development in new content areas and instructional technology, resulting in improved instructional effectiveness
- Analyzed student achievement data and evaluated curriculum standards to enhance teaching and learning through researched instructional methods and educational technology
Education
Doctor of Chiropractic -
Texas Chiropractic College
Pasadena, TXBachelor of Science - Biology
College
Albany, NYSkills
- Curriculum development
- Curriculum alignment
- Instructional coaching
- Professional development
- Educational technology
- Program evaluation
- Data analysis
Qualifications Summary
- Senior instructional leader with proven success driving curriculum design, implementation, and continuous improvement at the school and network level
- Expert in leading professional learning, coaching cycles, and instructional systems aligned to college- and career-readiness standards
- Data-driven decision-maker with deep experience in assessment design, progress monitoring, and instructional impact analysis
- Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and retain high-performing instructional teams through structured coaching and leadership development
- Strategic collaborator with experience partnering with school leaders and central office teams to scale academic initiatives
- Strategic communicator and change leader who builds stakeholder alignment around instructional priorities
- Deep commitment to equity, instructional excellence, and outcome-driven academic leadership
Timeline
Curriculum and Instruction Administrator
VPA Charter
08.2025 - Current
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
DSST
08.2024 - 06.2025
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Strive Prep
06.2023 - 07.2024
Dept. Chair, Interventionist
Austin Middle
07.2020 - 05.2023
Curriculum Writer
Irving Independent School District
01.2020 - 01.2023
Doctor of Chiropractic -
Texas Chiropractic College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
College