Laurie Pace
New Boston,TX
Summary
Dedicated educator committed to strengthening instructional resources and strategies to support teachers and increase academic achievement in all students. Motivational leader with a passion for growing educators and developing strong relationships all stakeholders.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Academics
Texarkana Independent School District
06.2017 - Current
- Managed budgetary resources to maximize the effectiveness of educational programming while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
- Assisted in development and implementation of faculty development plans.
- Led the development of a comprehensive curriculum framework that aligned with state standards and promoted interdisciplinary connections.
- Created professional development through the development of content specific professional development in the area of literacy
- Enhanced teacher collaboration through the implementation of district level dual language committee meetings, garnering teacher input on curriculum documents, and identifying essential standards.
- Built a collaborative team of district level instructional coaches to serve campuses and teachers based on priority.
Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction
Texarkana Independent School District
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Enhanced curriculum quality by collaborating with teachers to develop and implement innovative instructional strategies.
- Improved student achievement by analyzing data and creating targeted plan for intervention.
- Boosted teacher effectiveness through targeted professional development opportunities and ongoing support.
- Fostered a collaborative learning environment by establishing strong relationships with faculty, staff, students, and parents.
Coordinator for Elementary Reading Language Arts
Region 8 Education Service Center
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Created and delivered professional development to teachers and administrators in the areas of literacy, TEKS RS, TPRI, PK CIRCLE, and Texas School Ready PK sessions around math, literacy, best practices, and science.
- Managed budgets skillfully by tracking expenses diligently and allocating resources appropriately based on priority needs.
- Participated in state wide initiatives such as the Texas Literacy Initiative.
- Collaborated with other content coordinators to develop and deliver professional development for integrating literacy into other content areas, specifically math and science.
Coordinator of Early Childhood/TSR Mentor
Region 8 Education Service Center
06.2009 - 06.2014
- Recruited school districts, Head Start, and childcare centers to participate in Texas School Ready.
- Maintained grant documentation and adhered to grant guidelines.
- Foster a collaborative team with all PK mentors.
- Assisted school districts in establishing partnerships with Head Start or childcare centers.
- Assigned, scheduled, and monitored mentor schedules.
- Planned and delivered professional development sessions required by TSR grant and other PK appropriate sessions.
- Planned PK conference.
Classroom Teacher
New Boston ISD
08.2006 - 06.2009
- 1st grade and 4th grade RLA
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing various assessments to determine student need and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Built strong relationships with students through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment
- Differentiated instructional strategies, to meet the needs of all students through small group instruction.
Assistant Classroom Teacher
Foreman School District
07.1999 - 06.2006
- Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade (Self-contained and RLA), 7th Grade English
- Provided real-world examples and hands-on activities into daily lessons.
- Developed strong relationships with students and families, fostering a positive learning environment and increasing classroom participation.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Collaborated with grade level team to create engaging lessons that met individual student needs and harnessed the skills of each teacher.
- Pathways teacher mentor, led planning sessions, observed teacher, assisted in preparation for Praxis final observation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Texarkana, TXMaster of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Texarkana, TX05.2008
Skills
- Educational leadership
- Teaching Excellence
- Instructional Leadership
- Written Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Curriculum Development
- Collaborative Leadership
- Blended Learning
Accomplishments
Certified District LETRS trainer
Certified CIRCLE trainer
Curriculum Management Solutions Inc.
Curriculum Auditor
Focus Area Lead
Timeline
Director of Academics
Texarkana Independent School District
06.2017 - Current
Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction
Texarkana Independent School District
06.2015 - 06.2017
Coordinator for Elementary Reading Language Arts
Region 8 Education Service Center
07.2014 - 06.2015
Coordinator of Early Childhood/TSR Mentor
Region 8 Education Service Center
06.2009 - 06.2014
Classroom Teacher
New Boston ISD
08.2006 - 06.2009
Assistant Classroom Teacher
Foreman School District
07.1999 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
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