Leah Starkovich
Sandy,OR
Summary
Accomplished Professional Practice Organizer with a robust history at the Oregon Education Association, adept in strategic planning and human-centered design. Leveraged improvement science and data analysis to spearhead impactful educational programs, demonstrating significant advancements in educator empowerment and disrupted learning. Renowned for fostering strong, trust-based relationships and driving sustainable change within educational frameworks.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Practice Organizer
Oregon Education Association
01.2017 - Current
- Design, launch, and lead OEA's Educator Empowerment Academy and the Coaching for Empowerment Academy to support educators in using improvement science, community based organizing, using an equity lens, and human-centered design; manage multi-year projects successfully within scope, schedule and budget
- Serve as liaison between the Teacher Standards and Practices Board and educators on a wide variety of public education policy and practices; coach and assist educators with questions regarding Oregon licensure
- Participate in ODE’s early literacy framework and other state level policy committees
- Meet with teachers one-on-one, in small groups, and at large forums; create curriculum for teachers, direct members to the available professional learning resources
- Help sustain the state’s Aspiring Ed program by visiting college campuses with Educator Prep Programs and meeting with educators-in-the-making once a month; conduct informative presentations and answer questions during each visit
- Developed promotional materials such as flyers, brochures, and newsletters to increase awareness about programs or services offered by the organization
- Demonstrated ability to engage with community members and stakeholders, build relationships, and develop trust
- Facilitated workshops on topics related to community organizing
- Tracked progress made towards achieving organizational goals while making adjustments as necessary based on feedback from stakeholders
- Facilitated leadership development training programs
- Collaborated with staff from partner organizations to ensure successful implementation of projects
- Organized and implemented disrupted learning forums across the state; collected input from educators and community members
Student Achievement Specialist
David Douglas School District
08.2013 - 02.2017
- Provided guidance, strategically-mapped directives, and sustainable solutions as challenges arose at this 450-student, K-5 elementary school.
- Coached staff in all areas including curriculum implementation, behavior interventions and engagement strategies
- Developed, launched, and managed the program for coaching teachers and new staff.
- Supported teachers in the implementation of common core state standards and use of district adopted curriculum and interventions for a multi-tiered system of support.
- Provided school-wide professional development in math and reading.
- Accessed and disaggregated multiple sources of data to evaluate effectiveness of instruction and interventions; provided data-driven recommendations to staff.
- Monitored the achievement of instructional goals for teachers through observation and coaching sessions.
Education
Evidenced Based Coaching Certificate - Coaching
Fielding University
Santa Barbara, CA05.2015
M.D. - M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction
Portland State University
Portland, OR05.2003
Skills
- Grant writing
- Change management
- Strategic planning
- Professional learning facilitator
- Leadership development
- Coaching and mentoring
- Positive relationships
- Membership recruitment and development
- Student organizing and advocacy
- Community organizing
- Big picture/systems thinking
- Human centered design
References
- Emily McLain Director of Public Affairs and Professional Excellence, emily.mclain@oregoned.org
- Andrea Barnum, Education Policy & Practice Strategist, andrea.barnum@oregoned.org
- Allison Orton, Southern Oregon UniServ Consultant, allison.orton@oregoned.org
Timeline
Professional Practice Organizer
Oregon Education Association
01.2017 - Current
Student Achievement Specialist
David Douglas School District
08.2013 - 02.2017
Evidenced Based Coaching Certificate - Coaching
Fielding University
M.D. - M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction
Portland State University
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