Lindsay Floyd

Assistant Principal of Instruction

• Promoted schoolwide literacy through a variety of initiatives (WILD Reading, Lexia, Word of the Week, AR, 30 Book Challenge, etc.)
• Systematized and organized celebrations and awards for academic achievement and progress throughout the year
• Advocated for the provision of enrichment classes, a writing intervention class, and a reading foundations class
• Contributed to improvements in operations of school (substitute teacher protocols, security equipment and policies, etc.)
• Developed Eligibility for All program to support students in understanding and owning grades

Instructional Coach of Literacy Teachers (11 teacher caseload)

• Engaged in weekly coaching cycle for each teacher on caseload
• Facilitated PLCs to develop teacher content knowledge and delivery of lessons
• Collaborated to design interdisciplinary Humanities course to satisfy rigorous writing and social studies skills and standards
• Designed professional development series for writing department each year

• Collaborated with team to identify strategies for student engagement and achievement
• Served on various committees (Leadership Team, Campus Beautification, Health and Wellness, PTA)
• Implemented and led schoolwide Culturally Responsive Book Club for educators
• Additional roles: fourth-grade team leader; co-sponsor of student book club; after-school tutor; cross-country, basketball, and track coach

• Authored report for AECI (now GOAL) on lessons learned during COVID, informed by national research and interviews with adult education program leaders and educators
• Analyzed data from adult learner surveys and interviews
• Designed and implemented an internal evaluation to measure changes in behavior and mindset
  and alignment with principles of collective impact

• Supported undergraduate students in their development as teachers through instructional coaching
• Served as liaison between placement schools, mentor teachers, and Vanderbilt University

• Designed project-based science units for upper elementary grades
• Created math curricular resources for upper elementary grades

• Taught sixth-grade students writing skills through rigorous lessons, effective engagement strategies, strong relationships, and high standards
• Other roles: basketball coach, track coach, running club sponsor

• Developed engaging and interactive lessons to teach English as a Second Language to university students in Brazil
• Facilitated opportunities for cultural exchange between visitors from the U.S. and Brazilian residents/students