Lonique Coots
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Results-driven leader with years of experience leading large-scale instructional and operational initiatives. Expert in bridging executive vision with campus execution, specializing in CTE facility project management (OAC), multi-million dollar budgeting, and state accountability (CCMR/IBC). A proven partner to executive leadership, skilled in negotiating MOUs with higher-ed institutions and cultivating industry partnerships that drive student outcomes. Dedicated to instructional excellence through DOI teacher support and innovative curriculum frameworks.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Career Readiness Project Manager
Dallas Independent School District
2020.01 - Current
- Creates project management plans and ensure fidelity of CCMR projects/tasks to ensure the Department’s vision and goals are met
- Presents progress reports, spreadsheets, presentations, data, board documents, executive summaries, and other documents requested by the Deputy Chief of Career Readiness related to CCMR
- Leads, evaluates, and supports CCMR/CTE-related programs, budgets, grants, industry-partners and/or district-wide events
- External Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivated high-impact Industry Partner Engagements and MOUs, resulting in large-scale district events such as Hiring Day, Signing Day, and the Senior Ready 4 Success initiative.
- Higher Education Alignment: Negotiated Partnership Agreements and Articulations with Dallas College to expand Dual Credit access and streamlined pathways for students attending regional Career Institutes.
- Instructional Support & Development: Pioneered targeted Professional Development and Cooperative Learning frameworks to support DOI (District of Innovation) teachers, ensuring high-quality instructional delivery across non-traditional certification pathways.
- Event & Project Management: Led cross-functional teams in planning large-scale CTE showcases and community events, bridging the gap between classroom instruction and real-world workforce application.
STEM Science & Wellness Curriculum Coordinator
Dallas Independent School District
2015.06 - 2020.01
- Primary Goal: Student achievement in the high school physical sciences with a focus on:
- Developing, coordinating, and assisting with the implementation of high quality instruction - district curriculum
- Developing, organizing, and conducting effective professional development
- Organizing and supporting data driven district initiatives
Academic Facilitator (K-12)
Dallas Independent School District
2014.07 - 2015.06
- Primary Goal: Student achievement in the K-12 sciences with a focus on:
- Organizing and supporting data driven district initiatives
- Instructional coaching and pedagogy implementation
- Developing, organizing, and conducting effective professional development
Department Chair, PLC Lead, Instructional Coach, Teacher
Del Valle Independent School District
2009.05 - 2014.07
- Primary Goal: Student achievement in the high school sciences with a focus on:
- Teaching high school Physics (On-level, Pre-AP, and AP) and Chemistry
- Organizing and budgeting science department materials
- Leading science department professional development
- Instructional coaching and pedagogy implementation
Education
Master of Educational Leadership - STEM Education
University of North Texas
Dallas, TX2020-08
Master of Science in Pharmacy - Powder Coating Technology in Pharmacy
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX2008-05
Bachelor of Science in Physics - Astrophysics
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX2003-05
Skills
- Career and Technical Education
- College and Career Readiness
- Professional Development
- Event Coordination
- CARAC Committee (Courses)
- Board of Trustee Documentation
- Communication & Team Building
- Innovative & Creative Solutions
- Budgeting/Resource Allocation
- Career Connected Learning
- Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs
- Partnerships with external entities
- Identification of programs, initiatives, and instructional materials to ensure student success
Certification
- Physical Science (8-12) Teacher
- Mathematics (8-12) Teacher
- Principal as Instructional Leader (EC-12)
Timeline
Career Readiness Project Manager
Dallas Independent School District
2020.01 - Current
STEM Science & Wellness Curriculum Coordinator
Dallas Independent School District
2015.06 - 2020.01
Academic Facilitator (K-12)
Dallas Independent School District
2014.07 - 2015.06
Department Chair, PLC Lead, Instructional Coach, Teacher
Del Valle Independent School District
2009.05 - 2014.07
Master of Science in Pharmacy - Powder Coating Technology in Pharmacy
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science in Physics - Astrophysics
The University of Texas at Austin
Master of Educational Leadership - STEM Education
University of North Texas