Lydia Burse
Killeen,TX
Summary
Diligent Assistant Principal with proven track record in instructional leadership and student development. Successfully implemented programs that enhanced student performance and supported teacher growth. Demonstrated ability to foster collaborative environment and effectively manage administrative tasks.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Copperas Cove ISD
08.2024 - Current
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Instructional Coach
Copperas Cove ISD
01.2024 - Current
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Assisted new teachers acclimate quickly into their roles through comprehensive mentoring programs and ongoing support.
- Supported data-driven instruction by assisting teachers with analyzing assessment results and adjusting lesson plans accordingly.
MIDDLE SCHOOL READING/LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER
Copperas Cove ISD
08.2020 - Current
- Reading Language Arts teacher 6th grade (2 years); 8th grade (2 years)
- Grade level chair
- Campus Needs Assessment member
- Interview committee member
- National Junior Honor Society Adviser
- Rookie Teacher of the Year
DYSLEXIA ASSESSOR TECHNICIAN
Killeen ISD
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Worked in the Curriculum and Instruction division and was responsible for testing students for dyslexia at the primary and secondary levels and collecting state testing data
MOBILITY WARRANT OFFICER
United States Army
08.1995 - 07.2018
- Senior Transportation Warrant Officer responsible for deploying personnel and equipment to training and overseas locations without loss of any equipment or personnel
Education
M. Ed. - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Park University
Parkville, MO10.2012
Skills
- T-TESS Appraiser
- Time management
- Communication
- Team work
- Advancing Educational Leadership
- Instructional leadership
- Data-driven instruction
- Restorative practices
- Discipline management
- Standardized testing
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Copperas Cove ISD
08.2024 - Current
Instructional Coach
Copperas Cove ISD
01.2024 - Current
MIDDLE SCHOOL READING/LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER
Copperas Cove ISD
08.2020 - Current
DYSLEXIA ASSESSOR TECHNICIAN
Killeen ISD
08.2018 - 01.2020
MOBILITY WARRANT OFFICER
United States Army
08.1995 - 07.2018
M. Ed. - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Park University
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