Lyneen Osburne
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Education leader focused on curriculum coordination, teacher development, and student access across K-12 and higher education settings. Brings experience aligning instructional materials, delivering professional learning, supporting diverse learners, and partnering with school teams, families, and stakeholders to strengthen classroom readiness and learning conditions.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Math & Science Curriculum Coordinator
Confluence Academies Charter Network
St. Louis, MO
07.2026 - Current
- Developing and implementing professional development for K-12 teachers
- Coordinating network curriculum review for Maths
- Aligned curriculum across charter network grade-level teams and campuses to ensure cohesive educational standards.
- Coordinated alignment of curriculum across various grade levels to ensure consistency. and resources for K-12 classrooms
- Reviewed instructional materials for standards alignment and classroom readiness.
- Provided K-12 teachers with pacing guides, lesson plans, and curriculum resources to enhance instructional delivery.
- Coordinated orders from educational vendors to acquire necessary teaching resources. and training
Adjunct Faculty
Independence Community College
Independence, KS
07.2025 - Current
- Led remote leadership courses for participants across various locations.
- Developed remote learning opportunities for at-risk athletes, enabling skill enhancement and personal growth.
Academic Coordinator
Independence Community College
Independence, KS
12.2025 - 07.2026
- Acted as primary liaison among community college, high schools, and families to facilitate communication and collaboration.
- Conducted site visit lessons and monthly workshops to provide educational resources and engagement opportunities.
- Coordinated five-week summer intensive program.
- Guided Upward Bound students in accessing Trio-related services to enhance academic support.
Dean and Instructional Coach
Discovery Canyon High School
Colorado Springs, CO
10.2023 - 11.2025
- Delivered best-practices training and coaching for new and veteran teachers.
- Strengthened teacher effectiveness by implementing grading practice changes and facilitating communication updates.
- Collaborated with high school leadership and administration teams to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Worked with MTSS team to review data and expand learning access for all students.
- Applied restorative practices across discipline matrix.
- Collaborated with PLC/PLT Algebra II team to share teaching strategies.
- Supervised and evaluated seven classified staff members.
- Coordinated campus events and student-led activities to foster engagement.
- Coordinated lunch supervision coverage, ensuring smooth operations and adequate staffing.
- Served as Title IX contact point.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Coordinator/Deputy Head of Middle Years Programme (MYP)
International School of Texas
Bee Cave, TX
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Coordinated IB training for middle years teachers
- Coordinated MYP unit planning and curriculum mapping for middle years campus
- Developed and facilitated professional development for primary and middle years faculty
- Generated and implemented an evaluation system for teaching and support personnel
- Coordinated NWEA testing and conducted data analysis to inform instructional strategies
- Implemented updated master schedule for middle years campus during construction phase
- Developed master schedule for primary and middle years campuses with new facilities
- Coordinated TODDLE training for faculty, students, and families
- Established culture promoting positive collegial and community relations, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Enhanced internal communications to support growth mindset and openness to change among faculty and students
- Collaborated with stakeholders on campus construction, including relocation options
AP Calculus & IB Mathematics Tutor (Private and District Homebound)
Private Clients and Academy School District 20
Colorado Springs, CO
10.2009 - 11.2022
- Provided individualized instruction to students in mathematics topics such as algebra, geometry, and calculus.
- Tutored Private Clients in algebra, geometry, and calculus concepts.
- Supported Academy School District 20 students with homework and test preparation.
- Assessed student needs and adapted lessons for different learning styles.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted tutoring plans accordingly.
- Communicated with parents and Academy School District 20 staff about student needs.
- Developed practice exercises for Private Clients and school district learners.
- Developed activities and exercises to help students apply mathematical concepts in real-world scenarios.
- Coached students through challenging material with positive reinforcement and encouragement.
- Explained difficult mathematical concepts using visual aids, manipulatives, and other interactive tools.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills to help students develop problem solving strategies.
International Baccalaureate (IB) & Advanced Placement (AP) Mathematics Teacher Leader
Rampart High School
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2009 - 07.2022
- Supported mathematics instruction for IB, AP, honors, traditional, and at-risk students.
- Assisted with planning and delivery of professional development on best practices for in-person, hybrid, and online instruction.
- Mentored new teachers and reinforced growth mindset and strong classroom practices.
- Supervised student teachers through University of Colorado Colorado Springs.
- Facilitated PLC collaboration, common assessment refinement, progress tracking, and standards-based data-driven instruction.
- Coordinated student council leadership program and schoolwide events before, during, and after pandemic disruptions.
- Contributed to school accountability, curriculum review, district mission and vision, site planning, leadership, digital content, assessment resource bank, and standards implementation committees.
- Served on building committees including RAM Council, RHS TACTIC Team, master schedule, STEM team, and BYOD initiative.
- Advised Sources of Strength wellness program.
- Organized marketing, lip dub, and teacher flash mob events to showcase school culture.
- Sponsored ADL No Place for Hate, anti-bullying ambassadors, RHS Key Club, Friends of Rachel, plus service-focused student organizations for 5+ years.
College Preparatory Mathematics (CPM) Teacher Leader/Trainer
CPM Educational Programs
Davis, California
06.2012 - 05.2020
- Coordinated and implemented 8-day teacher workshops and site visits to enhance instructional practices.
- Trained and mentored secondary mathematics teachers in CO, WY, NM, KY, and CA.
- Collaborated with district personnel to present curriculum recommendations and facilitate resource acquisition.
- Researched and published findings on the effects of growth mindset strategies on student engagement and achievement.
- Served as liaison with district and community stakeholders
Affiliate Faculty, School of Professional Studies Teacher Education
Regis University
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2004 - 12.2013
- Developed and facilitated online graduate courses in organization and assessment of learning, mathematics for educators, methods for secondary mathematics, methods for special education in secondary mathematics, and curriculum and course design to enhance teacher effectiveness.
- Led in-person undergraduate and graduate courses for preservice and licensed teachers, fostering their instructional skills.
- Designed and facilitated hybrid undergraduate courses for preservice and licensed teachers to support their professional development.
Business Manager
Accurate Image Co.
Colorado Springs, CO
04.1993 - 08.2011
- Directed daily business operations for Accurate Image Co.
- Managed client accounts and service communications.
- Tracked budgets, expenses, and department spending.
- Reviewed invoices, billing records, and purchase orders.
- Determined customer needs and calculated payment options based on consultative sales process.
Adjunct Faculty, Division of Mathematics & Technology and Division of Languages
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2005 - 12.2009
- Facilitated college preparatory mathematics courses in-person to support student learning.
- Supported distance learning mathematics courses delivered through televised and online formats.
- Supported in-person introductory education and education theory courses to aid student comprehension.
Mathematics & Science Teacher Grades 6, 7, & 8
Manitou Springs Middle School
Manitou Springs, CO
01.2000 - 06.2005
Blue Ribbon Panel Secondary Teacher Representative
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and United States Space Foundation
Houston, TX
06.2003 - 06.2004
Curriculum & Graphics Design Consultant
LJdesigns
Colorado Springs, Colorado
01.1994 - 01.2000
Adjunct Faculty, Division of Mathematics & Technology and Division of Languages
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Coordinated distance learning/televised college mathematics courses to enhance student engagement and accessibility.
- Led in-person college preparatory mathematics courses, focusing on student comprehension and academic readiness.
Development Coordinator/Texas Teacher Internship Program Coordinator
Texas Alliance for Science, Technology, and Mathematics Education, TAMU
College Station, TX
01.1990 - 01.1992
Education
Administrator Leadership/ Principal License -
Regis University
Denver, CO12-2025
M.Ed. - Professional Leadership and Space Studies
Regis University
Colorado Springs, CO05-2004
Bachelor of Science - Journalism, Public Relations and Education
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX12-1988
Skills
- Colorado Principal License - Initial
- Colorado Teaching License Secondary Mathematics
- IB Deputy Head/Head of School Certification
- IB Diploma Years Programme Mathematics (AI & AA) Certification
- IB Middle Years Programme Mathematics Certification
- AP Collegeboard Calculus AB
- Accuplacer Assessment Administrator
- Curriculum development writing
- Fluent with LMS including Blackboard, Canvas, Infinite Campus, Schoology, PowerSchool, OTUS and ALEKS
- Certified Adult Education Trainer Teach to Teach
- Adult learning facilitation
- CPI Certified
- TRUE Speak Trained/Certified
- Event planning and coordination
- Public speaking
- Mentoring adults and peers
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
- Implementing Best Practices in Maths (10/2023)
- MYP at IST (10/2022)
- Grading & Assessing in MYP IST (1/1023)
- Making Sense of Mathematics: Learning the Language of Math (3/2021)
- CPM A collaborative problem-solving approach (5/2018, 7/2018, 12/2018, 3/2019, 10/2019, 12/2019)
- CPM Integrated 1 to 3 Best practices in mathematics (8-day workshop series 6/2016-12/2019)
- IB & CPM A Near-perfect marriage (National CPM Conference; 2/2018)
- AP & CPM A non-traditional approach to success in AP Calculus (National CPM Conference, 2/2018)
- CPM Algebra 2 Best practices in mathematics education (8-day workshop series 6/2014-12/2019)
- CPM Geometry Best practices in mathematics education (8-day workshop series 6/2014-12/2019)
- CPM Algebra Best practices in mathematics education (8-day workshop series 6/2014-12/2019)
- Differentiation in Mathematics its REAL (8/2002, 8/2004)
- Assessment Results Successes in Mathematics (8/2003)
- Science, Technology & Mathematics Education Let's Make Change Happen Now (TX Governor's STEM Conference, 4/1992)
- Stress Management Means Managing YOU (Your Own Universe) (EAP Seminar series 1989-90)
- Wellness Strategies Making Lasting Lifestyle Changes (EAP Seminar series 1989-1990)
Additional Activities
- CASE Member (2024-present)
- CCEd-3, Editor, CPM (June-July 2022)
- Certified Teacher Trainer & Consultant (2020-present)
- NCTM Member (2000-present)
- CHSAA and NATSCO Member (2020-present)
- Mathematics Curriculum & Instruction Consulting (2018-2022)
- Mathematics Assessment Consultant (20172022)
- IB Mathematics Practices & Curriculum Alignment Consultant (2015-present)
- Special Olympics Track & Field and Volleyball Sponsor/Volunteer, (2010-2014)
- Academy Endeavor Elementary School Volunteer, (2010-2016)
- Key Club/Kiwanis Sponsor, RHS, (2009-2014)
- Middle School Mathematics Consultant, CMCS, (1996-1997)
- Mathematics tutor, 1st grade post secondary content (1996-present)
- Freelance writer & editor proposals, theses/dissertations, articles (1995-present)
Timeline
Math & Science Curriculum Coordinator
Confluence Academies Charter Network
07.2026 - Current
Academic Coordinator
Independence Community College
12.2025 - 07.2026
Adjunct Faculty
Independence Community College
07.2025 - Current
Dean and Instructional Coach
Discovery Canyon High School
10.2023 - 11.2025
International Baccalaureate (IB) Coordinator/Deputy Head of Middle Years Programme (MYP)
International School of Texas
07.2022 - 05.2023
College Preparatory Mathematics (CPM) Teacher Leader/Trainer
CPM Educational Programs
06.2012 - 05.2020
AP Calculus & IB Mathematics Tutor (Private and District Homebound)
Private Clients and Academy School District 20
10.2009 - 11.2022
International Baccalaureate (IB) & Advanced Placement (AP) Mathematics Teacher Leader
Rampart High School
07.2009 - 07.2022
Adjunct Faculty, Division of Mathematics & Technology and Division of Languages
Pikes Peak Community College
08.2005 - 12.2009
Affiliate Faculty, School of Professional Studies Teacher Education
Regis University
06.2004 - 12.2013
Blue Ribbon Panel Secondary Teacher Representative
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and United States Space Foundation
06.2003 - 06.2004
Mathematics & Science Teacher Grades 6, 7, & 8
Manitou Springs Middle School
01.2000 - 06.2005
Adjunct Faculty, Division of Mathematics & Technology and Division of Languages
Pikes Peak Community College
01.1998 - 01.1999
Curriculum & Graphics Design Consultant
LJdesigns
01.1994 - 01.2000
Business Manager
Accurate Image Co.
04.1993 - 08.2011
Development Coordinator/Texas Teacher Internship Program Coordinator
Texas Alliance for Science, Technology, and Mathematics Education, TAMU
01.1990 - 01.1992
Administrator Leadership/ Principal License -
Regis University
M.Ed. - Professional Leadership and Space Studies
Regis University
Bachelor of Science - Journalism, Public Relations and Education
Texas A&M University