Lynette O'Reggio
Bowie,MD
Summary
Passionate Educational Leader and life-long learner with a rich background of more than 18 years of expertise in curriculum and instruction, professional coaching, and instructional leadership. Throughout my career, I have held pivotal roles, including Department Chair, School Instructional Leader, Educational Program Coordinator, and School Administrator. In these capacities, I have been instrumental in offering on-site support and delivering targeted professional development initiatives to both educators and educational leaders within the secondary education landscape. My approach is rooted in the consistent application of evidence-based practices, aimed at empowering educators to achieve greater student engagement, increased student achievement, and expanded teacher capacity. As an advocate for continuous improvement, I remain committed to fostering a culture of learning and growth, ensuring that educational teams thrive in their pursuit of excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
International Baccalaureate Coordinator
Albert Einstein High School
Kensington, MD
07.2022 - Current
- Coordinate and supervise all activities and programs related to the IB DP Program.
- Contribute to school-wide leadership and planning as part of the leadership team.
- Ensure that essential agreements are formulated for assessment in line with the school’s assessment policy.
- Participation in the formulation of the school’s strategic development plan.
- Work with the principal and the curriculum and assessment committee to ensure that the scope and sequence documents are consistent with the IBO philosophy, support the program of enquiry and are practical documents which support an inquiry-based, concept driven approach to learning.
- Establish and regularly review guidelines for the implementation of all IB diploma requirements.
- Work with the principal to ensure that adequate professional development opportunities are provided for teachers and administration both on and off campus and that they are made aware of these opportunities.
- Engages in regular PD an attends IBO Annual Conferences and Regional Network meetings.
- Plan and deliver workshops for staff on aspects of the DP as part of the school’s overall professional development plan.
- Plan and deliver workshops for new teachers as they arrive at the school.
- Participate in planning teams across the DP years to model the process of team planning and assist teams in developing units of work.
- Provide guidance for planning teams to ensure that units of inquiry have an international focus and a focus on language development.
- Make recommendations for suitable resources to support the programme.
- Establish an inventory of resources.
- Identify local people and resources that can be used to support the programme.
- Ensure that there are resources for the programme which cater to the needs of second language learners and the various cultural backgrounds of the students in the school.
- Set up systems for communication and collaboration among all staff members involved in implementing the programme. • Conduct parent information sessions.
- Publish articles relating to the programme to the SIS community.
- Ensure that all requirements and procedures set by the IBO concerning the programme are adhered to.
- Act as a liaison between the school and the IBO.
- Provide outreach to the wider community of learners through such media as the OCC discussion forum, email contacts with colleagues and school visits.
- Liaise with the principal and administration team to facilitate consistency in curriculum and reporting practices and documentation across the school.
- Work with the administration team to maintain an ongoing focus on the learner profile as central pillars of the school’s philosophy and practice.
Educator Trainer/Professional Development Facilitator
Montgomery County Public Schools
Rockville, MD
02.2022 - Current
- Develop and implement comprehensive professional development programs that align with MCPS goals and educational priorities.
- Design and deliver workshops, seminars, and training sessions for educators at various levels, focusing on pedagogy, curriculum development, and instructional strategies.
- Conduct regular needs assessments to identify gaps in knowledge and skills among faculty and staff.
- Collaborate with school leaders and administrators to tailor professional development opportunities based on identified needs.
- Work collaboratively with curriculum specialists, administrators, and other stakeholders to align professional development initiatives with district goals.
- Foster a collaborative and supportive culture among educators, encouraging the sharing of best practices.
- Develop assessment tools to measure the impact and effectiveness of professional development programs.
- Analyze evaluation data to make informed decisions for continuous improvement.
- Integrate technology into professional development sessions to model effective use of educational tools and resources.
Before & After School Program Coordinator
Ridgeview Middle School
Gaithersburg, MD
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Serve as the academic office lead in identifying and coordinating a high-quality portfolio of virtual, onsite and hybrid options to meet the personalized and accelerated learning needs of all students.
- Coordinate onsite activities, schedules and oversee the work of the tutoring staff.
- Develop program processes, policies and procedures to support the before and after school program.
- Prepare payroll and monitors program expenditures to ensure budgeted amounts are not exceeded.
- Screen and assesses student needs and match available program resources to meet them.
- Oversee the recruitment, onboarding and training of tutors.
- Observe tutoring sessions and provide feedback on instructional methods and techniques.
- Ensures completeness, accuracy and conformance with district standards.
- Provide predictive and trend data to forecast tutoring needs in each subject area.
- Serves as a liaison between central offices and school staff.
Department Chair -Social Studies
Ridgeview Middle School
Gaithersburg, MD
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Provide instructional leadership to a staff of seven classroom teachers.
- Research, recommend and assist with the implementation of instructional strategies and practices that lead to high student engagement and achievement.
- Provides professional development and in-service training to department members.
- Oversee the integration and use of instructional technology.
- Plan professional learning opportunities for teachers that support best first instruction.
- Directly supervise and support the development and growth of a team of seven teachers
- Engage in effective and ongoing communication and collaboration with community stakeholders, staff and administration.
- Collaborate with instructional leader on the development, implementation, and monitoring of the school improvement plan.
- Foster an environment that promotes positive and productive relationships between colleagues, students, parents, and the community.
- Analyze data and identify community resources needed to ensure a culturally responsive learning environment.
Social Studies Educator/Assistant Principal Intern
Springbrook High School
Silver Spring, MD
08.2016 - 06.2020
- Serve as a professional learning community facilitator, collaborating with colleagues to meet the needs of every learner.
- Maintain a safe environment for honest interaction.
- Address assumptions and challenges, modeling effective communication skills and guiding ongoing evaluation of the team’s effectiveness. • Assists in the preparation of the School Improvement Plan, and the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the plan.
- Facilitate PLC’s to include the maintenance of agendas, notes, learnings, data, etc.
- Engage as the liaison between the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) and the PLC group.
- Prepare briefings for the Instructional Leadership Team as related to the work of the PLC.
- Ensuring the PLC maintains its focus on the four PLC questions.
- Effectively communicate the professional learning community’s progress at instructional team meetings.
- Work with other teacher leaders and administration to set mission, goals and processes.
- Directly support the administrative team to ensure the successful execution of daily operations and academic instruction.
- Participate in screening, recruiting and the orientation of new staff.
- Assist in the development, monitoring and evaluation of the school improvement plan.
- Participate in the development and facilitation of the school’s professional development plans.
- Serve as a member of the school’s onsite emergency preparedness team.
- Evaluate and improve the school crisis management plan.
- Mentor, monitor and appraise instructional staff.
- Serve as the lead administrator for the 9th grade transition team. Facilitate the planning of academic, social and emotional supports for 9th grade students and teachers.
- Collaborate with school leaders and guidance counselors on the development of summer and pre-service trainings and programs for incoming 9th grader teachers and support staff.
Educator
Prince Georges County Public School System
Upper Marlboro, MD
07.2005 - 07.2016
- Restorative Justice Lead
- Secondary Social Studies Teacher
- Professional Learning Community Facilitator
- Special Education Case Manager
- Special Education Math Teacher
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership (Educational Technology)
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD05-2025
Graduate Certificate - Secondary School Administrator
McDaniel College
Westminster, MD01.2020
Graduate Certificate - Educational Technology
University of Maryland University College
College Park, MD01.2017
Master of Science - Management
University of Maryland University College
College Park, MD01.2014
Master of Business Administration -
University of Maryland University College
College Park, MD01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA01.2005
Skills
- Instructional Design
- Program coordination
- Project Management
- Event Management
- E-Learning Pedagogy
- Virtual Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Professional Coaching
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Training and Development
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Educational Technology Integrations
- Learning Management System
- Verbal & Written Communication
- Talent Development
- Blackboard
- Research Based Teaching & Learning
Certification
- California State Single Subject Teaching Credential - Business Education & Social Studies Grades 7-12 ( 9/2021-10/2026)
- Michigan State Professional Teaching Certification- Business Management Marketing Technology, Educational Technology, Social Studies Grades 6-12 (3/2021-6/2026)
- Maryland State Advance Professional Teaching Certification- Business Education & Social Studies Grades 7-12, Administrator I ( 7/2022-6/2027)
Timeline
International Baccalaureate Coordinator
Albert Einstein High School
07.2022 - Current
Educator Trainer/Professional Development Facilitator
Montgomery County Public Schools
02.2022 - Current
Before & After School Program Coordinator
Ridgeview Middle School
07.2021 - 06.2022
Department Chair -Social Studies
Ridgeview Middle School
07.2020 - 06.2022
Social Studies Educator/Assistant Principal Intern
Springbrook High School
08.2016 - 06.2020
Educator
Prince Georges County Public School System
07.2005 - 07.2016
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership (Educational Technology)
Bowie State University
Graduate Certificate - Secondary School Administrator
McDaniel College
Graduate Certificate - Educational Technology
University of Maryland University College
Master of Science - Management
University of Maryland University College
Master of Business Administration -
University of Maryland University College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Virginia
- California State Single Subject Teaching Credential - Business Education & Social Studies Grades 7-12 ( 9/2021-10/2026)
- Michigan State Professional Teaching Certification- Business Management Marketing Technology, Educational Technology, Social Studies Grades 6-12 (3/2021-6/2026)
- Maryland State Advance Professional Teaching Certification- Business Education & Social Studies Grades 7-12, Administrator I ( 7/2022-6/2027)
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