Marquita J. Reese

Chicago Public Schools

• Design and implement high-quality instruction using Creative Curriculum and Pre-K foundational skills
• Co-led Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) to improve instructional rigor through Rigor Walks and data analysis
• Deliver professional development on learning cycles, i-Ready, and Star 360 assessments
• Mentor student teachers and supported English Language Learners (ELL) with targeted assessments and interventions
• Co-chair for Local School Council (LSC) on Principal Evaluation and School Budgeting
• 100% above Pre-K level for Teaching Strategies Goals (2021-2024)
• 3rd highest Pre-K student’s attendance for Network 9
• Co-Led Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings, analyzing assessment data to adjust instruction and interventions
• Led collaborative efforts to coordinate events, ensuring successful execution of initiatives.
• Improved team engagement by organizing regular meetings and workshops.

Catapult Learning

• Led school-wide MTSS implementation, including meeting facilitation, data analysis, and intervention planning
• Coordinated resources and coached interventionists for Amplify Reading, Amira, and Saga Math
• Provided classroom modeling, coaching, and feedback during ELA blocks for staff professional growth
• Designed school assessment calendars and led targeted interventions to meet student goals
• Improved 85%-90% growth in Reading and Math on NWEA test for grades 3rd-8th grade
• Coordinated team activities to enhance project delivery timelines.
• Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient coordination strategies.

Empowered Community Schools

• Achieved 85% growth in reading and 80% growth in math by creating individual learning plans aligned with Common Core Standards
• Led professional development sessions and supported school culture initiatives through CEO Advisory Team leadership
• Developed interdisciplinary, inquiry-based lessons that enhanced student engagement and achievement
• Collaborated with interventionists and support staff to provide targeted RTI (Response to Intervention) support, resulting in 80% of Tier 2 students moving to Tier 1 by year-end)
• Utilized formative and summative assessments to track student growth and adjust instruction accordingly
• Empowered Community Schools

Chicago Public Schools

• Created and led an Intermediate Poetry Club to enhance students' writing and self-expression
• Collaborated on the School Improvement Plan, professional development sessions, and classroom observation protocols
• Led a data-driven, learner-centered environment resulting in improved academic outcomes
• 95% students in 5th grade were on or above grade level in reading and math on the NWEA
• Implemented small data-driven group instruction, leading to a 75% improvement in math and reading
• Designed engaging, differentiated learning plans using MAP, i-Ready, and DIBELS data to address diverse student needs
• Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices in teaching 5th grade students.

Miller-McCoy School

• Designed and implemented district-level instructional plans targeting state assessment performance improvement
• Conducted Danielson observations and led professional development for middle school ELA teachers
• Coached teachers using achievement data to drive instructional strategies and classroom success
• 95% retention for teachers
• Led instructional strategies by collaborating with teachers to develop and implement effective teaching practices.
• Enhanced student literacy by developing individualized reading plans.
• Improved Reading proficiency from 57% to 84% for LEAP SY13-SY14

• Supervised teachers and led instructional programming aligned with school culture and diversity goals
• Facilitated data analysis to drive decision-making and instructional improvement
• Oversaw budget allocations for curriculum and field-based learning experiences

• Mentored new teachers through weekly professional development and classroom observations
• Awarded Teacher of the Year (2007–2008) for exemplary instruction and student growth

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• Achieved 95% growth in student literacy using DIEBELS assessments and small-group instruction
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• Supported lead teacher in implementing data-driven instruction, using assessments like ESGI and observational checklists to track student progress in literacy and numeracy
• Assisted in small-group interventions, leading to a 100% improvement in letter recognition and phonemic awareness among early learners
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• Supported K-8 classrooms, providing tutoring and academic intervention