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Uncommon Schools 24-25 Founder's Award
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Moira Hill

Moira Hill

Memphis

Summary

Strategic operations leader with 10+ years of experience driving growth, efficiency, and team development in K-12 education. Demonstrated impact leading teams at Uncommon Schools and Holly Springs School District, exceeding enrollment targets by 22%, increasing staff retention by 25%, and generating multimillion-dollar budget surpluses. M.Ed. in Education Policy and Leadership from American University (4.0 GPA).

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Operations

Uncommon Schools
05.2021 - Current
  • Directs a multimillion-dollar budget and 40 staff. Exceeded enrollment targets by 22% and secured a budget surplus while sustaining 95% annual staff retention and achieving 100% retention in 2022–2023.
  • Leads a four-person operations team and coordinates 40 staff to streamline practices, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Champions regulatory compliance with health and safety laws, charter contracts, and state and federal educational and workplace regulations. Reduced compliance issues by 15% while maintaining operational excellence and prioritizing safety.

Operations Fellow

Uncommon Schools
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Revamped logistics for school event planning using project management tools, cutting preparation time by 20% in six months.
  • Fostered staff engagement through targeted workshops and team-building activities, improving staff retention by 25% using engagement survey tools.
  • Completed intensive operational coursework and tailored mentorship programs, advancing strategic planning and leadership capabilities. Leveraged Excel and project management software to successfully execute initiatives, increasing workflow efficiency by 30%.

Director of Special Projects

Uncommon Schools
07.2019 - 10.2020
  • Led transformative hybrid and remote learning solutions amid COVID-19, utilizing advanced educational technology to sustain a 90% attendance benchmark.
  • Revitalized invoice submission processes by integrating automated tools, reducing submission delays by 20% year-over-year.
  • Developed and directed school-wide projects with measurable objectives, significantly improving student attendance and retention while enhancing operational efficiency.

English Teacher

Uncommon Schools
07.2017 - 06.2019
  • Collaborated within a professional learning community to refine best practices in culturally relevant pedagogy, classroom management and culture, and data analysis.
  • Implemented data-driven instructional strategies, increasing student assessment scores by 20% each quarter while enhancing engagement in the English curriculum.
  • Integrated advanced pedagogical techniques to foster inclusive classroom environments, achieving a 15% increase in student engagement.

Curriculum Coordinator

Holly Springs School District
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • Revamped English curriculum maps using backward design principles, raising average student ACT scores by two points and contributing to a graduation rate increase to 96%.
  • Improved student growth by 5% across four state-tested areas through curriculum mapping and data-driven instruction.
  • Leveraged spreadsheet software and data management tools to maintain precise records of student progress across assessments, contributing to a 5% increase in overall growth.

Teach for America Corps Member

Mississippi Delta Corps
06.2014 - 05.2016
  • Awarded Teacher of the Year after surpassing the Mississippi state average on the ELA state exam for three consecutive years through the development of rigorous curriculum.
  • Achieved 40%+ student growth on ELA state exams for three consecutive years, including 51% growth in 2016–2017. Grew student reading levels by one or more years through the development and implementation of a culturally relevant curriculum.
  • Awarded Teacher Mentor for Holly Springs School District and Mentor for Mississippi Alternate Path to Quality Teachers (MAPQT) for the 2016-2017 school year and served as the Holly Springs High School ELA Chair.

Education

M.Ed. - Education Policy and Leadership

American University
01.2020

M.S. - International Studies

St. John Fisher College
01.2013

B.S. - Creative Writing, Cum Laude

SUNY Brockport
01.2011

Skills

  • Operations: Student Enrollment, Staff Management, Project Management Software, Process Optimization, Workflow Efficiency, Logistics, Vendor Management, Performance Metrics
  • Financial Acumen: Budget Management, Financial Stewardship, Resource Allocation, Expense Control, Revenue Generation, Financial Reporting, Variance Analysis, Forecasting
  • Compliance: Health & Safety, Federal & State Regulations, Policy Development, Risk Mitigation, Legal Frameworks, Reporting, Auditing
  • Leadership: Strategic Planning, Team Development, Cross-Functional Leadership, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Conflict Resolution, Performance Management, Mentoring

Uncommon Schools 24-25 Founder's Award

The School Leader Founder’s Award is given to one DOO and one Principal
at Uncommon who shows up each day with a founder’s mindset. There is
no task too small or too large for the leader to take on. They exemplify
founder’s mentality in all that they do.

Timeline

Director of Operations

Uncommon Schools
05.2021 - Current

Operations Fellow

Uncommon Schools
10.2020 - 05.2021

Director of Special Projects

Uncommon Schools
07.2019 - 10.2020

English Teacher

Uncommon Schools
07.2017 - 06.2019

Curriculum Coordinator

Holly Springs School District
08.2016 - 05.2017

Teach for America Corps Member

Mississippi Delta Corps
06.2014 - 05.2016

M.S. - International Studies

St. John Fisher College

B.S. - Creative Writing, Cum Laude

SUNY Brockport

M.Ed. - Education Policy and Leadership

American University

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