Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Leadership Development
Timeline
Teacher

Monica Lowe

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Experienced education leader with strong focus on fostering collaborative environments and driving student success. Skilled in curriculum development, staff mentoring, and conflict resolution. Known for adaptability, reliability, and commitment to meeting evolving needs of both students and faculty. Equipped to make significant impact through effective team management and strategic planning.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Indianapolis Public Schools
08.2009 - Current
  • Built consistent communication with parents to offer weekly updates and ensured transparency through deployment of emails, phone calls, and Class Dojo.
  • Designed Common Formative Assessments tailored to grade level with aim of cultivating collaborative data analysis and informing learning decisions.
  • Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on best practices and classroom management techniques.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment, promoting student participation and collaboration increasing student belonging and engagement from 34% to 60%
  • Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement and tailor instructional methods.

Assistant Principal

Indianapolis Public Schools
07.2022 - 06.2023
  • Oversaw inventory of supplementary materials, including textbooks and technology resources optimize resource allocation. Led with the school principal in all facets of elementary school management, including administration, daily building activities, and safety protocols for students, staff, and volunteers to foster a secure educational environment. Offered daily updates to school principal, encompassing delivering advice on operational, educational, vocational, and clerical issues across institute. Established and enforced health and safety protocols with the aim of safeguarding the school community.
  • Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
  • Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Evaluated teacher performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes.
  • Enhanced operational integrity by implementing managerial operations under set policies and legal standards.
  • Improved academic performance by executing assessment frameworks for district/state examinations.
  • Optimized communication and engagement among pupils and families by 60% preparing weekly newsletters for staff and monthly communications for parents.
  • Increased educational outcomes by counseling students and faculty, conducting effective training sessions for administrative staff, and employing new teacher evaluations and student testing protocols.
  • Boosted lesson standards by crafting comprehensive plans centered on internalization, vigilant monitoring, teacher coaching, and regular daily/weekly feedback.
  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.

Instructional Coach

Meredith Nicholson 96, IPS
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • Directed implementation of PLC centered on deploying student data to internalize lessons and drive personalized learning. Delivered continual feedback to educators on development through classroom observations, meetings, and collaboration with the school leadership team.
  • Prepared and utilized a robust master schedule to streamline educational processes and enhance academic delivery.
  • Engaged with peers, educators, and administration to formulate robust Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) and implement support strategies for Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 students using student data analysis proceedings.
  • Championed a growth mindset among staff by promoting reflective practices and encouraging educators to take risks in their instruction.
  • Bolstered teacher proficiency in curriculum delivery by 34%, lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional techniques by initiating IPS Coaching Framework.
  • Increased student engagement and overall school performance by 4% facilitating professional development sessions within PLCs as well as empowering staff to refine teaching practices following building's instructional focuses.
  • Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies while in close coordination with the administrative team.
  • Supported data-driven instruction by assisting teachers with analyzing assessment results and adjusting lesson plans accordingly.

Education

Master of Arts - School Leadership & Management

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Bachelor of Science - Education

IUPUI

Skills

  • Team Building & Leadership
  • Assessment & Evaluation
  • Instructional Design
  • Professional Growth
  • L&D Initiatives
  • Learning Management Systems
  • Performance Management
  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • Technology Integration
  • Resource Allocation
  • Curriculum Design & Implementation
  • Staff Communication & Collaboration
  • Training Needs Analysis
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Relationship Building

Certification

  • P-12 Administrator License, 2021
  • K-6 General Education License, 2007

Affiliations

  • IPS District Math Textbook Adoption Committee
  • Member of Leadership Committee & Diversity Team

Leadership Development

  • Completed Aspiring Leaders Program focused on refining leadership philosophy, engaging in crucial conversations, and deepening knowledge of student-centered and real-time coaching practices to support instructional leadership and staff development.


Timeline

Assistant Principal

Indianapolis Public Schools
07.2022 - 06.2023

Instructional Coach

Meredith Nicholson 96, IPS
07.2021 - 06.2022

Teacher

Indianapolis Public Schools
08.2009 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Education

IUPUI

Master of Arts - School Leadership & Management

University of Indianapolis

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