Natalie Robb
New York,NY
Summary
Top-notch Educational leader with proven track record of success leading and growing organizations. Strong background in strategic planning, Curriculum design, data informed decision making, building community, financial management and team development. Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business strategies with commitment to staying informed about latest trends, technologies and best practices in education.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
SBL Certification
1
1
NPQSL National Professional Qualification of Senior Leadership
Work History
Department Chair, Humanities
Equality Charter School
01.2022 - Current
- Lead and coach a team of 15 teachers through structured observation and feedback cycles, driving a 18% increase in ELA proficiency and strengthening school-wide instructional practices.
- Designed and launched a school-wide Writing Development Program, resulting in a 15% improvement in writing proficiency within one year.
- Spearheaded equity-focused initiatives, embedding culturally responsive pedagogy and restorative justice into advisory lessons and academic programming.
- Analyzed assessment and attendance data to develop targeted MTSS interventions, leading to a 12% decrease in chronic absenteeism and improved student engagement.
- Partnered with school leadership on hiring processes, curriculum alignment, and PD planning to support organizational growth.
Head of Media & Teacher of English
Harris Academy Greenwich
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Managed a department of 10 staff and designed a new Media GCSE and A-Level curriculum, contributing to school performance in the top 5% nationally.
- Led a whole-school literacy initiative, creating a morning reading curriculum for all middle grades that increased reading fluency and comprehension school-wide.
- Designed and delivered PD sessions on data-driven instruction and literacy integration, improving instructional quality and consistency across departments.
- Coordinated support for high-needs students as Designated Teacher for Looked After Children, achieving significant progress gains for this vulnerable group.
Head of English Department
Compass School Southwark
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Implemented literacy and intervention programs that led to accelerated progress for struggling readers, praised during Ofsted inspection.
- Designed curriculum and assessments to ensure alignment to standards and readiness for external examinations.
- Led professional development for staff on instructional strategies and literacy integration across the curriculum.
Deputy Head of Sixth Form
Sutton High School for Girls
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Oversaw academic and pastoral care for 120 students, developing life skills curriculum and mentoring systems to support college readiness and student well-being.
- Partnered with families through parent workshops and conferences to strengthen home-school connections and improve student outcomes.
Head of Key Stage 3 English
Harris Academy South Norwood
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Led the Accelerated Reader program, resulting in measurable gains in reading proficiency for middle grades.
- Supported curriculum design and teacher development, fostering consistent instructional excellence across the English department.
Education
Master of Arts - Education Organization Leadership
Teachers College, Columbia University
10-2025
National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL) - undefined
Harris Teaching Alliance
01.2021
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - English
Institute of Education, London
01.2007
BA (Hons) - English Literature, Publishing and the Media
Middlesex University, London
01.2003
Skills
- PowerSchool proficiency
- Google Workspace, MS Office Suite, Canva
- MTSS progress monitoring tools
- Assessment analysis
- Student recruitment
- Performance assessment
- Policies and procedures
- Public speaking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Curriculum and assessment design
Accomplishments
- Increased ELA state test proficiency rates by 18% in one year through teacher coaching and data-driven intervention systems.
- Designed and scaled a school-wide writing initiative that raised middle school writing proficiency by 15%.
- Led racial equity PDs, resulting in improved staff cultural competence and more inclusive instructional practices.
- Implemented and designed a morning reading program that strengthened literacy outcomes for 400+ students most scholars improved their reading age by 2+ years.
- Recently won the New School Design competition at Teachers College Columbia (2024 cohort).
Certification
SBL School Building Leadership (New York)
NQSL (National qualification of Senior Leadership, UK)
Timeline
Department Chair, Humanities
Equality Charter School
01.2022 - Current
Head of Media & Teacher of English
Harris Academy Greenwich
01.2016 - 01.2022
Head of English Department
Compass School Southwark
01.2014 - 01.2016
Deputy Head of Sixth Form
Sutton High School for Girls
01.2010 - 01.2014
Head of Key Stage 3 English
Harris Academy South Norwood
01.2007 - 01.2010
National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL) - undefined
Harris Teaching Alliance
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - English
Institute of Education, London
BA (Hons) - English Literature, Publishing and the Media
Middlesex University, London
Master of Arts - Education Organization Leadership
Teachers College, Columbia University
KEY LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS
- Instructional Leadership: Coaching, observations, PD design, curriculum planning, literacy across content areas
- Culture & Equity: Restorative practices, racial equity initiatives, SEL, advisory systems, MTSS/RTI implementation
- Operations & Strategy: Scheduling, hiring, budgeting, assessment systems, data-informed decision-making
- People Development: Building teacher capacity, team leadership, mentoring, professional growth systems
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