Raushanah Seals
St Louis,MO
Summary
District-level academic leader with experience building coherent K–12 instructional systems that support teacher effectiveness and measurable student growth. Experienced leading curriculum alignment, instructional quality monitoring, and professional learning architecture across a 900-student academy serving 100+ educators. Author of board-approved Literacy and Professional Development plans aligned to a Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP). Known for building strong coaching systems, increasing leader calibration and evaluation completion rates, and sustaining high teacher retention. Currently pursuing an Ed.D. in Character Education, Social Emotional Learning & Leadership.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Lift for Life Academy
St. Louis, MO
01.2025 - Current
- Scope: K–12 academy serving approximately 900 students and 120+ educators across elementary, middle, and high school.
- Lead K–12 curriculum alignment and instructional systems across all grade levels.
- Authored and secured board approval for academy-wide Literacy Plan and Professional Development Plan aligned to CSIP.
- Established instructional non-negotiables including standards-aligned scope and sequence, essential questions, misconception planning, and embedded checks for understanding.
- Selected high school ELA curriculum (pilot across three grades → full adoption).
- Selected two high school science curricula.
- Designed math intervention framework and scope/sequence for Tiered and self-contained classrooms.
- Ensure vertical coherence across grade bands in support of competency-based instruction.
- Institutionalized quarterly academy-wide data cycles and monthly PLC data reviews.
- Coordinated the implementation of Network for Educator Effectiveness (NEE) to monitor instructional quality across high-leverage indicators: Cognitive Engagement, Student Relationships, Checking for Effectiveness of Instruction.
- Increased mid-year teacher evaluation completion rates from 30–40% to 80–90% through NEE implementation.
- Developed and implemented Tier 1–3 coaching framework aligned to teacher performance data and experience.
- Lead biweekly calibration and development meetings for instructional coaches.
- Designed and oversee annual academy-wide professional development calendar.
- Implemented differentiated PD model with multiple learning strands per session.
- Align PD offerings to instructional data and walkthrough trends.
- Achieved 80%+ teacher satisfaction rating for professional development (staff surveys).
- Designed and launched multi-year teacher mentorship program: 95% participant satisfaction, 95% intent-to-return rate.
- 2024–2025 Student Achievement Impact (Director Scope): Biology EOC proficiency increased 20 percentage points. Civics EOC proficiency increased 20.3 percentage points. English II proficiency increased from 24% to 37.9% following instructional realignment.
- Manage five academic budgets: Curriculum, Professional Development, Supplemental PD Salaries, Math Department and English Department.
- Maintain 100% fiscal compliance and timely reporting for all budgets.
Math Instructional Coach
Lift for Life Academy
St. Louis, MO
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Increased Algebra I Advanced/Proficient from 53% to 80.4% (+27.4 percentage points).
- Sustained Algebra I gains into 2025.
- Contributed to Exceptional Growth recognition in elementary and middle school math.
- Achieved 95% teacher retention within math department under leadership (since 2022).
- Led adoption and implementation of Eureka Math².
- Identified intervention gap for students 3+ grade levels below proficiency and secured expansion of math intervention model into high school.
- Designed math scope and sequence for intervention and self-contained classrooms.
- Reduced district assessment testing window from one week to 1.5 days.
- Increased 9th–10th grade district assessment participation from 60–70% to 85–95% through redesigned whole-group testing logistics.
- Trained and developed instructional coaches using tiered coaching model.
- Modeled coaching cycles and facilitated book studies (Get Better Faster).
- Conducted biweekly coaching debriefs and strategy sessions.
8th Grade Math Teacher & Team Leader
Busch Middle School
St. Louis, MO
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Increased district math assessment performance by an average of 1.5 grade levels.
- Led grade-level team of four teachers.
- Facilitated weekly instructional planning and data meetings.
- Contributed to staffing and evaluation decisions.
English Instructor
Abu Dhabi Vocational Education & Training Institute
Abu Dhabi, UAE
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Co-developed two-year academic readiness curriculum for post-secondary entry.
- Achieved 93% IELTS pass rate across cohorts.
- Delivered instruction tailored to diverse international learners.
Education
Ed.D. - Character Education, Social Emotional Learning & Leadership
University of Missouri, St.Louis
St Louis, MO12-2028
Ed.S. - K–12 School Administration
University of Missouri–St. Louis
St Louis, MO05-2021
M.A. - Special Education
University of Missouri–St. Louis
05-2006
B.A. - Sociology & Ethnic Studies
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TXSkills
- Academic Strategy & Instructional Coherence
- Curriculum Selection & Vertical Alignment
- Professional Learning Systems Design
- Data-Driven Continuous Improvement
- Leader Development & Coaching Structures
- Special Education & Inclusive Instruction
- Assessment Systems & Monitoring Frameworks
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration
- Fiscal Stewardship & Budget Oversight
Certification
- Missouri K–12 Building Administrator
- Middle School Math (5–9)
- K–12 Mild to Moderate Special Education
Timeline
Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Lift for Life Academy
01.2025 - Current
Math Instructional Coach
Lift for Life Academy
01.2022 - 01.2025
8th Grade Math Teacher & Team Leader
Busch Middle School
01.2018 - 01.2021
English Instructor
Abu Dhabi Vocational Education & Training Institute
01.2012 - 01.2016
Ed.D. - Character Education, Social Emotional Learning & Leadership
University of Missouri, St.Louis
Ed.S. - K–12 School Administration
University of Missouri–St. Louis
M.A. - Special Education
University of Missouri–St. Louis
B.A. - Sociology & Ethnic Studies
University of Texas At Austin