Renee Ross
Los Angeles,CA
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Education Consultant
Scoot Education
07.2021 - Current
- Manages the candidate hiring process, develops strong relationships with both educators and school partners, matches educators with classrooms, and provides service that always exceeds expectations
- Trains new consultants on recruiting, managing, and consulting with educators and school partners
- Improves overall candidate experience through consistent communication, personalized support, and thorough follow-ups during the hiring process
- Utilizes data to identify the needs of educators and school partners
Founding Interventionist
KIPP SoCal Public Charter Schools
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data to create lesson plans for students receiving both intervention and acceleration services in literacy
- Designed English Language Arts scaffold guides and provided resources for teachers on how to effectively use these strategies to support students in all three Tiers
- Provided classroom support related to the implementation of the RTI process
- Implemented the Leveled Literacy Instruction Curriculum by Fountas and Pinnell for students
- Collaborated with administration, lead teachers, and families to support students in literacy development
- Provided pull out services for English Language Learners
Teacher
Baltimore Improv Group
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Facilitated the introduction and fundamentals of improvisation and comedy
- Provided targeted instruction and real time feedback
- Collaborated with leaders in Improv to revise and rewrite a Code of Conduct, Teaching Best Practices, and a new curriculum for the Baltimore Improv Group University program
Elementary Teacher
Baltimore City Public School System
08.2014 - 06.2021
- Designed and implemented instruction of Mathematics, Literacy, STEM, Health, Social Studies, and Social Emotional Learning aligned with Common Core State Standards
- Planned daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly culturally responsive and anti-racist plans for students and new teachers based on data and district guidelines
- Lead a team of veteran and new teachers to determine strategies for increasing student achievement
- Taught large class sizes of students using engaging and highly effective strategies.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication
Instructional Leader
Baltimore City Public School System
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Collected and analyzed school wide data to plan professional development for all teachers (Pre-K-8th)
- Supported administration in logistical tasks, attends advanced professional development in school climate and gifted and talented education
- Identified school priorities and created action plans to increase student attendance and achievement
- Assisted with selection, hiring, and training of new staff members.
District Mentor
Baltimore City Public School System
06.2017 - 06.2021
- Built the capacity of early career teachers by creating professional development tailored to their specific needs
- Observed and provided feedback to staff, and infield coaching
- Identified key conditions to leverage coaching models that actively engage educators in deepening the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the diverse needs of every student
Site Based Mentor
Teach for America
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Tracked early career teacher growth and retention
- Provided mentees with support, supplemental training, and connections within their school communities
- Retained 100 percent of new teachers within Baltimore City Public School System
Content Specialist
Teach for America
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Facilitated data dives to consistently track the progress and needs of Early Career teachers
- Designed and facilitated tailored professional development in instructional best practices for implementation of Common Core standards for Early Childhood and Lower Elementary content
- Provided high-quality coaching with frequent one-on-one, and small group meetings to discuss actionable feedback and reflection.
Teacher
Stem Achievement in Baltimore Elementary Schools (SABES)
10.2016 - 12.2016
- Engaged students in project-based STEM curriculum
- Planned and implemented interactive lessons focused on STEM literacy and mathematics
- Collaborated with community partners and Johns Hopkins Mentors to give students the opportunity to solve real life problems using scientific inquiry.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And New Media
Towson University
Baltimore, MD05.2014
Skills
- Curriculum Design & Implementation
- Educational Leadership
- Training, Mentoring, & Developing Adult Learners
- Data Analysis
- ELA Common Core State Standards
- G-Suite Utilization
Websites
Certification
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Timeline
Founding Interventionist
KIPP SoCal Public Charter Schools
07.2021 - 06.2022
Senior Education Consultant
Scoot Education
07.2021 - Current
Teacher
Baltimore Improv Group
11.2020 - 07.2021
Instructional Leader
Baltimore City Public School System
08.2018 - 06.2021
Site Based Mentor
Teach for America
08.2018 - 05.2019
Content Specialist
Teach for America
08.2017 - 05.2019
District Mentor
Baltimore City Public School System
06.2017 - 06.2021
Teacher
Stem Achievement in Baltimore Elementary Schools (SABES)
10.2016 - 12.2016
Elementary Teacher
Baltimore City Public School System
08.2014 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And New Media
Towson University