K. Frances Seed
Grand Prairie
Summary
Highly skilled educator with a proven track record in educational leadership, student development and academic advising. Well-versed in effective best practices, data analysis, instructional coaching and student engagement. With a dedication to student growth, I believe my relationship skills create a dynamic to support educators, and passion to advocate high quality instruction for every student, makes me a great asset to any academic leadership team.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Campus Literacy Coach
Truth Academy of Dallas
Dallas, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitated continuous improvement efforts by leading professional development workshops for educators at all levels of experience.
- Enhanced student literacy by implementing targeted reading strategies and interventions.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
- Improved instructional strategies for diverse learners by conducting classroom observations and providing constructive feedback to teachers.
- Introduced diverse literature selections into the curriculum, encouraging cultural awareness and empathy among students.
- Organized school-wide events such as read-a-thons and author visits, promoting a passion for literature within the school community.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop individualized literacy plans for struggling students, resulting in improved reading levels.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing tailored instructional coaching and feedback.
- Assisted in the selection of appropriate texts for various grade levels, ensuring alignment with state standards and diverse student needs.
Special Education Teacher
Home School Instruction
Grand Prairie, TX
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation and assessment tools to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Assisted in the assessment of students' abilities, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
- Created visual aids and schedules to support daily routines, enhancing students' time management skills and independence.
- Continuously refined professional skills and knowledge by attending workshops, conferences, and training sessions relevant to autism therapy.
Director of Instructional Coaching
Cristo Rey Dallas College Preparatory High School
Dallas, TX
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Performed weekly classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Developed curriculum and lesson plans to achieve objectives of each course.
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
- Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of 420 students and 35 instructors.
- Designed and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
- Analyzed instructor, student and class trends to make proactive decisions about program operations.
- Designed, implemented and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Delivered private instruction to adult learners in variety of fields on leadership development, classroom management, student relationships and differentiated instruction.
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
- Oversee standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Implemented "Teacher of the Year Award" for the first time in the school's history.
- Developed a "Instructional Coaching Handbook" within first 6 months of employment.
Reading Instructional Coach/Asst. Data Coordinator
Academy Of Dallas Charter School
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Improved the ELAR department benchmark and STAAR test by 40%.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Modeled Reading lessons for daily or weekly instruction for novice and veteran teachers.
- Created resources, study guides and enrichment materials to boost student knowledge.
- Increased campus observations by 50%
- Collaborated with teachers to create tutoring sessions appropriate for student's age, learning preference and learning style.
- Tracked learning progress to identify opportunities of professional growth to enhance educational methods practiced by teachers.
- Coordinated professional development meetings, discussing student progress and developing individualized solutions to areas of concern.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Sorted and processed incoming reports before putting data into processing software.
- Answered data questions for company leaders as subject matter expert to enhance decision making.
Reading Interventionist
Harmony Science Academy
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Improved Reading STAAR scores of Tier III students by 37%
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Provided one-on-one instruction for students having difficulties or falling behind.
Middle School Reading Teacher
DeSoto Independent School District
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Provide support and assistance to students throughout the school day
- Evaluate and document student progress
- Communicate clearly with administration and parents on student accomplishments/struggles
- Develop creative activities for student participation and learning
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Provided tutoring and after school assistance to students requiring additional help with reading.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
High School Reading Interventionist
DeSoto Independent School District
03.2016 - 08.2016
- Develop creative activities for student participation and learning
- Communicate clearly with administration and parents on student accomplishments/struggles
- Assess progress of students and adjust learning plan accordingly
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
Middle School Reading Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2013 - 01.2015
- Adapt lesson plans and techniques to the needs of my children
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Provided tutoring and after school assistance to students requiring additional help with reading.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Kindergarten Teacher
Appleseed Academy
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
Education
Master of Educational Leadership - Education Administration
Texas A&M University
Commerce, TX12.2017
Bachelors of Science - English
Texas College
Tyler, TX05.2012
Skills
- School Improvements Planning
- Student Performance Data Analysis
- Curricula Evaluation
- Staff Leadership & Training
- Professional Development Facilitator
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Conflict Resolution
- Instructional Coaching
- Curriculum Development
- Differentiated instruction
- Academic administration
- School Goal Setting
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Task Delegation
- Group and individual instruction
- Analytical and critical thinking
Timeline
Campus Literacy Coach
Truth Academy of Dallas
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Home School Instruction
08.2023 - 08.2024
Director of Instructional Coaching
Cristo Rey Dallas College Preparatory High School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Reading Instructional Coach/Asst. Data Coordinator
Academy Of Dallas Charter School
11.2021 - 05.2022
Reading Interventionist
Harmony Science Academy
03.2018 - 01.2019
Middle School Reading Teacher
DeSoto Independent School District
08.2016 - 08.2017
High School Reading Interventionist
DeSoto Independent School District
03.2016 - 08.2016
Middle School Reading Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2013 - 01.2015
Kindergarten Teacher
Appleseed Academy
08.2012 - 08.2013
Master of Educational Leadership - Education Administration
Texas A&M University
Bachelors of Science - English
Texas College