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K. Frances Seed

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
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
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
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, TX
12.2017

Bachelors of Science - English

Texas College
Tyler, TX
05.2012

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

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