Roberta Givens
Round Rock,TX
Summary
Results-driven School Improvement Coordinator with expertise in data collection, analysis and report writing. Proven ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives and enhance instructional practices through effective collaboration.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Improvement Coordinator
Goodwater Montessori School
Georgetown, TX
09.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with leadership team to support and oversee aspects of continuous improvement plan implementation and monitoring.
- Functioned as campus and district testing coordinator.
- Provided professional development activities for PLCs to assist teachers in interpreting results and using data to inform instruction.
- Managed inventory of educational supplies, ensuring resource availability for teachers.
- Organized student assessments and progress tracking, ensuring adherence to curriculum standards.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
Holistic Scorer
Pearson
Austin, TX
02.2017 - 04.2017
- Evaluated and scored assessments based on established criteria to ensure consistent results.
- Participated in regular calibration sessions to align understanding of scoring protocols across the team.
Graduate Research Assistant
The University of Texas at Brownsville
Brownsville, TX
01.2005 - 12.2006
- Conducted literature reviews to support research projects.
- Mentored undergraduates through various teaching assignments under the guidance of faculty.
Holistic Scorer
National Evaluation Systems, Inc
Austin, TX
02.2006 - 04.2006
- Evaluated student science essays to ensure alignment with assessment standards on the Georgia Assessment for the Certification of Educators (GACE)
- Calibrated with fellow scorers to ensure alignment in grading standards and practices.
Special Education Teacher
Port Isabel Junior High School
Port Isabel, TX
08.2000 - 05.2005
- Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) to address diverse learning needs of students.
- Designed and delivered adaptive lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and student goals in a resource room environment.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
Science Teacher
John Jay High School
San Antonio, TX
08.1998 - 05.2000
- Provided support, supplementary materials, and adapted math and science lessons in a Content Mastery setting, according to each student's IEP.
Science Teacher
Los Cuates Middle School
Los Fresnos, TX
08.1994 - 05.1997
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans using inquiry-based learning techniques for 8th grade students.
- Participated in the organization and implementation of the annual science fair.
- Coached UIL math and science teams.
Teaching Assistant
The University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, TX
01.1993 - 05.1994
- Responsible for teaching, testing, and grading of students in the laboratory section of undergraduate general biology.
Education
Master of Science - Multicultural Special Education
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TXMaster of Education - Special Education Diagnostician
The University of Texas At Brownsville
Brownsville, TX12-2006
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Psychology
The Universtiy of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, TX08-1994
Skills
- Report writing
- Data organization and analysis
- Google Workstation
- Microsoft Office
- Familiar with numerous test engines
Certification
- Secondary Biology (Grades 6-12), Provisional (Effective 1994; Valid)
- Generic Special Education (Grades 6-12), Standard (Effective 2021-2026; Valid)
- Educational Diagnostician (Grades EC-12), Standard (Effective 2024-2026; Valid)
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (2016)
- Reiki Master Teacher (2019)
Timeline
School Improvement Coordinator
Goodwater Montessori School
09.2021 - Current
Holistic Scorer
Pearson
02.2017 - 04.2017
Holistic Scorer
National Evaluation Systems, Inc
02.2006 - 04.2006
Graduate Research Assistant
The University of Texas at Brownsville
01.2005 - 12.2006
Special Education Teacher
Port Isabel Junior High School
08.2000 - 05.2005
Science Teacher
John Jay High School
08.1998 - 05.2000
Science Teacher
Los Cuates Middle School
08.1994 - 05.1997
Teaching Assistant
The University of Texas Pan American
01.1993 - 05.1994
Master of Science - Multicultural Special Education
The University of Texas At Austin
Master of Education - Special Education Diagnostician
The University of Texas At Brownsville
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Psychology
The Universtiy of Texas Pan American