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Robin Sanders

Houston,TX

Summary

Accomplished and leadership-trained educator with 24 years of success in different roles. I am dedicated to mentoring and building relationships with both colleagues and students. When time is spent on personal connections, student success often follows.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

District Math Specialist K-6

Galveston ISD
Galveston, TX
07.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with classroom teachers to ensure effective integration of math into other subject areas.
  • Mentored new teachers in the implementation of effective mathematics instruction techniques.
  • Facilitated professional development sessions for teachers focused on best practices related to teaching mathematics.
  • Supported administrators with school-wide initiatives related to improving math scores on standardized tests.
  • Assisted teachers in developing lesson plans and activities to engage students in meaningful learning experiences.
  • Developed instructional materials for math classes that are aligned with the state standards.

Elementary Math Specialist

Channelview Independent School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Developed and implemented district math curriculum
  • Facilitated district-wide professional learning
  • Contributed to campus PLC/planning meetings
  • Developed district-wide assessments
  • Used technology to disaggregate test data to inform and evaluate curricular and instructional program improvement
  • Guided Campus Instructional Coaches using different platforms.

Math Instructional Coach

South Belt Elementary
08.2013 - 06.2022
  • Designed all common assessments for campus
  • Implemented Mike Mattos-TIER 2/PIE program on campus
  • Developed campus master schedule
  • Modeled and coached Guided Math lessons for all grade levels
  • Served as a mentor teacher
  • Data disaggregation for campus
  • Led campus-wide data meetings
  • Student Council advisor
  • Organized campus events, fundraisers and service projects (Carnival, Turkey Trot, Math/Science Night, Homework 101)
  • District Math Focus trainer
  • Contributed to district math curriculum for guided math
  • Developed new accountability measures for IAT on campus.

4th grade teacher

South Belt Elementary
08.2009 - 06.2013
  • Self Contained teacher
  • Team leader
  • Data disaggregation for grade level
  • Facilitated grade level and vertical team meetings
  • Administered TAKS, STAAR and TELPAS.

3rd/4th grade teacher

Frazier Elementary
08.2006 - 06.2009
  • Self Contained teacher
  • Team Leader
  • Reading Committee Chair
  • SBDM Committee
  • Peer Facilitator.

3rd/4th grade teacher

Matthys Elementary
08.2000 - 06.2004
  • Self Contained teacher
  • Team Leader
  • Writing Committee
  • Science committee.

Peer Facilitator

Matthys Elementary
  • Developed campus writing curriculum
  • Testing coordinator
  • GT pull-out teacher
  • Organized and leveled campus Balanced Literacy Library
  • Planned campus carnival
  • Reading Committee
  • Student Council sponsor
  • Led campus vertical team meetings.

Education

Master of Science - Principalship

University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX
06-2008

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
12-1999

Skills

  • Curriculum development and implementation
  • Professional learning facilitation
  • Test data analysis
  • Guided Math instruction
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Data disaggregation and meetings
  • Event organization and fundraising
  • Math curriculum development
  • Accountability measures
  • ARD meeting participation
  • DEC committee participation
  • Team leadership
  • Writing committee participation
  • Science committee participation
  • Data disaggregation for grade level
  • TAKS, STAAR, and TELPAS administration
  • GT pull-out teaching
  • Balanced Literacy Library organization
  • Testing coordination
  • Peer facilitation
  • Conscious Discipline implementation
  • Mentorship
  • Peer observations
  • Writing and Guided Math modeling
  • STAAR tutoring coordination
  • TIER 2/PIE management
  • Student support and service projects
  • GT instruction
  • EC-6 Advisory Committee participation
  • Aspiring Administrators Academy completion
  • Shadowing experience

Certification

  • Principal Certification, Pre-K-12, State of Texas
  • Elementary Self-contained 1-8, State of Texas
  • Elementary Reading 1-8, State of Texas

Leadership Experience

  • Curriculum Management Audit System Channelview ISD - Attended 3-day training regarding curriculum efficacy
  • Conscious Discipline - Attended week-long Conscious Discipline training. Implemented Conscious Discipline campus-wide
  • Mentor - Served as a Mentor for Region IV and Pasadena ISD
  • Peer Observations - District walk-throughs with Instructional Specialist
  • Instructional Coach - Modeled Writing lessons for 4th grade, Modeled Guided Math Lessons for kindergarten-4th grade, Coached teachers during Guided Math implementation process
  • Organized materials and tutors for STAAR
  • TIER 2/PIE Manager - Developed all math common assessment for campus. Disaggregated data weekly to form flexible weekly tutoring groups. Tracked progress of all accountability groups. Led data meeting with teams and administrators
  • Student Support - Student Council sponsor and established service projects and fundraisers
  • GT instructor
  • EC-6 Advisory Committee - Provided information for EC-6 Program at University of Houston-Clear Lake. Discussed data from professors and current interns
  • Aspiring Administrators Academy - Completed academy activities. Shadowed Amy McClellan (current Principal at Young Elementary)

References

Dr. Jeffrey Post, Galveston ISD, 409-766-5100

Alexandria Wilkerson-Owens, Channelview ISD, 281-452-8002

Carmen Gonzales, Sheldon ISD, 281-904-1395

Timeline

District Math Specialist K-6

Galveston ISD
07.2023 - Current

Elementary Math Specialist

Channelview Independent School District
08.2022 - 06.2023

Math Instructional Coach

South Belt Elementary
08.2013 - 06.2022

4th grade teacher

South Belt Elementary
08.2009 - 06.2013

3rd/4th grade teacher

Frazier Elementary
08.2006 - 06.2009

3rd/4th grade teacher

Matthys Elementary
08.2000 - 06.2004

Peer Facilitator

Matthys Elementary

Master of Science - Principalship

University of St. Thomas

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

The University of Texas At San Antonio
Robin Sanders