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Samantha Aponte-Atkins

Samantha Aponte-Atkins

Tulsa,OK

Overview

10
10

Years of Experience in Education

3
3

Education Certifications

Work History

Director, 6-8 ELA Curriculum

Fishtank Learning
03.2024 - Current


  • Supervise and mentor a team of curriculum writers, providing feedback and support to align their work with organizational goals and research-based practices.
  • Conduct thorough quality assurance checks to guarantee that curriculum materials are consistent across all grades, align with established standards, and incorporate effective supports for diverse learners.
  • Facilitate regular meetings with curriculum writers to review progress, address challenges, and refine curriculum strategies based on feedback and emerging needs.
  • Develop and implement feedback systems to gather input from educators, students, and other stakeholders, incorporating their feedback into curriculum development to improve quality and responsiveness.
  • Work closely with sales and product teams to align curriculum offerings with market needs and product specifications, enhancing product relevance and effectiveness.

Director, ELA Professional Learning and Curriculum

Fishtank Learning
06.2022 - 03.2024
  • Developed and executed a strategic vision for K-12 ELA professional learning programs, aligning them with organizational goals and priorities, and ensuring sessions are research-based, effective, and meet the needs of diverse learners nationwide.
  • Collaborated with subject matter experts to develop 18 eLearning modules for ELA, including Instructor Handbooks, multimedia elements, supplemental readings, and open-response prompts to enhance learner engagement and knowledge retention.
  • Utilize End of Learning assessment data from 180+ participants to measure the effectiveness and impact of professional learning initiatives (both asynchronous and in-person) to make data-driven decisions and continuously improve program outcomes.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key state agencies and/or district staff by conducting and customer meetings and collecting information regarding customer needs around services and curriculum provided.
  • Applied expertise in the science of reading to develop and enhance ELA curriculum for grades 3-8, ensuring alignment with evidence-based literacy practices and fostering a comprehensive understanding of language acquisition among students.

Manager, Teacher Development

Teaching And Leading Initiative Of Oklahoma
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • Facilitated 50+ hours of professional learning, in in-person and virtual spaces, averaging a 91% satisfaction rating for creating an inclusive, thought-provoking, and applicable learning environment.
  • Engaged in weekly 1:1 coaching with 12 teachers across 4 campuses while conducting regular needs assessments to identify knowledge and skill gaps, tailor learning, and improve skills.
  • Designed and facilitated instructional coaching sessions for new teachers to develop classroom management and instruction strategies resulting in an average increase of 2.2 points on their end of year evaluation.
  • Led the "20 Under 2" novice teacher awards campaign which resulted in increased social media reach by 116% and following by 5% through developing marketing content including videos, promotional materials, and advertisements for social media aligned to established brand identity.

Assistant Principal of Humanities

Tulsa Honor Academy
06.2019 - 06.2021
  • Established and maintained interdepartmental and cross-functional team collaboration through facilitation of weekly professional development.
  • Increased staff satisfaction by 22% through weekly professional learning experiences for 30+ staff in response to data analysis, school-wide systems, instructional practices, and content internalization.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom literacy engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform families, staff, and community stakeholders.
  • Led as the Department Chair for Humanities, overseeing and coordinating educational initiatives for grades 5-8

Literacy Specialist

Tulsa Honor Academy
05.2018 - 06.2021
  • Created targeted advertising campaigns to increase awareness of district-wide literacy initiatives, resulting in surpassing fundraising goals.
  • Analyzed and communicated quarterly data on literacy assessments with key stakeholders including scholars, families, staff, and district partners.
  • Conducted quarterly school-wide audit of literacy curriculum and library texts to ensure all materials were aligned to district Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion framework.
  • Designed and promoted 15+ technical training and professional development for staff and community members around key literacy initiatives.

ELA Teacher

Tulsa Honor Academy
05.2017 - 06.2019
  • Developed daily course curriculum aligned to state standards and increased mastery of objectives by 2 years on averages through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
  • Identified, tracked, and analyzed student metrics, and provide aligned coursework to ensure annual goals are met.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Education

Master of Science - Teaching, Learning, And Leadership (Reading)

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
2020

Bachelor of Science - International Studies

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
2015

Bachelor of Science - Advertising

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
2015

Skills

  • Curriculum Development
  • Project Planning & Management
  • Procedure & Product Development
  • External Liaison
  • Educational Leadership
  • Instructional Coaching
  • Facilitation
  • Science of Reading
  • Data analysis
  • Google Suite

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
French
Elementary

Certification

  • Certified Customer Success Manager , Level 1
  • Certified Customer Success Manager, Level 2
  • Certified Reading Specialist, Oklahoma Board of Education
  • Certified Teacher (Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education (General), Grade 1-8), Oklahoma Board of Education
  • Google Certified Educator (Level 1, Level 2)

Affiliations

  • Reading Partners Tulsa, Board Chair & Volunteer (2023 - Present)
  • Tulsa Honor Academy Charter, Board Member (2023 - Present)
  • Leadership Tulsa, Hispanic Leadership Institute (2023)
  • National Charter Alliance, 30 Under 30 Changemaker Award Recipient (2021)

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