Sandi Gibbs- Gaynair
Education
New York,NY
Summary
Innovative and results-driven education leader with a proven track record of driving student success, fostering teacher growth, and implementing strategic data-driven initiatives.
Skilled Training Specialist highly effective a conducting personal and group training sessions focused on topics such as Into Reading, explicit instruction and student engagement strategies. Enthusiastic personality with a hands-on, creative style. Ready to apply over twenty years' experience to a challenging long-term position.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Instructional Data Coach
P.S. 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School
Bronx, New York
09.2024 - Current
- Supported educators in implementing data-informed instructional practices that fostered student growth.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open dialogue around the use of assessment results for strategic planning purposes.
- Implemented innovative data coaching strategies, resulting in increased collaboration among team members.
- Ensured alignment between organizational goals and day-to-day operations by regularly reviewing performance metrics against established targets.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on appropriate ways to leverage available resources for maximum impact on student outcomes.
Staff Developer
P.S 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School
Bronx, NY
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Design and facilitate professional development cycles based on data to address and improve instructional practices for 50 teachers in grades K-5
- Create PDSA ( Plan, Study, Do, Act) cycles to make instructional and curricular adjustments to improve student engagement
- Co-plan and facilitate Instructional Leadership Team meetings to lead improvements to existing instructional practices and support teachers with making data drive decisions
- Monitor and analyze curriculum adjustments to increase student engagement by ensuring practices, resources and activities are embedded with CRSE (Culturally Responsive Sustaining Education) practices
- Facilitate weekly ILT (Instructional Leadership Team) meetings to ensure all school priorities are being addressed and monitored for effectiveness
- Facilitate Learning Walks with school administrative team to observe instruction, student engagement and classroom environment to provide actionable feedback for teachers
- Collaborate with teachers to identify and support areas of their instruction, classroom environment and lesson planning to improve student outcomes
Leadership Experience
P.S 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School
The Bronx, New York
01.2021 - Current
- Science of Reading Coordinator
- Administrative Intern
- Co- Chair- School Leadership Teacher
- Hiring Committee Recruiter
- Certified New Teacher Mentor f
- Graduation Coordinator
5th Grade Teacher and Grade Leader
P.S 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School
The Bronx, New York
09.2016 - 06.2023
- Led all grade level meetings pertaining to curriculum development and implementation
- Supported all grade level teachers with designing lesson plans to ensure equitable learning outcomes for all students
- Mentored assigned new grade level teachers with one-to-one and small group counseling sessions to address concerns related to lesson planning, classroom management and time management concerns
- Planned all grade level student incentives including assemblies and grade wide trips
- Coordinated graduation and all related 5th grade related activities
- Collaborated with guidance counselor to ensure middle school matriculation for entire 5th grade student body
- Performed outreach and schedule middle school virtual visits to expose students to potential middle school placement opportunities
- Created and implemented an 'Attendance Improvement Plan' to decrease high absenteeism across the 5th grade
- Planned, scheduled and facilitated parent outreach with monthly virtual meetings and monthly grade level newsletters
- Collaborated with other teacher leaders to identify areas of success and growth needed to meet school's CEP goals for literacy and math
- Engaged in the design and facilitation of staff professional development workshops
ICT Teacher-5th Grade
P.S 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Worked collaboratively with Special Education teacher to design and implement lessons for diverse learners
- Collaborated with curriculum team members to ensure all standards were addressed with the proper scaffolds
- Analyzed and modified IEPs ( Individual Education Plan) as needed to address the learning goals of targeted students
- Worked closely with parents and members of our Academic Intervention Service team, to ensure all students that needed academic support were identified and received services
- Worked closely with parents to communicate social, emotional and academic goals for identified students.
Demonstration Teacher- 6th Grade
Castle Hill Middle School
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Designed and implemented best practices into standard aligned lessons
- Host intervisitation with teacher teams to observe lessons
- Collaborated with teacher teams to analyze lessons for cohesiveness across the grade level
- Identified problems of practice across the grade level
- Created and deliver lessons to address problems of practice identified through observations and data analysis
- Designed engaging and rigorous social studies lessons for diverse learners
- Organized, planned, and scheduled cultural activities to maximize student engagement
- Leveraged student backgrounds and interests to create a culturally responsive learning environment
- Utilized multiple instructional and assessment strategies to meet the needs of all learners
Curriculum Developer
Castle Hill Middle School
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing benchmark lessons and identifying curriculum needs of faculty.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to develop accurate, engaging, and effective learning materials for diverse audiences.
- Optimized instructional materials by routinely analyzing learner data and adjusting content based on emerging trends or gaps in understanding.
Coordinator-New World Academy
Castle Hill Middle School
09.2009 - 06.2013
- Instrumental in designing the vision and theme of New World Academy
- Led team in creating cultural events to celebrate the diverse population of students in New World Academy
- Planned and facilitated teacher team meetings
- Led team in data analysis for literacy improvement plan
- Implemented a PBIS program to improve student engagement and classroom management
- Collaborated with teacher team to design and implement best practices into lesson plans
- Guided learning walks and teacher reflection workshops to support teacher development
- Hosted teacher teams for lesson demonstrations
6TH GRADE TEACHER
Castle Hill Middle School
09.2001 - 06.2009
- Planned engaging culturally responsive lessons
- Utilized differentiation to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Utilized effective positive behavior strategies to empower students to regulate their behavior
- Fostered an environment of high expectations for students that led to improved standardized scores in both literacy and math
Education
Education
College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY 08.2021 - 01.2023
Master of Science - Education
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY 08.2002 - 02.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Baruch College -CUNY
New York, NYCertification
New York State Permanent Certification in PK-6
Related Achievements
- Adam Solomon Award for Excellence, Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding, 10/01/23
- Advisory Board Member, Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding, 01/01/21, 12/31/23
- Teaching Matter, Emerging Teacher Leader Program, 05/01/18
- Graduate of TLP, Teacher Leadership Program, NYC-DOE, 06/01/17
- Fellowship- LiberatED SEL Cohort -2, 01/01/22, 12/31/23
Leadership Experience
- P.S 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School, 01/01/21, Present, Science of Reading Coordinator, Administrative Intern, Co-Chair - School Leadership Teacher, Hiring Committee Recruiter, Certified New Teacher Mentor, Graduation Coordinator
- Castle Hill Middle School, 01/01/12, 12/31/15, Curriculum Developer
Accomplishments
- Co-Founder of Women Of Wisdom Scholarship Fund. This fund offers scholarship to undocumented students of color
Timeline
Instructional Data Coach
P.S. 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School
09.2024 - Current
Staff Developer
P.S 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School
09.2023 - 06.2024
Education
College of Saint Rose
08.2021 - 01.2023
Leadership Experience
P.S 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School
01.2021 - Current
5th Grade Teacher and Grade Leader
P.S 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School
09.2016 - 06.2023
ICT Teacher-5th Grade
P.S 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School
09.2015 - 06.2016
Demonstration Teacher- 6th Grade
Castle Hill Middle School
09.2013 - 06.2015
Curriculum Developer
Castle Hill Middle School
01.2012 - 01.2015
Coordinator-New World Academy
Castle Hill Middle School
09.2009 - 06.2013
Master of Science - Education
Mercy College
08.2002 - 02.2004
6TH GRADE TEACHER
Castle Hill Middle School
09.2001 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Baruch College -CUNY
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