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SHANIECE VAUGHN

Ocoee,FL

Summary

Program Specialist with a keen eye for detail and a focus on ensuring that all aspects of program implementation are executed flawlessly. Skills in information management and data synthesis that are an invaluable asset to personnel development, providing key insights to help inform decision-making. Strong communication skills allow effective conveyance of information to a wide range of stakeholders while having the ability to plan and evaluate programs that help measure success and identify areas for improvement. Skilled in problem-solving with a talent for identifying and selecting top talent to join program teams, and adept at requirements analysis to ensure that program objectives are always aligned with stakeholder needs.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

District Administrator, Talent Acquisition

Orange County Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
  • Lead the design and execution of professional development programs to train and empower new and veteran lead mentors at 221 schools across the district, ensuring they effectively managed their school’s induction and mentoring programs.
  • Direct the onboarding process for new lead mentors, providing strategic guidance on utilizing Exemplary Practices to enhance mentor capacity, improve instructional practices, and drive student achievement.
  • Drive the development of mentor professional development, crafting innovative content for Canvas LMS modules, digital newsletters, and supplemental resources to strengthen support for beginning teachers.
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of participant training data to identify key areas for improvement and ensure the professional development offerings meet the diverse needs of all learners.
  • Execute and ensure compliance in the processing of mentor supplements, facilitating the distribution of stipends to lead mentors and mentors for their contributions to teacher induction and mentoring efforts.
  • Coordinate and manage logistics for training sessions, ensuring seamless execution and effective communication with all participants.
  • Foster cross-departmental collaboration to co-develop comprehensive mentoring professional learning programs, driving the creation of instructional content aligned with district priorities.
  • Provide targeted leadership coaching to lead mentors, empowering them to build robust induction and mentoring programs at their schools and offering professional development tailored to mentor needs to elevate their mentoring skills.
  • Cultivate a culture of collaboration and mutual respect among team members and school personnel, ensuring alignment with program goals and the broader district mission.
  • Lead the Clinical Educator program, cultivating teacher leaders equipped to effectively support the professional growth of new educators across the district.
  • Manage and maintain comprehensive data systems for the Clinical Educator program, ensuring accurate reporting and informed decision-making for Orange County Public Schools.
  • Oversee and guide a district-wide team of school-based clinical educator facilitators, ensuring consistent and high-quality training execution across all schools.
  • Direct the monitoring and allocation of the district's Clinical Educator program budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with program goals.

Program Specialist - Instructional Development

Orange County Public Schools
03.2022 - Current
  • Developed and led professional development initiatives to enhance educators' coaching and mentoring skills, driving instructional improvement.
  • Streamlined the onboarding process for clinical educator facilitators, empowering them to deliver district-wide training effectively.
  • Oversaw the certification process for educators, tracking program completion to ensure alignment with district requirements and fostering ongoing professional growth.
  • Evaluated participant training data to pinpoint opportunities for enhancement, customizing instructional materials to address identified gaps better.
  • Supervised the processing of mentor supplements, ensuring efficient and equitable distribution of stipends for mentors supporting teacher retention.
  • Directed all logistical aspects of training sessions, ensuring seamless coordination and high engagement from participants.
  • Forged collaborative partnerships across departments, co-creating professional learning programs that align mentoring practices with district-wide instructional objectives.
  • Provided targeted leadership development coaching for educational leaders, strengthening their leadership capabilities and fostering growth.
  • Partnered with key departments to design and implement content aimed at expanding the leadership capacity of current and future educational leaders.

Curriculum Resource/Instructional Coach

Westpointe Elementary School
06.2018 - 03.2022
  • Conducts professional development regarding the curriculum, researched-based instructional strategies, district-approved enterprise systems, and best practices to all teachers and administrators
  • Executes coaching cycles with teachers to strengthen best practices and frequently monitor teacher and student actions for improvement towards instructional goals
  • Performs ten weekly classroom walk-throughs to monitor the current school wide trends in instruction to maintain consistent student engagement at 80% or higher
  • Facilitates recurring grade level and/or subject area PLC meetings with six teams and one group of team leaders to analyze ELA and Math data to ensure teachers are identifying the students that need additional support with the standards and determine the resources necessary to boost proficiency levels
  • Responsible for maintaining the collection of, analyzing, and reporting school and student benchmark data to keep administrators informed about the needs assessments of the students in the lowest 25% and to predict learning gains on the FSA assessments
  • Coordinates ADDitions and Partners in Education activities by consistently building strong relationships with community members which generated over $1,000 in financial contributions and hundreds of in-kind donations
  • Models to teachers the expectations for how to effectively use technology based on LaunchED guidelines and required school tasks such as communicating with parents and managing classroom behaviors using online platforms, with 95% parent participation.

Educator/Instructional Leader

Orange County Public Schools
08.2007 - 05.2018
  • Managed a team of 15 third-grade teachers by demonstrating a professional code of ethics while focusing on increasing student achievement with the FSA ELA and Math assessments
  • Mentored teachers with 0-3 years of experience to develop effective standards-based instruction for ELA, Math, Science, and
  • Social Studies by modeling appropriate strategies for instruction
  • Developed and provided technology professional development to propel student engagement showing how iPads, Smartboards, learning management systems (Moodle), and Google Workspace apps such as Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Forms can be used in the classroom
  • Collaborated with team members during content area PLCs to produce lesson plans based on a shared understanding of the standards, model instructional practice strategies, and develop assessments
  • Analyzed ELA, Math, and Writing assessment data in a joint effort with team members to identify students' academic deficiencies to create targeted standards-based resources in preparation for state assessments.

Education

Master of Science - Instructional Design & Technology

Full Sail University
09.2015

Bachelor of Science - Recreation, Parks, & Tourism

University of Florida
08.2005

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

College of Central Florida
05.1999

Skills

  • Data aggregation, analysis, and interpretation
  • Facilitator of personnel observations and targeted feedback to ensure participant outcomes are met
  • Professional development content creator based on state statute and professional learning standard requirements
  • Monitoring personnel performance using qualitative data for program effectiveness
  • Google Workspace Microsoft Office Suite
  • Microsoft Teams utilization for team and one on one meetings

Certification

Alternative Teacher Certification, Valencia College 2011

University of Florida Lastinger Certified Coach, 2021

Timeline

District Administrator, Talent Acquisition

Orange County Public Schools
07.2024 - Current

Program Specialist - Instructional Development

Orange County Public Schools
03.2022 - Current

Curriculum Resource/Instructional Coach

Westpointe Elementary School
06.2018 - 03.2022

Educator/Instructional Leader

Orange County Public Schools
08.2007 - 05.2018

Master of Science - Instructional Design & Technology

Full Sail University

Bachelor of Science - Recreation, Parks, & Tourism

University of Florida

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

College of Central Florida
SHANIECE VAUGHN