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Tes Fields

Idaho Falls

Summary

Motivational leader excelling in team-building, culture improving, and performance increasing initiatives. Demonstrating versatility in leadership approaches to acquire active participation in collaborative activities. Versed in establishing rapport, maintaining discipline, and inspiring a love of learning.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Principal

Idaho Falls School District
2022.08 - Current
  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
  • Kept school in full compliance with established district policies, legal requirements, federal compliance, and safety standards.
  • Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for students with special needs.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
  • Successfully implemented a safe, collaborative, and supportive culture within the school by establishing Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) qualifying for certification in HRS Level 1.
  • Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.




Chair on Math Curriculum Adoption/Implementation

Idaho Falls School District 91
2021.10 - Current
  • Collaborated with a team of educators and administrators to review and analyze various math programs for potential adoption.
  • Evaluated the alignment of prospective math programs with problem-solving strategies, ensuring the selected curriculum was grounded in evidence-based mathematical practices.
  • Piloted HMH into Math and iReady Mathematics in my fourth grade classroom and assessed the instructional best practices incorporated in each math program, focusing on their effectiveness in promoting student engagement in promoting student learning and engagement.
  • Facilitated training workshops for 50+ educators, focusing on the standards of mathematical practices, mathematical reasoning, and 5 practices for orchestrating mathematical discussion.

Chair on ELA Curriculum Adoption Committee

Idaho Falls School District
2022.08 - 2023.04

- Collaborated with a diverse team of stakeholders to review and analyze various ELA programs for potential adoption Kindergarten through sixth grade.

- Evaluated the alignment of prospective ELA programs with the science of reading, ensuring the selected curriculum was grounded in evidence-based reading research.

- Conducted comprehensive reviews of ELA program content, instructional strategies, and assessment tools to ensure alignment with state and district standards.

- Facilitated discussions and workshops with teachers, administrators, and stakeholders to gather feedback and ensure the selected ELA program Amplify CKLA met the diverse needs of our student population and was designed to target subgroups within our district and meet their needs.

- Assisted in the development and implementation of professional development programs to support teachers in the transition to the new ELA curriculum.

Elementary Education Teacher (onsite and Remote)

District 91: Sunnyside Elementary
2019.08 - 2021.06
  • Develop interactive media rich learning solutions for instructor-led, blended, online/virtual environments.
  • Create hybrid learning models that include a blend of both asynchronous and synchronous online learning.
  • Produce learning media in various formats including text, graphic, audio, and video.
  • Assess the need for content, material, and learning activities (LMS and non-LMS environments) in collaboration with team members and subject matter experts.
  • Effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects to completion and meet the desired milestones.
  • Understand, articulate, and document clear learning objectives and behavioral outcomes.
  • Design instruction using the backward design method to determine success criteria, identify goals, plan assessments, and create content to reach the desired outcome.
  • Leveraged instructional design and multi-media skills to conceptualize design, develop, and deliver course materials.
  • Develop assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
  • Incorporate strategic learning techniques in the development of course content to meet the needs of diverse learners.

Priority Standards Alignment Committee

Idaho Falls School District 91
2019.06 - 2021.06
  • Served on a dedicated committee to analyze and align priority standards with the elementary school district curriculum, ensuring a cohesive and comprehensive learning experience for all students.
  • Identified essential standards and conducted a thorough analysis based on endurance, leverage, and readiness, ensuring the most critical learning objectives were prioritized and effectively integrated into the curriculum.
  • Led the initiative to vertically align ELA standards across multiple grade levels, ensuring a seamless progression of learning objectives and enhancing overall curriculum coherence and continuity.
  • Developed proficiency rubrics for standards to accurately assess and demonstrate student mastery in alignment with the curriculum. These rubrics provided clear criteria and benchmarks for evaluating student performance and effectively measuring progress towards meeting learning objectives.
  • Played a key role in selecting and curating key vocabulary terms from priority standards, ensuring that students were exposed to and equipped with the necessary prerequisite skills to effectively access the curriculum.

Instructional Designer

Writing Assistance
2020.08 - 2021.02
  • Joined a remote team as an independent contractor to assist in fulfilling a project. Delivering materials under tight deadlines.
  • Researched and incorporated current trends and data into standard curriculum for science.
  • Worked closely with instructors to prepare lesson plans, content, and tools to facilitate education globally.
  • Design lessons for students with wide range of learning requirements based on initial needs analysis.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to organize work and meet deadlines assigned by client.

Instructional Designer

Idaho Public Broadcasting
2018.07 - 2021.01
  • Work with subject matter experts to create and develop lessons to meet state standards, engage learners, and comply with best education practices.
  • Identify developmentally appropriate content and material targets for specific age groups.
  • Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning outcomes.
  • Design training modules that facilitate reference-based learning.
  • Edited multiple projects submitted by team members by utilizing exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.

Mentor Teacher

Filer Intermediate
2018.08 - 2019.06
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers recommending teaching strategies and ensuring the understanding and execution of the organization's preferred practices.
  • Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
  • Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
  • Lead the development of comprehensive new teacher training.
  • Organized, scheduled, and facilitated training meetings for new teachers on an as needed basis.
  • Delivered private instruction to adult learners in a variety of fields on leadership development, lesson planning, best teaching practices, intrapersonal communication, and delivery of presentations.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parents, students, and teachers.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations.

Fourth Grade Teacher

Filer Intermediate
2015.08 - 2019.08
  • Served on a board to perform comprehensive benefit analysis between English Language Arts Curriculum and Common Core State Standards.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging and achievable goals while providing necessary support.
  • Kept up with education trends by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings and then brought that knowledge back to the organization.
  • Utilized the lean approach when incorporating lessons learned to continuously improve standard practices.
  • Established and maintained professional and healthy working relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Created and taught engaging lessons in the core subject areas with an emphasis on arts and science integration, differentiation, technology, and cooperative learning aligned with Common Core State Standards.
  • Established a classroom learning environment that was encouraging, engaging, and adaptive to student needs.
  • Created the 2018 and 2019 Math, ELA, and Social Studies curriculum pacing guide for fourth grade.

Education

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2022

Instructional Design

Instructional Designer
IDOL Course Academy
12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University Of Phoenix
Arizona
12.2016

Skills

  • Process Improvement
  • Staff Management
  • Behavioral Intervention
  • Curriculum Coordination
  • Schedule Oversight
  • Program Management
  • Staff Development
  • Community Engagement
  • Curriculum Review
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Adult Learning Principles

Timeline

Assistant Principal

Idaho Falls School District
2022.08 - Current

Chair on ELA Curriculum Adoption Committee

Idaho Falls School District
2022.08 - 2023.04

Chair on Math Curriculum Adoption/Implementation

Idaho Falls School District 91
2021.10 - Current

Instructional Designer

Writing Assistance
2020.08 - 2021.02

Elementary Education Teacher (onsite and Remote)

District 91: Sunnyside Elementary
2019.08 - 2021.06

Priority Standards Alignment Committee

Idaho Falls School District 91
2019.06 - 2021.06

Mentor Teacher

Filer Intermediate
2018.08 - 2019.06

Instructional Designer

Idaho Public Broadcasting
2018.07 - 2021.01

Fourth Grade Teacher

Filer Intermediate
2015.08 - 2019.08

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Western Governors University

Instructional Design

Instructional Designer

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University Of Phoenix
Tes Fields