Tiffany Hilliard
Lancaster
Summary
Results-oriented professional with 17+ years of experience in leadership, strategic program implementation, and community engagement, passionate about fostering transformative learning environments. Proven ability to build high-trust relationships, facilitate impactful professional development, and leverage data to drive student achievement and program advocacy. Eager to apply expertise in fostering community buy-in and strategic partnerships to drive enrollment and build a passionate advocacy base for Alpha's innovative educational model.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Specialist
Dallas Independent School District
01.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance student engagement and academic performance.
- Collaborated with educators to design professional development programs targeting instructional best practices.
- Observe teachers and provide actionable feedback designed to improve instruction
- Create and conduct professional development for teachers, administrators, and other district stakeholders in alignment with state standards, best practices and instructional strategies
- Work in collaboration with planning teams to improve the quality of service and instruction
- Provide expertise and technical assistance to campuses in order to support academic achievement
- Collect and analyze district, campus, and student data to assist in planning instructional programs, making informed instructional decisions, and monitoring program effectiveness
- Provide demonstrations for teachers in the use of applicable instructional strategies and support implementation of the district curriculum to assist with instructional improvement
Math Instructional Coach/TAP Master Teacher
Lancaster Independent School District
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Develop and facilitate campus professional development
- Designed engaging math curricula to enhance student understanding and retention.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement effective instructional strategies and best practices.
- Analyzed data and provided support to teachers to increase student achievement
- Conduct evaluations and post-conferences
- Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members
- Write and format campus assessments
- Design campus wide intervention plans
- Model lessons and co-teach to demonstrate effective teaching habits
- Effectively communicate with staff
Fourth-grade Mathematics Teacher, Third-grade Mathematics/Science Teacher
Lancaster Independent School District
08.2016 - 07.2017
First-grade Mathematics/Science Teacher, Second-grade General Education Teacher, Self-contained
Dallas Independent School District
08.2011 - 06.2014
Special Education Teacher- MOID; Self-contained
Fulton County Schools
09.2007 - 05.2009
Education
M.A. - Counseling
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX01.2013
B.A. - Psychology
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA01.2006
Skills
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Strategic planning
- Motivating teams
- Team leadership
- Coaching
- Goal setting
- Talent development
- Project planning
- Complex Problem-solving
- Training and mentoring
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Generalist (Grades EC-4)
- CLASS 2nd Edition Observer Pre-K–3rd Certified
- RCG Leadership Coaching
Timeline
Instructional Specialist
Dallas Independent School District
01.2020 - Current
Math Instructional Coach/TAP Master Teacher
Lancaster Independent School District
01.2017 - 01.2020
Fourth-grade Mathematics Teacher, Third-grade Mathematics/Science Teacher
Lancaster Independent School District
08.2016 - 07.2017
First-grade Mathematics/Science Teacher, Second-grade General Education Teacher, Self-contained
Dallas Independent School District
08.2011 - 06.2014
Special Education Teacher- MOID; Self-contained
Fulton County Schools
09.2007 - 05.2009
B.A. - Psychology
Clark Atlanta University
M.A. - Counseling
Dallas Baptist University
Awards
Campus Teacher of the Month 2016-2017 School Year, District All-STAAR Teacher 2017-2018 School Year
Additional Roles/Responsibilities
- 2025 Vision Strategic Planning Committee
- Aspiring Leaders Academy
- Quality Assessment Writing Committee
- Instructional Video Creator
- Teacher Focus Group- Campus Representative
- Small Group Interventions Coordinator
- District Improvement Plan
- Mentor Teacher/Trainer
- Leaders Among Leaders Committee
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