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Todd D. Fornadel

Educator
Allen,TX

Summary

Committed educator in providing support for all stakeholders to empower learners in a culture of excellence.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certificates

Work History

6th Grade Mathematics Teacher

VAUGHAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Allen , TX
2021.08 - Current

• Coordinated Grade Level Newsletter

• Created and Coordinated Leadership Academy for At-Risk Male Students
• Created and implemented team-wide system for classroom management and communication
• Member District TIA Committee

• Averaged 8.5 points Student Growth on MAP Mathematics Assessment

• 72% of students grew beyond growth goal for MAP Mathematics Assessment with 50% of students showing more than 10 percentage points of growth
• Designed and Implemented Small Group Focused Instruction for each block

STEM Trailblazer Teacher, Mentor Teacher

AUDELIA CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Richardson , TX
2018.08 - 2019.06
  • Averaged 5-17 percentage points of growth for individual students on all district assessments
  • Created and implemented team-wide system for classroom management and communication
  • Member campus Equity Committee
  • PBIS committee member and CHAMPS model teacher
  • Planned and Facilitated grade level Professional Learning Community focused on students SSI requirements
  • Support, monitor, observe and review development of Teach for America teachers
  • Collaborate with Staff and Administrators to plan intervention based on student needs and data
  • Help implement Seidlitz’s 7 Steps to a Language-Rich Interactive Classroom for the grade level
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention trained

Instructional Coach

THURGOOD MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Richardson , TX
2017.08 - 2018.06
  • Instructional coach for teachers using model based on Jim Knight’s Instructional Coaching Group
  • Created Coaching program for at-risk students struggling with behavior
  • Small Group Interventionist for Reading, Math, Science
  • In class instructional and behavioral support for Reading, Math, Science
  • Collaborate with Teachers, Administrators, and District Specialist to plan lessons based on student needs and data
  • Collaborate with Administration, Instructional Leadership Team to develop professional development goals
  • Member of District Classroom Management Professional Development Team

Instructional Coach

LIBERTY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Richardson , TX
2015.08 - 2017.06
  • Mathematics and Electives
  • Member of District Technology Advisory Committee
  • Member of District Classroom Management Professional Development Team
  • Administrator when 1 or more administrators were off campus
  • Liberty Junior High School Social Media account creator and moderator
  • Chair campus technology integration committee
  • Point of Contact for technology integration initiatives and purchase inquiries
  • Create professional development for staff on technology integration in collaboration with Library Media Specialist
  • Collaborate with Administration and other Instructional Coaches to develop professional development goals
  • Train and support implementation of the CHAMPS model of classroom management for zero-year teachers
  • Collaborate with local Homeowners Association to provide mentors and support for school programs
  • Assisted with Research for Jim Knight’s Instructional Coaching Group

Collaborative Learning Leader

LIBERTY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Richardson , TX
2015.01 - 2015.06
  • Science and Electives
  • Collaborate with Administration and Collaborative Learning Leaders to develop professional development goals
  • Co-lead campus technology integration committee
  • Monitor and review professional development of teachers based on student progress
  • Observe teacher performance during instruction and coach teachers based on data for improvement
  • Analyze student data to facilitate changes in instructional program
  • Collaborate with and monitor Collaborative Learning Facilitator to ensure quality professional learning communities

Administrative Intern

ROUNTREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
, TX
2013.08 - 2014.06
  • Coordinated Rountree Math Science Technology Showcase
  • Solicit community sponsors and donations for showcase
  • Collaborate and Coordinate with staff on instructional presentations for parents for showcase
  • Coordinate volunteers from high school and community for showcase
  • Create positive school climate program initiative in collaboration with school counselor
  • Help plan and conduct new to campus staff development sessions
  • Authored technology integration aspects of the Campus Improvement Plan
  • Conduct walk-throughs and observations of teaching staff
  • Investigate, process, and follow through with student discipline and bullying incidents
  • Acting administrator for Kindergarten Registration and 5th grade Camp
  • Participated in the screening and hiring of professional staff for the 2013-2014 school year
  • Updated staff handbook to allow handbook to be used electronically

Math/Science Teacher, Innovation Team Leader

ROUNTREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
, TX
2008.04 - 2015.01
  • Proposed, designed, co-author and lead the implementation of 1:1 iPad pilot program for 5th and 6th grade
  • Lead teacher for implementation of expanded 1:1 iPad pilot program 3rd to 6th grade
  • Lead Sponsor for 6th Grade Service Leadership Academies (Turning Boys 2 Men and Girls Break Away)
  • Co-Sponsor for 6th Grade Technical Difficulties Club (students who lead professional development for teachers)
  • Instructional Technology Leadership Team Lead for Rountree Elementary
  • Innovation Station Creator: Free to fail, free to explore, free to build STEM investigation club
  • TCEA Presenter: Using Multiple Apps to Create Authentic Work; 3-S: Where to start with iPad Integration
  • NSTA STEM Forum & Expo Presenter: Using Apps to Create Authentic Work

Math/Science Teacher

KERR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
, TX
2006.08 - 2008.06
  • Incorporate wiki’s and webpage design for students to produce artifacts to demonstrate content knowledge
  • District Presenter: Using Wiki’s and blogs for student products
  • Member District Science Curriculum team

Science Teacher

BOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
, TX
2001.08 - 2006.05
  • Used Dreamweaver program to allow students to create webpages for content covered in class
  • Member District Science Curriculum team

Education

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
2013.06 - 2014.07

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
1997.08 - 2001.08

Skills

Classroom Management

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Certification

Standard Principal EC-12

Affiliations

ESL Supplemental EC-8; Gifted and Talented Supplemental EC-8 Associations Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA), Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE), National Eagle Scouts Association (NESA), Boy Scouts of America (BSA), Kappa Sigma Fraternity

Additional Information

  • PTA Life Membership Honoree May 2013 Allen ISD Bell Ringer Award Recipient May 2014

Work Availability

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Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

6th Grade Mathematics Teacher

VAUGHAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2021.08 - Current

STEM Trailblazer Teacher, Mentor Teacher

AUDELIA CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2018.08 - 2019.06

Instructional Coach

THURGOOD MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2017.08 - 2018.06

Instructional Coach

LIBERTY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2015.08 - 2017.06

Collaborative Learning Leader

LIBERTY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2015.01 - 2015.06

Administrative Intern

ROUNTREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2013.08 - 2014.06

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

Southern Methodist University
2013.06 - 2014.07

Math/Science Teacher, Innovation Team Leader

ROUNTREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2008.04 - 2015.01

Math/Science Teacher

KERR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2006.08 - 2008.06

Science Teacher

BOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2001.08 - 2006.05

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences

Marquette University
1997.08 - 2001.08

Standard Principal EC-12

Generalist EC-6

Science 4-8

Mathematics 4-8

ESL Supplemental EC-8

Gifted and Talented Supplemental EC-8

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