Tracy Winstead
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Passionate educator and instructional leader who spent the last nine years in the Curriculum and Instruction department of the 4th largest school district in Texas, servicing over 100,000 students. In my role as the district coordinator high school English Language Arts and Reading, I developed critical reading/writing curriculum and provided instructional coaching support to over 300 HS teachers working on 15 comprehensive and magnet campuses. Recognized for exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
District Coordinator, High School ELAR
Northside ISD
San Antonio, TX
06.2014 - 06.2023
- Directed creation, implementation, and review of district English language arts and reading curriculum for grades 9-12, including advanced courses, sheltered ESL, journalism, speech and debate, and SCE reading
- Planned, promoted and delivered continuing professional development for district staff, campus administrators, department coordinators, and over 300 HS teachers
- Facilitated district benchmark process from creation to administration to data disaggregation
- Directed staff of district instructional coaches to facilitate wrap-around support to three Title 1 high schools, as well as provide resources and instructional coaching to remaining fifteen comprehensive and magnet high schools
- Collaborated with Northside ISD At-Risk Coordinator to facilitate credit retrieval, accelerated instruction, and summer school
- Attended and presented at state and national conferences to stay current and share innovative pedagogy with district and campus personnel
- Developed and implemented district-wide initiatives to improve student achievement.
District Instructional Coach, Middle School ELAR
Northside ISD
San Antonio, TX
06.2012 - 06.2014
- Wrote district concept-based ELAR curriculum for grades 6-8
- Created district benchmarks and developed data analysis protocols for campus PLCs
- Facilitated implementation of 90-minute integrated reading and writing classes for Northside middle schools
- Developed and presented district-wide professional development
- Supported Title 1 campuses by working with grade-level PLCs, instructional coaching, model-teaching, etc
- Coached struggling teachers at campus request
- Mentored new ELAR campus coordinators.
English Department Chairman, Warren High School
Northside ISD
San Antonio, TX
06.2010 - 06.2012
- Assisted in hiring English faculty, observed and evaluated teacher performance, managed department budget, presented staff development, and conducted department and late start meetings
- Managed day-to-day operations of the department including scheduling tasks and assigning duties
- Designed common assessment for all grade levels and created data protocols
- Met monthly with Northside ISD Secondary Language Arts Coordinator to develop curriculum and implement programs
- Served on principal's senior leadership committee
Faculty, Warren High School
01.2003 - 01.2012
- Taught English I, I P-AP, III, and IV, English IV Dual Credit, and English IV AP.
Adjunct Faculty, English Department
Northwest Vista College
San Antonio, TX
09.2004 - 05.2005
- Taught English 1301 and 1302
Adjunct Faculty, English Department
Wayland University
San Antonio, TX
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Taught English 1301 and 1302.
English Department Coordinator, Rudder Middle School
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Assisted in hiring new English faculty, observed and evaluated teacher performance, managed department budget, presented staff development, and conducted monthly department meetings
- Met monthly with NISD Secondary Language Arts Coordinator to develop curriculum and implement programs
- Served on Principal's Advisory Committee.
Adjunct Faculty, St. Phillips College
Project Quest
San Antonio, TX
09.1997 - 05.1998
- Instructor for Project Quest, a federally-funded program that targeted economically disadvantaged adults.
Education
Master of Arts - English
University of Texas
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Baylor University
Skills
- Writing Expertise
- Strategic Planning
- Cultural Competency
- Information Collection
- Consulting
- Administrative Leadership
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
Accreditation
- Certified Appraiser, T-TESS, Teach for Texas
- Presenter and Trainer, Lynn Ericson Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction
- Trainer, Abydos International (Diamond Level)
- Texas Teaching Certification, UTSA
References
- Jerry Woods, Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Instruction, Northside ISD 210-397-8638
- Lourdes Medina, Principal, Stinson Middle School, Northside ISD 210-397-3610
- Jill Hackney, Director of GT and Advanced Academics, Northside ISD, 210-397-3610
- Anthony Jarrett, Chief Instructional Officer, Northeast ISD, 210-407-0549
Affiliations
Masters Leadership Program of San Antonio
Class XX 2023-2024 · Sep 2023 - Present
Timeline
District Coordinator, High School ELAR
Northside ISD
06.2014 - 06.2023
District Instructional Coach, Middle School ELAR
Northside ISD
06.2012 - 06.2014
English Department Chairman, Warren High School
Northside ISD
06.2010 - 06.2012
Adjunct Faculty, English Department
Northwest Vista College
09.2004 - 05.2005
Faculty, Warren High School
01.2003 - 01.2012
Adjunct Faculty, English Department
Wayland University
01.2003 - 01.2004
English Department Coordinator, Rudder Middle School
01.2001 - 01.2003
Adjunct Faculty, St. Phillips College
Project Quest
09.1997 - 05.1998
Master of Arts - English
University of Texas
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Baylor University