TRACY YOUNG
New Castle,IN
Summary
Enthusiastic Instructional Coach with superb leadership skills concentrating in assessing and improving the talents of teaching professionals. First-rate coordination, time management and problem-solving abilities. Strengths in providing individualized student centered coaching and using data to identify building-wide academic needs with student first solutions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Coach
Allison Elementary-School Town Of Speedway
Indianapolis, IN
08.2021 - Current
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies through student centered coaching model.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Met diverse student population needs by co-planning and implementing lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies.
- Maintained confidentiality while recording and keeping detailed track of student performances.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
Elementary Assistant Principal
Cowan Elementary-Cowan Community Schools
Muncie, IN
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Developed school-wide online discipline referral system to help enforce discipline policies in conjunction with PBIS and positive office referral program.
- Implemented grade-level professional learning communities.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Developed district plan to comply with SEA 217, IN dyslexia law, as corporation reading specialist trained in dyslexia.
- District high ability grant writer and coordinator.
- Taught 45 minute 5th and 6th grade computer class daily during the 2018-19 and 2019-20 school years.
Data & Instructional Coach
Wilbur Wright Elementary-New Castle Community Schools
New Castle, IN
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Observed and assessed student performance in mClass Reading, Acuity, iReady, and ISTEP+ and kept thorough records of progress on school data wall.
- Led teacher learning opportunities with Google products and other educational technology.
- Co-led school data meetings every 3 weeks.
- Collaborated with teachers to plan and schedule differentiated instruction promoting learning and student engagement.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
2nd Grade General Education Teacher
Sunnyside Elementary-New Castle Community Schools
New Castle, IN
08.2009 - 07.2015
- Implemented broad range of instructional techniques such as 8-steps, guided reading, balanced literacy, reading stations, and 1-1 technology to retain student interest and maximize learning.
- Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
- Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health problems in students and followed up with parents.
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
4th/5th Split Grades General Education Teacher
Sunnyside Elementary-New Castle Community Schools
New Castle, IN
08.2002 - 07.2009
- Math expert teacher for school's upper elementary Project Child program.
- Managed 3 classrooms of 4th and 5th grade students with math instruction.
- Proficient in Saxon Math, Accelerated Math, and Everyday Math curriculum.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
- Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05.2002
Skills
- Academic and behavior administration
- Instructional and MTSS leadership
- Professional Learning Community development
- Positive stakeholder relationships
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Science of Reading focused
- Critical Thinking through Universal Design
- Flexible and adaptive
- Committed to continuous improvement
Accomplishments
Named Henry County's "Excellent Educator of the Year" in 2010.
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Allison Elementary-School Town Of Speedway
08.2021 - Current
Elementary Assistant Principal
Cowan Elementary-Cowan Community Schools
07.2018 - 07.2021
Data & Instructional Coach
Wilbur Wright Elementary-New Castle Community Schools
08.2015 - 06.2018
2nd Grade General Education Teacher
Sunnyside Elementary-New Castle Community Schools
08.2009 - 07.2015
4th/5th Split Grades General Education Teacher
Sunnyside Elementary-New Castle Community Schools
08.2002 - 07.2009
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
University of Indianapolis
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Indianapolis
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