Trey Lancaster
Wills Point
Summary
Diligent National Testing Coordinator with a proven track record in coordinating and overseeing comprehensive testing procedures. Successfully managed testing schedules and collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of testing processes. Utilizes problem-solving skills to address and resolve testing issues promptly. Demonstrated a high level of attention to detail. Strong focus on testing team collaboration to achieve desired results.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
National Testing Coordinator
Royse City High School, Royse City ISD
Royse City, TX
07.2025 - Current
- Implement state and federally mandated student assessment programs for the district.
- Implement national assessment programs that support College and Career Readiness.
- Implement district assessment programs that support teaching and learning
- Ensure security and integrity of testing materials and data in accordance with state and federal requirements.
- Ensure security and integrity of testing materials and data in accordance with vendor and district requirements.
- Support all testing and data reporting activities at the campus
- Plan and lead Weekend SAT and ACT testing each month
- Developing a Project Plan for a District Initiative to test all 10th and 11th grade students who have not taken the TSIA Test (1,750) to ensure compliance with Dual Credit and CCMR requirements
- Oversee the Advanced Placement Program
- National Assessment Responsibilities
- Implement procedures for ensuring security and confidentiality of national testing programs and other assessments.
- Direct and oversee test implementation and monitor testing activities to ensure that procedures are followed and deadlines met.
- Create testing assignments for each administration and verify training activities are completed.
- Create and communicate alternate/displacement schedules.
- Identify students that will participate in each administration of an assessment.
- Notify students and parents of all testing information including, but not limited to: registration, test date information, test assignments, timelines, and score reporting
- Ensure receipt, inventory, management, and return of all test materials align with required district and state procedures.
- Attend all required district and state required trainings
- Create, update, and present training materials to all staff
- Provide timely support for testing administrators.
- Consult with staff to provide appropriate testing supports for all eligible students
- Report discrepancies and disciplinary actions taken against students as required.
- Identify, investigate, and address testing irregularities.
- Act as the SSD Coordinator.
- Act as the Trusted Agent for ACT.
District Support Specialist, Resilient Schools Support Program
Texas Education Agency
Austin, TX
02.2022 - 09.2024
- Supported 175 LEAs across the state with specialized supports targeting learning acceleration, student growth, HQIM implementation, and building educator capacity
- Ensured LEAs receive tailored support based on observation walkthrough and data disaggregation as well as engaging in thoughtful reflection around their chosen learning acceleration strategy
- Supported and collaborated with 11 Technical Assistance Providers (TAPs) to ensure each TAP is providing LEAs with designated support within a customized period, as well as adhering to all milestones of support allowing LEAs to receive the full RSSP experience
- Built strong relationships with district superintendents, district leadership teams, and campus leadership to ensure alignment and clear communication
- Ensured RSSP TAP providers receive regular and timely feedback regarding invoicing drafts and verifying invoicing approvals are accurate
- Collaborated with RSSP Team in the development and presentation of LEA and TAP Stepbacks highlighting the work of RSSP for each cycle
- LedRSSP and Data Fellow LEA Monthly Spotlights to highlight LEAs exhibiting strong data-driven strategic implementation
- Developed RSSP IV Playbook TAP Guidance to support LEAs with sustainability after RSSP
- Researched and developed an Instructional Vision project with the goal of helping LEAs develop a vision for developing the framework of high quality instructional curriculum
- Developed Best Practices for Sustainability as a collaboration project with Engage2Learn and TEA colleagues
- Position ended as this role was funded by a federal grant in response to Covid-19
Assistant Principal
Rhodes Intermediate, Forney ISD
Forney, TX
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted the Principal in overall day-to-day operations of a 5th-6th grade campus serving over 900 students
- Served as Campus Testing Coordinator (MAP, TELPAS/ALT, STAAR/ALT)
- Implemented structured PLC with grade level content teams
- Assisted teachers with supports for students with emotional and behavioral challenges
- Managed student behavior and positive behavior initiative
- Conducted ARD meetings for Special Education and assisting Campus Counselors in 504 meetings
- Oversaw implementation of HB 4545 initiative in Reading and Math and conducting quarterly reviews for documentation
- Conducted walkthrough using T-TESS domains and providing high quality relative feedback
- Managed campus bus transportation
Assistant Principal
J.W. Long Elementary, Terrell ISD
Terrell, TX
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Assisted the Principal in overall day-to-day operations of a K-5 campus serving approximately 675 students.
- Served as Campus Testing Coordinator (MAP, DRA, Unit Assessments, TELPAS/ALT, STAAR/ALT)
- Assisted in the implementation of Aggressive Monitoring in each grade level
- Assisted in the development and quarterly evaluation of the campus TIP (Targeted Improvement Plan) for the 2020-2021 school year
- Managed student behavior initiatives
- Implemented CHAMPS Behavior Management System for K-5th Grade
- Developed and worked collaboratively with a Behavior Management Task Force that shapes the direction of behavior management on our campus
- Assisted teachers with supports for students with emotional and behavioral challenges (Implementation of HOPE program for students with extreme behavioral needs)
- Coached and provided feedback using the “Get Better Faster” plan focusing on Management and Rigor
- Conducted ARD meetings for Special Education
- Served as LPAC Chairperson
- Worked with our SALT Team in a new campus vision focusing on the characteristics of a 21st Century Learner and 21st Century Teacher
- Conducted walkthrough, formal observations, and summative conferences
- Co-led grade-level CTM’s on a weekly basis with an emphasis on data analysis being a guiding factor in instruction.
- Collaborated in development of a school-wide method for tracking data for all student assessments (Unit Assessments, MAP, DRA, Benchmarks, and 9-week averages). The data tracking was used to monitor student progress, as well as make recommendations for SST
- Collaborated with District Curriculum Coordinators and serving as Principal of TISD’s Digital Summer Academy for all elementary Pre-K-5th Grade students with an emphasis on enrichment and engagement (TISD’s model for Summer School during June 2020)
Assistant Principal
Life School Mountain Creek
Dallas, TX
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Assisted the Principal in overall day-to-day operations of a K-6 campus
- Facilitated our campus moving from an “F” rating to a “C” rating and moving out of IR in one calendar year.
- Implemented school wide-PBIS Behavior Initiative System
- Implemented CHAMPS Model throughout the entire campus
- Facilitated a new RTI (Response to Intervention) Program targeting Tier 2-3 students
- Coordinated Special Education Referral System
- Facilitated ARD meetings for Special Education
- Coordinated schedules, responsibilities, and overseeing two Instructional Aides and two Permanent Substitutes
- Collaborated with Special Services in ensuring Special Education services and schedules are being implemented daily.
- Developed and implemented a K-2 Emergency Reading Plan to specifically work with students who are currently below benchmark Reading levels
- Assisted in development of campus PLC’s and developed schedules for grade levels
- Conducted walkthrough, formal observations, and summative conferences
- Provided specific feedback for teacher growth based upon previous walkthrough observations
8th Grade Reading Teacher
Furlough Middle School, Terrell ISD
Terrell, TX
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Developed clear, precise lesson plans which engage students and encourage higher level thinking
- Differentiated instruction for all students with a focus on my ELL population, as well as our students who were not successful on the 7th Grade Reading STAAR Test
- Analyzed data from unit assessments and benchmarks to determine areas of strength and weakness
- Developed intervention strategies for small groups for students based upon highest areas of need
Principal Fellow
JW Long Elementary, Terrell ISD
Terrell, TX
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Served as a Principal Fellow on a 3rd-6th grade elementary campus and completing a Master of Education in Educational Leadership degree from Texas Tech University (Grant Partnership with NIET/Texas Tech)
- Conducted a campus-wide equity audit and developing an action plan to address areas of greatest academic need
- Attained TAP Rater Certification
- Facilitated 5th Grade Science and 3rd-4th Grade ELAR PLC’s weekly
- Conducted 5-8 weekly walkthrough assessments using the TAP Evaluation System and providing specific feedback to teachers in a timely manner
- Coached two teachers, scheduling observations, and conducting pre and post conferences based upon the TAP System for Teachers
- Coordinated the RTI process and led all SST Meetings
- Created data disaggregation spreadsheets for each content area and grade level to track the progress of student expectations by a color-coding system for unit assessments and benchmarks
- Member of Student Achievement/Curriculum Team on district level
- Coordinated a series of six Saturday School Camps for students to receive targeted instruction based on data indicating low performance on specific student expectations
- Observed, participated, and led all elements regarding the effective running of an elementary school campus
- Attended National NIET Conference 2017 in New Orleans, LA, and TAP (NIET) Summer Institute 2017 in Dallas, TX.
- Attended National Principals Conference 2017 in Philadelphia, PA
Teacher
Dr. Bruce Wood Elementary, Terrell ISD
Terrell, TX
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Taught 5th Grade Reading and 4th Grade Writing/Science
- Assisted the campus Curriculum Coordinator in implementing Writing into Reading Scope and Sequence
- Served as a member of the campus Student Academic and Leadership Team
- Developed and implemented intervention curriculum for students who were not successful on the first administration of the 5th Grade Reading STAAR Test
- Graduated from the Terrell ISD Leadership Academy (January-December 2016)
Apprentice Missionary
International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention
Chandigarh, India
10.2012 - 02.2015
- Attended 9 week training at ILC in Richmond, VA
- Attended Language School for 11 months and integrating our lives into the community in which we were living
- Served as volunteers at a slum-school in our language city as well as volunteering with a Christian school and working with students living in their hostel
- Trained national pastors in India how to start small group churches in their local villages
- Facilitated 4 Fields Training Model with national pastors. Pastors were trained to go out and lead the training themselves, especially in areas we could not enter
- Followed up with pastors at least two times per month by visiting their local churches and providing support in the areas of teaching, discipleship, and partnership with other local pastors
- Upon leaving in December 2014, we were able to map 120 new small groups with the mission of those groups becoming self-supporting churches.
Teacher
Warren Middle School, Forney ISD
Forney, TX
08.2008 - 08.2012
- Taught 7th Grade Pre-AP English, General English, and Dyslexia
- Developed relevant lesson plans in accordance with the district Scope and Sequence
- Implemented a school-wide behavior expectation system and classroom management plan in collaboration with campus leadership
- Worked with English Language Arts and Reading Curriculum Coordinator to design and implement a 7th Grade Scope and Sequence/Curriculum Map
- Served on the District Educational Improvement Committee
- Awarded Warren Middle School Teacher of the Year 2012
Teacher
Life School Oak Cliff
Dallas, TX
08.2002 - 05.2008
- Experience teaching 3rd Grade Self-Contained, 4th Grade Writing, 7-8th Grade English, 8th Grade American History, and 9-10th Grade Geography
- Served as Writing Consultant for Elementary and Middle School campuses
- Assisted the Assistant Principal with discipline management for 3rd-8th grade
- Enforced school wide-discipline system and classroom expectations
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Tx08-2017
Master of Arts - Christian Education
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ft. Worth, Tx05-1999
Bachelor of Arts - Religion/Sociology
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, Tx05-1995
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Education Policy Implementation
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Test Data Management
- Test Environment Setup
- Training and Coaching
- Quality Assurance
- Test Planning and Implementation
Accomplishments
- Developed RSSP IV Playbook for Technical Assistant Providers to use with Local Education Agencies in developing a plan for sustainability for learning acceleration strategies
- Implemented tracking systems for vendor invoices related to services provided, as well as a system for tracking performance milestones according to contract assurances
- Successfully managed the implementation of a campus behavior support system with supported teachers and students and reduced discipline incidents by 50%
- Selected as 1 of 13 educators in the State of Texas to be selected to serve as a Principal Fellow through the National Institute of Excellence in Teaching (NIET) and Texas Tech University.
Certification
- Principal EC-12
- Standard Teaching Certificate, 4-8 English Language Arts and Reading
- ESL Supplemental
- AEL Certification
Timeline
National Testing Coordinator
Royse City High School, Royse City ISD
07.2025 - Current
District Support Specialist, Resilient Schools Support Program
Texas Education Agency
02.2022 - 09.2024
Assistant Principal
Rhodes Intermediate, Forney ISD
07.2021 - 02.2022
Assistant Principal
J.W. Long Elementary, Terrell ISD
12.2019 - 06.2021
Assistant Principal
Life School Mountain Creek
08.2018 - 11.2019
8th Grade Reading Teacher
Furlough Middle School, Terrell ISD
08.2017 - 07.2018
Principal Fellow
JW Long Elementary, Terrell ISD
06.2016 - 07.2017
Teacher
Dr. Bruce Wood Elementary, Terrell ISD
01.2015 - 05.2016
Apprentice Missionary
International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention
10.2012 - 02.2015
Teacher
Warren Middle School, Forney ISD
08.2008 - 08.2012
Teacher
Life School Oak Cliff
08.2002 - 05.2008
Master of Arts - Christian Education
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Religion/Sociology
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Texas Tech University