Valerie Poole
Houston,Texas
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RLA Curriculum Implementation Coach
Houston I.S.D.
08.2022 - Current
- Possesses a moral and ethical compass
- Demonstrates a heart and passion for leadership
- Make decisions for the benefit of school and community
- Provide student services and increase student achievement K-5
- Assists the principal in communicating, collaborating, and building strong relationships with key stakeholders
Teacher Development Specialist
Elementary RLA/Houston I.S.D.
07.2014 - 01.2022
- Curriculum and Development Office,
- Observing instructional practice and providing real-time feedback
- Providing critical on the job coaching to teachers to support their professional development
- Monitoring teacher efficacy in applying new content and impact for student learning
- Partnering with Principals and SO to ensure focus was aligned to developed priorities for individual teachers
- Worked with Principals, DDI and Teachers to review performance data to strategically prioritize campus needs
- Modeling Tier I instruction aligning to state standards
Instructional Specialist
Houston Independent School District
08.2011 - 06.2014
- Facilitated weekly Professional Learning Communities (PLC's)
- Supervision of K-5 Hourly Intervention Teachers
- Lead the Intervention Assistance Team (IAT)
- Mentored new teachers
- Worked with principal to support school initiatives, faculty meetings and parent literacy
Progress Mentor Trainer
Houston Independent School District
02.2003 - 07.2011
- Management of 16 Campus Literacy Coaches (2003-2005)
- Management of 32 Campus Literacy Coaches (2006-2009)
- Delivered Professional Development for Tier I, Il and III instruction
- Coaching teachers to support the development of scholars in grades K-3.
Campus Literacy Coach
Houston Independent School Distict
08.2000 - 01.2003
- Delivered Professional Development for Tier I, Il and III instruction
- Coaching teachers to support the development of scholars in grades K-3.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX12.1986
Skills
- Curriculum Writing
- Instructional Strategies
- Interactive Learning
- Instructional Techniques
- Teacher Training
- Team Collaboration
- Student Achievement
- Problem Solving
Certification
Elementary Education
Minor in Reading
CERTIFICATES
English-Cohort Leader
Timeline
RLA Curriculum Implementation Coach
Houston I.S.D.
08.2022 - Current
Teacher Development Specialist
Elementary RLA/Houston I.S.D.
07.2014 - 01.2022
Instructional Specialist
Houston Independent School District
08.2011 - 06.2014
Progress Mentor Trainer
Houston Independent School District
02.2003 - 07.2011
Campus Literacy Coach
Houston Independent School Distict
08.2000 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science -
Prairie View A&M University
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