Valerie Pattavina Fenn
Glastonbury,USA
Summary
Dynamic educational leader seeking a Director of Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum position to leverage extensive curricular expertise, professional learning experience, and proven leadership skills in advancing district goals. Possesses a deep understanding of PreK-12 programs, data-driven decision-making, and assessment strategies, with a commitment to fostering the growth and development of students and staff.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mathematics Teacher
Manchester Public Schools
11.2023 - Current
- Design and implement Grade 6 math lessons.
- Design and implement Grade 6 digital lessons and study materials.
- Utilize Schoology, Google Classroom, and PowerSchool online grading system. Actively participate in weekly department and interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Regularly communicate with families on student progress.
Interim Director of Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment
West Springfield Public Schools
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Implemented new ELA curriculum and professional learning for all elementary schools, new Math and ELA curriculum and professional learning at the high school.
- Administered, coordinated and supervised the instructional program in all schools, by cooperatively working with the principal and faculty of each building.
- Assisted in the development of the annual budget by preparing cooperatively with the principals and faculty the curriculum and instruction portion of the budget.
- Supervised and coordinated a program of orientation for new teachers and in-service training for experienced teachers.
- Supervised district coaching and technology staff.
- Kept abreast of all new instructional materials and evaluate these materials in terms of their effectiveness as teaching aids in the educational program.
- Directed the use and distribution of instructional equipment and materials for the total district.
- Prepared and submitted reports to the Superintendent and the School Board relating to assessment data and the progress and accomplishments in curriculum and instruction programs.
- Wrote and implemented grants to support instructional programming.
- Designed and facilitated professional learning for all district leaders.
- Developed SY 22-23 professional learning plan for entire district staff.
Caretaker/Trustee for Elderly Parents
Pattavina Family
07.2020 - 11.2023
- Developed personalized care plans tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Implemented health monitoring protocols to track physical and cognitive progress effectively.
- Supervised daily activities to ensure consistent improvement.
- Organized living space with medical equipment and supplies.
- Completed financial tasks by estimating costs and preparing and managing budgets.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to manage medication administration, treatments, and transportation to providers.
- Streamlined communication between families, staff, and external service providers for improved support systems.
Chief of Institute
Area Cooperative Educational Services
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Participated in senior leadership decision making as a cabinet member.
- Managed and evaluated staff in the areas of professional learning, grants management, project coordination, and data and accountability.
- Developed and deliver monthly professional learning for ACES principals and directors.
- Facilitated Curriculum Council meetings with local directors of curriculum and instruction and assistant superintendents.
- Oversight of professional learning service contracts with 25 local school districts.
- Developed grants strategy.
- Developed agency data and accountability reporting system.
- Chaired Professional Development and Evaluation (PDEC).
- Oversight of ACES Foundation work.
- Managed implementation of EventPro registration system.
- Administered agency culture and climate survey.
- Researched and recommended new agency programs and services.
- Developed an innovation/proposal process.
- Directed the coordination of agency research with Hanover Research.
Assistant Principal/Principal
Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School
07.2016 - 09.2018
- Managed and evaluated 28 staff members, including teachers, CDAs, para educators, support staff, health, custodial, and office staff.
- Led NAEYC accreditation.
- Developed professional learning calendar and monthly workshops.
- Facilitated curriculum specialist collaboration with teachers.
- Represented school at magnet and choice fairs.
- Develop school marketing program.
- Led weekly data teams and professional learning communities.
- Chaired all PPT meetings.
- Conducted parent meetings regarding attendance.
- Developed monthly parent workshop program.
- Managed school budget.
- Developed School Improvement Plan.
K-12 Director of Intervention
Hartford Public Schools
07.2013 - 07.2016
- Directed the research, development and effective implementation of district-wide systems of intervention.
- Led district work on development of standards-based reporting and mastery-based learning.
- Served on district assessment team to develop and re-evaluate annual assessment calendar.
- Increased the effective collection, reporting, analysis and use of data at all levels of the district focused on improving student learning and effectively monitor student achievement.
- Coordinated development of progress monitoring tools, grading practices, and report cards that accurately reflect student learning aligned to standards.
- Supervised and evaluated district intervention specialists.
- Managed budget and requisitions for the Office of Intervention.
- Supervised Title I program staff and budget.
- Managed the planning and implementation of Early Start Intervention (Summer Intervention).
- Planned, organized, and implemented professional learning opportunities for school leaders, educators, and community partners in research-based instructional practices.
- Monitored the use of research-based effective teaching strategies in classrooms and the discussion of authentic student work in collaborative grade/school level data teams.
- Engaged school and district leaders in planning and developing a structure for mastery-based learning.
- Composed and oversaw PSDG and Alliance grants related to academic intervention services.
Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction
Jumoke Academy Honors at Milner
08.2012 - 07.2013
- Developed procedures and policies for various school protocols.
- Presented assessment data and make projections for Commissioner and Governor.
- Acted as TEAM administrator for building.
- Implemented a school wide bullying education program.
- Developed school schedule.
- Acted as liaison for University of Hartford tutoring program.
- Conducted teacher and staff evaluations.
- Led tiered intervention teams and program.
- Organized Saturday academy program for students.
- Oversaw standardized test administration and MAP testing.
Assistant Principal
Cromwell Middle School
07.2010 - 08.2012
- Facilitated school improvement by team-building, problem solving, and shared decision-making focused around the mission and vision of the school.
- Employed strategies to sustain the commitment of teachers to carry out district initiatives and school improvement goals.
- Worked with teachers to utilize multiple assessment strategies to monitor the progress of student achievement and school goals.
- Engaged members of the community to support the character development of our students through a bullying prevention program and PBIS initiatives.
- Mentored staff and provide support for the professional development of staff members.
- Handled the investigation and resolution of school discipline.
- Worked with students, parents, guidance office and nurse to improve student attendance concerns.
- Developed staff bus and lunch duties schedule. Created student schedules in PowerSchool.
- Completed teacher observations and evaluations according to the evaluation cycle.
- Chaired PPT and 504 meetings.
- Lead school early intervention program.
- Led crisis management team and safety drills.
- Implemented a school wide bullying education program.
- Oversaw CMT administration.
Teacher/Team Leader
East Hartford Middle school
09.2004 - 06.2010
- Led grade 7 interdisciplinary team.
- Developed schedule for FasttMath Intervention Program for grades 7 and 8 math program.
- Developed curriculum and created activities for CMT camp.
- Team led alternative program for grades 7 and 8.
- Taught general math and pre-algebra, grades 7 and 8.
- Acted as Data Team Leader for math department.
- Revised math curriculum and pacing guides.
- Developed schedule for new alternative program.
- Designed and implemented character education curriculum.
- Interviewed and participated in hiring new staff members.
- Participated as district committee member for Early Intervention Plans (EIP).
- Filled in for school administrators.
- Facilitated school wide data team.
- Taught emotionally disabled and intellectually disabled students as part of inclusion program.
- Elected member of school Decision Making Team.
- Chaired Teacher of the Year election.
- Organized career day schedule and guest speakers.
- Developed and presented district data board.
- Created and developed Saturday Math Enrichment program.
- Served on textbook committee for elementary school.
- Conducted team fundraiser.
- Trained teachers in school grading program.
Teacher
Saint Brigid School
09.2001 - 06.2004
- Taught General Math and Pre-Algebra, Grades 6, 7, and 8.
- Taught Introductory French I and II, Grades 7 and 8.
- Taught Computer Classes and Typing Skills, Grades 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Organized and Instructed a Microsoft Publisher and Microsoft Access course to principals from the Archdiocese of Hartford.
National Accounts RFP Director
Aetna Health Plans
03.1994 - 01.1995
- Directed and managed the production of new business proposals.
- Developed and prepared financial and marketing materials.
- Advised sales representatives on marketing and financial strategies.
- Attended health care conferences.
- Conducted Finals presentations.
- Conducted corporate training sessions for sales staff.
- Negotiated financial proposals with brokers and consultants.
- Designed new on-line manual for health products.
- Compiled data and revised legislation manuals.
Education
Doctorate in Educational Leadership -
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT01.2018
Sixth Year in Educational Leadership - undefined
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT05.2005
Teaching Certification - undefined
Connecticut Department of Higher Education
Hartford, CT05.2001
Masters of Business Administration - Finance
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT05.1994
Bachelors of Arts - International Business, French
Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT05.1990
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Staff development
- Diversity awareness
- Effective communication
- Performance evaluation
- Budget management
- Stakeholder relations
- Data Driven Decision-making
- Problem solving
- Policies and procedure administration
Affiliations
- National Educators Association (NEA)
- National Middle School Association
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
Certification
- Professional Educator Middle School Mathematics (229)
- Professional Educator Administration and Supervision (092)
Additional Professional Experience
- Trained Data Wise, Harvard 2015
- Teachscape certified (since 2012)
- TEAM Scorer (since 2013)
- NEASC Summer Chairpersons Conference
- NEASC visiting committee member for Timberlane Regional Middle School, Plainstow, N.H. (2008)
- Trained SRBI
- Trained Common Formative Assessments
- Trained Effective Teaching Strategies for ELL
- Trained TEAM/Best Mentor
- Trained Data Driven Decision Making
- Advisor - Co-moderated Best Buddies Club (East Hartford Middle School, 2004-2006)
- Technology Department Head - (Saint Brigid School, 2001 - 2004)
- World Language Department Head - (Saint Brigid School, 2002 - 2004)
- Advisor - Moderated the school newspaper staff (Saint Brigid School, 2002 - 2004)
- Curriculum Cabinet -Participated in the purchasing of math text books and language arts software (Saint Brigid School, 2004)
- Grant Writer - Researched and wrote a technology grant for Saint Brigid School (2003)
- Missionary - Volunteered in a teaching mission program in Malawi, Southeast Africa (2001)
- Corporate Trainer - Coordinated and participated in corporate training program (The Travelers Insurance Company)
Timeline
Mathematics Teacher
Manchester Public Schools
11.2023 - Current
Interim Director of Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment
West Springfield Public Schools
08.2022 - 07.2023
Caretaker/Trustee for Elderly Parents
Pattavina Family
07.2020 - 11.2023
Chief of Institute
Area Cooperative Educational Services
08.2018 - 07.2020
Assistant Principal/Principal
Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School
07.2016 - 09.2018
K-12 Director of Intervention
Hartford Public Schools
07.2013 - 07.2016
Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction
Jumoke Academy Honors at Milner
08.2012 - 07.2013
Assistant Principal
Cromwell Middle School
07.2010 - 08.2012
Teacher/Team Leader
East Hartford Middle school
09.2004 - 06.2010
Teacher
Saint Brigid School
09.2001 - 06.2004
National Accounts RFP Director
Aetna Health Plans
03.1994 - 01.1995
Sixth Year in Educational Leadership - undefined
University of Hartford
Teaching Certification - undefined
Connecticut Department of Higher Education
Masters of Business Administration - Finance
University of Hartford
Bachelors of Arts - International Business, French
Saint Michael's College
Doctorate in Educational Leadership -
University of Hartford