Vicki Arrington
Summary
Dynamic and impactful educational leader, offering over 30 years of enriching experience in Pre K-12 public education. Demonstrated expertise in spearheading staff development initiatives, driving process enhancements, and optimizing productivity. Proven proficiency in professional learning, incorporating technology into education, and implementing mentorship and coaching programs. Exceptional skills in facilitating and designing adult learning experiences and exercising effective supervision. Committed to catalyzing positive educational outcomes and leading transformative change in the educational landscape.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean
Bare University for Bare Dermatology
09.2023 - Current
- Oversee curriculum development for entire practice
- Ensure the highest standards of customer service and educational excellence
- Coaching employees to reach maximum potential
- Provided mentoring to employees.
- Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
- Developed job-specific competencies and performance standards.
- Worked with vendors to customize courseware to accommodate business needs.
- Developed and executed performance management programs to increase employee engagement and productivity.
Coordinator, Instructional Services
ESC Region 11
01.2018 - 08.2023
- Coached content teams on adult learning design and best practices
- Provided literacy coaching to individuals and teams as needed
- Designed and delivered digital learning experiences for employees
- Led a team of educational consultants in a variety of roles
- Led Federal and State Grant Initiatives
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
Director, Professional Learning
Keller ISD
08.2012 - 01.2018
- Supervised and mentored teachers as a new teacher district mentor
- Led instructional rounds as a principal leader to improve teaching practices
- Provided job-embedded professional learning opportunities for staff to enhance their skills
- Founded and supervised a student-led genius team responsible for training teachers and onboarding new hires.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work through coaching.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
Instructional Technology Facilitator
Keller ISD
08.2005 - 07.2012
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
Technology Integration Specialist
Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD
08.2003 - 07.2005
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
Campus Technologist
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
08.2002 - 07.2003
- Promoted mission, vision and culture of school to prospective students to increase enrollment.
- Supported campus events to increase student engagement and promote campus-wide initiatives.
- Collaborated with student and faculty teams to develop strategies for student outreach.
- Utilized websites and social media to promote campus life, events and opportunities.
Classroom Teacher
Keller ISD & Arlington ISD
07.1993 - 07.2002
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Education
Master of Education -
Western Governors University
01.2015
Bachelor of Science -
Stephen F. Austin State University
01.1992
Skills
- Deep knowledge of standards, content, assessment, and best practices for curriculum implementation
- Project Management
- Staff Leadership
- Customized Training
- Remote Employee Training
- Extensive experience in adult learning design and best practices
- New Hire Orientation
- Employee Coaching
- Staff Development Plans
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships
- Proficient in MS, Apple, Google Apps, Adobe Acrobat, and virtual meeting software
- Training Manual Creation
- Customer Service
- Staff Development
- Workshops and Conferences
- Decision-Making
- Training Methods
- Pre-K to 12 Education
- First Year Teacher Induction and Mentoring
- Educational Technology
- Professional Learning Designer
- Continuous Improvement
- Facilitation and Coaching Administrators and Teachers
- T-TESS Appraiser
- Instructional Rounds Coach
- Job Embedded Professional Learning
- Large Scale Event Planning
- Genius Team Founder at Keller ISD
- Conference Creator
- Canvas Trainer
- Faculty Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Training Program Development
- New Hire Training
Timeline
Dean
Bare University for Bare Dermatology
09.2023 - Current
Coordinator, Instructional Services
ESC Region 11
01.2018 - 08.2023
Director, Professional Learning
Keller ISD
08.2012 - 01.2018
Instructional Technology Facilitator
Keller ISD
08.2005 - 07.2012
Technology Integration Specialist
Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD
08.2003 - 07.2005
Campus Technologist
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
08.2002 - 07.2003
Classroom Teacher
Keller ISD & Arlington ISD
07.1993 - 07.2002
Master of Education -
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science -
Stephen F. Austin State University
Presentations
- NATIONAL ASCD 2015 - Transforming Online Professional Learning
- TCEA 2019, 2017, 2011, 2007, 2005 - Various Ed Tech Integration
- DISCOVERY EDUCATOR LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2006, 2013 - Invitation Only Leading with Technology
- TCEA 2015, 2018 - The Genius Team
- IMS GLOBAL 2016 - Digital Innovation in Schools Today
- ISTE 2017 - The Genius Team and Beyond
- AESA 2019 - Leading with Strengths
- Learning Forward International 2018 - Professional Learning Fixer Upper
- ACET 2023 - The Yellow Brick Road to Stability
- TECH FOR TOTS 2019 - Gettin Techy with the TEKS Education
Board And Volunteer Experience
- Board of Directors, Learning Forward Texas, 2017, Present, Current President of the Board, dedicated to advancing professional learning for student success.
- Baldrige Quality Examiner, Quality Texas Foundation, 2012, 2018, Assessed and evaluated organizations for quality improvement.
References
Available upon request
Presentations
- NATIONAL ASCD 2015 - Transforming Online Professional Learning
- TCEA 2019, 2017, 2011, 2007, 2005 - Various Ed Tech Integration
- DISCOVERY EDUCATOR LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2006, 2013 - Invitation Only Leading with Technology
- TCEA 2015, 2018 - The Genius Team
- IMS GLOBAL 2016 - Digital Innovation in Schools Today
- ISTE 2017 - The Genius Team and Beyond
- AESA 2019 - Leading with Strengths
- Learning Forward International 2018 - Professional Learning Fixer Upper
- ACET 2023 - The Yellow Brick Road to Stability
- TECH FOR TOTS 2019 - Gettin Techy with the TEKS Education
Board And Volunteer Experience
- Board of Directors, Learning Forward Texas, 2017, Present, Current President of the Board, dedicated to advancing professional learning for student success.
- Baldrige Quality Examiner, Quality Texas Foundation, 2012, 2018, Assessed and evaluated organizations for quality improvement.
References
Available upon request
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