Walker Kyle
Gilbert,Arizona
Summary
Knowledgeable school leader specializing in team leadership and strategic planning. Desiring to contribute to school and student success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School ELA Teacher-Team Lead
Pendergast Elementary School District
Glendale, AZ
06.2023 - Current
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
Sixth Grade ELA Teacher
J.O Combs Unified School District
San Tan Valley, AZ
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Building Instructional Coach
Arizona Math And Science
Phoenix, AZ
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Developed staff members' attitudes, skills and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Reviewed formative and summative data and information from diagnostic tests to accurately assess students.
- Met diverse student population needs by planning and implementing lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies.
Vice Principal
American Leadership Academy
Gilbert, AZ
04.2016 - 05.2019
- Met with parents to discuss student performance and behavioral issues.
- Worked with teachers to evaluate policies and enact improvements.
- Acted as principal for day-to-day running of school as well as key decision making.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Planned and implemented professional development programs.
Director of Special Education
San Angelo Charter School
San Angelo, TX
05.2013 - 04.2016
- Allocated special education staff and addressed requests for additional allocations throughout school year.
- Coordinated special education services through frequent principal collaboration and consultation.
- Evaluated and supervised itinerant teachers and support staff based on student needs.
- Contributed to district-level committees to support needs of students on IEPs.
- Coordinated staff evaluations for special education personnel.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Saint Vincent De Paul
Pampa, TX
06.2003 - 05.2013
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Boys and Girls Club Director
Boys And Girls Club
Pampa, TX
01.2000 - 04.2003
- Established relationships with club members and maintained positive club standing with trustworthy actions and professionalism.
- Organized special activities and events for existing club members, including service projects, parties and procedural meetings.
- Monitored club activities and identified areas for improvement.
- Partnered closely with club officers to develop successful strategies promoting club growth.
Education
Ph.D. - Elementary And Middle School Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2024
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05.2018
Master of Arts - Education Administration-Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04.2016
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Compliance
- Group Leadership
- Background in Special Education
- Background in Behavior Support
- Background in Federal Reports and Grants
- Background in Poverty and SEL
- Student Evaluations
- Response-To-Intervention Understanding
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Assessments
- Licensed in Arizona and Texas
Timeline
Middle School ELA Teacher-Team Lead
Pendergast Elementary School District
06.2023 - Current
Sixth Grade ELA Teacher
J.O Combs Unified School District
06.2022 - 05.2023
Building Instructional Coach
Arizona Math And Science
05.2019 - 05.2022
Vice Principal
American Leadership Academy
04.2016 - 05.2019
Director of Special Education
San Angelo Charter School
05.2013 - 04.2016
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Saint Vincent De Paul
06.2003 - 05.2013
Boys and Girls Club Director
Boys And Girls Club
01.2000 - 04.2003
Ph.D. - Elementary And Middle School Administration
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Master of Arts - Education Administration-Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
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