Kathleen Prado

• Led faculty meetings to discuss instructional strategies and student needs.
• Coordinated assessments and analyzed student performance data regularly.
• Managed student discipline policies and procedures effectively.
• Developed and implemented school improvement plans aligned with district goals.
• Collaborated with parents and community members to enhance educational programs.
• Advocated for resources to support diverse learning environments in the school.
• Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
• Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
• Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
• Monitored school administration activity and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.
• Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.

• Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
• Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.
• Teach students in the undergraduate College of Education program

• Provides training, consultation, and support to administrators, teachers, and school-based leadership teams to facilitate implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) at the district and school levels.
• Assistance activities include observation and feedback, modeling, interpreting data and other supportive assistance necessary to implement a Multi-Tiered System of Supports.
• Works collaboratively with Instructional Directors and the Curriculum and Instruction Department.
• Monitors the fidelity of implementation of MTSS at the school level including both academic and behavior support systems.
• Monitors process to ensure compliance and adherence to district procedures, state guidelines, and federal regulations.
• Coordinates MTSS staff development activities for school-based and district personnel.
• Attends all professional development and district-level MTSS meetings.
• Encourages and models skillful use of data to inform decision making.
• Communicates monthly with the District Leadership Team.

• Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
• Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
• Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
• Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
• Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
• Oversaw administrative functions such as schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
• Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
• Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.

• Collaborated with all district administrators to determine needs to raise student achievement.
• Researched and incorporated current trends and data into standard curriculum for all subject areas.
• Worked closely with teachers to provide professional development for continuous growth of professional practices.
• Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Wrote and managed Title I, II and IV federal grants.
• Facilitated New Teacher/Mentor Program.
• Hired and supervised substitute teachers.
• Supervised and collaborated with District Instructional Coordinators (Literacy, Math and Educational Technology).

• Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
• Oversaw administrative functions such as schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
• Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
• Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
• Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.

Led the district in the implementation of a successful Response to Intervention program.

Secured funds and professional development through grant funds

• Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
• Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
• Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
• Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
• Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
• Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.