Iris White

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Hartford, CT 06105

860-***-****

aca9hj@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

A professional developer with twenty years' experience working at the

classroom, school, union, and state levels to form collaborative

partnerships and facilitate positive change.

Areas of expertise: Program Management, Professional Learning, Labor

Relations, Program Evaluation, and Data Driven Decision Making, Strategic

Partnerships

Work

Experience

Education Consultant, Turnaround Office (2008-Present)

Connecticut State Department of Education, Hartford, CT

. Lead consultant for the Connecticut Accountability for Learning

Initiative, a model of support to districts and schools to support the

process of continuous school and district improvement and to

accelerate the closing of Connecticut's achievement gaps. Coordinated

statewide training and in-district technical assistance. Facilitated

the redesign of three professional development modules focused on Data

Driven Decision Making and Data Teams, Formative Assessment, and

Differentiated Instruction. Established a Quality Assurance Program

to assess the strength and effectiveness of professional development

offerings. Supervised and evaluated the activities of training

personnel in the field. Managed the Accountability and Technical

assistance Training Grant.

. Served as the Technical Assistance Team Lead for three low-performing

districts. Provided guidance and support for the development,

implementation, and monitoring of School and District Improvement

Plans.

. Ensured strategic alignment among all Turnaround Office initiatives

and other Connecticut State Department of Education priorities, such

as Expanded Learning Time, Parent, Community and Family Engagement,

and College and Career Readiness. Coordinated two successful

institutes of higher education symposiums and facilitated dialogue

between higher education faculty members and district staff.

. Coordinate the statewide professional development program for

paraeducators. Collaborate with colleagues to develop professional

development modules. Serve as the Commissioner's Designee for the

School Paraprofessional Advisory Council. Prepare written legislative

reports and implement recommendations from the Program Review and

Investigations Committee.

Professional Development Coordinator

(2001- 2008)

AFT Connecticut, Rocky Hill

. Served as an advisor to the President on educational issues.

. Established AFT Connecticut's Professional Issues Program to develop

the union's approach to improving the quality of services its members

provide. Served as one of the National AFT's State Educational Issues

Coordinators to communicate the national union's emphasis on improving

teacher quality, improving low performing schools, data driven

decision making, and research-based instructional strategies.

. Served as a resource to union members and district personnel on the

requirements of No Child Left Behind, including highly qualified

teacher, adequate yearly progress, and highly qualified

paraprofessional. Developed materials and professional development

workshops to help paraprofessionals prepare for the ParaPro

Assessment.

. Prepared and delivered oral and written testimony for legislative

hearings.

. Coordinated leadership development programs for teachers, school

related personnel, state employees, and health care professionals.

Special Education Teacher, (1994-

2001)

Thomas O'Brien Academy of Science and Technology, Albany, NY

. Permanent New York State Certification in Special Education, Grades K-

12

. Taught Learning Disabled and Emotionally Disturbed Children in a

Resource Room setting.

. Co-taught lessons with general education teachers

. Collaborated with general education teachers to provide accommodations

and modifications for special needs students

. Served as chairperson of the school's Shared Decision Making Team

Education

Master of Science, Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology

1998

State University of NY at Albany, NY

Bachelor of Science, Special Education

1994

The College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY

References

Mr. Mark C. Day, Principal Strategist, Education Practice, SAS

2310 Lakeside Lofts Circle, North Carolina 27513, Phone: 412-***-****

Mr. Robert Pitocco, Retired Principal, 57 Hudson Lane, Windsor, CT 06095

Phone: 860-***-****

Ms. Sharon Palmer, Connecticut Commissioner of Labor, 200 Folly Brook

Boulevard, Wethersfield, CT 06109 Phone: 860-***-****

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