Teacher Executive
Resume:
Vibhakumari Solanki, Ph.D.
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TEACHING & ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE (Additional experience prior to 2011 available upon request.) 06/19-Pres. Tenured 10th Grade English; The Writing Revolution (TWR) Coordinator, A. Philip Randolph Campus High School NY
• Facilitate all TWR teacher visits, professional development seminars and debrief meetings with teachers to share best practices and areas of growth.
• Review and advise on best practices on various high need areas: sentence work, paragraph development, and essay construction.
• Generate and process data for start-of-term, mid-term and end-of-term assessments for 9th and 10th grade English departments.
• Develop monthly pacing calendars to hold teachers accountable with writing skills development and monitor student progress.
• Manage the hub for teacher support.
• Model teaching techniques and best practices.
• Serve as Lead Teacher in an Integrated team-teaching classroom environment. 08/16-Pres. 10th Grade English and 12th Grade Film as Literature Teacher, A. Philip Randolph Campus High School NY
• Prepare uniform assessments to test proficiency and weekly lesson plans.
• Utilize Understanding by Design Framework for effective planning of pedagogical goals and objectives for student success.
• Incorporate The Writing Revolution (TWR) practices and effective digital media usage into daily lessons; kickstarted innovative research initiatives in-house using TWR to assess student growth.
• Provide supplementary academic and organizational materials and support to students with IEPs (learning disabilities).
• Promote cognitive thinking through critical thinking units (e.g., Socratic Seminars, project-based learning, etc.).
• Communicate with parents, students, school administrators, etc. regarding school policies and student progress. 07/15-07/16 Humanities Teacher, The Academy of Public Relations NY
• Develop and implement engaging lessons in line with the Common Core Expeditionary Learning curriculum.
• Use formal and informal assessment data to drive instruction.
• Develop and maintain a warm and inclusive classroom environment, strong student-teacher communication.
• Participate in grade-level meetings, collaborative planning, and professional development, including Summer Institute. 01/15-06/15 Reading Specialist/Literacy Teacher, The Williamsburg Charter High School NY
• Assist in developing and implementing school and district reading curriculum.
• Assist classroom teachers in selecting and implementing special reading instructions, organizational tasks, material selection, teaching techniques, etc. to best meet student needs and possible deficiencies.
• Screen students to identify base reading level and related instructional needs; provide diagnostic, prescriptive, and evaluative services as well as individual and small group instruction for LD students. 01/11-12/14 Registration and Academic Coordinator, OASIS Program Center for Teaching and Research in Autism, Pace Univ. NY
• Tutor in a variety of content areas using established best practices (modeling, direct instruction, scaffolding, etc.).
• Tailor course material and assignments for students with learning disabilities (LD), including Autism, ADHD, etc.
• Develop executive functioning abilities to foster independence, accountability, self-advocacy and related skill building.
• Coordinate student schedules for optimal time-management, social activities, and coaching sessions.
• Support Freshmen transitioning to college, reviewing core requirements, course selection, university resources and related services, social literacy skills, etc.
• Maintain ongoing professional communication with parents of LD students in the program.
• Adapt to software and databases used university-wide as needed. LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE (Additional experience prior to 2011 available upon request.) 09/19-Pres. Instructional Coach: Writing, A. Philip Randolph Campus High School NY
• Support student learning and teacher practice to 20+ teachers in a high school setting to revolutionize the writing process in their instruction.
• Provide personalized support based on mutually identified teacher goals and needs. 01/17-Pres. TWR Building Liaison, A. Philip Randolph Campus High School NY
• Provide teacher support to reinforce writing strategies. Supported TWR data initiative for the Social Studies team to identify and track student progress.
• Conduct professional development presentations centered on the TWR framework and implementation into lessons. 10/14-Pres. Mentor, Philo4Thought Inc.
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• Provide pro bono career and work-life advisement for college students and young professionals across North America and Europe transitioning from school to their professional life path. PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
2020 Solanki, V., & Evans, B. R. “A comparative study of higher order thinking and teaching in The United States and The United Kingdom.” Curriculum and Teaching.
2018-2020 Annual Professional Development Seminar, A. Philip Randolph Campus High School (Informational presentation on “The Writing Revolution” best practices).
2018 Solanki, V. An evaluation of high stakes standardized tests and teacher instruction on high school student 21st century skills
(Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (10785375) 2016 Mulvey, J. D., Cooper, B. S. “Cognitive functioning and poverty.” In Solanki, V (Ed.), Understanding the power and politics of public education: Implementing policies to achieve equal opportunity for all (pp. 13-23). Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield. 2012 TeachLive Presentation, Pace University, NY (a blended teaching environment for pedagogical support, content development and an exchange of best practices).
EDUCATION Research interests in post-secondary education include: student growth and readiness; cognitive levels of rigor; teacher preparation; global learning.
2018 Doctor of Philosophy in Education, International Education Northcentral University, Arizona – GPA: 3.9
Dissertation Title: “An evaluation of high stakes standardized tests and teacher instruction on high school student 21st century skills” (Committee: Dr. Candace Mazze, Dr. Michelle Wright (Chair)) 2012 Master of Science in Adolescent Education, English 7-12 Certification Pace University: School of Education, New York – GPA: 4.0 Outstanding Student Recognition Award; Secretary, Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society 2011 Bachelor of Arts, Writing and Literature, Magna Cum Laude Pace University: Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, New York – GPA: 3.87 Dean’s List (2008-2011); Lambda Sigma Honor Society; Alpha Chi Honor Society PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
2020 Life Coach, Continuing Professional Development, New Skills Academy (US & UK): Specializations include career planning and work- life balance for adolescents and adults.
2020 Certified Online Instructor, LERN: Specializations include Rapid Instructional Design and Assessment for online instruction and Fostering Online Discussion.
SKILLS
Technical: SPSS, Blackboard, Online Course Development, Google Classroom, Skedula Administrative: Work-Life Balance, Career Planning, Transitioning to College, Time-Management, Executive Skill-Building Languages: English (fluent); Gujarati (intermediate); French (basic). REFERENCES Available upon request.
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