IAN HODOR
***** *. **** *****, ********, AZ *****
(C) 954-***-****; ***.*****@*****.***
Education/Certification
Ed.D.Educational Leadership, K-12, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ 2019 M.Ed.Education Leadership, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 2008 Post BA Elementary Education, University of Texas, Austin, TX, 2001 MA International Affairs, George Washington University, Washington, D.C. 1997 MA Asian Studies, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, 1993 BA Japanese Studies, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, 1990 Principal Certificate Arizona, 12/2008
Teacher Certificate K-8, Arizona, 2012; Secondary Certificate 7-12, 2018 Administrative, Leadership & Teaching
Experience
Instructional Dean and Teacher, Candeo Schools
Peoria, AZ 2022-Present
● Coach kindergarten through eighth grade teachers in enhancing their instructional practice.
● Identify areas of instructional need and create individualized coaching plans.
● Facilitate weekly professional development for teachers and/or support weekly professional development.
● Facilitate response to intervention plans for middle school students.
● Instruct English Literature and Composition and World and U.S. history course for sixth grade students.
Middle School Teacher, Candeo Schools
Peoria, AZ 2021-2022
● Teaching U.S. and World History for 6th and 7th grade students.
● Training new staff members in curriculum design and pedagogical practices.
● Coordinating RTI for the Middle School.
Dean of Academics, Candeo Schools
Peoria, AZ 2020-2021
● Coordinated and supported group and individualized teacher professional development.
● Designed a yearly comprehensive professional development plan based on school goals.
● Ensured implementation of the Core Knowledge curriculum.
● Monitored classroom instruction and coached teachers through observation, formal and informal coaching
● Managed all internal and external assessment data.
● Served as the Response to Intervention (RTI) coordinator.
● Served as the district 504 coordinator.
● Served as the district coordinator for Move On When Reading (MOWR) and assigned development opportunities that aligned to state law.
● Designed and supported methods to involve parents in their child’s education. Instructional Coach, Candeo Schools
Peoria, AZ 2018-2020
● Created detailed coaching plans, which include focused goals and measures of success to drive learning cycles and supported teachers' achievement of goals.
● Modeled, demonstrated, and co-taught lessons using various instructional and classroom management best practices.
● Completed daily observations and provided immediate feedback to all teachers to improve instruction and student achievement in grades 3-8.
● Regularly reviewed weekly lesson plans, observed teachers in the classroom, and provided teachers with reflective and actionable feedback.
● Collaborated with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, other instructional coaches, and additional staff to provide quality professional development and curriculum implementation guidance to teachers.
● Created and supported professional learning communities of teachers to improve the effectiveness of their teaching strategies.
● Served as the Advisor to the Coordinator of the Student Support Team (SST). High School Teacher, North Phoenix Preparatory
Phoenix, AZ 2016-2018
● Taught Humane Letters and Economics curriculum to high school students.
● Taught U.S. History and American Literature to middle school students.
● Served as team lead for monthly middle school spirit events.
● Served as co-sponsor and facilitator of high school senate.
● Served as thesis advisor for senior students.
Middle School Teacher, Candeo Schools
Peoria, AZ 2015-2016
● Taught U.S. and World History for 7th and 8th grade students.
● Trained and advised new staff members in curriculum design and pedagogical practices.
● Served as intern mentor teacher for Arizona State University.
● Trained intern mentor in curriculum design, classroom management, and pedagogical practices. Middle School Teacher and Director, Candeo Schools Peoria, AZ 2013-2015
● Provided leadership in establishing and implementing educational goals and objectives for the school.
● Promoted the general health, safety, and welfare of the student body through the design of discipline procedures.
● Supported the school/community organizations through monthly meetings with the Parent Team Organization.
● Developed and maintained positive written and verbal communication with the community.
● Assessed the general conditions and needs of the building and grounds and reported to appropriate support staff.
● Assisted and motivated teachers to develop and improve their professional standing through in-service development.
● Instructed students in World and U.S. History.
● Served as intern mentor teacher for Arizona State University.
● Trained intern mentor in curriculum design, classroom management, and pedagogical practices. Lead Teacher, Candeo Schools
Peoria, AZ 2008-2013
● Implemented Core Knowledge curriculum in alignment with AZ State Standards.
● Implemented Core Knowledge comprehension and literacy practices.
● Implemented and introduced CARS/STARS reading program to assess student reading comprehension strategy proficiency levels.
● Designed an upper elementary writing curriculum.
● Trained upper elementary school teachers in writing workshop philosophy and practices.
● Facilitated parent advisory council.
Junior High Writing Teacher,
Paradise Education Center, Surprise, AZ 2007-2008
● Integrated a variety of teaching methods and instructional strategies to generate student interest in writing and the purpose of writing.
● Evaluated and tracked student progress using formative and summative assessments.
● Coordinated weekly AIMS tutorial program.
● Designed and facilitated a weekly school newspaper club. Principal, Pinnacle Pointe Academy,
Pointe Services School District
Glendale, AZ 2005-2007
● Designed and assisted in the development of curriculum from kindergarten through sixth grade.
● Analyzed performance data to align goals to desired teaching practices and learning outcomes.
● Evaluated and provided guidance for teachers throughout the school using the school’s evaluation instrument and informal daily observations and conferences.
● Expanded the student recognition program to promote character education to enhance student educational experience.
● Maintained facilities and operations through budgetary and procurement activities.
● Recruited and trained new teachers.
● Organized and ran monthly parent team meetings to strengthen school-community relations. Elementary School Teacher, Fifth and Sixth Grade
Pinnacle Pointe Academy, Glendale, AZ 2003-2005
● Coordinated cross-curricular teaching and learning activities with colleagues.
● Designed reading and writing workshop for advanced learners.
● Evaluated student progress in class by using a combination of evaluations, formative and summative assessments.
● Designed and supervised the weekly Japanese culture club and newspaper club. English as a Second Language Instructor
Valley Center-Pauma Adult Education Center, San Diego, CA 2002-2003
● Taught evening ESL class to migrant workers and families.
● Created ESL written and oral ESL curriculum materials.
● Implemented ESL curriculum using Total Physical Response methodology.
● Analyzed and assessed student portfolios towards graduation.
● Interviewed prospective students to determine proper level of class placement. Professional Development
Azella ELL, Summer 2020
English-Language Learner district coordinator training Tyler SIS School Management Software, Summer 2020
Multiple-day training in school management software implementation Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) Training, Summer 2020 Two- day intensive curriculum/resource training for grades K-5 Instructional Coaching Group, Summer 2018
Five-day intensive learning to coach institute
Arizona State Literacy Conference, March 2012
Trained third-fifth teachers in Socratic Circle
Guided Reading Strategies, 4th-6th, IDEAL, Summer 2011 Organized and led new and returning teacher training program in Cafe Literacy reading approach Teaching Writing 4th-6th, Bureau of Education and Research, Summer 2010 Trained third-fifth teachers in writing process
Carl Anderson Conferring With Student Writers, May 2009 Organized and led new and returning teacher training seminar Professional Affiliations
American Middle Level Educators Association, 2014-present Association of Supervision Curriculum and Development, 2005-present National Council for Teachers of English, 2007-present Awards/Recognitions
Xavier College Preparatory 28th Annual Golden Gator Excellence in Teaching Award, 2019 Xavier College Preparatory 25th Annual Golden Gator Excellence in Teaching Award, 2016 Xavier College Preparatory 24th Annual Golden Gator Excellence in Teaching Award, 2015