Deputy Program Manager
Resume:
Deborah Rice.,
210-***-**** **************@*****.***
Educational Leadership / Coaching - Director/Manager of Operations - LMS Implementation / Coaching – ISD/Charter/Private School Principal PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Hardworking, highly motivated professional with 26 years of service, eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive vision, mission and goals. Results-driven leader with a strong record of accomplishment transforming underperforming operations, improving outcomes, and driving operational excellence. Successfully led large-scale change initiatives while ensuring compliance with federal and industry standards. Managed a $1.755M grant, optimizing resources for maximum impact. Expertise in strategic planning, organizational development, curriculum alignment, development with implementation training, and stakeholder engagement to foster thriving work environments. SKILLS
Strategic Planning
Software Development,
Lifecycle
Risk Assessment
Safety Planning
Crisis Response Planning
EXPERIENCE
Turnaround Principal
Legacy Traditional Schools – Texas – Basse Secondary (Grades 6-12)
Created campus improvement plans by using student performance data as compared to like campuses to improve campus accountability rating from an F.
Decreased behavior incidents by 43% with integration of hands-on learning and parent involvement as compared to the 23-24 school year data.
Increased school academic achievement by 26% as compared to the 23-24 school year in STAAR 6-8 and EOY Map test.
Increased attendance rate from 86% to 93% by comparing 23-24 school year to the 24-25 school year by increasing incentives and implementing final exam exemption policies.
Provided instructional leadership processes through weekly and monthly PLC’s, classroom observations, and teacher feedback in the following areas: TEKS alignment, lesson plan development, classroom integration, and backwards planning aligned with the Danielson Evaluation tool.
Designed, developed, and managed curriculum-aligned assignments for middle and high school students across core content areas in a virtual learning environment.
Led the campus-wide implementation and ongoing support of multiple LMS platforms, including Canvas, Schoology, and Edgenuity.
Ensured communication with students and parents on progress measures.
Utilized data-driven decision-making methods to identify areas of improvement within the school environment as aligned with the Campus Improvement Plan alongside of ESC 20.
Liaised between school and local community, encouraging community to participate in educational process with family nights, Title 1 information nights, College / FAFSA nights, Emergent Bilingual activities, and community partnerships with nearby non-profits that supply families with assistance.
Established investigation systems and documentation for campus leaders related to human resource compliance and termination.
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Executive Level Presentation Skills
Curriculum Review and Development
Adult Training and Mentoring
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Root Cause Analysis
Budget Management and Portfolio Review
Deborah Rice.,
210-***-**** **************@*****.***
Educational Leadership / Coaching - Director/Manager of Operations - LMS Implementation / Coaching – ISD/Charter/Private School Principal District Testing Coordinator
Legacy Traditional Schools - Texas
Develop, write and train campus testing coordinators on federal and state testing guidelines and expectations in conjunction with state guidelines.
Create systems for implementation and roll out of trainings for all staff.
Ensured compliance according to TEA for TELPAS, STAAR, NWEA Map, and additional testing of students.
Implemented incident response protocols.
Leveraged data analysis to evaluate testing outcomes and support campus-level instructional decisions and intervention strategies.
Utilized technology platforms (e.g., Cambium, TIDE, Pearson, ETS) for test setup, student registration, and secure online testing administration.
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Principal
Harmony Public Schools – Grades (PK3-8)
Implemented a full-day PreK 3 program certified by the State of Texas Child Care division.
Increased student growth in academic testing: +24% in math (3-8), +16% in reading (3-8), +42% in science (5 & 8), +13% in social studies as compared to 21-22 year.
Coached deans on teacher coaching, lesson implementation, critical conversations, and progression to meet campus improvement plan.
Provided training on TEKS disaggregation, backwards-by-design, lesson preparation and modeling to peers, peer reviews and video reviews for professional growth.
Developed partnerships with businesses, communities, and other organizations to help meet identified educational needs and to provide school-to-work programs. Increased community outreach by 43%.
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Assistant Principal / Campus Testing Coordinator
Judson ISD – Copperfield & Rolling Meadows Elementary Schools (Grade PK3-5)
Oversaw daily operations of the school including scheduling classes, activities; maintaining order in hallways, classrooms; monitoring lunchroom behavior; supervising afterschool activities.
Provided support services for at-risk students including counseling referrals, academic intervention plans, and parent meetings to support a wrap-around approach.
Provided training workshops for proctors on topics related to test security and integrity with federal and state testing.
Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to campus testing activities.
Analyzed assessment data from multiple sources for teacher evaluations and movement for the following year.
Provided evidence and supporting documents with three state audits.
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DODEA STEM Grant Project Director
Judson ISD
Research, write and submit DODEA STEM Grant for $1.75 million dollars to support STEM education in Judson ISD.
Analyze focus campuses and grade levels for implementation of hands-on STEM education.
Develop, write and train staff of 82 educators with hands-on implementation over a 3-year period.
Adhere to federal government (DODEA) compliance laws with budget and quarterly report submissions.
Received ITEEA Global Excellence Award for Project Director of the program.
Received ITEEA National Award of Excellence.
Receive State of Texas Award for implementation of STEM education in Texas.
Replicated the work and opened up two new campuses based on this work.
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Deborah Rice.,
210-***-**** **************@*****.***
Educational Leadership / Coaching - Director/Manager of Operations - LMS Implementation / Coaching – ISD/Charter/Private School Principal Instructional Designer & Trainer
Independent Contractor
Contract employment by Brooks College, ESC 11, ESC 4, ESC 12, for STEM education development and training for teachers.
Developed curriculum and lessons for direct implementation into the classroom.
Produced full platform for end-users with material aligned to the TEKS.
Integrated materials into learning management systems with assessments, lessons, virtual labs, etc.
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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Social Media Administrator
Wortham Oaks Homeowners Association, January 2017-Present
Created and maintained a consistent brand voice across all social media platforms while adapting it according to each platform's audience.
Managed online reviews by responding promptly to inquiries and feedback.
Collaborated with HOA board based on feedback from residence to increase the involvement.
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President of Non-Profit
VMHS Cheer Booster, July 2023-May 2025
Filed and achieved designation as a 501c3.
Created budgets and financial plans to support the organization's long-term goals of maintaining a
$10,000 budget yearly.
Cultivated relationships with customers, vendors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
Implemented community outreach strategies, volunteer plans and increase participation.
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PTO Volunteer
Judson ISD
Collaborated with school administration to support fundraising goals of the campus.
Assisted in planning, organizing, and executing fundraising activities and volunteer opportunities.
Worked closely with parents, teachers, administrators, and students to create a positive learning environment.
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EDUCATION
MASTER'S DEGREE IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
University of North Texas
EXTENDED GRADUATE STUDIES IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP / COACHING Relay Graduate Studies
BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN KINESIOLOGY
Stephen F. Austin University
Deborah Rice.,
210-***-**** **************@*****.***
Educational Leadership / Coaching - Director/Manager of Operations - LMS Implementation / Coaching – ISD/Charter/Private School Principal CERTIFICATIONS
Principal – EC-12
Generalist - EC-4
Generalist - 4-8
AWARDS
ITEEA Global Excellence Award
DoDEA STEM Grant Award Winner
TEEA Project Director of the Year
Physical Education - EC-12
Speech Communications 6-12
PUBLICATIONS
The Vertical Pipeline (PK-14), International STEM Education Conference, 2017
TSTEM: Industry and Community Connections, 2017
Texas STEM & Texas Instruments T3 Conferences, 2013–2016
Intercultural Development Research Association: STEM Initiatives, 2014
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