Ann Glass
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Superintendency and Educational System Administration
The University of Akron
2001 : 2003
Master of Science : Educational Foundations & Leadership in Administration
Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development
The University of Akron
1998 : 2001
Master of Arts - Educational Foundations & Leadership
Instructional Technology,
The University of Akron
1997 : 1998
Bachelor of Science - BS
Elementary Education and Teaching
The University of Akron
1994 : 1997
• Assist students in their educational planning and progress from initial enrollment to graduation
• Evaluate student learning styles, skills, deficiencies and goals; assist students in the development of Academic Action Plans; identify appropriate learning resources for them to use; and facilitate their use of those resources
• Provide exceptional customer service by responding to emails and phone calls within 4 business hours with resolution of all service needs within 24 hours
• Assist students in career planning within the boundaries of his or her expertise, and direct students to planning resources in other areas as appropriate
• Serve as the student’s advocate in resolving matters of academic difficulty, misunderstanding or confusion.
2023 : Present
Western Governors University
Program Mentor in College of IT (Cybersecurity Program)
WANTED :
Education practitioners who desire to establish a partnership and foster a relationship as a community of inquirers and risk-takers who are willing to think outside the box, to change and take action to improve their teaching and learning.
Contact me today to learn how I can help YOU!
WORKSHOPS I CONDUCT :
1) Creating a Culture of Inquiry and the Art of Questioning
2) Differentiating Instruction to Motivate and Engage 21st Century Learners (Certified CTE Trainer April 2015)
3) Designing Instruction for Conceptual Understanding
4) Literacy Strategies to Engage and Deepen Comprehension
5) Making Student Thinking Visible
6) Fostering Critical Thinking through Socratic Circles
7) Standards-Based Grading and Providing Effective Feedback
8) Designing Quality Assessments and Rubrics (Certified Trainer by The Assessment for Learning Institute (Rick Stiggins and Jan Chapuis) c/o ODE in Classroom Assessment (2004-2005))
9) Regaining Time to Teach with Classroom Management (Certified CTE Trainer July 2015)
10) Evaluating Instructional Materials and Textbooks (Co-Owner of Connie Muther & Associates)
11) Conducting Classroom Observations and Cognitive Coaching
12) Developing Teacher Leadership
13) Establishing Effective Professional Learning Communities
14) Developing & Designing Curriculum AND Curriculum Auditing (Certified by PDK in Curriculum Audit Management (2001-2002)
15) Strategic Leadership for School Improvement (Certified trainer by ODE in Baldrige (2000-2001))
16) Establishing a World Class Education : International Baccalaureate (Trained by IBO 2006-2020)
17) Certified Speaker, Trainer and Coach & Consultant for John Maxwell Leadership (March 2015)
Attached is a list of conferences and sessions that I've presented if you are interested in knowing more about me.
2002 :
AGlass Consulting
Education Consultant and Trainer - School Improvement Expert
• Conduct on-the-job coaching and workshops that demonstrate principles and methods of curriculum development, innovative instruction, inquiry and questioning practices, differentiation, high yield reading strategies, effective classroom management, growth mindset, assessment, feed-forward, and grading practices.
• Presenter at State and National Conferences, including ASCD, Battelle for Kids, LitCon National K-8 Literacy & Reading Recovery, OAASFEP (Title I), Ohio HSTW School Improvement, OCTELA (English), FCEC. & FATE.
• Design creative, powerful learning experiences for adults.
• Evaluate schools and staff to develop improvement plans with key leadership (Bronx, NY).
• Led training on an anti-bias analysis method (vertical, horizontal, and topic traces) to evaluate instructional materials for adoption at numerous school districts in Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Chicago, and St. Louis.
2002 :
AGlass Consulting
Education Consultant & Trainer
• Instructional Coach 2018-2022; 4th and 1st Grade Teacher 2022-2023
• Planned and implemented professional development opportunities that are based on best practices for instruction in an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program.
• Demonstrated and modeled best practices through large group, small group, or one-on-one activities.
• Coached instructional staff, which includes co-teaching, conferencing, observing teachers, mentoring and feedback.
• Researched and trained instructional staff on new technologies; the use of Google Drive and Classroom and other technologies.
• Organized and analyze school data, facilitate conversation among staff to improve instruction.
• Assisted teachers in developing curriculum, instructional materials, and assessments for school’s Program of Inquiry.
• Provided consultation to the Pedagogical Leadership Team on the overall elements and operation for a successful International Baccalaureate program.
• Established committees and co-developed policies for the IB PYP Programme at Wicklow Elementary School.
• Led Wicklow Elementary to become an authorized IB PYP school; Authorized June 2021.
• Taught a section for Science Explorers Lab before school for 5th grade students.
• Awarded Teacher of the Year 2022-2023 (Wicklow Elementary)
2018 : 2023
Seminole County Public Schools
Instructional Coach; Elementary Education Teacher
• Designed and delivered Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies instruction for 3rd grade students.
• Designed and delivered Language Arts and Social Studies instruction for 4th grade students
• Organized learning stations for Language Arts and Math.
• Analyzed assessment data for progress monitoring and intervention.
• Provided small group instruction for enrichment and intervention.
• Collaborated with team of colleagues on lesson planning and other projects.
• Offered after-school support and intervention for intermediate grade level students
2017 : 2018
Orange County Public Schools
Elementary Education Teacher
Skills
Action Plan Development, Auditing, Classroom, Classroom Management, Coaching & Mentoring, Communication, Curriculum, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Mapping, Data Analysis, Differentiated Instruction, Distance Learning, Educational Consulting, Educational Leadership, Educational Research, Educational Technology, Education Reform, Elementary Education, Event Planning, Facilities Development, Federal Grants Management, Grant Writing, Higher Education, Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, K-12, Leadership, Leadership Development, Leading Positive Change, Lesson Planning, Literacy, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Organizational Leadership, Program Evaluation, Project Management, Public Speaking, Records Management, Relationship Building, Scheduling, School Improvement, Staff Development, Strategic Planning, Teacher Evaluation, Teacher Training, Teaching, Team Building, Technology Integration, Tutoring
About
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Accomplished Education Administrative Specialist with solid experience providing strategic leadership in curriculum, instruction, assessment and professional development to improve teaching and learning in diverse settings. Strong work ethic and excellent organization and problem-solving skills. Highly motivated, results-oriented leader with passion for innovation. Successful grant writer and experience in project and budget management.
SKILL HIGHLIGHTS
•Curriculum, instruction and assessment expertise
•Team leadership & Collaboration
•Resourceful; Instructional designer
•Grant writing; Project and budget management
•Staff development/Training/Mentoring
•International Baccalaureate & Inquiry expertise
•Evaluation and data-analysis
•Creative problem-solving & organization skills
•School improvement facilitator/change agent
•Technology (Microsoft Office & Google Suite)
•Strategic planning
CORE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
•Designed and facilitated/presented professional development on educational topics for school districts and at professional State and National conferences for 21 years.
•Developed strategic plan and executed action steps to establish 1st International Baccalaureate school district (Oberlin) in Ohio and one of dozen in U.S. to provide IB education from Pre-K to 10th grade for ALL students and as option for 11-12th grade students within 3 years.
•Educated and coached staff on instructional design, innovative instruction (including inquiry and the use of technology) and assessment methods that became the standard for school and/or district.
•Developed curriculum: Standards-based, units of inquiry for PreK-10th grade.
•Guided district staff to improve student achievement and advance from continuous improvement to excellent rating (and sustain it) by Ohio Department of Education between 2006-2016.
•Awarded over $3 million in grant money to fund school and district improvement initiatives.
•Established, directed, and supervised staff for comprehensive 21st Century After School program for students ages 8 to 13 at Oberlin City Schools.
•Spearheaded new public preschool to serve low-income families in Oberlin.
• As the IB PYP Coordinator, led Wicklow Elementary School to become a candidate and then an authorized IB PYP school 2018-2022.
•Teacher of the Year 2022-2023 (Wicklow Elementary)
Former Treasurer for Ohio Association of IB World Schools 2011-2013
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