lauren mccabe

An energetic instructional coach and leader with demonstrated success in student achievement and staff development. Leader of school turnaround and educational consultant. Primarily work with teachers, deans, and principals to build their knowledge and skills to increase student achievement in all content areas. Thorough knowledge of the Common Core and related instructional strategies. National Board Certified teacher. Support and implement innovative teaching methods, while maintaining the vision and mission of each individual school and team. Promotes supportive, professional relationships through Cognitive Coaching. Creates an environment of mutual trust and respect and holds high expectations from staff and students.

* Instructional coach for humanities teachers, 12th grade English, Senior Seminar and Drama teacher, grade level team * leader, BTSA support provider * Experience includes: * Instructional coaching: * Collaboratively set goals, observe, and provide instructional support to English and college prep teachers * Provide assistance to new teachers to support their teaching practices through BTSA * School Leadership * Lead literacy professional development while providing input to the entire staff * Facilitate team meetings * Organize, plan, and oversee 12th grade events team field trips * Teaching * Provide quality instruction for 12th grade English (2007-2011), Senior Seminar (2011-2013) and drama (2010-2013) * Lead seniors through Senior Thesis Project by supporting students in research, volunteer opportunities, writing and presentation skills. Lead the 12th grade team through the mentoring process and planning for the presentation day * Developed an afterschool drama program with a minimal budgeting. Produced more than 10 productions with consistent student attendance

* Provides English language arts (ELA) support to a large network of public charter schools, primarily working with school leaders to build teacher skill and increase student achievement in secondary reading and writing classrooms * Responsibilities include: * ● School site ELA support for teachers, deans, and principals in order to build their knowledge and skill to increase student achievement. * ● Curriculum Development, Research, and Data Analysis * ● Managing multiple budgets of over $250,000 for the public charter network * ● Providing high quality professional development to school leaders and teachers * ● Observing and evaluating teachers in and out of the classroom * ● Lead weekly meetings with regional superintendents, network support leaders, and other ELA team members