Recording-2025-03-05T15:40:41.171Z
Introduction
Interview structure: Fifteen minutes, transitioning to reflection after five minutes.
Motivation for Applying as Campus Coach
Desire for personal growth and improvement.
Finding ways to help others and make a difference.
Need for continuous push and challenge in professional life.
Professional Journey and Experience
Teaching Experience: 16 years in education.
Started as long-term substitute in a discipline center.
Served five years at Jackson Intermediate as a team lead and department chair.
Transitioned to academic coach at Dickinson, but felt it was not a good fit.
Returned to Pasadena, feeling a sense of belonging to the community.
Current position at Tegler focused on understanding high school curriculum and collaboration across grade levels.
Shifted to Adobe, engaging with different groups like pre-AP and Academic Decathlon.
Building Relationships with School Leadership
Importance of regular, structured conversations with the principal.
Reflect on experiences during shadowing at Pasadena Memorial, highlighting the value of intentional meetings.
Establishing clear lines of communication to determine teacher needs and next steps.
Best Practices in Literacy Instruction
Mention of training in Writing Revolution.
Effective across all content areas and essential for student growth.
Example of transition from 20% to 74% passing rates in writing assessments due to these strategies.
Notice and Note strategy enhances reading comprehension.
Importance of teaching students to identify key aspects in texts.
Engaging Students in Reading
Recommended starting with short reading sessions (10 minutes) at the beginning of class to quiet the room.
Collaborating with librarians to enhance reading interest through book talks and tastings.
Creation of online digital reading journal to track reading progress and foster engagement.
Strategies for Encouraging Teacher Participation
Innovative approach: Utilize game boards for coaching cycles with incentives for completion, e.g., prizes.
Implementation of social events, such as coffee bars, to create a welcoming environment.
Recognition of the importance of understanding teacher preferences in incentive strategies.
Collaboration with Other Campus Coaches
Emphasis on the significance of collaboration across departments.
Intentional meetings among coaches in content areas to share best practices and support each other.
Desire to integrate cross-curricular activities, linking English and science lessons, for a cohesive student learning experience.
Feedback on Interview
Encouragement of passion and energy as vital elements in the role of a campus coach.
Highlighting the importance of practical examples and results from past experiences in fostering buy-in from teachers.
Advocating for reflection and continuous learning among educators to model growth for students.