Mentoring & Leadership

I support teacher growth through mentoring, collaboration, and shared leadership. By building trusting relationships and engaging in reflective conversations, I help teachers gain clarity, strengthen their practice, and make intentional instructional decisions. I focus on developing both individual capacity and collaborative systems that support continuous growth and improved student outcomes. This work was grounded in Cognitive Coaching practices and supported by formal mentoring and instructional coaching training, which I used to help design and implement our district’s mentoring program.

MENTORING IN PRACTICE

NEW TEACHER MENTORING & SUPPORT
I supported new teachers (years 1-3) through onboarding, ongoing coaching, and consistent check-ins focused on classroom systems, instruction, and student engagement.

MENTORING PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
As part of a district mentoring team, I helped design and refine a mentoring program, including structures for onboarding, ongoing support, and end-of-year reflection.

OBSERVATION & REFLECTION PRACTICES
I supported teachers in reflecting on their practice through peer observations, feedback conversations, and occasional use of video reflection to increase self-awareness and growth.

PROGRAM FEEDBACK & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
I helped gather and analyze feedback from staff and mentees to improve the mentoring program and better meet teacher needs.

LEADERSHIP IN PRACTICE

DISTRICT & SCHOOL

LEADERSHIP TEAMS
I contributed to school and district teams focused on curriculum alignment, instructional practices, and continuous improvement.

COLLABORATIVE TEAM SUPPORT

(PLC WORK)
I supported teams in planning, problem-solving, and using data to guide instruction and improve student outcomes.

CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT

& SYSTEMS WORK
I collaborated with grade-level teams to align curriculum, pacing, and standards to ensure consistency and reduce instructional gaps.

PROFESSIONAL

COLLABORATION & SUPPORT
I regularly worked alongside colleagues to share strategies, problem-solve challenges, and support a positive, collaborative culture.

EXAMPLE OF IMPACT

Through my work supporting new teachers and contributing to a district mentoring program, I helped provide consistent, targeted support focused on classroom systems, instructional planning, and student engagement. By implementing regular check-ins, modeling strategies, and facilitating reflective conversations, teachers developed greater confidence and clarity in their practice. This work also contributed to more consistent mentoring systems across the district, resulting in stronger teacher support, improved classroom structures, and increased student engagement.

SYSTEMS I SUPPORT

Structured mentoring programs for new teachers
Consistent onboarding and support systems
Reflective coaching and feedback practices
Collaborative team structures (PLCs)
Ongoing program evaluation and refinement