EWA HORAN

Independent school located in Poland with 130 students in grades PreK3 -7 offering Academically Gifted and Special Education classes

Initiatives:

• Project Based Learning curriculum design
• Established After School Tutoring Program
• Integrated social and emotional learning into the curriculum
• Initiated Mentor Program for beginning teachers
• Contributed to the development and implementation of a school improvement plan
• Developed and coordinated Master School schedule.

Achievements:

• Successfully implemented After School Tutoring Program resulting in improved student grades, self-esteem, and motivation
• Successfully implemented Project Based Learning into the curriculum
• Successfully implemented social and emotional learning which resulting in improved student grades, self-esteem
• Academic growth for two consecutive years
• Increase in student enrollment

Largest and highest-ranked private university in south-eastern Poland

Initiatives:

• Supervised and evaluated teaching staff, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development.
• Assisted in the increase in student enrollment
• Led professional development sessions for teachers on effective instructional strategies.

Achievements:

• Achieved 100% graduation rate for three consecutive grades
• Increased student enrollment by 50%

Independent school in Durham, NC with 550 students, grades PK-8

Initiatives:

• Analyzed assessment data to identify areas for improvement and implemented targeted interventions.
• Collaborated with teachers to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Achievements:

• Assisted in the increase in students’ interim -assessment scores
• Significantly increased students’ reading skills

Public school located in Raleigh NC with 2,151 students in grades 9-12

Initiatives:

• Led professional development sessions on differentiation strategies for LEP students to all staff
• Led professional development sessions on understanding LEP plans to all staff
• Coordinated ACCESS testing for the entire LEP population at school

Achievements:

• Served as an ESL instructional leader and a mentor to ESL teachers from other schools.
• Coordinated ACCESS testing for the entire LEP population at school
• Increased students’ scores on EOCs
• Increased ACCESS scores by 20%

Initiatives:

• Led professional development sessions on language acquisition
• Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
• Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
• Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.

Achievements:

• Increased students’ language ability
• Increased students’ enrollment by 50%
• Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.