Phone:
ALICIA GALLOWAY
EDUCATIONAL LEADER
910 546-4021 aliciagway@yahoo.com
A results-oriented and data-driven educational leader with a history of success in driving strategies, programs, and initiatives that have promoted academic excellence and achievement. Passionate about cultivating growth, making an impact, continuous school improvement, teacher pedagogy development, increasing student achievement levels, and creating a culture and respect and care in the school and community.
Professional Summary
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
1
REMINDER DISCIPLINE SYSTEM
Created and implemented of a school-wide PBIS Reminder Disciplinary system that established transparency, parental awareness, and consistency.
MTSS SYSTEM & FRAMEWORK
Created and implement school-wide MTSS system and meetings framework resulting in student growth by focusing on Tier 1 improvement and supporting the whole child.
2
Created and implemented school strategic plans, pacing guides, manuals, crosswalks, school-wide behavior management system, and school websites.
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4
STEM SYSTEM & FRAMEWORK
Created school-wide STEM standards implementation plan as the STEM Facilitator (Elem & Middle) and led STEM programs with receiving Advanc-ED STEM Certifications for two schools.
SCHOOL SYSTEMS & FRAMEWORKS
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IMPACTS
80%
OVER
of scholars passing core content classes (Drop out Prevention-Grad Coach)
33%
decrease of OSS Referrals since February 2022 with the Reminder Disciplinary system.
70%
of scholars in the 34th percentile and below in I-Ready Reading were provided with intervention support.
OVER
OVER
11%
decrease of Tier 3 Reading I-Ready scholars during the 2021-2022 school year.
60%
school-wide attendance rate through using problem-solving model to address attendance concerns during MTSS Team Meetings
OVER
EDUCATION
Grand Canyon University
Saint Leo University
University of North Carolina-Wilmington
July 2015-ABD
Phoenix, Arizona
Doctorate
Organizational Leadership:
K-12 Emphasis
January 2011-December 2012
Saint Leo, Florida
Master's in Education
Educational Leadership
August 2006-May 2008
Wilmington, North Carolina
Bachelor's of Arts
Elementary Education
Academic Concentration English
EXPERIENCE
GRADUATION COACH
2019-PRESENT
FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
Haynes Bridge Middle School--Alpharetta GA
LEADERSHIP ROLES
MTSS Facilitator -504 Chair -SST Chair -PBIS Co-Chair -Admin Support: Reminder Discipline System Creator & Facilitator -Extended Learning Coordinator
-Support Team -Leadership Team -Safety Team
ACHIEVEMENTS
--A 33% decrease of OSS Referrals since February 2022 with the Reminder Disciplinary system.
--Over 60% school-wide attendance rate through using the problem-solving model to address attendance concerns during MTSS Team Meetings.
--Over 70% of scholars in the 34th percentile and below in I-Ready Reading were provided with intervention support.
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST
2016-2019
DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOLS
Henderson Middle School--Tucker, GA
Briarlake Elementary Schools--Tucker, GA
--RTI Facilitator --504 Chair --SST Chair --STEM Facilitator --School Foundation Liaison --PBIS Chair
LEADERSHIP ROLES
ACHIEVEMENTS
--Ranked 10th among 79 ranked elementary schools in the Dekalb County School District and scored above 81.2% of elementary schools in Georgia.
--Two Advanc-ED STEM Certifications (for 5 years) received as STEM Facilitator and lead in ensuring all standards and practices were implemented school-wide.
--One certification on an elementary level and one on a middle school level
--Created and implemented a school-wide five-year STEM strategic plan.
--Developed Pacing Guide, Curriculum Crosswalk, & Math Instructional Model Guide
--Presented/led a district-level Professional Development Session (“Running Splendid SST Meetings Like a Boss!”) for all SST Chairs in the district.
--Led nine School-wide STEM PL(s)
INNOVATIVE INSTRUCTOR
2015-2016
2013-2014
HAMPTON CITY SCHOOLS
Machen Elementary School--Hampton, VA
Bassett Elementary School--Hampton, VA
Burbank Elementary School--Hampton, VA
*Team Lead *PBIS Team Co-Chair *Federal Grant Funded Tutoring Coordinator *Non-Grant Funded Tutoring Coordinator
LEADERSHIP ROLES
ACHIEVEMENTS
*70% of scholars enrolled in the Success Academy Tutoring program demonstrated an
increase on posttest in Math—as the Tutoring Grant Funded Coordinator.
*Contributed to developing PBIS Incentives
*Over 60% of scholars enrolled in the Success Academy Tutoring program demonstrated an
increase on posttest in Reading—as the Tutoring Grant Funded Coordinator.
*Received 35 of 40 points (Exemplary Rating) Summative Score on Performance Evaluation
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
2014-2015
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Meridian Public Charter School--Washington, D.C.
*Discipline Grades 5-8 *Tutoring Program (3,4,5 On the Rise & Day 6 Academy)*IB Curriculum Action Planning *Attendance
RESPONSIBILITIES
ACHIEVEMENTS
*Over 90% attendance rate for grades 5-8 using school-wide implemented attendance plan.
*90% of 8th grade scholars scored proficient or advanced on DC-CAS predicting future success.
*Over 70% of middle grades scholars scored proficient of advance in Mathematics and 60% in Reading on DC-CAS.
*Over 60% of scholars made progress overall in Reading and Mathematics combined on DC-CAS.
*Earned a Tier 2 of 3 rating for student achievement by meeting minimum overall performance standard from a Tier 1 ranking in 2012.
*11% suspension rate
INNOVATIVE INSTRUCTOR
2008-2013
DUVAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Eagle Academy--Jacksonville, FL
Somerset Academy--Jacksonville, FL
*Professional Development Facilitator *Team/Department Lead *New Teacher Mentor *Accelerated Reader Coordinator *School Improvement/Accountability Team
LEADERSHIP ROLES
ACHIEVEMENTS
*78% of scholars scored an Achievement Level of 3 or above on the 2012 FCAT in Reading.
*79% of scholars scored an Achievement Level of 3 or above on the 2012 FCAT in Reading.
*Created a school-wide token/money system (Eagle Bucks).
*Developed school-wide Reading Pacing Guide
PARAPROFESSIONAL
SECURITY FORCES
2005-2007
Onslow County Public Schools
Thompson Early Childhood Ct.
2003-2004
United States Air Force
(Honorable Discharge)
RECOGNITIONS, HONORS, & AWARDS
*Grad Coach Work Session-Invitation to provide support by District Program Specialist-Intervention Services-
Fulton County Schools
*Reminder Discipline Process Collaboration with two middle schools-Fulton County Schools
*ASAIL Leadership Program-Fulton County Schools
*Continuing to Run SST Meetings Like a Boss:
District-wide PD Presenter-Dekalb County Schools
*Employee of the Year-Somerset Academy
*Magna Cum Laude-Saint Leo University
*Summa Cum Laude-UNCW
*African American Graduate Association Senior Sankofa Honor-UNCW
*African American Minority 3.9 Average Honor-
UNCW
2023 SPOTY
Support Professional of the Year
