Debra Grove is seeking an educational leadership position in administration. She has over 10 years of experience as a teacher and is currently a Teacher on Special Assignment, assisting with the implementation of Common Core standards. In this role, she supports teachers through professional development, modeling lessons, and coordinating leadership teams. Previously, she was a general education teacher for 12 years. She holds a Master's degree in Educational Leadership and an administration credential.

1. Debra Grove
600 Encino Drive  Morgan Hill, CA 95037  Phone: 408 500-5015  debra.grove55@gmail.com
Professional Objective
To effectively serve as an educational leader in administration by building instructional capacity of teachers,
implementing proactive academic and behavioral interventions to enhance student achievement, and directing
efficient management of the school facility.
Experience
Teacher On Special Assignment 2014 - present
 Assisting in the implementation of the Common Core in ELA and Math, TK – 6.
o The responsibilities include researching and recommending Common Core curriculum
o Supporting implementation in the classrooms
o Modeling lessons
o Designing and facilitating district professional developments,
o Coordinating teacher leaders to facilitate professional development,
o Networking with other districts in support of the Common Core,
o Developing and facilitating learning circles for the support of teacher collaboration
o Representing teachers as a liaison with the district administration.
o Ordering/managing materials
o Coordinating PLC’s
 Facilitating Leadership Meetings
o Elementary Curriculum Council
o Early Literacy Task Force
Teacher Support Network 2013 – present
 Supporting and mentoring teachers to assist in the improvement of practices in the classroom.
o Support meetings
o Assisting in lesson development
o Coaching strategies in behavior management
o Modeling lessons and classroom management
o Reporting to the Teacher Support Network panel quarterly
General Education Teacher 2002 - 2014
Barrett Elementary School
2nd, 4th
, 5th
, and 6th
grade teacher
Leadership
 Teacher on Special Assignment for the Common Core
 Elementary Curriculum Council – participant and facilitator
 Early Literacy Task Force – participant and facilitator
 District Math Task Force

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 District Steering Committee
 County Office of Education – Facilitating Math Staff Development
 Mentor teacher for student teachers at National University
 Student Study Team Coordinator (school site)
 Grade Level Lead Teacher
Education
 National University
o M.S. Educational Leadership , National University 2015-2016
 Santa Clara County Office of Education LEAP program
o Administration Credential, Tier 1 May 2015
San Jose State University
o Bachelor of Science – Social Sciences, 2001
o Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, 2003

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References:
Steve Betando, Superintendent Morgan Hill Unified School District
Betandos@mhuds.org 408 201-6000
Dr. Norma Martinez-Palmer, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services, Morgan Hill Unified School District
Martinezpalmern@mhusd.org 408 201-6000
Arlene Machado, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Morgan Hill Unified School District
Machadoa@mhusd.org 408 201-6000
Moira Barker, Directorof Curriculum & Instruction, Soquel Union Elementary School District
831 464-5637