1. ELIZABETH OGDEN
(480) 227-8159 ▪ Mrslizogden@gmail.com
PROFILE
INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
Instructional Design ... Professional Development ... Training Delivery
An accomplished InstructionalCoach with experience in,curriculumdevelopment, cognitive coaching,NWEA formative
assessments,Galileo, facilitating of professionallearning,Thinking Maps,Core Knowledge,Common Core aligned lesson
planning,ESL/ELL students, andpositive student behaviormanagement.
A strategic thoughtleaderand partnerwho is transforming teachingand learningby working closely with otherschool
leaders to align the mission and visionofourschooland networkgoals. Known and appreciatedforability to create,
implement, and facilitate a variety ofcomplex learning solutions that positively impact boththe organization andits
employees.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PioneerPreparatory School: A Challenge Foundation Academy ofArizona,PhoenixAZ 2009 – Present
A nationalnetworkoftuition free,public charterschools,built on the values ofhard work,good citizenship,and
teamwork
Instructional Coach (2013 – Present)
Workwith classroomteachersto support student learning.Focus on individualand group professionaldevelopment that
will expand and refine the understandingabout researched-base effectiveinstruction.Providepersonalized support that is
based on the goalsand identified needs ofindividualteachers.
 As a Core Knowledge licensedprofessional,delivered trainings to TeamCFA schools in North Carolina and
Phoenixspecific to NewTeaching Orientation,MeaningfulInstruction,and CurriculumMappingforContinuous
Improvement.
 Facilitated Thinking Maps trainingon the eightspecific thought processes which have led ourstudents to reach
higherlevels ofcritical and creative thinking.
 ConductedTNTPtraining forBehaviorManagementwhich has improvedstudent learning by acceleratingthe
effectivenessofnewand experienced teachers.
 Transformteaching throughcontinuous improvement process and cognitive coaching with the goalofincreasing
student engagement,improving student achievement,and buildingteachercapacity.
 Serve as a content specialistto assist in the developmentand implementationofcampus instructionalplans that
align to common core standards.
 Workwith teachersto analyze student data,diagnose instructionalneeds and identify research-based
instructionalstrategies to close achievement gaps.
 Provide individualand/orgroupinstructionalcoaching andmentoring to teachers to improve classroom
instructionforall learners.
 Conduct teacherobservationsand/orwalk-throughs andprovidefeedbackthatfacilitates teacherreflection and
growth.
 Manage anddistributeinstructionalresources to teachers andprovide training on the use ofthose resources.
 Served as a TeamCFA curriculumadvisor
Third Grade Teacher (2010 – 2013)
Developed grade-level appropriate lesson plans and lead classroominstruction in all basic subject area: reading,
writing, math, social studies,and science. Utilized direct instruction and learning centers to motivate and instill an
enthusiasmfor learning. Encouraged creative writing through poetry and Core Knowledge projects. Performed
student testing and evaluations.
 Taught Core Knowledgesequence to help students establishfoundations ofknowledge.

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 Used data to drive instruction; asa toolto assess,analysis,and take actiontoward near-termgoals to be
monitored throughout the year.
 Piloted third grade Core Knowledge Language Arts Programin which feedbackdirectly influencedthe
continuingdevelopment andimplementation ofCKLA.
 To help guide otherCore Knowledge professionals,I served on panels,presenteda cross-curricularunit on
Ancient Rome for the Core Knowledge NationalConference in Orlando,Florida.
 Served as the District Coordinatorresponsible forthe correct administration ofAIMStestingthroughout the
charter. This included facilitating trainings to successfully conduct testingin the school.
 Attended workshops/conferencesto learn about newinnovative instructionalstrategies suchas: Core Knowledge
Leadership Institute,Domain Based Unit Writing Workshop,OverviewofCore Knowledge Supportfor
Common Core in English Language Arts Standards and Math Standards.
First/SecondGrade Teacher (2009 – 2010)
 Taught Core Knowledgesequence to help students establish foundations ofknowledge.
 Used data to drive instructionas a toolto assess,analysis,andtake action towardnear-termgoals to be
monitored throughout the year.
 Piloted first and secondgrade Core Knowledge LanguageArts Programin which feedback directly influenced
the continuingdevelopment andimplementation ofCKLA.
 Served as the District Coordinatorresponsible forthe correct administration ofAIMStestingthroughout the
charter. This included facilitating trainings to successfully conduct testingin the school.
Student Teaching, Grayhawk Elementary School,Scottsdale,AZ 2008
Lockheed Martin,Goodyear,AZ 2004 – 2008
A globalsecurity and aerospace company that is principally engaged in the research, design,development,manufacture,
integration and sustainmentofadvanced technologysystems,products andservices.
Finance
 Compiled and reviewed budgetsusingactualperformance,previous budget figures,estimated revenue,expense
reports,and otherdatasources to controlfunds and provideforproperfinancialadministration.
 Performed multiple financial cost analyses functions,including costallocation,setting upcost controlsystems,
collecting data,controlling costsandpreparing reports that maintain the company's cost accounting system.
CIGNA Healthcare,Phoenix,AZ 1999 - 2004
Claims Processor (2002 – 2004)
 Examined and processedclaims; determined whetherto pend,deny orpay claims within policies.
 Followed established departmentalpolicies and procedures,operating memos and corporate policies to resolve
claims and claims issues.
 Followed processesandworked independently to ensure ability to meet orexceed Key Performance Indicators
Customer Service Advocate (1999 – 2002)
 Respondedto incoming calls frommembers, providers andclients and provided accurate,timely and consistent
plan information as well as ensured resolution whenneeded.
 Investigatedcomplaintsandinquiries andprovided resolutions in a timely and accurate manner.
 Performed follow-up on all issues requiring investigationand assistedwith escalated call.
 Interacted with ProviderRelations,Utilization Managementand Client Services daily to make appropriate
determinationsbased onthe callreceived.
 Prepared appropriate documentation in companycalltracking systemon incoming telephone calls .
EDUCATION
Northern Arizona University,MasterElementary Education2009
University ofPhoenix,Bachelor’s in Business Management 2004
K-8 Elementary Education Teaching Certificate, Arizona