Nancy Webster
8607 Jackson Creek Bend Lane, Humble, Texas 77396| (281) 932-8413 | nwebster@galenaparkisd.com
EDUCATION
University of Houston, Houston, Texas
Mid-Management Certification May, 2002
University of Houston, Houston, Texas
M.Ed. - Curriculum and Instruction May, 2001
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
B.S. - Biochemistry, Minor - Chemistry May, 1996
CERTIFICATION AREAS
Mid Management
Secondary Science Composite
Administrative Experience
August 2009-Present Director of Instructional Measurement and Accountability; Galena Park Independent School District; Houston, Texas
o Oversaw communication of information regarding STAAR (State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness) to ensure all key stakeholders understood the new assessment system as well as considered implications for their existing role
o Drastically revised district test security procedures utilizing district and campus leaders to ensure all aspects of the plan complied with TEA policies as well as addressed local needs
o Reported state and federal accountability ratings to school district leaders including the Board of Trustees
o Used SPSS to analyze state-mandated assessment data and create reports which describe the data set
o Worked with groups of district leaders to ensure low performing subgroups met state and federal expectations
o Served as the District Testing Coordinator for the following standardized assessments: TAKS, TAKS-Accommodated, TAKS-Modified, TAKS-Alt, TAAS, TELPAS, state field tests, EOC, and assessment used for the identification of LEP and GT students
August 2006-August 2009 Coordinator of Student Assessment; Humble Independent School District; Humble, Texas
o Expanded the duties of my current position to include reporting state and federal accountability ratings
o Used SPSS to analyze state-mandated assessment data and create reports which describe the data set
o Problem-solved ways to ensure low performing subgroups met state and federal expectations
o Served as the District Testing Coordinator for the following standardized assessments: TAKS, TAKS-Accommodated, TAKS-Modified, TAKS-Alt, TAAS, TELPAS, state field tests, EOC, and assessment used for the identification of LEP and GT students
o Created online modules to more efficiently train test administrators and campus testing coordinators
o Trained campus test coordinators on how to give state-mandated as well as GT/ELL identification assessments
o Instructed campus and district professionals on the ARD Decision Making Process as well as the allowable accommodations on state-mandated assessments
o Collaborated with our district IT professionals to prepare for online testing, create precoding files (used to populate student demographic information on state-mandated assessments), and populate a district assessment database in a maximally effective format
June 2002-August 2005 Academic Dean; Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District, Robert E. Lee High School; Baytown, Texas
- Presented to the school board and community members the current state of the high school and described current and future student needs while participating in district rezoning and visioning committees
- Coordinated TAKS, TAAS, and SDAA testing for a campus of 2400+ students
- Evaluated program effectiveness using various sources of data (TAKS, TAAS, PEIMS, AEIS, AYP, Just for Kids) and ensured this data was used to make high-quality decisions about educational programs
- Managed the implementation of appropriate instructional programs and changes in curriculum to meet the needs of students taking state mandated tests
- Involved appropriate members of the faculty and staff in continual needs assessment of the Campus Improvement Plan
- Responsible for the development of the master schedule each school year and implemented a seven-period-day master schedule from a six-period-day master schedule
- Worked with parents concerning student academic progress
- Hired highly-qualified educators to ensure staffing met the requirements of NCLB
- Observed and evaluated individual teachers’ ability to engage students in high-quality learning as required by the TEKS
- Worked with teachers in need of assistance to develop growth plans and documented adequate/inadequate growth towards growth plan goals
- Conducted “A Short Walk” training- a way of observing teachers in a three minute period to later engage them in reflection about their practice
- Implemented Hannel Questioning Strategies as a method of engaging students in high-order thinking
- Attended Dana Center training for Algebra I to ensure student learning objectives were met, monitored the implementation of a district-wide curriculum for Algebra I, and ensured the curriculum was taught and the students were learning as intended
- Proposed and oversaw the usage of an off-site facility to reduce the effects of overcrowding and create a small learning community for the most at-risk incoming freshmen while managing overcrowding at Lee High School as the campus grew from 2000+ to over 2600 students
- Worked to create teams of students, parents, and community members to increase buy-in to the educational program for at risk students
- Oversaw the implementation of a district-wide program for students arriving in the district with little or no English
- Implemented sheltered instruction for ESL students in the areas of social studies, science, and math (the English program was already established)
- Implemented co-teaching for special education students to reduce the amount of time this group of students spent in non-inclusive classes
- Established an after school program allowing freshmen to recover credits lost in science, social studies, math, and/or English- this program was implemented to ensure a maximum number of students reached sophomore status in the face of district promotion standards requiring all freshmen to gain 5.5 credits in addition to passing all four core area courses in order to become sophomores
- Oversaw the implementation of the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) to ensure at risk students with individual determination were involved in a college preparatory program
- Implemented Read 180; a program set to increase a student’s reading instructional level
June 2002-July 2002 Principal; Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District, High School Summer School; Baytown, Texas.
- Prepared a budget to ensure educational goals were funded appropriately
- Hired all teachers
- Worked with curriculum coordinators and high school administrators to ensure student educational needs were met
June 2001-June 2002 Assistant Principal; Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District, Baytown Junior High School; Baytown, Texas.
- Coordinated the administration of the 2002 TAAS and benchmark tests
- Member of the GCCISD Science Vertical Team responsible for aligning the science curriculum for students as they progress from elementary school to high school
- Addressed instructional problems and concerns as a member of the Instructional Leadership Team during the 2000-2001 school year
- Resolved employee concerns concerning non-instructional issues at the campus and district level as a member of the Campus Action Committee and Employee Action Committee during the 1999-2000 and 2001-2002 school year
- Observed and evaluated a teacher’s ability to instruct and manage a classroom of students
- Counseled students with discipline problems
- Mediated conflict resolution between teachers, students, and parents
- Facilitated the development of campus guidelines for future events such as field trips
Professional Teaching Experience
August 1998-May 2001 Educator; Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District, Robert E. Lee High School; Baytown, Texas.
o Created a TEKS-correlated pre-AP physics curriculum for GCCISD
o Placed an importance on meeting the needs of all students regardless of gender, race, or academic ability
o Taught AP and pre-AP physics to students increasing the population of pupils from 60 to 150 in one year
o Created curriculum for Conceptual Physics, a new course added during the 2000-2001 school year
o Awarded the Exxon Math and Science Teacher of the Year for GCCISD
o Presented at the 1999 Association for Educational Communications and Technology National Convention in a round table discussion of “Female Friendly” Physics
o Created an Academic Challenge Team for the GCCISD district
o Sponsored UIL Science Team (1999-2001)
o Academic Decathlon sponsor with a team member placing first in math
Other Professional Experiences
July 1996-August 1998 Research Technician; Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery; Houston, Texas. Responsible for animal husbandry, procurement of laboratory supplies, repair and trouble shooting of equipment used in the laboratory, and other general lab maintenance duties.
Jan.1993-May 1996 Mainframe Assistant; Systems Network Control Center, Louisiana State
University; Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Student worker in a mainframe computer lab. Answered Internet and programming questions for students.
Presentations
Texas Assessment Conference: December 2010
- Treading Troubled Waters Successfully- Tips for Meeting State and Federal assessment/Accountability Requirements
Texas Assessment Conference: December 2009
- Treading Troubled Waters Successfully- Tips for Training and Handling Secure Testing Materials
Association for Educational Communications and Technology National Convention: May 1999
· Facilitated a round table discussion of “Female Friendly” Physics
MEMBERSHIPS
ASCD – Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
TSNAP – Texas Statewide Network of Assessment Professionals
BRATS- Bayou Region Association of Testing Specialists
Currently serving as BRATS director, August 2011 to present
AWARDS
Exxon Math and Science Teacher of the Year for GCCISD May, 2008
