April Scott
Mount Juliet
Summary
Results-driven educator with nine years of experience specializing in K-5 curriculum development, instructional design, and equity-focused education. Passionate about designing and implementing differentiated curricula that cater to diverse student needs. Skilled in standards-aligned curriculum design, instructional materials development, teacher professional development, and data-driven instructional strategies. Proven ability to foster academic achievement and advocate for underrepresented student populations through innovative, inclusive educational programs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal of Student Support Services
KIPP Antioch College Prep Elementary
Nashville
08.2022 - Current
- Manages the Special Education Department with a team of one Instructional Coach, four SPED teachers, three interventionist and six paraprofessionals
- Oversees curriculum adaptation for diverse learners.
- Provides additional coaching and support to staff as determined by survey data, observation data, student outcome data and, Leadership Team meeting determinations
- Coaches teachers on curriculum differentiation, assessment design, and data-informed instruction.
- Leads the identification and implementation of effective literacy and math intervention curricula.
- Provides strategic guidance on K-4 curriculum enhancements to improve student engagement and achievement.
- Provides guidance to all staff regarding special populations student matters relating to IEPs, 504, ILPs, FBAs and BIPs.
- Facilitates effective weekly teacher development touchpoints and professional development meetings
- Provides staff development touchpoints weekly for Student Support team and/or accounts for their development in Leadership Team structure
- Observes leaders and teachers' weekly in the classroom setting and provides feedback to teachers through real time coaching
- Manages the identification process for students with a disability through collaboration with the School Psychologist and contracted related service providers.
- Oversees and monitoring of IEPs timelines, data and state compliance
- Oversee and monitoring of alternative assessments for students with disabilities
- Oversee and monitoring of educational services screening process
- Oversee and monitoring of related service providers (RSP: OT, SLP, PT, Vision Specialist)
- Consulting on decisions around consequences and discipline next steps for Students with Disability
Principal in Residence
KIPP Antioch College Prep Elementary
Nashville
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Collaborates with Principal and Director of Leadership for regular Principal development
- Serves as Principal on Duty minimum once a month
- Experience in managing a school leader as it is a part of Principal development
- Collaborates with leadership to implement K-5 curriculum frameworks aligned with student achievement goals.
- Facilitates teacher professional development in culturally responsive teaching, instructional best practices, and student engagement strategies.
- Leads RTI-A and Diverse Learners Priority initiatives, ensuring instructional interventions meet student needs.
- Conducts data analysis on student performance to refine instructional strategies and improve curriculum effectiveness.
- Monthly professional development with the Principal in Residence (PIRs) in the KIPP Nashville Region
- Assessed weekly for demonstration of Principal Moments
- Assessed quarterly for determination of Principal Readiness
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Content Facilitator
Teach for America
Nashville
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Facilitated weekly Professional Development for TFA Corps Member
- Organizes activities that allow participants to reflect on DEI practices and implement culturally responsive curriculums.
- Collaborated with the TFA leadership team to create DEI vision for the organization.
Doctoral Student, Curriculum Development Researcher
Lipscomb University
Nashville
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Facilitated field test on 15-20 participants.
- Manages google-form questionnaires and surveys for a district schoolteacher of 250 participants
- Conducted qualitative research interviews for up to 25 participants
- Monthly collaboration with the Director of Schools for Teaching and Learning to expand research areas for the Middle Tennessee School District
- Led research on district-mandated literacy curricula, resulting in district-wide curriculum improvements.
- Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis on teacher effectiveness using new instructional models.
- Collaborated with school district leaders to assess and refine curriculum implementation strategies.
- Developed professional development modules for educators to enhance instructional delivery.
- Led research team of 3 on mandated curriculum projects and successfully met key milestones for the dissertation data
- Used JMP software to determine data-set correlations while initiating qualitative functions
Before School Program Assistant Director
LEAD Southeast Middle School
Nashville
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Participated in the grant research and writing process that resulted in the school being awarded $85,000
- Established robust before school program in accordance with program goals that aligns with grant application
- Managed over 25 program participants
- Prepare lessons and activities that allow participants to show academic and social/emotional growth, engage in physical activity and be exposed to enrichment activities
- Collaborate with VP of Development and School Principal to submit all required documentation/evidence of student growth to the state in order to secure funding for future years
Fifth Grade Special Education Teacher
LEAD Southeast Middle School
Nashville
10.2016 - 05.2022
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Developed customized instructional materials to meet diverse learning needs
- Conducted data-driven assessments to measure and improve student progress.
- Led teacher training sessions on special education best practices and inclusive instructional methods.
- Manages caseload of 17-23 students Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities and/or learning disorders
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students
- Developed differentiated curriculums and interventions to meet student needs
Education
Doctor of Education - Learning Organizations and Strategic Change
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN12.2022
Master of Education - Special Education-Curriculum and Instruction
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL12.2015
Skills
- Curriculum design and implementation
- Instructional materials development
- Standards alignment
- Professional development and teacher coaching
- Data-driven instruction and assessment development
- Special education and differentiated instruction
- Equity-focused and culturally responsive teaching strategies
- Educational research and program evaluation
Research Impact
- Created 75+ professional development sessions
- $85,000 in grant funding
- Published Research on The Impact of District Supported Reading Curricula on Student Achievement and Teacher Self-Efficacy
Timeline
Principal in Residence
KIPP Antioch College Prep Elementary
08.2023 - 08.2024
Assistant Principal of Student Support Services
KIPP Antioch College Prep Elementary
08.2022 - Current
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Content Facilitator
Teach for America
05.2022 - 06.2024
Before School Program Assistant Director
LEAD Southeast Middle School
08.2021 - 05.2022
Doctoral Student, Curriculum Development Researcher
Lipscomb University
08.2020 - 12.2022
Fifth Grade Special Education Teacher
LEAD Southeast Middle School
10.2016 - 05.2022
Doctor of Education - Learning Organizations and Strategic Change
Lipscomb University
Master of Education - Special Education-Curriculum and Instruction
Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Alabama at Birmingham