Carolyn Tinsley

Experience

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  Webster Central School District

  Sept 2000 - Jun 2005

  Enrichment Specialist

  ● Mentored, coached and collaborated with colleagues to implement differentiation of instruction techniques that improve instructional practices and increase student learning as trained by Carol Ann Tomlinson● Participated in multiple years of ongoing study at the University of Connecticut Summer Institute on Gifted Education led by Dr. Joseph Renzulli and Sally Reis● Collaborated in the development and cycle of continuous improvement with the district School-wide Enrichment Model to increase enrichment opportunities that engage and motivate all students● Coached, collaborated and facilitated the construction and implementation of curricular units using the Understanding by Design Framework (Wiggins and McTighe), aligned with the New York State standards that included performance based assessments, grading rubrics as well as authentic differentiated products.● Authored and secured Arts in Education Grants totaling over $100,000.00 for authentic, student based inquiry experiences● Coached and facilitated the analysis of data/evidence to drive instructional decisions using the cycle of continuous improvement to increase student achievement as trained by Jo Ellen Killion Show less

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  Webster School District

  Sept 2005 - Jun 2017

  Director - Webster Professional Learning Center

  ● Designed and executed group and individual research based professional learning for teaching assistants, teachers and administrators including: The Framework for Professional Practice, Collaborative Analysis of Student Learning, Team Building, Coaching Principles, , Classroom Walk-Throughs for Peers, Student Led Conferences and Making Thinking Visible● Created and facilitated implementation of the New Teacher Induction and Mentoring Programs aligned to SED regulations.● Strategically led preparation and administration of grant proposals to external funding sources and the NYSED Teacher Center grant.● Directed the systematic assessment and evaluation of professional learning programs (Assessment as Professional Learning).● Attended and presented at multiple national, state and local professional learning conferences and seminars including: EL Learning, Learning Forward, ASCD and Harvard’s Project Zero.● Led the exploration and development of linkages with industry, colleges, universities, and other educational and cultural institutions● Served as the Greater Rochester Teacher Center Network’s representative to the NYS Teacher Center’s Steering Committee developing governance and protocols as well as designing state conferences.● Developed and maintained an online presence, including: Google Sites, Classrooms, Blogs as well as earned the dispositions and certificate to instruct blended learning courses through NYIT and Edmodo. ● Collaboratively created and presented the district’s Professional Development Plan submitted to NYSED yearly. Show less

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  McKay Consulting Group

  Mar 2014 - now

  National Consultant

  ● Customize consultation, facilitation and professional learning related to instructional leadership and teacher quality to school districts and state service agencies.● Design and facilitate implementation of aligned curriculum, instruction and assessment targeting student engagement, formative assessment, growth mindset, and learning targets.

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  CM Learning Group, LLC

  Jan 2016 - now

  CEO
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  PLC Associates, Inc.

  Sept 2017 - now

  Associate, Instructional Designer, Author

  ● Designs targeted professional learning focused on aligned curriculum instruction and assessment● Professional Coaching and Conversation ● Collaborative Strategic District Planning