Sandi Reyes

Sandi Reyes

National Board Certified Kindergarten teacher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Education Leader · Teacher and Student Advocate · Curriculum Guru · Change Agent

  • Education

    • SUNY New Paltz

      1988 - 1994
      BS Elementary Education
    • University of West Florida

      2016 - 2025
      Master of Education - MEd Educational Leadership and Administration, General

      Ongoing graduate work. Completed 30/36 credits.

    • Florida Atlantic University

      2004 - 2005
    • Concordia University-Portland

      2013 - 2014
      Master's Degree Curriculum and Instruction

      Expected graduation Nov 2014

  • Experience

    • Deerfield Beach Elementary

      Aug 2007 - Aug 2009
      National Board Certified Kindergarten teacher

      All responsibilities necessary in the daily schedule of a Kindergarten classroom.

    • SDE

      Jul 2008 - Jul 2018
      Educational Consultant

      Speaker and Educational Consultant• Create and present workshops for up to 150 participants at state, regional and national conferences o I Teach K! o I Teach PreK! o National Conference for Differentiated Instruction o National Singapore Math Conference• Develop and lead customized trainings at schools and districts across the US• Design and present a full day seminar on The 10 Essential Skills Necessary for Success• Conduct professional development webinars Show less

    • Ramapo Central School District

      Jun 2010 - Jun 2012
      S.T.E.M. Coordinator for Elementary Schools

      Design district STEM curriculum for grades 1 - 5, aligned to Common Core and National Science standards. Provide professional development to elementary school teachers. Support teachers with in-class coaching and modeling.

    • Eduscape Learning

      Jun 2012 - Sept 2013
      Chief Education Officer

      • Solely responsible for the creation of the STEM Made Simple™ professional development workshop series, including all activities, handouts, training materials, and templates• Facilitated school-based professional development workshops throughout the country on 21st Century Learning and STEM• Conducted manufacturer and distributor sponsored seminars in effective technology integration for the 21st Century and STEM for K-12 administrators• Designed complete training modules for multiple international corporations to teach specific PK-12 technology solutions as well as STEM integration• Developed technology-based lessons for a teacher resource website sponsored by an educational technology distributor • Performed in video tutorials available online• Developed proficiency in various educational hardware and software applications, including but not limited to six brands of interactive whiteboards, multiple brands of tablets and slates, various responder systems, many types of document cameras, LCD projectors, dance mats, microscopes, microphones, Google Apps for Education, and a wide range of education software Show less

    • Sullivan County BOCES

      Sept 2013 - Feb 2015

      • Support eight school districts in the implementation of Common Core Math Standards in all grades, P – 12• Analyze data to effectively guide teachers, schools and districts in determining areas of need and in the development of interventions, strategies, and scaffolding• Communicate effectively with BOCES and district administrators in regard to the most recent state math information• Collaborate to develop improvement plans• Design and facilitate professional development experiences for math teachers• Devise solutions to the challenges teachers face in the implementation of Common Core Math• Create diagnostic, formative and summative math assessments Show less • Develop and deliver teacher workshops focused on the effective use of technology to deepen curriculum• Co-teach and coach teachers in the application of classroom technology, with dedicated attention to iPads• Collaborate with instructional leaders to rework existing curriculum to include technology and 21st century skills• Create and teach lessons to students for all subject areas, grades K-5• Support teachers in strengthening personal technology skills and the use of technology in classes, grades 9 - 12• Facilitate a district STEM Committee in the creation of independent STEM units and the formation of a district plan for the implementation of a STEM curriculum Show less

      • School Improvement Math Coordinator

        Jun 2014 - Feb 2015
      • Technology Integration Specialist

        Sept 2013 - Jun 2014
    • Broward County Public Schools

      Jan 2016 - Oct 2019

      • Direct concurrent projects including, but not limited to curricular materials integration, assessment, professional learning course development, district scope and sequence, and the development of resources in the Canvas learning management system• Design and implement district-wide interdisciplinary elementary curricula that integrates literacy across content areas • Oversee implementation of all adopted district science curriculum including logistics, technology, instructional practices, materials management, professional learning, supporting artifacts, and district-wide communication• Employ multiple methods of aggregation and disaggregation in the analysis of district-wide and school data to create instructional action plans• Coordinate, develop, oversee, and instruct district elementary face-to-face, blended, and online courses and webinars• Provide targeted guidance and support to school administrators, coaches, and teachers regarding effective implementation of interdisciplinary twenty-first century curriculum• Coordinate the evaluation and adoption of district curricular materials, working cross-functionally with District departments and vendors• Recruit, hire, and cultivate staff to maintain the highest level of professionalism, model best practices, and incorporate adult learning principles in all professional learning experiences they facilitate• Enhance the quality of service and support by leveraging technology in the design, planning and delivery of curriculum and professional learning Show less • Analyze and adapt current curriculum program for effective implementation in early childhood classrooms• Develop interdisciplinary units of study utilizing developmentally appropriate activities, with a focus on objectives in Approaches to Learning, Cognitive Development, Language and Communication, Social-Emotional, and Physical domains• Facilitate stand-alone and ongoing professional development experiences for early childhood educators, which model best practices and provide classroom-ready strategies for immediate implementation• Assist with compliance to all Head Start protocols through guidance and support for teachers• Develop and execute coaching plans for Head Start and VPK teachers• Provide strategies for effective classroom management, assessment, compliance paperwork, parent communication and any other needs of administrators, teachers and students in Head Start classrooms• Conduct formal observations, using the CLASS observation tool Show less

      • Curriculum Supervisor for Elementary Science

        Feb 2017 - Oct 2019
      • Early Childhood District Coach, Headstart/VPK

        Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
    • Learning A-Z

      Nov 2019 - now

      I continue to fulfill all responsibilities of a National Curriculum Consultant with additional leadership responsibilities including, but not limited to, team building, data reporting and data-driven decision making, lead role on cross-functional collaboration.• Lead curriculum development and decision-making processes with educational partners.• Provide thought leadership on educational trends and their impact on company solutions.• Act as a change agent, translating educational product values into transformative classroom practices.• Deliver compelling product stories and engage in pre-sell coaching and professional learning for sales teams.• Ensure content meets rigorous instructional design and pedagogical standards.• Streamline productivity by coordinating with professional learning, sales enablement, marketing, bids and contracts, product management, and revenue teams.• Develop and deliver high-quality engaging professional learning presentations and events for educators founded in the most recent research, trends, and legislation Show less • Seek out opportunities to meet with current and prospective customers, remain persistent in communications, and develop lasting relationships with district and school leaders• Drive sales and customer success through analysis of district or school needs and data to uncover pain points, recommend product-based solutions, and co-create implementation action plans• Develop and deliver the product story with differentiated messaging that leaves the audience with a lasting memorable impression of the company brand• Serve as a thought leader and change agent, translating the core values of company educational products into transformative practice in classrooms, schools, and districts• Leverage Salesforce to track activity, review metrics, run reports, and strategize• Coach sales associates on strategies for key meetings and presentations, and lead training sessions on product and the related customer problems that are solved through product utilization• Streamline productivity and equity of voice through coordination with professional learning, marketing, and sales to guide, innovate, design, and deliver targeted useful internal and customer-facing collateral with correct pedagogical integrity and accuracy• Provide thought leadership regarding current trends and movements within education that impact the company, our products, and our customers• Create, propose, and deliver a variety of presentations at local, state, and national conferences Show less

      • Senior National Curriculum Consultant

        Mar 2023 - now
      • National Curriculum Consultant

        Nov 2019 - Jun 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • National Board Certification - Early Childhood/Generalist

      National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
      Nov 2006
    • FL Early Childhood Teaching Certificate

      State of Florida