Dr. Taryn Fletcher

Experience

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  Wilmington University

  Jan 2007 - May 2015

  Adjunct Faculty

  Develop and teach 11 adult education courses for the College of Education: Teaching and Learning programs, Teacher Preparation programs, Early Childhood and Elementary Education programs; and the Applied Health and Psychology Health Professionals programs. Designed a course in Culturally Responsive Teaching curriculum currently being piloted with DE DOE. Instructional designer for 4 NCATE accredited online education courses.Undergraduate and Graduate Courses taught and/or designedMED 7812 Classroom Culture and Learning Environment (online course developer and instructor)MED 7366 Fine Arts and Children’s LiteratureMEE 7636 Strategies for Effective Teaching (online course developer and instructor)EDU 321 Reading and Writing PraxisEDU 202 School Involvement with Community and FamiliesECE 201 Health Safety and Nutrition for Young ChildrenPSY 330 Infant and Toddler Development (online course developer and instructor)PSY 201 Child Development (online course developer and instructor) Show less

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  Bright Horizons

  Aug 2007 - Aug 2008

  Center Director

  Supervised 12 employees; prepared and organized center for NAEYC re-accreditation process. Managed a center of 100 children; increased student enrollment by 40% in 8 months. Developed new initiatives and professional development programs to improve school culture and parent engagement.

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  Red Clay Consolidated School District

  Sept 2008 - Jun 2011

  Instructional Teacher Coach

  Provided direct coaching and support to 10-15 teachers. Implemented a school wide Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS), and a Drop Out Recovery & Bully Prevention program in collaboration with district level administration. Decreased discipline infractions by 55% using PBIS incentive based model.

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  Universal Companies

  Aug 2011 - Jun 2015

  Founding Principal

  Award winning school leader, for Education and Community Leadership, by Philadelphia City Hall. Founding school leader of charter middle school, servicing 507 students in grades 5-8 and 63 staff members. Spearheaded 10 million dollar Promise Neighborhood grant to build community school modelLaunched a comprehensive early education academy, serving 125 PreK-2nd grade students; increased enrollment by 25%. Demonstrated 100% growth in reading and math in grades 5-8 (PVAAS, 2013). In 2014, launched the network’s first “academy focused project based learning model” for grades 5-8 and implemented accelerated learning tracks for math and science. Served as Special Education Liaison and renovated special education team through state and federal audits. Show less

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  Camden City School District

  Aug 2016 - May 2020

  Chief School Administrator for 18 schools, serving over 6,000 Pre-K through 12th grade students across Camden, NJ. Chief School Administrator for 13 schools, serving over 4,000 Pre-K through 8th-grade students across Camden, NJ. Program and curriculum design services

  • Deputy Superintendent

    Aug 2018 - May 2020

  • Chief School Administrator (School Support Officer)

    Sept 2016 - Aug 2018

  • Consultant (Program and Curriculum Design)

    Aug 2016 - Sept 2016
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  Propel America

  May 2020 - May 2021

  Executive Director

  Founding regional director for New Jersey and Philadelphia.

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  Truly POC

  May 2021 - now

  We help closet change-makers get clear on their purpose and create a powerful PIVOT plan to reach their next level. Through our proprietary frameworks, strategies, and tools, we provide the direction and support you need to close the gap between where you are and where you’re meant to be. Our high level coaching support and transformative programs take you from hiding in plain sight to making bold moves as brave leaders and teams who confidently create intentional, joyful, and supportive spaces for every human feels that they belong. Show less

  • Founder and Head Coach of BRAVE Leader and Teams

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Founder and CEO

    May 2021 - now