Ellen Bhattacharyya

Experience

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  Salt River Schools

  Jul 2003 - Jun 2007

  Second Grade Teacher
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  KIPP Texas Public Schools - Houston

  Jul 2007 - Jun 2009

  • Dean of Curriculum & Instruction, KIPP SHINE Prep

    Jul 2008 - Jun 2009

  • Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, KIPP SHINE Prep

    Jul 2007 - Jun 2008
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  KIPP Chicago

  Jul 2009 - Jun 2016

  Founding Principal, KIPP Ascend Primary

  • Founded an elementary school with 100 students and grew the campus to 650 students. Recognized as an innovative school model by national blended learning organizations for three years.• Built an academic model where 70% of students met or surpassed NWEA MAP fall-to-spring growth objectives.• Exceeded 90% on all annual KIPP family satisfaction surveys over six years.

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  KIPP Texas Public Schools - Austin

  Oct 2016 - Jun 2020

  • Led the execution of KIPP Texas's academic strategy pre- and post-COVID, leading a multi-disciplinary team to achieve measurable academic gains. • Developed frameworks for regional academic models, successfully launching them across ten campuses to standardize curriculum and assessment practices.• Refined K-12 math and literacy curricula in collaboration with my team and supported effective implementation through ongoing coaching of school leaders and regional heads. Leveraged data insights to guide achievement targets and drive continuous improvement.• Spearheaded the rapid deployment of a virtual curriculum for 5,500 students and mobilized over 500 teachers in March 2020. Show less • Led the successful turnaround of four elementary schools, advancing ratings from three Ds and a C to two Cs and two Bs within two years. • Improved regional Texas Accountability System scores from 63 to 73 in my first year as Head of Schools. • Managed and coached five school leaders, using ongoing data analysis and side-by-side coaching to drive academic outcomes. • Spearheaded the strategic redesign of the elementary model, creating a new instructional and culture framework across five campuses. • Developed professional development systems with an 85% net promoter score, fostering consistent, high-quality practices. Show less

  • Deputy Chief of Academics

    Apr 2019 - Jun 2020

  • Head of Schools / School Leader Manager

    Oct 2016 - Apr 2019
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  Transcend

  Jul 2020 - Feb 2024

  Partner

  • Led Transcend's work on TEA's School Action Fund, supporting 52 Texas schools in transforming their student educational experience. • Directly supported turnaround efforts in 8 Texas ISDs, collaborating closely with superintendents, cabinet members, and campus leaders to design initiatives that raised campus performance from D to B on the Texas Accountability System. • Launched district-wide systems, achieving 98% stakeholder approval and scaling support by 300% in two years. • Directed a team of Transcend Design Partners to implement school improvement strategies for 18 turnaround campuses statewide, guiding strategic district partnerships and fostering sustainable growth. Show less

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  KIPP Texas Public Schools

  Mar 2024 - now

  Deputy Chief, Instructional Excellence

  • Founded, hired, and launched a team of 18 academic leaders to drive school transformation across 24 schools through effective instructional practices and hands-on coaching of school leaders.• Developed and executed a targeted academic strategy, establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) for instructional effectiveness and student achievement.• Collaborated with five regional superintendents to design and implement tailored academic support plans, significantly improving student achievement metrics across a statewide network of 54 schools.• Managed the TEA Strong Foundations Implementation grant, partnering with a technical assistance provider to deliver aligned professional learning sessions, achieving a 90% satisfaction rate among participants. Show less