Kendra Caw-Stokes

kcaw@houstonisd.org


To obtain an administrative position that will utilize my abilities in communication, leadership, and
collaboration; while facilitating my strength in math curriculum and instruction this will in turn result in a
positive learning environment and will be successful for all stakeholders.



Houston Independent School District, Houston, TX[2010-Present]
Math Teacher/Grade Level Lead/Math Department Chair
Lead and organize bi-weekly content team and grade-level meetings to meet curriculum objectives.
Facilitate planning conversations with new and struggling teachers in order to develop instructional activities to enhance
students learning.
Lead, organize and facilitated Catamount Cub Camp; an engaging summer program for incoming middle school students.
Coordinate school-wide student schedules and Saturday school schedules
Organize and school-wide professional development technology training
Grade-level field trips and rotations
Correspondconcerns regarding Special Education, grade-level activities and disciplinary actions
Maintain positive student performance EVAAS scores for the past 5 years in district.
Maintain comparative growth performance level between a 3 and 4.
Create and executed data-driven lesson plans to challenge all student learning levels and result in academic growth.
Track and analyze student data to increase student learning.
Interview new teacher hires

Burbank Middle School, Houston ISD[2006-2008]
Math Teacher/Grade Level Lead
Developed implemented lesson plans that fulfilled the requirements of the districts curriculum program.
Tracked and analyzed student data to increase student learning.
Collaborated with grade level and content teams to meet curriculum objectives.
Assisted a struggling teacher with developing and implementing instructional activities that engaged and enhanced students
learning.
Mentored and guided a first year teacher to achieve student growth by planning and modeling lessons, observing and
providing feedback, creating visual and kinesthetic activities involving manipulatives.

Unified School District 259, Wichita, KS[2008-2010]
Math/Science Special Education
Collaborated with regular education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students
Designed IEP goals and objectives based on accommodations and modifications stated in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
Instructed teachers oneffective data collection procedures and strategies.
Provided feedback to regular education teachers to promote the success of special education students.
Participated in building committees.

Unified School District 259, Wichita, KS[2002-2006]
Math and Science Teacher/Instructional Coach
Developed and implemented lesson plans that fulfilled the requirements of the districts curriculum program.
Tracked and analyzed student data to increase student learning.
Collaborated with grade level and content teams to meet curriculum objectives.
Assisted a struggling teacher with developing and implementing instructional activities that engaged and enhanced students
learning.



MBA with Principal CertificateUniversity of Saint Thomas, Houston, TX, Projected Graduation 2014

M.Ed. in Special EducationSouthwestern College, Winfield, KS, 2006

B.A. in Elementary Education with a Middle School Math Endorsement---NewmanUniversity, Wichita, KS, 2001
Education
Professional Experience

Professional Objective



Texas Teaching CertificationGeneralist 4-8
Kansas Teaching Certification--Elementary K-9,Mathematics 5-9, Adaptive Special Education K-12


References upon request
Certifications