DAYNAHENNIGAN

16602 Quiet Quail Dr.

77489
T: (713)478-7443

E: dayna_tolbert@yahoo.com Missouri City, TX

CAREER SUMMARY
A seasoned and effective Learning & Development Coach with a demonstrated
background of impacting performance through strategic development and learning
programs. A notable 13 year career in education and classroom instruction, which
is further enhanced by valuable experience as an Instructional Coach, providing
certified training and development with expertise in designing, developing and
managing learning solutions for students and professionals. Able to identify
training needs, provide assorted interventions including e-learning, instructor-led
training/development, competency gap mitigation and performance coaching
within a multi-site organization. Recognized for strong leadership capability by
appointment into various decision-making committees providing insight into
instructional learning trends, best practices and methodologies.

CAREER SUMMARY
Houston Baptist University | Houston, TX | Masters in Curriculum & Instruction
Certification in Instructional Technology & Administration (Anticipated
Graduation: December 2016)
University of Houston | Houston, TX | Bachelor of Science
Humanities and Social Science iTeach Texas Teacher Certification
Program [EXCET EXAM: Passed]

CORE STRENTHS & CAPABILITIES

Strategic Planning and Analysis
Learning Theories
Organizational and Administrative
Ability
Concise, Inspiring Communicator
Cultural Sensitivity

Instructional Management
Group Dynamics and Group
Process
Competency and Gap
Identification
Managerial Courage
Intellectual Horsepower

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Ft. Bend ISD | Missouri City, TX
June 2014 - Present Learning & Instructional Coach
Providing multi-site content and instructional expertise to classroom instructors to
support student learning and enhance instructional performance. Supporting
organizational aspirations, professional development and departmental goals and
initiatives based on various institutional metrics designed to accurately pinpoint
and change instructional behaviors and learning outcomes.

Providing thoughtful and well-analyzed training and learning opportunities for

teachers, based on assessment data; training in-classroom, 1-to-1 and in the
group setting to further align learning outcomes with curriculum.

Modeling effective, differentiated instruction; providing encouragement and

emotional support to instructors and professional staff to inspire flexibility of
practice/performance and growth.

Responsible for training teachers to use a SIM (Strategic Instructional Model)

programs to positively affect scholastic achievement, empower teachers, and
forward institutional goals and objectives.

Participating in the professional development including peer observations,

professional research, competency identification and gaps, ensuring standards
are met, completing assessments and working collaboratively across the district
with teachers, other instructional coaches and instructional specialists.
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Professional Background continued

Leading Professional Learning Communities (PLC) training sessions with

engaging activities and assessments to help instructors build their capacity and
resource toolbox, to help them be at their best.

Supporting a broad range of training initiatives and functions including

succession planning, e-learning, computer-based training and various
development solutions to address multi-faceted training needs.

Partnering with teachers to assist in researching instructional/curriculum

issues and building toward goals.

English Language Arts Instructor

August 2007 June 2014 Responsible for cultivating an instructional environment
enabling students to learn fundamental listening, speaking, reading and writing
skills necessary for effective communication and daily productivity.

Instructing students in English language, composition, literature, journalism,

and reading to students, utilizing the middle school Ft. Bend ISD curriculum.

Successfully lead an initiative to rewrite the 6th grade student assessments to

offer a true picture of student achievement, especially within a population of
learners who were academically challenged.

Served as a Coach/Mentor to teachers currently undergoing certification, or

who were on-boarding as new instructors; teaching them to assess learning
through metrics, develop lesson plans, resource learning materials, and engage
in thoughtful instruction development.

Identifying student needs through assessments (both academic and social),

cooperating with other professional staff in helping students push past learning
deficiencies, skill/will problems and prepare for higher education pursuits.

Participating in an assortment of faculty committees (such as the Campus

Based Leadership Team) in the sponsorship of student activities and setting of
future goals for the school; facilitating conferences with students and parents,
and working to establish and maintain open lines of communication regarding
progress in various effective ways.

Assisting the institution administration in implementing the policies, rules and

standards governing student life and conduct.

Houston Community College System | Houston, TX

August
2009 December 2011 Developmental English Instructor (Adjunct)

Offering quality teaching to students with varying backgrounds and skill levels
through various mediums, working toward reaching and exceeding course
standards and objectives.

Actively working to identify and meet students needs in the educational setting
through group and 1-to-1 instructional opportunities, assessing student
learning and providing consistent and actionable feedback.

Responsible for creating, distributing and adhering to a course syllabi, based on

design of the developmental English program and reporting student
performance on an on-going basis.

Supporting the overall HCCS mission, submitting various documentation to

appropriate levels of administration and management for overview and
analysis.

ADDITIONAL WORK HISTORY (ABRIDGED)

Winsor Village UMC | Houston, TX | 2006 2007 |
Administrative Assistant Ft. Bend ISD | Missouri City, TX |
2003 - 2006 | Instructional Aid

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