Lance N. Green Education / Certification M.Ed.-Education Technology Leadership, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX-(in progress) BHS-Health Science, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, 2007 Principal Certificate- Texas (In Progress) Teacher Certificate-4-8 Generalist, Texas Administrative and Leadership Experience KIPP Houston Team Leader/ Grade Level Chair, KIPP 3D, Houston, TX-Present Attend weekly Team Leader Meetings. Set and send agenda to all Grade-Level meetings. Create alternate schedules as required and communicate with other Team Leaders. Ensure execution of whole school aligned systems with fidelity throughout grade level. Monitor Grade Level systems as they relate to the whole school. Monitor and communicate Grade Level events and activities to leadership team / whole school as appropriate. Monitor Grade Level roles in whole school events and activities. Monitor progress of retention documentation. Ensure parent communication /documentation is happening. Schedule parent conferences for whole team concerns. Blended Learning Implementation Lead Science Teacher, KIPP 3D, Houston, TX, 2015-Present Integrated online platforms such as Edmodo and Plickers into the Science classroom. Assisted science teachers with implementation of technology in their classrooms. Music and Media Club, KIPP 3D, Houston, TX, 2015-Present Created a new campus organization. Assisted students with drafting business ideas, ranging from photography to music. Coordinated partnerships with other student organizations to host campus-wide events. Grade Level Chair, Elmore Elementary School, Houston, TX, 2013-2014 Conducted grade level meetings to assess student data, behavior, and action steps. Planned grade-level field trips and on-campus activities with team members. Delegated responsibilities among 5th Grade teachers to ensure all deadlines are met. Maintained positive relationships among teachers, students and parents. Teacher Mentor, Elmore Elementary School, Houston, TX, 2013-2014 Evaluated the instructional needs and growth of first-year and self-contained teachers. Researched best practices for student growth and investment. Prepared STEM lesson materials and plans with mentees. Technology Integration Facilitator, Houston Public Schools-North, Houston, TX, 2013-2014 Led sessions on technology integration within the classroom for veteran HISD teachers. Showcased the many uses of Edmodo within a differentiated classroom setting. Facilitated teacher conversations for increasing rigor in a classroom through the use of technology, differentiation, lesson plan analysis, and Bloom’s taxonomy.
Teaching Experience 8th Grade Science Teacher-KIPP 3D Academy, Houston, TX, 2014-Present
Collaborate with the Academic Services Team to design and prepare for professional learning experiences that leverage regional work related to curriculum, instruction, blended learning, and assessment, including the use of data in instructional planning. Enhance to professional growth in expertise related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment, as well as developing enhanced facilitation skills that effectively meet the needs of adult learners. Review and provide feedback on curriculum documents, including but not limited to standards, scope and sequence, common formative assessments, and unit plans in order to ensure horizontal alignment and rigor. Collaborate with colleagues in vertical content meeting. Provide input and suggestions for regional professional development, based on identified areas of need. Use student performance data effectively from common assessments and MAP to inform instructional decision. Coordinated planning, designing, and development of the 8th grade middle school science scope and sequences, unit plans, long term plans, common assessments, and curriculum planning guides.
8th Grade Science Teacher-YES Prep Public Schools, Houston, TX, 2007-2014 Collaborated with other YES 8th Grade Science teachers to create and implement long-term, objective-driven lessons to lead to exemplary passing rates. Developed a project-based learning curriculum and exhibition, connecting Physics objectives to student-created amusement park structures and mousetrap cars.
Created a classroom website differentiate student among student needs, such as students who need more time with lesson material and students who prefer to rely on online resources.
Partnered with Baylor College of Medicine to co-plan Doctor Day Outreach program with 8th grade teachers, students and doctors.
12th Grade Anatomy and Physiology Instructor, YES Prep Public Schools-Southeast, Houston, TX, 2010-2012 Created a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum to include kinesthetic learning through dissections and technology integration, through the use of Blackboard and other web application software.
Established a comprehensive student objective tracking system to identify trends within student data and to pinpoint areas of misunderstanding within curriculum. Provided opportunities to foster student growth within Anatomy and Physiology with outside learning opportunities, such as recommendations for Physician shadowing placements, field trips to the Houston Health Museum and Body Worlds exhibit, and autopsy viewings.
7th Grade Math and Science Teacher, YES Prep Public Schools-Southeast, Houston, TX, 2009-2010 Organized Science fair for students to showcase their end-of-the-year projects.
Instilled differentiated curriculum and project-based learning within daily objectives to vary student learning. Achieved 98% TAKS passing rate and 35% commended on 7th grade math TAKS exam.
Teach for America Corps Member, YES Prep Public Schools-Southeast, Houston, TX, 2007-2009 Participated in national service corps of outstanding recent college graduates who commit two years to teach in public schools in low-income communities.
Accomplished student growth of 1.5 years on YES and TEKS objectives.
Achieved the highest averaged scores on YES Prep District Common Assessments as evidenced on data tracking software.
Coaching Experience Middle School / High School Athletics Coach, YES Prep Public Schools-Southeast, Houston, TX, 2007-2014 Developed and implemented middle and high school nutrition and exercise programs to build athletic strength and endurance during off-season, pre-season, and in-season schedules. Coached the Middle School Lady Wizards Basketball team to an undefeated season and championship (13-0). Led the high school Junior Varsity Lady Wizards Volleyball team to a 27-6 record, finishing runner-up in district. Carried the high school Junior Varsity Lady Wizards’ Basketball team to a 6-2 record, finishing runnerup in district. Led the Middle School Lady Wizards’ Volleyball team to an undefeated season and championship (13-0).
Additional Training / Professional Development “Integrating Interactive Science Notebooks in the Classroom to Increase Student Achievement (led by Lance Green and Donna Chavis)”, Houston, TX, September 2016 “Project Based Learning Institute (@ Sunnyside)”, Houston, TX, August 2016 “Region 4: Creating Portable Science Activities Grade 8 (@Region 4)”, Houston, TX, March 2016 “Region 4: Supporting STAAR Achievement in Science - Grade 8,” Houston, TX, January 2016. “Self-Awareness,” Houston, TX, September 2015. “Stakeholder Management,” Houston, TX, October 2015. “Team Leadership,” Houston, TX, October 2015. “Instructional Leadership/Functional Leadership,” Houston, TX, October 2015. “6th-8th Grade Science Content Team Time,” Houston, TX, October 2015. “Science Teachers - Helping all Kids Achieve,” Houston, TX, October 2015. “8th Grade Science Data Analysis,” Houston, TX, September 2015. “6th- 8th Grade Science Content Team Time,” Houston, TX, August 2015. “Middle School Science Backwards Design,” Houston, TX, August 2015. “8th Grade Science Curriculum Review,” Houston, TX, August 2015. “Relay: Responding to Error,” Houston, TX, April 2015. “Science Circus: How to Run Efficient Middle School Science Stations for Independent Exploration,” Houston, TX, February 2015. “8th Grade Science Curriculum Review,” Houston, TX, January 2015. “How to Integrate Technology... With Very Little Technology,” Houston, TX, January 2015. “8th Grade Science Curriculum Review,” Houston, TX, November 2014. “Eduphoria & STAAR Test Maker (Grades 1-8),” Houston, TX, November 2014. “Retention Strategies for Grades 6 - 8 Science,” Houston, TX, November 2014. “8th Grade Science Curriculum Review,” Houston, TX, October 2014. “How to Ensure Academic Success for All Students in the Secondary General Ed Classroom,” Houston, TX, October 2014. “Building a STEM Culture in Your Classroom,” Houston, TX, August 2014. “8th Grade Science Curriculum Review,” Houston, TX, August 2014.
Presentations Green, L. (2016, September). Integrating Interactive Science Notebooks in the Classroom to Increase Student Achievement. Presentation at KIPP Sharpstown, Houston, TX. Green, L. (2013, August). Increasing Classroom Rigor with Technology. Presentation at Shadydale Elementary, Houston, TX. Green, L. (2013, March). Viewing Bloom’s Taxonomy- Fluid vs. Hierarchical. Presentation at YES Prep Public Schools-Southeast Campus, Houston, TX. Green, L. (2012, July). Causes and Trends of Overweight Teenage Adolescents and Development of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS). Presentation at Baylor College of Medicine Office of Research, Houston, TX. Professional Affiliations Texas Classroom Teachers Association, 2013-Present. References References are available upon request.