Open To Work
Denis Lawton
Tempe
Summary
Executive director with expertise in educational leadership and data analysis. Proven ability to develop strategic plans and secure funding, leading to significant district-wide improvements. Committed to equitable resource allocation and enhancing educational outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director of Teaching and Learning
Isaac School District No. 5
Phoenix
03.2025 - Current
- Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance educational programs and drive district improvements.
- Collaborated with school leaders to align resources with student needs and goals.
- Oversaw budget preparation and allocation, ensuring effective resource distribution for district-wide educational programs.
- Advocated for equitable resources across schools within the district framework.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational growth and development.
- Secured funding from public and private sources through grant writing and fundraising efforts to support district initiatives.
Director of Assessment and Accountability
Isaac School District No. 5
Phoenix
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Developed assessment frameworks to enhance student performance evaluation processes.
- Collaborated with educators to align assessments with curriculum standards.
- Analyzed assessment data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Created reports to effectively communicate assessment outcomes to stakeholders.
- Managed scheduling and administration of district-wide assessments to ensure timely and accurate data collection.
Data Systems Coordinator
Isaac School District No. 5
Phoenix
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Coordinated with external vendors to develop user-friendly data dashboards that enhanced data accessibility for end-users.
- Delivered end-user training on various systems, enabling effective monitoring of assessment, attendance, behavior, and demographic information.
- Assisted leadership teams in utilizing data collections to evaluate progress toward site goals.
Student Achievement Strategist
Isaac School District No. 5
Phoenix
10.2014 - 06.2021
- Developed strategic plans to align educational goals with identified community needs, enhancing local educational relevance.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to create curriculum resources that addressed AZ College and Career Ready Standards rigor, ensuring student readiness.
- Supported site instructional coaches in understanding and modeling high leverage instructional routines
- Analyzed student performance data to inform instructional strategies.
- Coordinated professional development workshops to improve staff instructional practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Gathered feedback from stakeholders and used it to inform strategic decisions.
Mathematics Instructional Coach
Phoenix Elementary School District 1
Phoenix
03.2011 - 10.2014
- Developed professional development workshops that equipped educators with effective math teaching methods, fostering improved instructional practices.
- Facilitated teacher teams in unpacking Common Core Mathematics Standards and planning for instruction, enhancing alignment with educational goals.
- Collaborated with teachers to strengthen mathematics curriculum and instructional strategies, improving student engagement.
- Engaged in coaching cycles with teachers based on strategies from Best Practices in Mathematics Instruction
Education
Ed.D - Educational Leadership And Management
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05-2020
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ01-2019
Bachelor of Arts - K-8 Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-1998
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Educational leadership
- Instructional coaching
- Project management
- Budget management
- Data analysis
- Teacher mentoring
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
Standard Professional Supervisor, PreK-12
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeSalary Range
$95000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Executive Director of Teaching and Learning
Isaac School District No. 5
03.2025 - Current
Director of Assessment and Accountability
Isaac School District No. 5
07.2024 - 03.2025
Data Systems Coordinator
Isaac School District No. 5
07.2021 - 06.2024
Student Achievement Strategist
Isaac School District No. 5
10.2014 - 06.2021
Mathematics Instructional Coach
Phoenix Elementary School District 1
03.2011 - 10.2014
Ed.D - Educational Leadership And Management
Northern Arizona University
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts - K-8 Education
Arizona State University