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Desiree Anderson

Gilbert

Summary

Dynamic consultant and coach at Empower Education Connections, skilled in data analysis and instructional coaching. Successfully enhanced teacher collaboration and student outcomes through evidence-based practices. Passionate about fostering professional growth and implementing innovative curriculum strategies, while promoting a positive learning culture and effective classroom management. Goal-driven Trainer successful in working with both students and leadership to develop interesting and successful training programs. First-rate problem-solving, program management, and team-building abilities. Bringing many years of experience assessing training needs and conceptualizing training materials.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Consultant/Coach

Empower Education Connections
Chandler
01.2022 - Current
  • Collect, organize, and analyze instructional and observational data to support the professional growth of teachers.
  • Empower mentor teachers in their collaboration with classroom educators, and school administrators.
  • Identify instructional strengths, challenges, and student outcomes to help mentors make informed decisions, tailor support, and track progress over time.
  • Use structured data collection—such as classroom walkthroughs, lesson reflections, student performance metrics, and teacher feedback.
  • Create a shared understanding of goals and outcomes.
  • Engage in evidence-based coaching conversations that enhance instructional practices, promote accountability, and strengthen the school’s professional learning culture.

Data Collector Specialist for Education

Mathematica
Princeton
09.2016 - 05.2020
  • Collected and recorded data to empower mentors collaborating with classroom teachers and administrators.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Teacher

Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert
01.2003 - 05.2014
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment to encourage student participation and collaboration.
  • Implemented behavioral management strategies to promote respectful interactions among students.
  • Integrated technology into lessons to enhance learning experiences and digital literacy.
  • Collaborated with parents to support student development and address concerns promptly.
  • Mentored new teachers on effective classroom management and instructional practices.
  • Identified areas of improvement in instructional methods or materials.
  • Facilitated small group instruction in order to address diverse learning styles.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction based on individual student abilities.
  • Attended professional development sessions to stay current on educational trends.
  • Utilized effective behavior management techniques in order to maximize instructional time.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities and discussions.
  • Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
  • Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
  • Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
  • Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
  • Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
  • Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
  • Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Ottawa University
Ottawa, KS
05-2005

General Studies - Art Education

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
12-1998

Skills

  • Data analysis and performance metrics
  • Instructional coaching and professional development
  • Evidence-based practices and lesson planning
  • Collaboration strategies and classroom management
  • Training material updates and presentations
  • Curriculum planning and materials organization

Accomplishments

  • Special Educator Award for Excellence in the Classroom-Gilbert Public Schools 2009.
  • Served as a team leader for 7 years at Gilbert Public Schools.
  • Character Counts Trainer for Gilbert Public Schools-Training focused on providing practical, research-based strategies for integrating character education into PK-12 settings, fostering positive school cultures, and teaching students social-emotional skills through the TEAM approach.
  • Instructed at risk students in the Gilbert School district to foster ethical and social-emotional development in all students, including those considered "at-risk". By providing a framework for positive values and behaviors, the program aims to improve academic, personal, and social outcomes, helping these students develop resilience and a connection to school, ultimately preparing them for success.

Certification

Instructional Methods for English Language Learners-Gilbert Public Schools-2006.

MLSS PD Training-Red Rock Elementary-2024

Using AR in the Classroom- PD Training-2023

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Consultant/Coach

Empower Education Connections
01.2022 - Current

Data Collector Specialist for Education

Mathematica
09.2016 - 05.2020

Teacher

Gilbert Public Schools
01.2003 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Ottawa University

General Studies - Art Education

Brigham Young University

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