Della Palacios, Ed.D

Adams 14 School District, Colorado

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Gifted and Talented Coordinator (2018-present)

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• Driven by the mission to Inspire, Educate and Empower

• Led the redesign of the Adams 14 Gifted Education Comprehensive Program Plan for 2020-2025, to achieve excellence through the Exceptional Children's Education Act and equity through the Every Student Succeeds Act

• Collaboratively designed and rolled out the Talents and Gifts Framework

• Crafted and Facilitated the Gifted Education Professional Learning Series

• Led the creation of the Elementary and Secondary Learning Portfolio to demonstrate college and career readiness 

• Served as the gifted summer school principal

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School District 27J, Colorado · 2015-2018

 

Gifted and Talented Teacher on Special Assignment for Identification of Underrepresented Populations (2016-present)

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• Designed and implemented a talent pool using technology and innovation to increase gifted identification of underrepresented populations

• Increased gifted identification from 3.4% to 5.5% with notable increases in underrepresented populations from Fall, 2016 to Spring, 2018

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Data/Intervention Instructional Coach TOSA (2015-2016)

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• Planned and facilitated data conversations every six to eight weeks with teachers and interventionists

• Oversaw the reading intervention system for effectiveness, fidelity and efficiency

• Served as the School Assessment Coordinator (SAC), implementing local and state measures

• Planned professional development as a part of the Professional Development Team

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Adams County School District 14, Colorado · 2015

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Long-Term Substitute, 2nd Grade

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SensAble Learning, LLC · 2012-2015

 

Founder and Owner

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• Trained teachers and mothers on implementing Souns® for Literacy, an early literacy approach inspired by the Montessori Method

• Taught Souns® and Rhymes Family Literacy Classes at the Erie Community Center and WOW! Children’s Museum

• Facilitated SensAble Literacy Camp, guided by data from the Sound Check Diagnostic focusing on literacy intervention

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Amplify Education, Nationwide · 2013- 2015

 

Professional Development Designer (Part Time, Temporary), 2015

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• Designed online professional developments and collaborated with a team of dedicated professionals

 

Educational Consultant (Contractor), 2013-2014

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• Wrote professional developments covering rigorous curricula and assessments with instructions for district leaders to turnkey

• Crafted professional development modules meeting new demands of 21st century learning and 1:1 device implementation

• Coached teachers and leaders on using data from DIBELS Next, Burst and mCLASS Reports

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Classroom Technology Coordinator (Part Time, Temporary), 2013

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• Implemented 1:1 technology in one of Florida's pilot schools

• Worked cooperatively with the corporate IT department and district IT department for an optimum learning experience

• Learned to troubleshoot the Amplify Tablet

• Assisted in gathering websites and applications to enhance instruction and curriculum using the Amplify Tablet

• Worked as a part of a team to assist students, teachers and administrators in a positive user experience

• Collaborated with the marketing team on the perspective piece, Making connections in a special education class

 

Apopka Family Learning Center, Apopka, Florida · 2012-2013

 

Education Director

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• Coordinated the Kids in Motion program while assisting Americorps and Public Allies with lesson planning

• Facilitated staff developments for Americorps and Public Allies

• Assessed students, analyzed assessment data to guide instruction and worked with small groups of students

• Reported on previously acquired grants and wrote grants to secure new funds

 

University of Phoenix & Grand Canyon University, Central Florida · 2012

 

Supervisor of Student Teachers

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• Visited intern’s placement site once a month to observe, assess and provide feedback

• Worked collaboratively with cooperating teacher, supervisor and student for a successful student teaching experience

 

Adams County School District 50, Westminster, CO · 1998-2006

 

Teacher of a Multi-Age 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Gifted and Talented Classroom, 2004-2006

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• Differentiated instruction in mathematics using Everyday Math materials

• Differentiated literacy instruction using recommendations of the Elementary Language Arts Curriculum Delivery Guide

• Used sheltered language and a variety of strategies for teaching second language learners

• Supported technology standards

• Accelerated pacing of curriculum and enriched instruction through student interest

 

Leadership Roles and Responsibilities, 2001-2006

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Teacher Leader on Building Steering and School Improvement Plan Committees 2001-2006

• Collaborated with team to analyze building needs using data and set yearly goals

Professional Development Facilitator at Baker Elementary, 2003-2006

• Wrote and implemented numerous professional developments including:

  • Using Authors’ Crafts to Teach Writing

  • Implementing Student-Led Conferences

  • Creating a Balanced Literacy Program

  • Strategies that Work for the School Improvement Plan

  • Implementing the Student Achievement Monitoring System

Retention Liaison, 2002-2004

• Mentored and supported new teachers in an effort to retain staff

• Developed and implemented a building Retention Plan

Data Coach, 2002-2004

• Trained Baker’s staff on TurnLeaf Information System

• Analyzed building data and made recommendations based on data analysis to building administration for planning and instructional purposes

 

5th Grade Teacher, 1998-2004

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• Hosted a student teacher during the 2003-2004 school year

• Used sheltered language and a variety of strategies for teaching second language learners

• Supported technology standards

• Engaged students’ problem-solving skills in academic and social situations

• Developed and taught interdisciplinary units of instruction