Ashley Varela

Dean of Instruction, Yes Prep Fifth Ward @YES Prep Public Schools

Houston, TX, US

Served as manager and coach to 15+ teachers per year (new to experienced) by conducting observations and coaching sessions; required significant data analysis, strategic planning, and highly individualized coaching; served students - Campus grew from bottom quartile to top quartile in district in student achievement by 2022 and 2023 - Teacher development programming became model for district - Student achievement exceeded campus and district goals in courses with most targeted coaching - Teachers consistently reported high levels of satisfaction in development and low rates of attrition - Campus served as observation site for other campuses, districts, and school leaders nationwide Designed and facilitated regular, targeted professional learning sessions for groups of teachers both in-person & virtually Collaborated with fellow school administrators to design and implement school-wide initiatives including instructional priorities, teacher in-service, special populations programming, safety protocols and restorative disciplinary practices Spearheaded 504 programming to serve the specialized needs of 50 students with various health conditions/disabilities Coordinated international travel opportunities for student groups to Italy, Spain, and Japan in 2021, 2022, and 2023

Boston University

Bachelor of Science, Journalism

Johns Hopkins University School of Education

Master of Science, Education