Lindsay Stuart
About the Candidate
LINDSAY STUART
Alexandria, VA | lindsay.stuart09@gmail.com | 202-905-8624
CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Google Project Management Certification, Coursera
Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Canvas LMS, Zoom, Trello, Asana
RECENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Educator, Alexandria VA
George Mason Elementary, Alexandria City Public Schools, Aug 2017 – Present
● Develop and deliver daily instruction, resulting in 100% of clients meeting and exceeding growth targets
in 2019
● Successfully onboard an average of 50 clients annually through community building opportunities, expectation setting, and obtaining the necessary information for future success
● Regularly analyze and track key metrics to understand strengths and areas of need, providing intervention as needed
● Work with various internal teams in order to ensure each client receives customized support tailored to individual needs
● Serve as a central point of contact for stakeholders, providing assistance and ensuring the resolution of issues, with follow-up when appropriate
● Plan, coordinate, and execute an average of 70 stakeholder check-ins annually, in person and virtually, focusing on cultivating trust and client satisfaction
● Manage challenging conversations with stakeholders through de-escalation and conflict resolution
● Support with planning, advocating for changes, and liaising concerns for a team of five as a team lead
● Facilitate weekly team meetings in order to plan tasks, problem solve, and improve processes
● Planned and delivered 7 orientation presentations regarding strategic goals, objectives, and events
Educator, Alexandria VA
Jefferson-Houston PreK-8, Alexandria City Public Schools, Aug 2012 – June 2017
● Achieved the highest math proficiency rate among all school-level elementary instructors in 2017
● Produced and led training presentations for 15+ staff members on implementation of new curriculum
● Identified opportunities for expansion of training beyond mastery goals
● Conducted quarterly performance gap analysis to assess current state and prioritize performance issues based on organizational goals
● Cultivated strong internal and external relationships to instill buy-in and drive performance
● Developed and owned implementation of high-quality training for the team, ensuring materials were aligned and delivered in a timely, effective manner
● Created detailed, accurate performance reports on each activity and participant for compliance purposes
● Coordinated team level processes and decisions as team lead for a team of five
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Volunteer: Steering Committee, Vulnerable Communities Team, Alexandria VA
Grassroots Alexandria, Sep 2017 – Present
● Volunteer for a community organization dedicated to enacting change in local policies and protecting the rights of all community members
● Co-lead Restorative Practices Sub-Team dedicated to furthering implementation and use of Restorative Practices in local schools
● Collaborate with the sub-team to create project plan and strategy, while gathering feedback from key community partners
● Collaboratively worked on planning School Board Candidate Forum event with a cross-functional team of 10+ volunteers, including reviewing and providing input on strategy, itinerary, and materials
Teaching Policy Fellow, Washington DC
Teach Plus, Sep 2014 – Dec 2015
● As a member of the Teacher Equity team, researched and determined solutions for educator retention
● Tracked project toward successful delivery, managing issues and resolutions as needed
● Co-authored and presented a policy proposal to multiple policymakers in the Virginia Department of Education, including supporting data and research
EDUCATION
George Washington University, Washington DC
M.Ed, Elementary Education
Emory University, Atlanta GA
B.A, Educational Studies
Instructional Coaching Development Training, Alexandria VA
Pursuing Equity and Cultural Competence Trainings