Desiree Heinks

Provide site-level instructional leadership to strengthen Tier 1 instruction and improve student outcomes schoolwide. Partner with teachers through structured coaching cycles including goal setting, classroom modeling, observation, feedback, and reflective practice. Share district priorities with staff through the LCM model.

• Lead Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) focused on student achievement, instructional rigor, and accountability.
• Analyze benchmark, formative, and state assessment data to identify trends, close achievement gaps, and guide targeted instructional responses.
• Design and facilitate professional development aligned to district priorities, MTSS frameworks, and site goals.
• Support implementation and fidelity of adopted curriculum and evidence-based instructional strategies.
• Collaborate with administration to strengthen instructional systems and behavior systems to cultivate a culture of collective efficacy and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and oversee administration of CAASPP and ELPAC assessments, ensuring testing integrity and compliance.
• Support and co-plan with teachers implementing pilot curriculum for reading intervention and math
• Facilitate professional development workshops focused on best practices in pedagogy and classroom management.
• Mentor new teachers

Provided operational and instructional leadership supporting site administration in assessment coordination, compliance, and student support systems.

• Coordinated and oversaw administration of CAASPP and ELPAC assessments, ensuring testing integrity and compliance.
• Managed CALPADS submissions and maintained accurate data reporting for accountability measures.
• Served as English Learner, Migrant, Homeless, and Foster Youth Coordinator, ensuring equitable access to services and program compliance.
• Analyzed CA Dashboard and local data to inform schoolwide instructional planning and improvement efforts.
• Developed district benchmark assessments and supported Tier 2 intervention systems in reading and math.
• Facilitated Student Study Team (SST) meetings and collaborated in 504 and IEP processes to ensure aligned student supports.
• Secured and coordinated professional development opportunities aligned to site needs.
• Mentored Induction candidates and supported teacher growth initiatives..

Delivered rigorous standards-based instruction while contributing to schoolwide initiatives and collaborative leadership structures.

• Utilized formative and summative data to differentiate instruction and improve student achievement.
• Collaborated in grade-level and vertical planning to ensure instructional coherence.
• Built strong family partnerships to support student progress.
• Supported academic enrichment programs, including coaching students for the Tulare County Spelling Bee.
• Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
• Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.