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This document is a professional resume for Tracey DeBuff, detailing her extensive career in education within the Avondale Elementary School District in Arizona. Her professional experience spans various roles at Wildflower Accelerated Academy in Goodyear, Arizona, including District Math Coordinator, Assistant Principal, Mathematics K-8 Instructional Coach, and Mathematics Teacher for 7th and 8th grades.

Throughout her career, DeBuff has demonstrated significant achievements in educational leadership, curriculum development, and student performance improvement. She has consistently helped students achieve high proficiency rates in mathematics, with her middle school grades ranking in the top 15% of schools in Arizona. Her professional development includes specialized training in mathematics instruction, leadership, and educational strategies. DeBuff holds advanced certifications, including a K-12 Administrator Certificate, and has earned a Master of Education in Educational Administration from Grand Canyon University, complementing her previous experience as a stock broker and children's ministry director.

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T R A C E Y

C O N T A C T

PHONE: 623.565.0151■

EMAIL: traceydebuff@gmail.com■

ADDRESS: Litchfield Park, Arizona 85340

P R O F E S S I O N A L S U M M A R Y

Dynamic education administrator with a proven track record of effective leadership and strategic planning.

Possesses extensive experience in overseeing academic programs, managing personnel, and fostering a positive learning environment. Skilled in building strong relationships with stakeholders, implementing structures to enhance student success, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Eager to leverage my diverse skill set and passion for education in a new and challenging opportunity.

R E F E R E N C E S

References available upon request

A W A R D S

Westside Impact Teacher of the Year, 2016

P R O F E S S I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T

Corwin Visible Learning, 2023 Solution Tree Response to Intervention, 2023

2024.06 - Present

2021.07 - 2024.06

2019.07 - 2021.06

E X P E R I E N C E

District Math Coordinator, Academic Services Avondale Elementary School District, Wildflower Accelerated Academy, Goodyear, Arizona

Assistant Principal Avondale Elementary School District, Wildflower Accelerated Academy, Goodyear, Arizona

Mathematics K-8 Instructional Coach Avondale Elementary School District, Wildflower Accelerated Academy, Goodyear, Arizona

Utilized data analysis to identify gaps in student learning and develop appropriate interventions across the district.

Designed assessments that accurately measure student knowledge of mathematical principles.

Provided professional development for teachers, administrators and instructional coaches for mathematics instruction.

Observed teaching methods and examined learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques and to determine areas needing improvement.

Oversees daily operations of an A-rated, award winning K-8 elementary school.

Responsibilities include scheduling, staff development, positive behavior initiatives while serving as an instructional leader for the campus.

Evaluates teacher performance through classroom observations and feedback sessions, using the NIET Teaching and Learning Standards rubric.

Provides leadership in the development of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development.

Develop and implement strategies to improve student achievement in a diverse school setting.

Coached teachers relating to best practices for teaching math concepts and skills.

Designed and implemented K-8 content based, professional development, site-based.

Designed and facilitated district-wide 7th grade mathematics professional development.

Analyzed schoolwide performance trends in math scores and developed improvement initiatives accordingly.

Prepared teacher-support plans to increase student achievement in mathematics, using the NIET Teaching and Learning Standards rubric.

D E B U F F

Arizona K12 Center/ AZ Dept. of Education: GEAR UP for Math 2023-2024 Project Momentum, 2016-2020 Arizona K12 Center: Visible Learning in Mathematics: Foundations and Beyond, 2019 Arizona K12 Center: Thirteenth Annual Teacher Leadership Institute:

Cultivating Professional Excellence By Creating Equitable Conditions for Sustainable Change, 2018 Arizona K12 Center: Summer Math Institute, 2018

A D D I T I O N A L L E A D E R S H I P P R O J E C T S

Project Momentum/ASU: Pilot - Rural Teacher Mathematics Development, 7th grade, 2023- present Arizona Educaitonal Foundation: A+ School of Excellence Application for Wildflower Accelerated Academy, Co-Author, 2019

2016.07 - 2019.06

2023.12 - Present

2015.07 - 2016.06

2013.09 - 2015.06

2007.11 - 2013.09

1993.01 - 1998.01

Mathematics Teacher - 7th/8th grades Avondale Elementary School District, Wildflower Accelerated Academy, Goodyear, Arizona

Virtual PLC Coach/Consultant Project Momentum, Goodyear, Arizona

4TH grade Mathematics Teacher Avondale Elementary School District, Lattie Coor Elementary School , Avondale, Arizona

2ND grade General Education Teacher Avondale Elementary School District, Lattie Coor Elementary School , Avondale, Arizona

Director of Children's Ministry Desert Springs Community Church, Goodyear, Arizona

Stock Broker and Compliance Officer Willis Corroon, Nashville, Tennessee

Consistent 69% -73% proficiency on state standardized assessments for both 7th and 8th grade mathematics, significantly outperforming the District and State averages.

Highest scores and growth in the Avondale Elementary School District.

Wildflower's middle school grades ranked in the top 15% of middle schools in AZ based on scores during this time frame

Co-Chair of the District Math Steering Committee 2017-18 to develop assessments aligned with AS Common Core state standards.

Provides weekly, academic and instructional coaching support for a cohort of rural middle school teachers in the subject of mathematics.

Evaluate team needs and develop professional development to increase student achievement.

Project Momentum is the Arizona Department of Education school improvement model.

Westside Impact Teacher of the Year Award, 2016■

Piloted Success For All program on our campus to improve reading and comprehension performance for our school improvement plan.

Created and facilitated engaging, interactive lessons that incorporated technology and differentiated instruction techniques.

Recruited, trained and managed a team of 120 volunteers for children's ministry roles.

Developed and promoted community outreach attracting up to 1500 attendees, including Fall Festival and Summer VBS.

Oversaw budgeting processes related to Children's Ministry expenditures while monitoring spending trends on an ongoing basis.

Stock Broker focused mainly on establishing and educating■ employees on services and options for 401(k) retirement plans.

Collaborated with senior management to develop strategies for addressing non-compliance issues.

Conducted training sessions for staff members on current regulations and compliance procedures.

Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulatory developments, industry trends, and best practices.

Series 6, 63 and 24 licenses.■

May 2020

May 2014

May 1991

E D U C A T I O N

Grand Canyon University, Glendale, Arizona Master of Education (M.Ed): Educational Administration

Rio Salado University, Phoenix, Arizona Post Baccalaureate Teacher Prep Certification: Elementary Education

Miami University, Oxford, Ohio Bachelor of Arts (B.A.): Business Psychology, Minor in Human Resources

S K I L L S

Organizational Leadership Staff Development Process Improvement Program Implementation

C E R T I F I C A T I O N S

K-12 Administrator Certificate, 2020 Highly Qualified in Middle Grades Mathematics, 2017 K-8 Elementary Teacher Certification, 2014

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