Francia Cordia
Randolph
Summary
MA Licensed Educator & Research Specialist Strategic education professional with over 15 years of experience spanning district-level assessment, ESL instruction, and social work. Currently serving as a Research and Assessment Specialist for Boston Public Schools, specializing in newcomer data integrity and ELL testing methodology. Expert in WIDA standards, trauma-informed advocacy, and multilingual family engagement. Proven track record of leveraging data to drive equitable school placement and academic success for diverse learner populations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research and Assessment Specialist, ELL
Boston Public Schools
02.2025 - Current
- Strategic Research: Collaborate with the Assistant Superintendent and Director to design research studies and suggest new metrics that advance the accuracy of ELL testing methodologies.
- Data Integrity: Manage and monitor data quality for district-wide assessments, using statistical methods to interpret results and provide actionable written summaries for district leadership.
- Systemic Liaison: Act as a key liaison between the Office of ELLs, school principals, and community organizations to promote awareness and ensure equitable school placement for ELL students.
- Compliance & Reporting: Maintain critical datasets required for state and district planning, ensuring all programs and procedures align with Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) standards.
- Advocacy: Cultivate relationships with diverse stakeholders to model professional behavior that addresses the needs of a multi-lingual and economically diverse urban community.
EL Educator
Forestdale School
Malden, MA
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Delivered targeted ESL instruction to Multilingual Learners (MLs), utilizing WIDA standards to improve proficiency across all language domains.
- Collaborated with instructional leadership teams to provide academic assistance and modified classroom instruction to align with student proficiency levels.
- Assisted in the oversight and delivery of ACCESS administration, ensuring 100% compliance with testing protocols.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations.
- Fostered a positive learning environment that encouraged student participation.
Substitute Teacher
Natick & Needham Public Schools
MA
03.2018 - 06.2022
- Managed diverse K-12 classrooms of up to 30 students, implementing differentiated instruction that resulted in a 20% increase in student engagement.
- Maintained safe, orderly environments and reduced disciplinary incidents through consistent implementation of school-wide behavioral policies.
- Delivered engaging lesson plans to diverse student groups, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with full-time teachers to ensure continuity in lesson delivery and classroom management.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Social Worker
DCF Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Boston, MA
09.2010 - 06.2017
- Provided comprehensive case management for 50+ families, utilizing client assessment tools to improve family stability metrics by 25%.
- Conducted risk assessments and developed strength-based service plans, coordinating with schools and courts to advocate for the best interests of children in care.
- Advocated for clients' rights, ensuring access to necessary support and resources within the system.
- Developed crisis intervention strategies, effectively managing high-stress situations for clients in need.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
Education
Master of Arts - Political Science / International Relations
Suffolk University
Boston, MA01-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Criminology
Suffolk University
Boston, MA06-2008
Skills
- Curriculum alignment
- Adaptive testing
- Test security
- Test administration
- Statistical proficiency
- Test development
- Standardized testing
- Evidence-based practices
- Teamwork and collaborative
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multicultural sensitivity
Certification
- Massachusetts Educator License: Elementary (1-6) / Early Childhood (PreK-2)
- Massachusetts Child Welfare Fellow: Certified Training Completion
- WIDA Standards & ACCESS Testing: Expert Proficiency
Languages
English
Haitian Creole (Native/Fluent)
French (Fluent)
Timeline
Research and Assessment Specialist, ELL
Boston Public Schools
02.2025 - Current
EL Educator
Forestdale School
09.2023 - 06.2024
Substitute Teacher
Natick & Needham Public Schools
03.2018 - 06.2022
Social Worker
DCF Commonwealth of Massachusetts
09.2010 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Criminology
Suffolk University
Master of Arts - Political Science / International Relations
Suffolk University