Robin N. Kolbeck
Teacher
South Dartmouth,ME
Summary
Dedicated and highly respected Dartmouth Public School educator with 23 years of proven instructional excellence and systemic leadership. Seeking to transition into the Literacy Coach role to empower peer teachers and drive district-wide ELA success. Deeply embedded in district initiatives as a School Council member, ELA committee contributor, and official teacher mentor. Expert in the newly adopted Amplify curriculum with a robust 19-year history on the School Leadership Team. Proven ability to analyze student data, coordinate complex programs, and facilitate adult professional development to maximize academic achievement.
Professional educator with strong foundation in instructional leadership. Demonstrates focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and data-driven decision-making. Known for reliability and responsiveness to evolving educational needs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Dartmouth Public School District
South Dartmouth, MA
01.2002 - Current
- 5th Grade Teacher (19 Years) DeMello School
- 4th Grade Teacher (1 Year) Gidley Elementary
- 2nd Grade Teacher (1 Year) Quinn Elementary
- 3rd Grade Teacher (2 Years) Quinn Elementary
Summer School Coordinator
Dartmouth Public School District
South Dartmouth, Massachusetts
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Program Administration: Managed daily operations, scheduling, and staffing for the district's remedial and enrichment summer programs.
- Organized weekly activities for summer school students
- Managed daily transportation
- Addressed behavioral issues promptly, implementing appropriate disciplinary measures as needed.
- Developed positive relationships with parents, fostering open communication about student progress and program details.
- Optimized scheduling logistics to minimize conflicts between classes or extracurricular activities during the summertime.
- Encouraged a positive atmosphere among students, staff, and parents by emphasizing the benefits of summer learning opportunities.
Other Experience: Leadership/Mentorship
Dartmouth Public School District
South Dartmouth, Massachusetts
08.2022 - Current
- Official Mentor Teacher: Coach and support incoming district educators; conduct peer observations, model best practices, and provide actionable feedback on literacy block structures.
- AmpliLfy Pilot Educator: Selected by administration to pilot the district's new Amplify reading program; gathered instructional data, troubleshot implementation challenges, and guided colleagues through the transition.
- Professional Development Facilitator: Designed and delivered district-wide workshops on Science of Reading (SoR) strategies, specifically focusing on evidence-based methods for explicit vocabulary instruction and morphological awareness.
- District ELA Committee Member: Collaborate with district leaders to evaluate literacy frameworks, align curriculum standards, and select core instructional materials.
- School Leadership Team Member (19 Years): Actively contributed to school improvement planning, school-wide data analysis, and
- Professional Development Facilitator: Design and deliver workshops to staff on curriculum updates, instructional strategies, and data-driven teaching methods.
- School Council Representative: Serve as a key voice in school governance, collaborating with stakeholders on budgeting priorities and school-community relations.
- Data-Driven Instruction: Utilize comprehensive data analysis to differentiate reading instruction across multiple elementary grade levels, consistently meeting or exceeding district growth benchmarks.
- Curriculum Development: Committed to a variety of vertical and horizontal alignment teams to revise curriculum maps and ensure standards-based instruction.
- Student Leadership: Fostered positive school culture and civic engagement by advising the 5th Grade Student Council.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units of study, enriching the overall educational experience for students.
- Enhanced student comprehension by employing diverse teaching methods and utilizing visual aids.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives focused on enhancing educational quality and fostering a positive learning community.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on effective teaching techniques and classroom management strategies.
- Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student assessment results and adjusting teaching methods accordingly.
Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Elementary Education
University of Massachusetts
Dartmouth05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Massachusetts
Dartmouth05.2022
State Teaching License - Elementary Education (K-6) ISEI Endorsement
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA05.2002
Skills
- Mentoring educators
- Implemented reading curriculum
- Data-informed literacy instruction
- Fostering student involvement
- Educational coaching
- Team-based learning
- In-depth content knowledge
- Teaching expertise
- Collaborative teamwork
Instructional coaching
Timeline
Other Experience: Leadership/Mentorship
Dartmouth Public School District
08.2022 - Current
Summer School Coordinator
Dartmouth Public School District
06.2016 - 06.2018
Classroom Teacher
Dartmouth Public School District
01.2002 - Current
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Elementary Education
University of Massachusetts
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Massachusetts
State Teaching License - Elementary Education (K-6) ISEI Endorsement
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth