I am a skilled English Educator and district-wide Curriculum Instructional Coach with 20 years of experience in public schools. I design district-wide ELA curricula, lead professional development, develop assessments, and guide campuses to improve student outcomes. I collaborate with multiple English teams to implement high-quality instructional materials and ensure alignment with state standards. I am passionate about data-driven instruction, differentiation for diverse learners, and leveraging technology to empower teachers and students. I pride myself on building scalable materials, supporting EB/SPED and advanced learners, and fostering strong professional growth across campuses through coaching and engaging professional learning experiences.

Lindsay L Sipes

I am a skilled English Educator and district-wide Curriculum Instructional Coach with 20 years of experience in public schools. I design district-wide ELA curricula, lead professional development, develop assessments, and guide campuses to improve student outcomes. I collaborate with multiple English teams to implement high-quality instructional materials and ensure alignment with state standards. I am passionate about data-driven instruction, differentiation for diverse learners, and leveraging technology to empower teachers and students. I pride myself on building scalable materials, supporting EB/SPED and advanced learners, and fostering strong professional growth across campuses through coaching and engaging professional learning experiences.

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I am a skilled English Educator and district-wide Curriculum Instructional Coach with 20 years of experience in public schools. I design district-wide ELA curricula, lead professional development, develop assessments, and guide campuses to improve student outcomes. I collaborate with multiple English teams to implement high-quality instructional materials and ensure alignment with state standards.

I am passionate about data-driven instruction, differentiation for diverse learners, and leveraging technology to empower teachers and students. I pride myself on building scalable materials, supporting EB/SPED and advanced learners, and fostering strong professional growth across campuses through coaching and engaging professional learning experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

High School English Language Arts District COACH at Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
January 1, 2025 - Present
District-wide curriculum creator for over 500 English teachers, providing professional development, district curriculum, and summer school materials. Develop grade-level scope and sequence frameworks and train educators on the use of the framework. Curate district-wide assessments aligned to state standards and student data. Manage and collaborate with multiple English teams to guide student experience materials, implementation, and execution. Review materials for alignment to skills and data; support campuses in planning sessions; build materials and assessments in digital platforms for online assessments and data compilation. Provide differentiation and scaffolds for EB and SPED accommodations and enrichment for Pre-AP and gifted students. Lead weekly collaboration with campus curriculum coaches and analyze performance data to identify gaps and propose solutions. Observe and coach teachers to reach CF-TESS goals and facilitate professional learning, both in person and remote.
Literacy Materials Creator at Carnegie Learning
January 1, 2023 - Present
Backwards plan, develop, and create all student and teacher materials for instructional units; ensure alignment across units and grade levels; build in-depth teacher-guided lesson plans; create adaptable materials following unit templates; implement Levels of Support for struggling students and Adapt and Extend for advanced learners; provide feedback to ensure exemplar products and adherence to company standards.
Campus CONTENT Instructional Coach, Grades 7-12 at Cypress Fairbanks ISD
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2025
Curriculum creator for staff trainings, district curriculum, summer school, and individual team units. Manage and collaborate with English teams to guide student experience materials; regularly review and align resources to standards and district scope; facilitate planning sessions; curate unit assessments; build materials on digital platforms for online assessments and data collection; support differentiation and scaffolds for EB and SPED to enrichment for Pre-AP and gifted students. Lead weekly with English Team Leads to coordinate instructional practices and vertical alignment; analyze performance data to identify problems of practice and targeted solutions; coach teachers toward CF-TESS goals; serve as instructional lead on digital learning platforms and deliver professional learning in person and remotely.
English Educator – Team Lead at Cypress Fairbanks ISD
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2018
9th grade classroom teacher and team lead responsible for building and facilitating quality first-time instruction. Built scope and sequence with district coaches; facilitated backwards planning; integrated research-based literacy practices; introduced educational technology to increase rigor and student engagement; led planning meetings and ensured team compliance with campus, district, and state expectations; collaborated with English I team to create engaging and rigorous instruction; analyzed data to reflect on instruction and addressed learning gaps; differentiated activities for diverse learners; led a team to develop engaging curriculum aligned to state assessments and course credit.
English Educator at Clover Drive Alternative High School, Great Neck Public Schools, NY
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012
Sole English educator for the entire school; opened the school and created curriculum; planned, composed, and implemented curriculum for grades 9-12; ensured at-risk, learning disabled, and emotionally disturbed students achieved success on state assessments.

Education

MA, International Education Development at Columbia University Teachers College
February 1, 2010 - April 14, 2026
BA, Secondary English Education, Magna Cum Laude at New York University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2006

Qualifications

Pastry and Cooking Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other