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Diana Tranaude

@dianatranaude

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Equity-centered education leader driving data-informed systems and inclusive instructional improvement.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead equity-driven, data-informed instructional systems, design scalable professional learning, and partner with districts to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

I am an equity-centered education leader with over 11 years partnering with districts, SELPAs, and state agencies to design and implement continuous improvement initiatives. My work focuses on aligning instructional systems with state performance indicators to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

I have directed regional initiatives across 30+ schools and 600+ staff, producing measurable gains including a 30% compliance increase and proficiency gains in Math (+5%) and ELA (+2%) for students with disabilities. I build collaborative networks and embed evidence-based practices to support systemwide change.

As a founder and consultant, I co-develop curricula, validate effectiveness through ROI analysis, and deliver professional learning that increases adoption of inclusive service delivery models. I have implemented data dashboards and reporting systems using Tableau and Power BI to enable leaders to monitor indicators and drive improvement.

I hold a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, multiple education credentials, and certificates in advanced data analytics and AI prompt engineering. I prioritize equity, scalable professional learning, and data-driven instructional design to strengthen long-term instructional capacity.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder & Strategic Consultant

Current

Collaborative Roots LLC

Jul 2025 - Present (3 months)

Founded a consultancy partnering with districts to co-develop curricula and deliver professional learning, increasing adoption of service delivery models by 40% and piloting a 9-workshop empowerment curriculum.

Curriculum Design Professional Learning ROI Analysis Partnership Development Program Evaluation Workshop Facilitation

Director of Inclusive Instruction

Aspire Public Schools

Jul 2023 - Jul 2025 (2 years)

Directed continuous improvement across 11 schools serving 4,000+ students with disabilities, coaching 20+ site leaders and driving a 5-point Math and 2-point ELA proficiency gain while expanding inclusion opportunities.

Continuous Improvement Data Analysis Coaching UDL LCAP Alignment Professional Learning Compliance Monitoring

Program Manager, Special Education

Aspire Public Schools

Nov 2016 - Jun 2023 (6 years 7 months)

Designed and scaled district-wide professional development that increased compliance by 30% and partnered with 30+ sites to implement interventions raising proficiency for students with disabilities.

Professional Development Compliance SBAC & SPP Data Analysis Coaching Stakeholder Management Program Management

Intervention Program Director

Collegiate Academies

Jul 2014 - Nov 2016 (2 years 4 months)

Designed scalable project-based curricula and facilitated professional learning networks to expand inclusive opportunities and improve program accountability and efficiency.

Curriculum Development Project Based Learning Equity

Special Education Teacher

Teach For America

May 2012 - Jun 2014 (2 years 1 month)

Case-managed and instructed high school students with autism, integrating academic and community-based learning while supervising and coaching paraprofessionals to build team capacity.

Special Education Case Management Classroom Instruction Paraprofessional Community Based Learning

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

California State University, Long Beach

Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership & Organizational Development

Completed a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Organizational Development focused on system-level improvement and equity-driven leadership.

University of New Orleans

Master of Education, Special Education (Significant Disabilities)

Earned a Master of Education in Significant Disabilities with emphasis on special education practices and inclusive instructional strategies.

University of New Orleans

Bachelor of Arts, Peace and Conflict Studies (International Studies)

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies (International Studies) combining interdisciplinary coursework on conflict resolution and global issues.