Tara Penn
@tarapenn
I lead equity-centered instructional improvement and professional learning partnerships for schools, districts, and state agencies.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At Teaching Lab, I lead large-scale instructional improvement and capacity-building initiatives with district and state partners, co-designing goals, strategy, and implementation plans aligned to their priorities.
I've progressed from Partnerships Manager to Director of Design & Partnerships and now Senior Director, Program, coaching leaders and coordinating Design, Partnerships, Research, and People teams to deliver equitable, sustainable professional learning systems. I use quantitative and qualitative data to monitor impact, refine implementation, and drive continuous improvement.
Previously, I facilitated research-based learning with LearnZillion/EL Education and led instructional coaching, teacher development, assessment cycles, and schoolwide academic priorities as Dean of Instruction at Nova Pioneer and Brownsville Ascend Charter School.
My foundation is in early childhood literacy, teacher development, family engagement, and data-informed classroom instruction, beginning as a founding Kindergarten Teacher in New Orleans through Teach For America.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Director, Program
Teaching Lab
Jul 2022 - Present (4 years 2 months)
Leads large-scale instructional improvement and capacity-building initiatives with district and state partners, co-designing goals and implementation plans. Coaches directors, uses data to monitor progress, and coordinates with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality service delivery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The University of Georgia
Master of Education, Learning Leadership & Organizational Development
Activities and societies: Certificate: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Pursuing a Master of Education in Learning Leadership & Organizational Development, with a certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts, International Affairs and Human Services
Activities and societies: Double Major: International Affairs and Human Services; Concentration: International Development
Earned a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in International Affairs and Human Services, concentrating in International Development.
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