Hilari Rogers
Haymarket,VA
Summary
Experienced and collaborative instructional leader in early childhood and elementary education, with a strong focus on early education and preschool systems. Proven track record of successfully leading Head Start, VPI, VPI+, private preschool programs, and elementary instruction while enhancing educator capacity through targeted professional development initiatives. Committed to improving educational outcomes through data-driven continuous improvement strategies. Specialized expertise in Conscious Discipline, Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, Handle With Care, trauma-informed practices, and inclusive instruction fosters a nurturing and effective learning environment for all students.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
Haymarket, VA
08.2024 - Current
- Teacher implementing strategies and using strategies to determine the appropriate methods of instruction to meet the needs of a diverse group of students. Collaborative team member and a member of the Literacy Committee and the PBIS 1 Committee, and the First Lego League Robotics coach and competition judge. Member of the second-grade textbook adoption committee and member of the second-grade social studies curriculum review and design committee and the first-grade mathematics review and design committee. Selected by the VDOE as a member of the History and Social Science Resource Evaluation committee.
Kindergarten Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
Fairfax, VA
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Teacher implementing strategies and using strategies to determine the appropriate methods of instruction to meet the needs of a diverse group of students. Division Social Studies Design and Training Team, Guiding Coalition member, Parent Success Committee Representative (Family Engagement), Profile of a Graduate Representative, trained in UFLI strategies and materials and LETRS training. Presented behavior management strategies and procedures to the PTA on behalf of the school.
Instructional Coach – Division Level
Norfolk Public Schools
Norfolk, VA
10.2020 - 02.2023
- As an instructional coach supporting K-5th grade instruction, I supported teachers’ professional development and growth as well as the academic proficiency of their students. A member of the School Instructional Leadership Team and the School Improvement Team, using data to make informed procedural enhancements. Observe classroom instruction formally and informally to provide feedback, monitor progress, and provide professional development based on teacher and student needs. Continually review lesson plans and student proficiency data to assist teachers in using appropriate instructional practices. Maintain required documentation regarding coaching cycles, support, and professional development. Presented professional development at school-wide, district-wide, and state-wide settings. Selected by the Virginia Department of Education to be on the Teacher Performance Evaluation System work group member and the History and Social Science SOL Review Committee (Kindergarten – 2nd grade).
Teacher
Norfolk Public Schools
Norfolk, VA
08.2019 - 07.2020
- 3rd grade teacher, School Internal Leadership Team, School Improvement Team, and Events chairperson. Provided in-school professional development on teaching strategies and using data, as well as Social Studies for the district professional development day. Selected to contribute to learning activities for the Learning in Place plans for the district for the COVID-19 school closure and the History and Social Science, VDOE Range-Finding Committee, as well as being selected as a Teacher Trainer and Enhanced Curriculum Mapping Resource Designer. Successfully improved students' reading skills by an average of 13 DRA levels or 12 months of progress in 6 months.
Early Childhood Education and Disability Specialist
Prince William County Public Schools
Manassas, VA
07.2011 - 07.2019
- Supervised up to 24 classrooms (at various school locations), provided mentor/coaching support and professional development, analyzed student data, and collaborated with teachers to create and achieve individualized goals, as well as working collaboratively with other programs to include curriculum specialists, EL programming, Special Education, and Title I staff, and coordinated the set-up of the VPI+ program.
- Experience with organizational practices including budgeting, preschool space, collaborating with building principals for classroom space, FBA|BIP for students, and employment evaluations of instructional staff.
Teacher, Preschool (FECEP) Through 3rd Grade
Fairfax County Public Schools
Alexandria, VA
08.2006 - 07.2011
- Collaborative Learning Coach, member of school improvement team, Positive Behavior Coach/Chair (achieved 99% effectiveness within the first year using the standard PBIS rubric), consistently improving student performance by exceeding student proficiency expectations, collaborating with parents, and taught classes with blended financing (FECEP teacher – local financial contribution, Head Start, and Virginia Preschool Initiative). I was the First Lego League Robotics coach for Fort Hunt Elementary students.
Director and Teacher
St. Luke's Day School, MooreFun Cooperative Play
Alexandria, VA
02.1996 - 08.2006
- Taught children from birth to 5 years old and collaborated with parents, organized and wrote curriculum, trained staff, facilitated parent-child classes, and supervised the business and a preschool, including all human resources and accounting functions.
Property Administrator
Property Management
Virginia And Maryland
03.1988 - 02.1996
- Was utilized at 6 properties (200-471 units each) to hire, train, and supervise staff and contractors, increase efficiency, organized operations, and data collection software, and manage multi-million-dollar budgets.
Education
Instructional Coaching Academy -
Prince William County Public Schools
Manassas, VA05-2026
READING SPECIALIST MICRO-CREDENTIAL -
Virginia Department of Education
Richmond, VA08-2025
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN STUDENT-CENTERED INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING -
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN AT MADISON
Madison, WI12.2022
SUPERVISION ENDORSEMENT ADDED TO MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE - Education Leadership and Supervision, K-12
LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY
Farmville, VA08.2019
Infant And PreK-3rd Grade CLASS Observer -
Teachstone
Virgina11-2011
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Elementary Education, PreK – 6
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY
Norfolk, VA05.2005
BACHELOR OF ART - Business Administration and Marketing
WEST LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
West Liberty, WV12.2003
Accomplishments
- Provided professional development and coaching to individuals, up to 148 teaching staff, school-wide, district-wide, and state-wide conferences
- Supervision of up to 24 PreK classrooms (at various school locations)
- Coordinated the set-up of a VPI+ program
- Completed over 400 PreK CLASS observations
- Virginia Star Quality Mentor, mentor, coach, professional development, and Quality Improvement Plans
- Co-developed and taught a year-long course for PreK and Kindergarten teachers on teaching rigor through play and increasing oral language skills, trained 384 classrooms from 2011-2019
- VDOE - Teacher Performance Evaluation System work group member, History and Social Science SOL Review Committee (Kindergarten – 2nd grade), Teacher Trainer, Enhanced Curriculum Map Designer, and Range Finding Committee
- School Leadership Teams, Instructional/Collaborative Learning Coach, Professional Learning Community Leader, School Improvement Teams for schools with diverse demographics
- Trained and coached teachers on Conscious Discipline and Positive Behavior Interventions and Support
- Consistently improved student outcomes and teacher effectiveness
- Consistently improved program efficiency for teachers, students, and procedures
- Consistently exceeded PreK benchmarks
- Consistently exceeded Pals PreK benchmarks
- Consistently exceeded PreK-CLASS nationwide average scores
- Consistently exceeded Developmental Reading Assessment scores, Kindergarten – 3rd grade
- Created district Remote Learning Plans during the Pandemic; created curriculum and instructional plans for the Office of Curriculum and Instruction
- Equity Circle contributing member and elected Representative to the VAAEYC Leadership Circle and VAAEYC Professional Development Circle member
- Scholastic Innovator
- First Lego League Robotics Coach and Judge
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2023 - 07.2024
Instructional Coach – Division Level
Norfolk Public Schools
10.2020 - 02.2023
Teacher
Norfolk Public Schools
08.2019 - 07.2020
Early Childhood Education and Disability Specialist
Prince William County Public Schools
07.2011 - 07.2019
Teacher, Preschool (FECEP) Through 3rd Grade
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2006 - 07.2011
Director and Teacher
St. Luke's Day School, MooreFun Cooperative Play
02.1996 - 08.2006
Property Administrator
Property Management
03.1988 - 02.1996
Instructional Coaching Academy -
Prince William County Public Schools
READING SPECIALIST MICRO-CREDENTIAL -
Virginia Department of Education
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN STUDENT-CENTERED INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING -
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN AT MADISON
SUPERVISION ENDORSEMENT ADDED TO MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE - Education Leadership and Supervision, K-12
LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY
Infant And PreK-3rd Grade CLASS Observer -
Teachstone
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Elementary Education, PreK – 6
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF ART - Business Administration and Marketing
WEST LIBERTY UNIVERSITY