Odalis Tavares, Ed.D.
Odalis Tavares, Ed.D.
Ed.D., Educational Leadership, Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL 2017
Ed.S., Technology Management and Administration, Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL 2010
M.S., Instructional Leadership, Barry University, Miami, FL 2003
B.S., Elementary Education, Florida International University, Miami, FL 1998
Dr. Odalis Tavares is an Assistant in Research with the Learning Systems Institute at Florida State University. She has more than 25 years’ experience in both the traditional and virtual educational environments, curriculum and professional development, and supporting multi-tiered systems of instruction. Dr. Tavares has supported multiple grade levels across the K-12 educational continuum, developing lessons and courses, supporting teachers and administrators in the school setting with both instruction and data analysis, and working with students to foster a love for mathematics.
Professional Credentials
Professional Educator’s Certificate (FLDOE)
Leadership, K-12
Mathematics, 5-9 and 6-12
Business Education, 6-12 .
Professional Experience
2023- 2024 - Pinellas County Schools
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Specialist
Analyze, prepare, and present data to administration team and teachers. · Disaggregate and analyze data for state tests, district assessments, and school-wide curriculum programs to help with MTSS process. · Plan and coordinate testing calendar to ensure positive testing environment. · Coordinate, develop and deliver Professional Development to Mathematics Department. · Participated in CPALMS case study development for CTE. · Delivered Professional Learning for the Florida Department of Education – BEST Summer Conference in Personal Finance and Mathematics K-12: Leadership track. · Monitor data to ensure School Improvement Goals are met and or exceeded.
2016 – 2023 Pasco County Schools
Assistant Director – Technical College
Responsible for recruitment of students in Career Certificate Programs, school accreditation, and school operations. · Organize, analyze, and support Student Assistance Team with attendance and grade monitoring, appeals committee, and multi-tiered systems of support. · Support instructors with lesson planning, daily instruction, and student engagement.
Mathematics Curriculum Specialist K-12 & Elementary Instructional Coach
Prepared and developed professional learning opportunities, including for Early Release Days, to support transition to B.E.S.T standards and classroom instruction. · Prepare, develop, and present B.E.S.T professional learning with the Department of Education – summer trainer. · Develop curriculum for online and traditional instruction. · Analyze data to intentionally provide support to a variety of schools and Professional Learning Communities. · Coach and support Instructional Trainer/Learning Design Coaches and teachers with the implementation of Mathematics instruction and the Impact Cycle. · Provide support to Priority Schools to ensure Core Actions are being implemented in the mathematics classrooms. · Disaggregate and analyze data for state tests, district assessments, and school-wide curriculum programs to help with MTSS process. · Supported Differentiated Accountability schools to ensure learning gains were achieved by working with Administration, Professional Learning Communities, and students. · Participate in district-wide walk-throughs. · Coach and support teachers with strategies to engage students in rigorous mathematics instruction.
2015 - 2016 - Global Personalized Academics
Professional Development Director/Curriculum Writer
Provide training for online and blended learning teachers on classroom practices, which promote student success using the Continuous Improvement Process and Danielson’s Domains. · Develop and create professional development plans to meet the training needs of virtual teachers and districts. · Plan, develop and present the Blended Learning Summer Leadership course. · Develop a variety of trainings connecting research-based strategies, such as Marzano and Habits of Mind to GPA lessons. · Coordinate international program for English Language Learning. · Work with school officials to develop customized presentations. · Develop courses and trainings in a variety of Learning Management Systems
2009-2015 – Florida Virtual School
Lead Teacher – Mathematics & Business, Teacher - Math
Coach teachers to ensure they are using effective and efficient classroom practices to promote student success. · Assist in training of new teachers to the course and/or school. · Develop and coordinate Live Lesson calendar and presentations for ongoing student-centered lessons. · Coach teachers in different mathematics courses in preparation for new Florida Standards. · Assist with development and alignment to Florida Standards of Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 courses. · Monitor student progress and adjust to ensure students are mastering mathematics content, while maintaining communication with parents. Mathematics Content Writer/Teacher on Assignment · Develop content and assessments aligned to Florida Standards for new 6th grade Mathematics course. · Review content to ensure alignment and shortest road to mastery in courses with Mathematics Florida Standards. · Coordinate and participate in focus group discussions centered around Florida Standards.
1998 – 2008 Broward County Schools
Assistant Principal – Pompano Beach High School
Serve as administrator for the Global Learning Initiative through Digital Education for Students. · Develop weekly communication for school events and devise plans to broadcast bi-weekly. · Serve as liaison between Apple, Instructional Technology and teachers to promote innovative and effective teaching practices. · Analyze yearly data to determine deficient areas and cater staff development around these deficiencies. · Serve on district Master Scheduling Team. · Participate and coordinate the development of Instructional Focus Calendar - PBHS as 13th in high performing high schools and 12th in making learning gains in Florida. · Coordinate and supervise remediation of the Instructional Focus using an 8 - step process. · Organize and present school-wide training on vertical and horizontal curriculum. · Develop “Return of the BAT” with Leadership team to present individual student data to all 9th and 10th grade students and assist in setting goals.
Mathematics Teacher – Cypress Bay High School & Indian Ridge Middle School
Collect student data using web-based grading program and analyze data to ensure mastery of benchmarks. · Create, assist, and present at the inaugural Business Partner Breakfast. · Present data and analysis to all stakeholders during SAC meetings. · Monitor School Improvement Plan to ensure goals are being met. · Chosen as Middle School Math Teacher of the Year by the Broward County Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Honors and Awards
2003 Middle School Mathematics Teacher of the Year – Broward County Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Projects
Cognitively Guided Instruction
Current Professional Memberships
Florida Association of Mathematics Supervisors