Hailey McCormack

Data-informed educator, researcher, and project coordinator with experience in program evaluation, survey analysis, data visualization, workforce-development research, and cross-functional project implementation. Skilled at transforming complex information into accessible dashboards, reports, and practical resources for organizational leaders and nontechnical stakeholders. Additional experience teaching academic and arts curriculums, managing students in fast-paced environments, and coordinating performance-related details.

Elementary/Middle School Science Teacher at Global Leadership Academy (2020-07 – Present)

• Implemented curriculum-aligned investigations, assignments, and assessments across grade levels, translating data into targeted instructional adjustments.
• Manage groups of students in high-energy environments while maintaining schedules, communicating expectations, and responding calmly to changing needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families, and school leaders to support student progress and address academic and behavioral concerns.

Dance Teacher & Choreographer at Pennsylvania Academy of Dance Arts (2019-09 – Present)

• Teach dance technique and performance skills while maintaining a structured, encouraging, and safe classroom environment.
• Choreograph and clean both recreational and competition routines, communicate corrections clearly, and prepare dancers to perform confidently.
• Coordinate music, lesson plans, formations, and performance details while adapting quickly to student and event needs.

Graduate Assistant at Office of University Life, First Year Experience, Columbia University (2024-08 – 2025-05)

• Analyzed 1,000+ student survey responses across demographic groups to assess program effectiveness and identify patterns in engagement and feedback.
• Developed 5-6 data visualizations and written reports synthesizing qualitative and quantitative findings to inform program improvements.
• Supported planning and implementation of two university-wide initiatives by coordinating timelines, deliverables, and cross-unit collaboration.

Policy Implementation Intern at Research-to-Policy Collaboration, Pennsylvania State University (2024-08 – 2025-05)

• Documented, cleaned, and summarized notes from 3-4 weekly legislator meetings, drafting follow-up materials to support ongoing policy discussions.
• Synthesized academic research into 1-2 concise fact sheets and memos tailored to legislators’ specific information needs.
• Coordinated engagement between policymakers and a network of 1,000+ researchers by facilitating targeted consultations and information exchange.

Master of Arts in Education Policy & Social Analysis; Concentration in Quantitative Data Analysis – Teachers College, Columbia University

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood & Elementary Education; Concentration in Special Education – Temple University, College of Education