Natalie Dailey

I am a versatile educator and leader with a proven record of personal and professional growth as a collaborator, instructor, and solution-based problem solver. Skilled in designing and delivering effective instruction and training to learners of all ages, analyzing performance data, and supervising progress toward individual and organizational goals. Adept at meeting the needs of students, customers, and colleagues through active listening, flexibility, and practical problem-solving.

Educational Diagnostician at UME Preparatory Academy (2022-02 – Present)

• Administer formal and informal diagnostic assessments to evaluate student learning needs
• Interpret test data to determine eligibility for special education services
• Lead Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings and develop individualized education programs (IEPs)
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and school staff to design appropriate instructional strategies
• Provide written reports summarizing assessment results, findings, and recommendations
• Ensure compliance with IDEA, Section 504, and local policies
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments and meetings
• Stay current with best practices and legal requirements in special education and assessment

Assistant to the Dean at Dallas Baptist University – College of Education (2018-10 – 2022-04)

• Coordinated scheduling, payroll, and events for the College of Education
• Maintained academic and regulatory records for the College and TEA
• Oversaw textbook logistics and administrative support functions

Adjunct Professor/Field Supervisor at Dallas Baptist University – College of Education (2017-08 – 2021-05)

• Taught reading education courses for undergraduate and graduate students
• Integrated instructional strategies aligned with current state standards
• Mentored and evaluated clinical teachers during their field placements
• Documented growth and challenges; provided targeted intervention strategies
• Ensured TEA compliance through thorough documentation

Assistant Principal at Arlington ISD (2009-06 – 2015-07)

• Led instructional planning and campus needs assessments
• Provided behavior and academic support in collaboration with parents and staff
• Trained faculty in student behavior management
• Served as coordinator for 504, textbooks, TELPAS, LPAC, PDAS evaluator, and PBIS
• Managed campus master schedule and security protocols

Instructional Facilitator at Arlington ISD (2002-08 – 2009-06)

• Modeled effective instructional strategies for faculty
• Used data analysis to drive instructional decisions and tutoring efforts
• Provided targeted reading support to struggling learners
• Designed professional development for instructional improvement

Teacher at Arlington ISD (1995-09 – 1997-07)

Sixth Grade Team Leader and GT Liaison

• Achieved 98–99% student passing rates on state assessments
• Delivered individualized instruction based on student data

Teacher at Comal ISD (1994-08 – 1995-07)

• Implemented student-centered instruction based on learning styles
• Participated in Teacher Fellow Cohort; completed thesis project

M.Ed. in Elementary Education – Curriculum & Instruction – Texas State University (1995-08)

B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies – Reading – Texas State University (1994-05)