Tyra Good, Ed.D. Education Doctorate Degree Master of Arts in Teaching Bachelor of Science in Arts Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA Educational Leadership and Evaluation Dissertation Title: Changing the Paradigm in Strengthening School-Family-Community Partnerships: Afterschool Programs Serving as Culturally Responsive Learning Communities to In-Service Teachers Chatham University-Pittsburgh, PA Elementary Education Pennsylvania Teaching Certification Professional Certificate, Instructional I, K-6 Howard University-Washington, DC Business Administration Areas of Research and Special Interest School-Family-Community Partnerships Out-of-School Time Research Youth Development Culturally Relevant Pedagogy Qualitative Research Culturally Responsive Evaluation Related Work and Experience Graduate Education Diversity Internship, American Evaluation Association, Wheeling Jesuit University, Center for Educational Technologies 2011-2012 Community Engagement Scholars AmeriCorps Mgr., Duquesne University 2011-2012 Educational Consultant, Good Knowledge Connections 2009-Present Pittsburgh Education Director, Terry Learning Center 2009-2010 Educational Consultant, Family Resources 2010-2011 Consultant Researcher, United Way of Allegheny County 2010-2012 Consultant, Allegheny County Department of Human Services 2010-Present Operation Better Block 2013-Present New York University s Metropolitan Center for Urban Education 2014-Present Community Partnerships Coordinator, Duquesne University 2008-2011 Director of Education and Training, YouthPlaces 2002-2010 Human Resources Coordinator, UPMC 2000-2002 Operations Manager, Marriott International, Arlington, VA 1999-2000
Tyra Good 2 Fieldwork University Teaching Fall 2010-present Fall 2011, Spring 2012 Spring 2010 Spring 2010 Adjunct Faculty, Community College, CCAC, Academic Success Strategies Instructor, Duquesne University, Social Justice in Service- Learning Teaching Assistant, Duquesne University, Teaching Ethics (undergraduates) Teaching Assistant, Duquesne University, Multicultural Education (graduates) Research Presentations Aug. 2014 Panel Discussant, Authentic Youth Engagement Conference, Chicago, IL Sept. 2014 Paper, Culturally Responsive Evaluation Association, Oak Brook, IL Apr. 2013 Paper, Culturally Responsive Evaluation Association, Chicago, IL Oct. 2012 Paper, American Evaluation Association, Minneapolis, MN May 2012 Paper, 8 th Annual Qualitative Inquiry Conference, University of Illinois Apr. 2012 Paper, Comparative International Education Society, San Juan, Puerto Rico May 2011 Poster Presentation, Barbara Sizemore Conference, Duquesne University May 2011 Paper, 7 th Annual Qualitative Inquiry Conference, University of Illinois Apr. 2011 Poster, American Education Research Association, New Orleans Oct. 2011 Paper, American Evaluation Association, San Anaheim, CA Nov. 2011 Paper, University Council of Educational Administration, Pittsburgh, PA May 2010 Paper, Duquesne Univ. Educational Leadership Student Symposium Feb. 2010 Panel, Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher Education, Pittsburgh, PA Oct. 2010 Symposium Panel, UCEA, New Orleans Oct. 2010 Paper, University Council of Educational Administration, New Orleans Nov. 2009 Paper, UCEA Jackson Scholars Research, San Anaheim, CA Nov. 2009 UCEA Jackson Scholars Research Seminar, San Anaheim, CA Research Team Projects/Evaluations 2014-present Penn Hills School District, 21stCCLC Cohort 7, Program Evaluation 2013-present Operation Better Block, Staff and Program Evaluation 2013-2014 Braddock Youth Project/AmeriCorps Program Evaluation (Allegheny County Department of Human Services), Duquesne University 2012-2013 The Kingsley Association Program and Staff Evaluation, Duquesne University 2011-2012 Afterschool Research Project Team, University of Pittsburgh 2010-2012 Culturally Responsive Arts Education Evaluation (Pittsburgh Public Schools), Duquesne University Fellowships/Awards or Honors 2014 National Fellow, National Center for Innovation & Excellence. A Dynamic
Tyra Good 3 Community 2012 Pennsylvania Afterschool Champion Award Recipient, PSAYDN 2011-2012 Graduate Education Diversity Intern, American Evaluation Association 2011 Sisters of the Academy Research BootCamp (July-August) 2011 David L. Clark Scholar, American Education Research Association 2009-2011 Barbara L. Jackson Scholar, Univ. Council of Educational Administration 2009 Pittsburgh 40 Under 40 Award Recipient Professonial Affiliates 21 st Century Community Learning Centers, PA Dept. of Education Advisory Board President (2010-2011 Term) Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Executive Committee: Public Relations Chair/Asst. Graduate Advisor AEA, American Evaluation Association New Evaluators and Independent Consultants Topical Interest Groups AERA, American Educational Research Association Out-of-School Time and School-Family-Community Engagement-Special Interest Groups APOST, Allegheny County Partners for Out-of-School Time Youth Standards Committee Holy Family Institute Emerging Leaders Board Member Manchester Academic Charter School Board Member PELA, Pittsburgh Emerging Leaders Academy of Pittsburgh Public Schools Civic Mentor PSAYDN, Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool Youth Development Network Policy Committee and Standards Quality Committee Co-Chair SOTA, Sisters of the Academy Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Young Professionals Executive Committee: Community Service Past Chair UCEA, University Council of Educational Administration Highlights and Qualifications Able to establish, prioritize, and achieve goals; proven ability to seize opportunities and turn impediments into advantages Proven excellent oral, written, presentation, and communication skills; positive, professional attitude Outstanding record in recruiting, training, and motivating employees by utilizing the capacities everyone brings to the table to promote a positive and productive work environment through strategic thinking ability to envision a future direction
Tyra Good 4 Effective and knowledgeable in working first hand with diverse families, school staff, and community residents gained through over eight years of leadership and management experience in the education and human services field Knowledge of the nonprofit sector in Pittsburgh; demonstrated experience with networking, fundraising, and community collaboration Achievements Profile Administrative Supervision Hired, trained, supervised, and evaluated over 200 full-time and part-time staff, teachers and contractors on how to implement and strategically plan structured programs in over 50 different after-school programs in high poverty and high crime communities to ensure curriculum instruction was focused, innovative, and adaptive to the youth s learning style Evaluated and monitored urban and rural community based after-school programs to ensure and assess their capacity to deliver high quality academic enrichment, cultural arts, and recreational signature programs that provided hands-on learning experiences for over 6,000 youth in inner city high-risk and county neighborhoods Developed an operational plan with the management team that incorporated the goals and objectives, which supported the strategic direction of the organization to service youth, their parents, and community residents Overseen and managed staff on community relations, proven parental involvement strategies, effective school administration communication, problem solving skills, and cultural based programs Planning & Program Development Researched, designed, and implemented monthly academic enrichment curriculum that aligned with Pennsylvania Department of Education state academic standards and the scope and sequence/road map of the Pittsburgh Public School District Effectively planned and implemented career readiness, mentoring, youth leadership, recreational, and workforce programs for over 3,000 youth in underserved and highrisk inner city and county neighborhoods at after-school programs for youth in grades K-12 Conducted and mediated peaceful prevention/intervention meetings for about 100 youth involved in gang activity in the community through conflict resolution trainings and personal growth and development workshops, by which helping to leverage additional grant funding of at least $25,000 Assisted in establishing and maintaining monthly After-School Peer-to-Peer Networks in Allegheny, Greene, Washington, and Fayette counties to share best practices on connecting over 105 service providers to resources that help strengthen
Tyra Good 5 and sustain programs in regards to evaluation, fundraising, and enriched youth development programming activities Financial Management Managed, monitored, and assisted in the development of the organizational budget of 2.3 million dollar to ensure sound financial oversight and accountability in expenditure Established and maintained active relationships with government, corporate, foundations, and community leaders, that fostered recognition and growth of the organization on the tactical, operational, and strategic levels Identified grant opportunities, supervised the writing of at least 45 grant proposals and helping to secure at least $6 million combined, and made grant request presentations Overseen and implemented government and state grants including 21 st Century Community Learning Centers (Over 1.4 million for 5 years), Supplemental Educational Services (approved provider: over $150,000 for 3 years), Education Mentoring ($86,000 for 3 years) Consulting Contracts Descriptions As a way of strengthening the services provided to youth, their families, and communities, I have developed and fostered many professional working relationships with several community, school, and foundation leaders, as well as with non-profit organizations and corporate companies. I have developed educational curriculum, provided staff development training, provided consultative services, created assessment models/surveys, and conducted evaluations. Some past and current clients include: Allegheny County Department of Human Services-CAAP, Center for Schools and Communities, Family Resources-BJWL, Higher Achievement-Pittsburgh, Mentoring Partnership of SWPA, Office of Child Development, Pennsylvania Statewide Youth Development Network/National Institute of Out-School-Time, Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, INC., Terry Learning Center (Atlanta, Georgia), United Way of Allegheny County, University of Pittsburgh, Urban Innovation21, Operation Better Block, Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative, New York University s Metropolitan Center for Urban Education, Penn Hills School District. Current Consulting Contracts: Evaluation Consultant-Penn Hills School District, 21 st Century Community Learning Centers(CCLC) Cohort 7 (Pittsburgh, PA) As the evaluator, I am providing a culturally-responsive evaluation, mixed-methods approach to ensure sensitivity and inclusiveness towards the participants and key stakeholders. These evaluation efforts will ultimately result in recommendations for continuous quality improvement
Tyra Good 6 of the 21 st CCLC Program that can serve to strengthen programming through both formative and summative assessments. This will entail assessing some process level indicators (e.g. participation satisfaction, program curriculum delivery) and documenting and providing evidence on whether or not the program is accomplishing its goals and objectives through the three identified performance measures: 1. Students regularly participating in the program will meet or exceed state and local academic achievement standards in reading and math; 2. Students regularly participating in the program will show improvement in the performance measures of school attendance, classroom performance and/or reduced disciplinary referrals; and 3. Participants in 21st Century programs will demonstrate additional positive educational, social and behavioral changes Education Consultant - New York University, Metropolitan Center for Urban Education As the Pittsburgh-based consultant, I advise and coach building leadership and faculty in creating and sustaining a strong, culturally responsive, inquiry-based, rigorous school and classroom culture. I also engage with high school students through focus group discussions, individual interviews, and student projects centered in school climate and student motivation. Evaluation Consultant - Operation Better Block (Pittsburgh, PA) As an evaluator and education consultant, I work with this community-based non-profit organization to provide services to their STEM based afterschool program. My responsibilities include conducting a culturally responsive evaluation of their summer program and school-year afterschool program, providing professional development and technical assistance support to the STEM afterschool directors in the areas of youth development, program development, and curriculum development. Research Consultant - Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative (Pittsburgh, PA and Winston- Salem, North Carolina) I serve as a research evaluation consultant with the Allegheny County Department of Human Services for their Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative focusing on helping young people make successful transitions from foster care to adulthood. I conducted an environmental scan to access the current needs and gaps in services to providing a comprehensive wraparound network to support foster care youth. This was done through focus groups and individual interviews with community stakeholders, funders, youth and young adults, and program staff by gathering information about state and federal policies, community investment opportunities, permanence, housing, health, educational and financial supports for foster care youth. Likewise, I provided technical support to transitional living staff of the Winston-Salem Department of Social Services. Adjunct Faculty - Community College of Allegheny County I teach education and developmental courses that are designed to help students acquire strategies essential for college study including taking classroom notes, developing time management skills, preparing for tests, organizing a notebook and developing communication skills. In addition, students learn basic research skills.