Tabitha Havlin

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About Tabitha Havlin

Hello! I’m Tabitha Havlin, a passionate educational leader with 15 years of experience driving change in secondary and post-secondary education. With a keen focus on Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Cultural Proficiency, and educator mentorship, I’m dedicated to creating inclusive and dynamic learning environments that empower all stakeholders. Throughout my career, I’ve led program management and curriculum development initiatives that have significantly impacted student performance and educator growth. From redeveloping dual-enrollment courses that improved analytical writing and reduced academic integrity violations by 48%, to coaching teachers in culturally responsive pedagogy, I thrive on transforming challenges into measurable successes. Key Highlights- Collaborated with the University of Texas at Austin faculty to build seven dual-enrollment courses, creating student-centered online learning materials that improved assessment accuracy and enhanced student performance- Developed strategic, standards-based curriculum that boosted U.S. History benchmark exam scores by 55%, placing our campus among the top in the district, 2019-2020- Presented at national and state-wide conferences, sharing expertise on SEL, culturally responsive instruction, and Backward Design curriculum development- Executed professional learning for multiple departments and a mentor program for novice and veteran teachers, fostering instructional growth and data-driven decision-making. I’m deeply committed to continuous learning and have proudly participated in programs like the AISD Cultural Proficiency and Inclusiveness Leadership Pathway and presented multiple workshops at the annual Social Emotional Learning Symposium. I bring a collaborative approach to building educational communities where every voice is heard, and every story matters. Areas of Expertise- Instructional Design & Curriculum Development - Community and Employee Engagement - Social Emotional Learning & Restorative Practices - Equity-Based Action Research & Professional Development - Program Development, Mentorship, & Leadership Coaching Let’s connect and explore how we can partner to advance educational initiatives that prioritize equity, cultural responsiveness, and innovative teaching strategies! 🤝 #EducationLeadership #SEL #CulturalProficiency #Mentorship #UndertandingByDesign