Elizabeth lopes viveiros
Doctor of Education
Professional Portfolio
About
Dr. Elizabeth Viveiros is an accomplished educational leader with over a decade of experience in primary and secondary education administration and over two decades of experience in public education. With a comprehensive skill set spanning educational leadership, curriculum implementation, educational assessment, data analysis, budget planning, specialized instruction, grant writing, and social-emotional learning, Dr. Viveiros has consistently demonstrated her ability to drive positive change in educational settings.
Throughout her tenure at the Portsmouth School Department, Dr. Viveiros has held pivotal roles, including Deputy Superintendent, MTSS Coordinator, and Elementary Principal. In her current position as Deputy Superintendent, she collaborates with various stakeholders to shape the instructional program's philosophy, goals, and policies. Her responsibilities include overseeing curriculum development, coordinating professional development initiatives, and ensuring compliance with state assessments and regulations. As the MTSS Coordinator, Dr. Viveiros played a crucial role in implementing and sustaining a district-wide Multi-Tiered System of Supports Framework. She facilitated the development of a comprehensive vision plan for academic and behavioral interventions, fostering collaboration with external partners to enhance student support services.
Prior to her administrative roles, Dr. Viveiros served as the Melville Elementary School Principal, where she fostered a culture of continuous improvement and high expectations for both students and teachers. Her experience also extends to teaching second grade and both elementary and middle school special education, where she developed expertise in individualized educational programs and inclusive teaching practices.
Dr. Viveiros holds a Doctor of Education degree focused on Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision from Northeastern University. Her commitment to ongoing learning and professional development is evident in her continued involvement as a university lecturer and active participation in district-wide professional learning communities.
With a solid foundation in education and a passion for empowering both students and educators, Dr. Elizabeth Viveiros exemplifies strong leadership and a dedication to educational excellence.
Education
Northeastern University
September 2017 - April 2021
Major: Doctor of Education
Minor: Curriculum, Teaching, Learning, and Leadership
GPA: 4.0
American College of Education
May 2011 - July 2012
Master of Education
Major: Masters in Educational LeadershipGPA: 4.0
Rhode Island College
September 1994 - December 1998
Bachelor of Science
Major: Elementary EducationMinor: Special Education
GPA: 3.5
Certification Areas
Rhode Island Certification # 81662
Advanced Superintendent Of SchoolsAdvanced District Level Administrator- Curriculum, Instruction And AssessmentAdvanced Building Level Administrator PK-12Advanced Elementary Education Teacher, Grades 1-6Advanced Elementary/Middle Special Education Teacher, Grades K-8Experience in the Field
Deputy Superintendent
Portsmouth School Department July 2000-Present
Work with Superintendent, School Committee, administrators, faculty, and community members in developing the philosophy, goals, and policies of the instructional program.
Coordinate and develop the District’s work in aligning curricula standards, student assessments, and strategic plans to improve student achievement.
Administer the District’s curriculum development cycle that includes the identification of competencies at each grade level in each subject.
Develop and administer district-wide PD plan to support curriculum development and instructional improvement.
Collect, analyze, and present assessment data.
Identify strengths/needs; evaluate solutions; and prepare recommendations including services to diverse and multi-lingual learners.
Support the development of curriculum documents and related materials prepared by staff in the district.
Supervise district-wide student registration process and residency compliance.
Review home instruction applications and make recommendations to the Superintendent for approval by the School Committee; monitor the progress of student home instruction.
Supervise the process of textbook and instructional material selection.
Assist the Superintendent in the development of policies and procedures for the district.
Coordinate the Consolidated Resource Plan as approved by the RI Department of Education that includes the planning of activities related to all Title grants, budget monitoring, and compliance.
Assist the Superintendent in the development and coordination of the district budget, specifically the sections related to curriculum, instruction, and professional development.
Responsible for ensuring that all Portsmouth schools take the necessary steps to implement and sustain a district-wide MTSS Framework.
Identified as the District’s testing coordinator in all areas of the state assessment.
Responsible for the school district’s School Improvement Plan Process.
Serve as Acting Superintendent in the absence of the Superintendent.Lecturer, Adjunct Professor
Northeastern University June 2021-Present
Adjunct professor for Northeastern University's Doctoral Program focused on the intersection of social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusivity in high-quality curriculum and instruction.
The Doctor of Education program provides experienced adult learners, working professionals, and scholar-practitioners from various backgrounds and perspectives with the practical knowledge and experience they need to develop and conduct research to investigate, explore, and transform their organizational and institutional landscapes.
MTSS District Coordinator
PSD MTSS Coordinator 2019 - June 2020
Responsible for ensuring that all Portsmouth schools take the necessary steps to implement and sustain a district-wide MTSS Framework.
Responsible for the development of a district vision plan for the implementation of academic and behavioral interventions. This work was done in a collaborative partnership with MTSS BRIDGE-RI and The Public Sector Consortium: Leaders and Partnerships for the Public Good.
Ensuring that the district's instructional framework includes a universal screening of all students, multiple tiers of instruction and support services, and an integrated data collection and assessment system to inform decisions at each tier of instruction.
Organizing the implementation of school teams and facilitating the teams' work.
Manage the communication protocols between the district and school teams.
Provide implementation support for all four schools.
Develop teacher knowledge in the implementation of best practices in the areas of intervention and social-emotional learning.
Coach the district's implementation teams' development of a framework for MTSS that encompasses best practices and data-driven decision-making.
Design, develop and manage a comprehensive district website that clearly explains our district MTSS model.Principal
PSD Melville Elementary Principal 2012 - June 2020
Dedicated Administrator with the ability to cultivate a school culture that encourages and supports continuous improvements for teachers and students.
Able to develop an environment that encourages open communication with colleagues, students, and the community.
Focused on ensuring that student achievement is guided by a shared vision and high expectations for all students and teachers.
An active participant in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) with staff that analyzes and plan curriculum.
Collaborative partner with ELA, Math, Science, Technology, and Induction Coaches. Supervising the work done with teachers in each area.
Experienced with leading a Title 1 School, allocating appropriate resources for students who are in need of intensive interventions.Elementary
BWRSD 2nd Grade Teacher 2007 - 2012
Trained as a Literacy Lab Classroom Teacher through East Bay Educational Collaborative (EBEC)
Experienced in the Workshop Model for Reading, Writing, and Mathematics
Trained in Math Recovery
Trained in MClass 3D reading assessment monitoring program
Able to use and navigate through ICue, SchoolMax, and TIENet
Active Member of Hugh Cole’s Response to Intervention Team (RTI)
Member of the Superintendent’s Advisory Committee
Member of the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Team (PBIS)
Participated in Standards training through the RI Department of Education
Special Education
BWRSD Special Education Teacher of Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities 1999-2007
Inclusion teacher working collaboratively with classroom teachers at the middle school level
Teacher of students with intensive cognitive needs at the upper elementary level
Case manager for students with mild to moderate disabilities at the lower elementary level
Developed and Implemented Individualized Educational Programs (IEP)
Coordinated and facilitated IEP meetings with parents, staff, and outside providers
Trained by the RI Department of Education in Alternate Assessment
Created a Life Skills Curriculum for the district with the collaboration of South Coast Collaborative
Awards
2021 Project Green Schools Green Difference Award Winner
I received a 2021 project green school award for my work on the Melville School Stormwater Mitigation/Outdoor Learning Activity Zone.
Melville School Stormwater Mitigation/Outdoor Learning Activity Zone.
State of Rhode Island Citation from the Rhode Island House of Representatives
Professional Development
Emerging Trends in SEL- Starting '21-'22 School Year Strong (July 20, 2021)
R2RA Administrative Awareness Certification- (June 23, 2021, June 30, 2021)
Successfully attended all 4 modules of the Right to Read Awareness Training (June 23, 2021, June 30, 2021)
Administrative Awareness Training-Unfinished Learning or Special Education? Asking the Right Questions with School-Based Teams Post-COVID: National Council of Learning Disabilities (April 30, 2021)
District Management Group’s Leadership Development Meeting Equity in Education: Making it Core (April 29, 2021)
RIDE Overview of the Title I Application 2021-22 (April 14, 2021)
RIDE Title I, Part A Technical Assistance Clinic (January 16, 2020)
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training: CPI (re-certified November 2019)
Leadership Matters: Designing Effective Meetings (November 2019)
National Principals Conference (July 2019)
Public Leadership Shadowing Project Mentor - Nuala Pell Leadership Program through Salve Regina (2019)
Northeastern Graduate School of Education Conference (June 2019)
8th Annual Northeast PBIS Leadership Forum (May 2019)
Digging Deeper in MTSS Practices Conference (April 2019)
Leadership Matters: Strategic Alignment for High Performance (January 2019)
Leadership Matters: Negotiating Strategies Learning Objectives (November 2018)
Leadership Matters: Systems Thinking Practices for Leaders (October 2018, June 2019)
Leadership Matters: Facilitation Practices for Leaders (September 2018)
Northeastern Doctor of Education Residency (July 2018)
RI Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) professional development for supporting the academic and behavioral needs of all students (Ongoing district commitment: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)
International Institute for Restorative Practices, Level 1 Training (2017)
Center for Leadership and Educational Equity Instructional Rounds, Providence Rhode
Island, (2017)
Solution Tree: RtI at Work Institute (Fall 2016)
Model Schools (Summer 2016, Summer 2017)
Future of Technology Education (FETC) Conference (Winter 2016, Winter 2017, Winter 2018)
Breakthrough Coaching for School and District Administrators (Fall 2015)
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Annual Conference (Summer 2015)
Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, Leadership Conference (Fall 2017)
National Association of Elementary Principals (NAESP) Annual Conference (Summer 2014)
District Management Council - Various Professional Development Opportunities (Ongoing)
Evaluator Workshops for the RI Evaluation Model (Ongoing)
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