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Lameika Pegues
Learning And Development
Memphis,Tennessee
Summary
Dedicated professional with history of meeting goals by utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand and performance.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Green Dot Public SchoolsMemphis, Tennessee
High School Principal
11.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at home or at school resulting in increased attendance rates by 10% and reduction in behavioral referrals by 23%.
- Perform diverse human resource activities for 45-60 staff members including hiring, training, disciplinary, and termination and compliance with legal guidelines and requirements to increase staff retention rate to 89% and maintain a positive school culture.
- Establish instructional practices driven by statistical performance data to increase student academic performance across grade bands resulting in a 2 year academic gain in both reading and math.
- Conducted weekly leadership meetings with campus leaders and mentor teachers to interpret and analyze data, monitor and adjust instruction, plan for weekly professional development, and support and grow teachers.
Green Dot Public Schools TNMemphis, United States
Director of Student Services
06.2014 - 11.2019
Job overview
- Developed a comprehensive student support program for the Green Dot Memphis region, the organization’s first ever expansion outside of California
- Led the long-term programming for academic counseling, psychological services and special education for up to 10 middle and high school campuses
- Collaborate with internal departments, the Achievement School District, local school districts and external partners to ensure compliance with all state and federal guidelines while also creating an innovative approach to enhancing the educational outcomes for students
- Established all new processes, procedures and strategic approaches for student success
- Provided executive-level leadership, innovation, vision, and oversight in the administration of a comprehensive range of student support services, policies and approaches related to student retention, graduation, academic and professional success
- Planned, managed, directed and oversaw the operational budgetary activities relating to Student Success Services, including coaching, counseling, and additional support services
- Directed 17 academic and 10 operational staff, ensuring all departmental processes compliance with established academic and financial policies and procedures for the local campus and online while striving to ensure student success
- Demonstrated a uniquely superior ability to meet the rigorous demands of implementing complex strategic initiatives, while performing well in rapidly evolving environments
Education
University of Mississippi, University
Specialist Degree from Educational Leadership
University of MississippiUniversity, MS
Master of Education from Curriculum and Instruction
Skills
Performance Management
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High School Principal
Green Dot Public Schools
11.2019 - Current
Director of Student Services
Green Dot Public Schools TN
06.2014 - 11.2019
University of Mississippi, University
Specialist Degree from Educational Leadership
University of Mississippi
Master of Education from Curriculum and Instruction
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