Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Affiliations
Languages
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CARLITA Y. EARL

West Bloomfield,MI

Summary

Dedicated, solution-focused education leader with 18+ years of experience driving student success through innovative programming, organizational planning, and effective resource management. Proven track record of improving academic performance, enhancing student behavior, and fostering strong staff and parent engagement in diverse school environments.

Enthusiastic Assistant Principal offering 10-year history of supporting academic administration functions. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Principal, Juvenile Detention Center

Covenant Schools
01.2024 - Current

Assistant Principal, Discovery Creative Pathways Elementary-Middle

Phalen Leadership Academies
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Increased reading and math scores by 10% in I Ready and ZEARN assessments.
  • Boosted NWEA testing scores by 12%.
  • Raised student and staff attendance rates to 90%.
  • Reduced early parent pick-ups by 95%, enhancing instructional time.

Assistant Principal, Mackenzie Elementary-Middle & Legacy Alternative 6-12

Detroit Public Schools
01.2015 - 01.2022
  • Led Marzano walkthroughs, increasing teacher usage by 45%.
  • Improved student grade-level proficiency by 35% via the “Success for All” reading program.
  • Decreased student suspensions by 30% and fights by 40%.
  • Enhanced staff morale by 40% through team-building and positive feedback initiatives.
  • Reduced lunchroom disruptions by 50% through MIBLSI implementation.
  • Improved hallway behavior and school cleanliness by 50-60%.
  • Increased parental involvement by 70% through targeted professional development.

ELA Instructional Specialist

Detroit Public Schools
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • Conducted teacher evaluations and provided instructional support.
  • Developed and implemented IEPs and individualized student plans incorporating therapy and life skills.

Homeroom Teacher

Detroit Public Schools
01.1998 - 01.2010
  • Created and delivered age-appropriate lessons across multiple subjects.
  • Monitored student progress and adapted instruction for diverse learning needs.
  • Completed 300-hour administrative practicum in budgeting, staff evaluation, and school leadership.

Education

PhD - Educational Leadership & Policy Studies

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Education Specialist - Educational Leadership

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Master of Education - Educational Psychology

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Skills

  • School Event Coordination
  • Curriculum Development
  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • Data Analysis
  • Safety Procedures
  • Security Procedures
  • Teacher Development
  • Student Development
  • Group Facilitation
  • Presentations
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Organizational leadership
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Group facilitation and presentations
  • Student and parent relations
  • Instructional leadership

Accomplishments

  • Integrated technology into daily classroom instruction, which allowed students greater access to information and reduced teaching staff's administrative functions by 30%.

Certification

  • English Teaching Certification (BA), 1998-01-01
  • Coaching Certification, 2012-01-01
  • Administration Certification (K-12), 2013-01-01
  • CPI Training, 2023-01-01
  • Central Office Endorsement, 2024-01-01

Affiliations

Alpa Kappa Alpha Incorporated

Who's Who in America?

National Honor Society

Languages

English

Timeline

Assistant Principal, Juvenile Detention Center

Covenant Schools
01.2024 - Current

Assistant Principal, Discovery Creative Pathways Elementary-Middle

Phalen Leadership Academies
01.2022 - 01.2024

Assistant Principal, Mackenzie Elementary-Middle & Legacy Alternative 6-12

Detroit Public Schools
01.2015 - 01.2022

ELA Instructional Specialist

Detroit Public Schools
01.2010 - 01.2015

Homeroom Teacher

Detroit Public Schools
01.1998 - 01.2010

Education Specialist - Educational Leadership

Wayne State University

Master of Education - Educational Psychology

Wayne State University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Wayne State University

PhD - Educational Leadership & Policy Studies

Wayne State University