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Aaron Betts

Cleveland,USA

Summary

Educational executive with over 10 years of experience in developing high-performance school cultures globally. Specializes in coaching frameworks, restorative learning ecosystems, and equity-centered transformation. Achievements include successful academic turnarounds, significant reduction of opportunity gaps, and fostering collaborative communities focused on collective efficacy.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Via Quest
Cleveland, OH
09.2024 - Current
  • Supported individuals with developmental disabilities to promote autonomy and safety during community engagements.
  • Fostered client empowerment through participatory decision-making to enhance well-being and independence.
  • Participated in the development of new programs or modifications to existing programs.

Assistant Principal

Mc2 Stem Tri C Metro At Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Cleveland, OH
08.2023 - 07.2024
  • Spearheaded transdisciplinary STEM curricula and community partnerships, enhancing critical thinking for students.
  • Cultivated innovative culture by leading interdisciplinary projects, empowering students to create real-world solutions.
  • Fostered continuous professional development, significantly boosting student engagement and academic progress.
  • Led weekly professional development on equity-auditing and culturally responsive instruction, achieving 95% staff adoption.
  • Oversaw IEP compliance, attendance monitoring, and safety of extracurricular programs as Principal designee.

Assistant Principal

Rowad International School
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
04.2020 - 08.2023
  • Delivered rigorous American education in non-traditional settings through transdisciplinary curricula and hands-on projects.
  • Boosted student academic performance by 30% within one academic year through targeted interventions.
  • Enhanced problem-solving skills among students via innovative project-based learning, resulting in improved outcomes in diverse environments.
  • Mentored over 45 teachers in multicultural curriculum design to improve multilingual collaboration.
  • Redesigned high school handbook and discipline protocols, achieving 40% increase in behavioral compliance.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

American Academy
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
06.2018 - 03.2020
  • Exhibited strong leadership acumen, fostering faculty and staff focus on student academic achievement.
  • Counseled and advised high school students on post-secondary plans, providing essential resources for preparation.
  • Trained over 20 instructors in equity auditing and adaptive instruction, enhancing leadership opportunities by 30%.
  • Optimized curriculum through stakeholder feedback, resulting in 20% increase in student participation.
  • Directed professional development programs addressing educational challenges, implementing best practices for improved classroom performance.
  • Utilized strong communication and presentation skills to prepare students for future academic success.
  • Encouraged faculty excellence in instruction, emphasizing student-centered learning methodologies.

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

National Industrial Training Institute
Al Hofuf, Saudi Arabia
06.2016 - 04.2018
  • Supervised ESL adult learning program, overseeing planning, hiring, budgeting, and delivery.
  • Evaluated instructors' lesson plans and methodologies to ensure effective teaching.
  • Trained ESL instructors on culturally relevant teaching strategies to enhance student engagement.
  • Coordinated bilingual and ESL initiatives, incorporating feedback for continuous program improvement.
  • Developed and executed bilingual programs, optimizing curriculum based on stakeholder input.
  • Led online transition during pandemic by redesigning curriculum, achieving 80% student engagement.
  • Directed IEP-compliant professional development, enhancing teacher efficacy by 40% through coaching cycles.

Created anti-bullying initiatives with families, fostering inclusivity and reducing disciplinary cases by 25%.

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Covenant house academy
Detroit, MI
07.2015 - 06.2016
  • Cultivated collaborative culture, empowering 320 historically underserved learners to achieve academic growth.
  • Conducted professional development workshops on culturally responsive teaching methods to enhance classroom inclusivity.
  • Facilitated respectful classroom culture by organizing events promoting anti-bullying and celebrating diversity.
  • Launched bias-aware pedagogy workshops for staff, achieving 30% reduction in classroom disruptions.
  • Organized cultural diversity events and anti-bullying campaigns, improving student-staff relationships by 25%.

Education

M.Ed - Education

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, United States

History - Master of Arts

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, United States

B.A - History

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, United States

Skills

  • Instructional Leadership: Restorative Justice Trauma-Informed Practice STEM/STEAM Balanced Literacy Constructivist Math IEP Compliance
  • Data-Driven Improvement: Equity Auditing Disaggregated Data Analysis Tiered Interventions Ohio Learning Standards
  • Operational Excellence: Budget Management Strategic Scheduling Resource Allocation Collective Bargaining Compliance
  • Equity & Inclusion: Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Anti-Racist Curriculum Multilingual Collaboration Family Engagement
  • Leadership: Adaptive Leadership Clinical Supervision Model PLC Facilitation Stakeholder Liaison

Certification

  • K-12 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR CERTIFICATION, Michigan Department of Education
  • TEFL/TESOL CERTIFICATION 120 HOURS, TEFL FULLCIRCLE
  • Social-Emotional Learning : Creating a Professional Culture Based on SEL
  • Anti-Racist Trauma-Informed Practice in Pre K-12 Education
  • Infant and Toddler Development and Care Practices
  • Michigan’s Child Care Center Administration Business
  • Motivating and Engaging Students
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • POWERful Coaching
  • Motivating and Engaging Students

Timeline

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Via Quest
09.2024 - Current

Assistant Principal

Mc2 Stem Tri C Metro At Cleveland Metropolitan School District
08.2023 - 07.2024

Assistant Principal

Rowad International School
04.2020 - 08.2023

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

American Academy
06.2018 - 03.2020

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

National Industrial Training Institute
06.2016 - 04.2018

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Covenant house academy
07.2015 - 06.2016

M.Ed - Education

Cleveland State University

History - Master of Arts

Cleveland State University

B.A - History

Cleveland State University