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Aisha Pruett

East Orange,New Jersey

Summary

Innovative and competent educator with a proven track record of developing and leading staff and student activities that foster a conducive learning environment. Diverse experience in both public and private schools, well-versed in leadership roles that support the growth and development of staff and teachers at their own pace. Excels at juggling multiple administrative responsibilities and coordinating and improving literacy programs. Intuitive connection with staff and students allows for a focus on their specific learning needs, providing clear and concise hands-on exercises. Extensive experience in creating and implementing appropriate curriculum, formulating highly effective lesson plans and instructional strategies. Ability to grab students' attention, command mutual respect, and exude outstanding communication skills, thriving in student- and parent-facing roles with high rates of parent satisfaction. Effective at promoting policies and practices while being highly adaptable, well-disciplined, and organized. Excels in coordinating and interfacing with colleagues, students, staff, parents, and upper management to ensure the attainment of organizational goals and objectives. Passionate Literacy Coach with 20 years of experience supporting academic goal achievement, skilled in evaluating student literacy needs and implementing individualized lesson plans.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Literacy Coach

East Orange Board of Education
01.2012 - Current
  • Assists the Principal with the facilitation of the implementation of the District’s chosen literacy program, ensuring that academic policies and curriculum are followed
  • Assists principal with School Improvement Plan, developing and tracking benchmarks for measuring institutional success, helping teachers maximize their teaching potential, and meeting and listening to concerns of students on a regular basis
  • Encourages, guides, and assists student leaders and teachers, meets with parents and administrators for problem resolution, enforces discipline when necessary, and provides an atmosphere free of any bias in which students can achieve their maximum potential
  • Facilitates the implementation of the literacy program in all K-5 classrooms
  • Streamlined support and resources for the Multi Lingual Learners moving 50% of student growth towards grade level proficiency, arranges for students needing remediation, helps facilitate the testing program, solves problems based on achievement results, arranges and teaches demonstration lessons, facilitates regular grade-level and staff meetings, serves on the local School Leadership Team, provides Professional Development to staff, collects data on school progress, and performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Organized and implemented the after school program in grades K-5 that focused on enrichment and homework assistance

Teacher

East Orange Board of Education
9/1/01 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Designed curriculum materials for special education students, facilitating inclusive learning.
  • Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.

Education

Doctor of Education Ed.D. - Administration/Leadership

Walden University
05.2024

Life Coach Certification -

Grand Canyon University
Online
01.2018

Master of Arts in Education/Adult Education and Training -

University of Phoenix Online
05.2010

Master of Arts in Education/Administration and Supervision -

University of Phoenix Online
05.2008

Bachelor of Science in Biology -

Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ
05.2000

Skills

  • Strategic Planning and Leadership
  • Management and Presentation
  • Teaching Improvement and Problem Resolution
  • Organization of Events
  • Time Management, Prioritizing
  • Goal setting
  • Professional Development Planning and Execution

Bilingual Education

Teamwork and Collaboration

Instructional Coaching

Instructional planning

Reading Strategies

Accomplishments

  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].

Awards

  • National Young Scholars Program, Nominating Committee, 2007-Present
  • Teacher of the Year, 2009-2010; 2017-2018
  • Community Problem Solving Team Coach, 2005-2008
  • Future Problem Solving Team Coach, 2003-2005

Training

  • Leader in Me Training, 2017-Present
  • Mindfulness Training, 2018-Present
  • Common Core Workshops, 2013-Present
  • Charlotte Danielson Workshops, 2012-Present
  • Writing Workshops, 2002-Present
  • Guided Reading, 2005-Present
  • Student Leadership Council Training, 2006-Present
  • Literacy Training in Guided Reading, 2006-Present
  • School Improvement Plan, 2006-Present
  • Guided Reading Parts 1 to 4
  • National Young Scholars Program, 2008-2009
  • Suicide Awareness and Prevention, 2009
  • Data-Driven Instruction & Assessment Workshop, 2008-Present
  • Using the Data: Report and Scoring Workshop, 2010
  • Being A Writer, 2008-Present
  • Collaborative Learning and Data, 2009
  • Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligences, 2008
  • Child Assault Prevention Program Training, 2004-2010
  • The Summer Writing Institute, 2004, 2006, 2009
  • Windsor Sonday, 2021

Certification

  • Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
  • [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]

Timeline

Literacy Coach

East Orange Board of Education
01.2012 - Current

Master of Arts in Education/Adult Education and Training -

University of Phoenix Online

Master of Arts in Education/Administration and Supervision -

University of Phoenix Online

Teacher

East Orange Board of Education
9/1/01 - Current

Doctor of Education Ed.D. - Administration/Leadership

Walden University

Life Coach Certification -

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science in Biology -

Bloomfield College
Aisha Pruett