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AISHA SHARRIEFF

CHICAGO,IL

Summary

Diligent results-driven instructional leader, experienced with educational program management, staff leadership, and fostering a positive and inclusive culture and climate. Elevates educational standards and promoting successful implementation of tailored coaching strategies, designing learning cycles, and supporting educators through targeted feedback that enhances educator effectiveness and student outcomes. Demonstrates aptitude utilizing data-driven approaches to assess and address educational needs and a culture of continuous improvement.



Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Educator(Mathematics)

Dulles Elementary School
08.2009 - Current
  • Collaborated using Backwards-design to plan cross-curricular units, project-based interdependent tasks, and leverage misconceptions to achieve 100% engagement.
  • Achieved 53%+ on-track, 96% attendance rate, 66 eighth-graders at 275% and 48 seventh-graders at 144% overall growth on End of Year IReady Diagnostic
  • 100% tech platform usage and mastery of individualized learning objectives.
  • Administered on-going balanced assessments, formative and summative, differentiating with daily flexibility and weekly fluidity per 100% mastery of exit tickets.
  • Promoted higher-order thinking with "No Opt Out" yielding 100% participation.
  • Used Standards of Mathematical Practices, Habits of Discussion, Math Discourse inclusive of terminology, Interdependent Tasks, and interdisciplinary project-based learning.
  • Facilitated bi-weekly student conferencing coupled with reflection and quarterly goal setting, to foster a climate receptive of constructive feedback, resulting in ownership of continuous growth and improvement.
  • Provided modifications and accommodations for access of grade level content, prioritizing major works, closing gaps, maintaining and monitoring overall class progress.
  • Enhance classroom participation by fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Monitor, track, and celebrate successes using positive behavior systems, restorative practices, and calm classroom techniques.
  • Establish positive relationships with parents through various channels of consistent communication, promoting a supportive network for student success.

Program Site Lead: Summer BRIDGE

CPS: Network 9
06.2024 - 08.2024

Under the direction of the Principal and Network 9 Lead, provide extensive, multi-tiered systems support for reteaching and progress monitoring of 100 students participating in four concurrent programs, aged 3-14.

Oversee and facilitate differentiated instruction, analyze student data to track progress of the team, lead weekly team meetings, debrief student progress, and discuss instructional strategies.

  • Maintain detailed records of project progress, generate grade and attendance reports of scholars' weekly performance, allowing for accurate forecasting of future needs.
  • Create and manage summer program daily schedule, manage centralized transportation drop-offs and pick-ups, organize and manage field trips
  • Attend network and central office check-ins, updates, and assistance, to improve site efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures; and, collaborate with other Site Leads to share best practices and improve overall company performance.

Math Coach/Interventionist(4-8th)

Dulles Elementary School
08.2023 - 07.2024
  • Planned and facilitated weekly grade-level professional development to a staff of 32 elementary school educators, focusing on school-wide learning objectives per school improvement plan objectives, teaching and learning cycles, and network initiatives.
  • Served as a liaison between school administration and the math department, ensuring clear communication of weekly goals and expectations, monitored through peer walks with immediate feedback, and provided tailored daily support. Documenting S.M.A.R.T. goals in Teach Boost weekly, for bi-weekly coaching cycles, to move teacher ratings toward at least 60% proficient and 30% excellent.
  • Organized math, literacy, science, and history academic competitions between intermediate age and middle school scholars; and facilitated workshops for empowering families receiving Title I funding, to support learning.
  • Provided one-on-one coaching for tier 2 and tier 3 struggling students to overcome learning barriers and achieve academic success at or above grade level.
  • Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic performance while maintaining high standards for mathematical instruction.
  • Assessed and monitored fourth through eighth-grade students' student performance with feedback and support to close knowledge gaps by a year and four months.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to remain current on best practices.
  • Utilized technology tools effectively to enhance instruction delivery during intervention sessions while maintaining a high level of student engagement.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to analyze student performance data, identify student needs, and determine appropriate interventions tailored to support milestones.
  • Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.

Administrator on Duty

Central - Network 9 Central BRIDGE
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Manage multiple departments of talent, inclusive of transportation, food service, safety and security, payroll/clerical, and educational instrumental in 4 summer school programs.
  • Simultaneously supervise a cluster of 5 Network 9 Schools on site, with 32 employees, and 300 students.
  • Improved office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes, minimizing tech support from the help desk, and implementing time-saving strategies through distributive leadership.
  • Evaluated overall performance metrics consistently over time to identify areas for improvement and drive data-driven decision making, resulting in 100% promotion of 8th graders, 95% overall attendance for BRIDGE, PPK, KOTK, and OST scholars.
  • Handled sensitive employee relations matters discreetly, maintaining confidentiality at all times while working towards fair resolutions.
  • Minimize behavioral disruptions through consistent visibility, wellness checks, implementation of restorative practices, and on-going community and family networking.

Administrator On Duty

Dulles Elementary CPS
10.2022 - 12.2024

Develop and monitor comprehensive systems to maintain a secure environment, ensuring strict adherence to company protocols during year-round Out of School Time Programs, Summer BRIDGE, late pick-up, and dismissal. Reducing chronically late pick-ups from 12 to 3 scholars. Additionally, eliminating daily occurrences to a maximum of 2-3 days/week.

Provide and model leadership to a staff of 65 employees, 765 students, families, and community stakeholders, in establishing a cohesive, structured, and achievement-oriented school culture and climate.

Foster consistency in academic and behavioral expectations in and out of 32 classrooms, minimizing in-school suspensions by 30%, and out-of-school infractions by a reduction of 10%.

  • Monitor school-wide student behavior and provide consequences under the Student Code of Conduct in conjunction with the Assistant Principal, increasing teacher usage of restorative practices to 75% of classroom evidence.
  • Contribute to long-term strategic planning efforts by providing valuable insights into current operational challenges and potential solutions, evidenced by the implementation of a peer jury, as composed in the school improvement plan.
  • Collaborate in the development of effective improvement plans, in alignment with vision, mission, goals, and learning cycle specifications, driving continuous improvement.

SY21New Teacher Cohort District-Based Mentor

Chicago Public Schools-District 299
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Develop, retain, and sustain 75% of new teachers during the school year, ensuring equitable learning experiences across the district.
  • Support first and second year teachers development of rules, routines, and procedures to establish strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
  • Created a cycle of two-way peer observation with pushes and praises around best practices for performing proficiently in the four REACH domains.
  • Modeled, supported, and gradually released best practices for maintaining daily and quarterly accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior anecdotes to facilitate ongoing communication with parents.

Education

Algebra Initiative - Math

University Of Chicago SESAME
Chicago, Il
05-2024

ELPP - Educational Leadership(K-22)

Chicago State University
Chicago, IL
05-2019

Master of Science - Elementary Ed. K-9

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL
05-2001

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Florida A & M University
Tallahassee, FL
12-1995

Skills

  • Data-driven instruction
  • Instructional leadership
  • Organizational leadership
  • Parent engagement and communication
  • Positive behavior support
  • Restorative practices/Social-emotional learning
  • Public speaking
  • Staff development
  • School climate, connectedness, and well-being
  • Teacher evaluation
  • Technology integration
  • Teacher mentoring

Certification

  • Professional Educator License #1994815 - Expires 2028

ENDORSEMENTS:

  • 2001 Illinois Performance Evaluator - Teacher Evaluation Training - 2019
  • Elementary Ed K-9
  • Self-contained General Ed K-9
  • Language Arts 5-8
  • Mathematics 5-8
  • Social Studies 5-8



AFFILIATIONS

DPQ Affinity Group(Cohort2024-25), The Black Fund Affinity(Cohort 2025), Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated(Silver Star and Life Member), Educational Advancement Foundation, Chicago FAMU Alumni Association, FAMU-NAA Pearls on the Hill, Inc. Charitable Arms(Charter Member), Leadership Mentoring Foundation, National Pan Hellenic Council,  NAEYC, IPA, and Teachers For Chicago(1999 TFC Cohort).

Timeline

Program Site Lead: Summer BRIDGE

CPS: Network 9
06.2024 - 08.2024

Math Coach/Interventionist(4-8th)

Dulles Elementary School
08.2023 - 07.2024

Administrator on Duty

Central - Network 9 Central BRIDGE
06.2023 - 08.2023

Administrator On Duty

Dulles Elementary CPS
10.2022 - 12.2024

SY21New Teacher Cohort District-Based Mentor

Chicago Public Schools-District 299
08.2021 - 06.2022

Educator(Mathematics)

Dulles Elementary School
08.2009 - Current

Algebra Initiative - Math

University Of Chicago SESAME

ELPP - Educational Leadership(K-22)

Chicago State University

Master of Science - Elementary Ed. K-9

Saint Xavier University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Florida A & M University