ALICE NANA
Camden,NJ
Summary
Dynamic urban education leader with over five years of proven success in fostering teacher development, enhancing school culture, and elevating student performance. Expertise honed at the University of Pennsylvania in culturally responsive pedagogy, integrating identity, belonging, and rigor into instructional and leadership practices. Committed to a leadership approach that emphasizes warm demand, strategic collaboration, and equity-centered design, ensuring that all students and staff feel valued, supported, and empowered to achieve excellence. Passionate about creating inclusive environments where every individual can thrive academically and socially.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade Level Chair
KIPP High School
07.2023 - Current
- Increased Algebra I proficiency from 10% → 63% by designing reteach systems, realigning pacing guides, and facilitating weekly DDI-driven data meetings.
- Boosted 9th grade attendance by 8% EoY through incentive design, family engagement strategies, and structured teacher-to-student connection routines.
- Improved classroom culture by aligning Tier 1 routines and reducing disruption trends across all core content classrooms.
- Coached and developed a Culture Support staff member into an Assistant Dean, providing feedback, modeling, and targeted leadership coaching cycles.
Algebra I Lead Teacher
KIPP High School
07.2021 - Current
- Elevated semester assessment outcomes from 10% → 63% via targeted reteach structures, small-group data interventions, and discourse-based instruction.
- Designed culturally connected math experiences that integrated identity, representation, and storytelling into mathematical contexts.
Instructional Coach
KIPP High School
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Coached 3 teachers to measurable rubric growth, strengthening lesson execution, questioning, and academic insistence.
- Served as lead coach for the building's top-performing science teacher, facilitating rigor alignment to network expectations.
- Co-led co-observation cycles with school leaders to enhance instructional calibration, data ownership, and teaching alignment.
- Transitioned from coach to Grade Level Chair because of exemplar performance with teaching staff
Elementary School Teacher
Uncommon Schools
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Developed engaging lesson plans that align with state curriculum standards.
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration and respect.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and tailored feedback.
Elementary School Teacher (Student Teaching Year)
Southampton Elementary School
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Education
M.S.Ed. - Education, Culture & Society
University of Pennsylvania
B.A. - Elementary Education
Rowan University
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Teacher mentoring
- School safety
- Educational technology
- Project-based learning
- Community partnerships
- Special education
- Gifted education
- Cultural history
- Parent engagement
- Adaptability
- Employee performance evaluations
Selected Leadership Impact
- Teacher Development: Coach novice and veteran teachers toward measurable growth on network rubric indicators.
- Culture Systems: Build attendance, behavior, and recognition systems to improve both student and teacher consistency.
- Equity Lens: Embed identity-affirming content across math curricula and coaching models.
- Leadership Pipeline: Successfully developed internal staff into school-level leadership roles.
Core Leadership Competencies
- Instructional Coaching
- Data-Driven Instruction & Progress Monitoring
- Culturally Responsive Teaching
- Team Leadership & Development
- Strategic Planning
- Equity-Centered Design
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Grade Level Chair
KIPP High School
07.2023 - Current
Instructional Coach
KIPP High School
07.2022 - 06.2023
Algebra I Lead Teacher
KIPP High School
07.2021 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Uncommon Schools
07.2020 - 06.2021
Elementary School Teacher (Student Teaching Year)
Southampton Elementary School
09.2019 - 06.2020
B.A. - Elementary Education
Rowan University
M.S.Ed. - Education, Culture & Society
University of Pennsylvania