Alisa Diakite

• Delivered instructional leadership in curriculum development and assessment practices, implementing four new curricula.
• Cultivated relationships with parents, students, and community members to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Organized faculty meetings addressing instructional issues, assessment strategies, and classroom management.
• Oversaw daily operations to maintain safety and effectiveness in the learning environment.
• Mentored new teachers through onboarding and instructional support programs.
• Managed school administration operations, organizing schedules, registrations, and class orientation sessions.
• Visited classrooms for annual evaluation of teacher instructional techniques.
• Managed budgets, documenting changes and tracking expenses for effective fund allocation.

Spearheaded turnaround initiative focusing on belonging, engagement, and academic culture enhancements.

• Reduced suspensions by 50%, elevating teacher and student satisfaction by 17%.
• Created House System to foster identity, belonging, and student leadership development.
• Increased family participation by 25% through community events and effective communication.
• Mentored future school leaders to ensure leadership continuity and support.
• Improved state school rating from one star to two stars through targeted efforts.

• Developed positive school climate by building effective communication within school.
• Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators and parents regarding student performance issues.
• Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
• Analyzed academic performance data to identify trends and inform instructional strategies for improved student outcomes.
• Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.

• Achieved largest academic growth in school history: Math +39%, ELA +59%.
• Strengthened staff morale, reducing turnover by 15%.
• Established collaborative partnerships with families to enhance academic planning.
• Designed innovative schedule for students to facilitate internship opportunities.
• Contributed to development of statewide CTE program.