ALLEN VESSELLS
Baltimore,Maryland
Summary
Diligent Assistant Principal with a proven track record in educational leadership and student development. Successfully implemented programs that enhanced student performance and supported teacher growth. Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative environment and effectively manage administrative tasks.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Cardinal Shehan School
06.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Arch-Diocese of Baltimore
- In my role, I assisted in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the school, providing leadership to foster a positive, safe, and productive educational environment
- I collaborated with teachers to evaluate and improve teaching methods, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards
- In terms of student discipline, I managed behavior and discipline procedures, promoting adherence to school policies while encouraging a respectful and inclusive school culture
- I also coordinated professional development opportunities for staff, integrating best practices in education to enhance teaching effectiveness
- Acting as a liaison between the school, parents, and the community, I organized events, resolved conflicts, and addressed concerns to create a collaborative atmosphere
- Additionally, I assisted with managing school budgets and resources, ensuring their proper allocation and optimal use
- I analyzed student performance data to assess progress, implement improvement strategies, and compile reports for stakeholders such as school boards and administrators
- I ensured the adherence to safety protocols, maintaining a secure learning environment, and supported the implementation and enforcement of school policies in line with district regulations and state laws
Lower School Lead (Assistant Principal)
Emmanuel School
06.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Baltimore County, MD
- Assist the school Principal in managing employees while directly supervising the lower school staff and teachers (4)
- Train and mentor new teachers
- Support the principal in the school's vision, mission, culture, direction coordination, and evaluation of staff and students
- Assist teachers with curriculum implementation and instructional support
- Write and edit school policies and procedures, including authoring the school's Active Shooter plan lockdown plans and hosting different drills such as lockdowns and monthly fire drills
- Baltimore County, MD
4th & 5th Grade Educator
Emmanuel School
08.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Baltimore County, MD
- Develop lesson plans in materials for classroom instruction to meet educational goals using several teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, hands-on activities, and demonstrations
- Meeting with parents and guardians concerning their child
- Assisting students with mental, physical, and emotional development
- Designed and implemented curriculum-based, multi-sensory lesson plans in reading, mathematics, and social studies
- Assessed, recorded, and communicated student progress
- Organized learning resources and the classroom environment to facilitate a positive learning experience
- Balanced whole-group, small-group, & individual instruction to accommodate different academic levels & learning styles; designed and implemented behavior modification system
- Identified students' individual and collective learning needs and planned, prepared, and delivered instruction designed to capture students' interest and maximize individual learning via ZOOM and Google Classroom
- Baltimore County, MD
Middle School History Teacher & 5th Grade ELA, Social Studies
Ohr Chadash Academy
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Develop lesson plans in materials for classroom instruction to meet educational goals using several teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, hands-on activities, and demonstrations
- Meeting with parents and guardians concerning their child
- Assisting students with mental, physical, and emotional development
- Designed and implemented curriculum-based, multi-sensory lesson plans in reading, mathematics, and social studies
- Assessed, recorded, and communicated student progress
- Organized learning resources and the classroom environment to facilitate a positive learning experience
- Balanced whole-group, small-group, & individual instruction to accommodate different academic levels & learning styles; designed and implemented behavior modification system
- Identified students' individual and collective learning needs and planned, prepared, and delivered instruction designed to capture students' interest and maximize individual learning
General Education Teacher
Baltimore Curriculum Project
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Company Overview: Baltimore City Public Schools
- Designed and implemented curriculum-based, multi-sensory lesson plans in reading, mathematics, and social studies
- Assessed, recorded, and communicated student progress
- Organized learning resources and the classroom environment to facilitate a positive learning experience
- Balanced whole-group, small-group, & individual instruction to accommodate different academic levels & learning styles; designed and implemented behavior modification system
- Identified students' personal and collective learning needs and planned, prepared, and delivered instruction designed to capture students' interest and maximize individual learning
- Baltimore City Public Schools
Enrichment Specialist
Baltimore Curriculum Project
08.2014 - 07.2019
- Develop lesson plans in materials for classroom instruction to meet educational goals using several teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, hands-on activities, and demonstrations
- Meeting with parents and guardians concerning their child
- Assisting students with mental, physical, and emotional development
- Facilitating staff meetings, emergency safety drills, and field trips
- Assisting the director with planning and scheduling
- I have coached other teachers in lesson planning, execution, and classroom management
Education
Pre-Doctoral Work - Educational Leadership And Management
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD05-2025
Master in Education - Administration and Curriculum Development
Concordia University
Chicago, IL08.2023
Bachelor of Science - History, Secondary Education and Child Development
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD01.2018
High School Diploma -
NATIONAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION
Baltimore, MD01.2013
Skills
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Effective listening skills
- Clear public speaking skills
- Curriculum Development
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Educational Technology
- Differentiated Instruction
- Strong Leadership
- Computer proficient
- Outstanding Social Skill
- Instructional leadership
- Parent engagement and communication
- Student achievement
- Data-driven instruction
- School improvement
- Educational technology
- School facilities and operations
- Staff development
- Discipline management
- Policy implementation
- School security and safety procedures
- Policy and procedure development
Certification
- Educational Leadership Certification - Maryland Department of Education.
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Cardinal Shehan School
06.2024 - Current
Lower School Lead (Assistant Principal)
Emmanuel School
06.2022 - Current
4th & 5th Grade Educator
Emmanuel School
08.2020 - Current
Middle School History Teacher & 5th Grade ELA, Social Studies
Ohr Chadash Academy
09.2019 - 06.2020
General Education Teacher
Baltimore Curriculum Project
08.2017 - 07.2019
Enrichment Specialist
Baltimore Curriculum Project
08.2014 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - History, Secondary Education and Child Development
Bowie State University
High School Diploma -
NATIONAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION
- Educational Leadership Certification - Maryland Department of Education.
Pre-Doctoral Work - Educational Leadership And Management
Loyola University Maryland
Master in Education - Administration and Curriculum Development
Concordia University
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