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Allysia Posey

Clinton Twp,MI

Summary

Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at. excelling in instructional leadership and fostering school community relations. Expert in data-driven instruction and cultural competency, achieving notable improvements in educational outcomes. Accomplished educator, successful in classroom management, student evaluations, and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher - 2nd Grade

Detroit Public School Community District
11.2024 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth

Principal

Cornerstone Charter Schools
03.2023 - 11.2024
  • Mentored over 30+ educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Monitored student behavior of over 400+ students and enforced discipline policies.
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
  • Researched and incorporated new educational techniques such as "Teach Like A Champion" and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
  • Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards as measured by State Assessment and iReady in line with district goals and objectives.
  • Developed professional development for teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness as measured by "Charlotte Danielson's Framework".
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
  • Collaborated with system's comptroller to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
  • Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
  • Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms utilizing "Get Better Faster" Coaching Model.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.

Assistant Principal

Cornerstone Charter Schools
07.2021 - 03.2023
  • Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
  • Oversaw administrative functions such as schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
  • Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
  • Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
  • Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Oversaw and developed student mediation and conflict resolution programs.
  • Planned and organized extracurricular activities supporting development of student interpersonal skills and relationships.
  • Responded to complaints or investigations involving student behavior and documented, managed and reported on student discipline data.
  • Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
  • Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
  • Spearheaded training initiatives for teachers by leading professional development on topics such as Cultural Relevance and Competency and Positive Behavior Intervention Systems.
  • Managed assemblies to recognize student achievement.
  • Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.

2nd-5th Grade Teacher

Cornerstone Charter Schools
11.2015 - 07.2021
  • Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
  • Supported student teacher by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
  • Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
  • Assisted with identifying talent as a co-interviewer.
  • Utilized data to create and inform instruction for after school tutoring program.
  • Interpreted and utilized data to tier classroom and small group instruction.

Co Lead PBIS

Cornerstone Charter Schools
08.2019 - 07.2021
  • Presented to teachers and staff on current Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies
  • Planned and organized extracurricular activities supporting school wide PBIS reward system
  • Developed monthly schedules and assignments for PBIS team members
  • Helped students build skills to navigate typical social situations.

Teach 313 Fellow

Strategic Community Partners
07.2019 - 07.2020
  • Developed and supported students in a Social Emotional Learning Program designed to assist African American male students with behavior issues in the school environment.
  • Implemented SEL program with a group of male students to improve behavior and character
  • Liaised with parents, caregivers, and teachers to provide updates on progress and behavior.
  • Networked and built strong presence with peers to advocate for teacher voice and representation in the city of Detroit.
  • Networked with local organizations, leaders and consumers, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships.
  • Developed presentations and media to promote community resources.

ELA Content Lead

Cornerstone Charter Schools
09.2019 - 07.2020
  • Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Evaluated and revised current curriculum,, pacing guides, and priority standards to achieve student-centered learning.

2nd-3rd Grade Teacher

Rutherford Winans Academy
07.2013 - 10.2015
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.

Kindergarten Teacher

Starr Detroit Academy
07.2012 - 07.2013
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
  • Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management.
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
  • Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
  • Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.

Education

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Oakland University
Rochester, MI
05.2012

Skills

  • Education Excellence
  • Instructional Leadership
  • Data-Driven Instruction
  • Student achievement
  • School Community Relations
  • Cultural Competency
  • Staff Development
  • Student and parent relations
  • Training and mentoring

Certification

  • Elementary Education- Teaching Certificate K-12 Self Contained BX-Language Arts (K-8)
  • Educational Leadership- School Administrator Certificate

Timeline

Teacher - 2nd Grade

Detroit Public School Community District
11.2024 - Current

Principal

Cornerstone Charter Schools
03.2023 - 11.2024

Assistant Principal

Cornerstone Charter Schools
07.2021 - 03.2023

ELA Content Lead

Cornerstone Charter Schools
09.2019 - 07.2020

Co Lead PBIS

Cornerstone Charter Schools
08.2019 - 07.2021

Teach 313 Fellow

Strategic Community Partners
07.2019 - 07.2020

2nd-5th Grade Teacher

Cornerstone Charter Schools
11.2015 - 07.2021

2nd-3rd Grade Teacher

Rutherford Winans Academy
07.2013 - 10.2015

Kindergarten Teacher

Starr Detroit Academy
07.2012 - 07.2013

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Wayne State University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Oakland University
Allysia Posey