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Angela Underwood

Malvern,PA

Summary

Dedicated and visionary Educator who is collaborative, data driven, passionate about enhancing client experiences, and eager to serve in a leadership capacity within an innovative corporate setting.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary-Middle School Principal

Curacao American Preparatory School
08.2022 - 06.2024
  • Supported and coached teachers in all core subjects
  • Ensured new teachers had a smooth transition to Curacao
  • Provided oversight to faculty and all other academic-related school records
  • Developed and delivered faculty professional development opportunities
  • Maintained consistent stakeholder communication
  • Supported curriculum alignment across all subject areas both vertically and horizontally
  • Managed and monitored the implementation of a variety of digital and assessment tools such as Savvas Learning, NWEA MAP, & IXL Learning
  • Planned and facilitated faculty meetings and team building events
  • Planned and executed a variety of schoolwide events including musical events, STEAM exhibitions, and PTA events.

Chief Academic Officer

The School District of the City of Harper Woods
07.2020 - 06.2022
  • Supervised, coached, and evaluated five school leaders across K-12 schools
  • Developed and implemented a district-wide ESL program with full approval by the Michigan Department of Education
  • Facilitated a Title III ESL district-wide audit that passed with zero negative findings
  • Developed and executed district and school level professional development for all instructional and leadership staff
  • Coordinated, organized, oversaw, and engaged district wide curriculum team writers across all K-12 content areas to further development curriculum resources for implementation using an LMS platform
  • Managed and developed professional development for staff surrounding implementation of a variety of digital tools and assessment platforms such as Compass Learning, IXL Learning, iReady, NWEA MAP, Frontline Professional Growth, & Atlas Rubicon
  • Coordinated and oversaw district-wide academic programs, curriculum, instruction, and assessments across all grades
  • Presented to community stakeholders at monthly School Board and Superintendent Roundtable Meetings.
  • Ensured district compliance with state assessment, accountability and reporting procedures including SAT, PSAT, PSAT NMSQT, ACT & NWEA MAP
  • Wrote and continuously revised the district's Return to Learning Plan for State of Michigan compliance
  • Developed and facilitated the implementation of CDC guideline procedures related to COVID-19 safety and contact tracing, as well as ensured latest updates were communicated to school stakeholders
  • Supported district wide recruitment and retention of principals and instructional staff
  • Oversaw the GSRP program compliance, procedures, staffing, assessment, and instruction.

Principal

Futian International & Fine Arts School
08.2018 - 06.2020
  • Developed comprehensive HR policies and procedures, and provided training for all staff on onboarding materials, including staff and student handbooks, student code of conduct, accident and incident protocols, emergency SOPs, and child abuse and neglect training
  • Responsible for all aspects of teaching and learning within the school
  • Developed master schedules and academic calendar
  • Strategized ways to improve all benchmark assessments including but not limited to NWEA MAP
  • Managed the development and implementation of curriculum benchmark assessment policies, regulations, procedures, and practices
  • Leveraged international school student and teacher exchange partnerships in Australia and the Michigan
  • Promoted and implemented the educational philosophy of the school to promote a culture of best practice
  • Advised the School Supervisor on all academic matters
  • Ensured school's curriculum plan was implemented with fidelity along with digital resources related to teaching and learning
  • Leveraged parent engagement and maintained effective and consistent communication with school stakeholders
  • Collaborated with teachers in weekly professional learning communities to align curriculum horizontally and vertically, as well as assessed various data resources to improve overall student academic outcomes
  • Executed teacher evaluation process and provided teacher training regarding the evaluation process
  • Responsible for the organization and planning of instruction, selection of curriculum resources and implementation of all programs related to teaching and learning.

Chief Programs Officer

Connecting for Good
03.2016 - 07.2018
  • Developed course content and training resources for adult digital literacy skills and workforce development courses executed through an LMS platform
  • Planned and execute training opportunities for adults and teens in under-resourced communities throughout the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan area
  • Recruited, retained, and supervised employees at three non-profit locations
  • Wrote and secured grant opportunities for two non-profits, including 1.6 million dollars in Early Head Start funding over a five-year term
  • Planned, developed, and executed STEM course offerings for K-12 youth throughout the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan area
  • Developed, oversaw, and monitored all aspects of Early Head Start operations including the hiring of staff, monitoring of budget, compliance with all aspects of grant policies and procedures
  • Organized community outreach events to promote organizational programming
  • Developed strategies to recruit and retain volunteers to deliver training opportunities at numerous partner locations across the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan area.

Turnaround Coach

School Improvement Network
10.2015 - 01.2017
  • Collaborated with several sales team members and demonstrated a variety of digital platforms and technology resources for sale to school districts by the company so they were proficient in communicating their features and benefits to school district leaders, such as PD360, Observation 360, and Swivl cameras
  • Used Salesforce for documentation and interaction between company clients
  • Facilitated Bootcamp strategic planning sessions with Superintendents and district instructional staff across the nation aligned to school improvement initiatives
  • Developed and facilitated company-wide professional development sessions aligned to recent school improvement initiatives implemented by districts across the nation
  • Provided 1 to 1 coaching support to elementary and secondary principals and teachers in Priority schools nationally
  • Conducted comprehensive reviews of schools and developed appraisal plans to gather baseline data about current achievement status and developed goals and actionable steps for school improvement
  • Developed School Improvement Plans for priority schools using appraisal data and ensured alignment to the school and/or district's yearly goals and objectives
  • Reviewed a variety of data resources at both the school and district level to provide feedback to key school stakeholders and inform academic goals and objectives
  • Customized professional learning for teachers and administrators based on the immediate needs of the school and ensured alignment to the goals and objectives of the School Improvement Plan.

Master Principal and Principal

Nolan Elementary/Middle School, Education Achievement Authority of Michigan
07.2012 - 06.2015
  • Master Principal Responsibilities: Increased collaboration and communication across EAA Elementary/Middle Schools
  • Used data to drive performance across EAA Elementary/Middle Schools
  • Provided consistency with observations and feedback across EAA Elementary/Middle schools
  • Provided personalized coaching and support to individual EAA principals based on need
  • Principal Responsibilities: Responsible for being one of the first leaders to facilitate the development, design and implementation of course content aligned to the CCSS and ensure it was successfully delivered by teachers to students through an LMS platform using 1 to 1 technology
  • Responsible for the clean-up, transformation and opening of the school
  • Regularly served as an LEA in IEP meetings and supervised compliance with special education requirements for a large special needs population
  • Recruited, interviewed, hired, supervised, and retained highly effective certified and classified staff
  • Directed and supervised the business operations of the school including allocating resources for a $3.1 million dollar budget, generating purchase orders, approving requisitions, and completing general accounting procedures
  • Recipient of a $300,000 grant for the EAA's early childhood program through The General Motor's Foundation
  • Regularly hosted visits for prominent political figures, lobbyists, and corporations across the nation
  • Successfully implemented a blended, personalized approach to instruction using 1:1 technology across all grade levels
  • Effectively implemented Personalized Learning curriculum while identifying and monitoring its alignment with District, State, Common Core and International curriculum frameworks
  • Designed and developed procedures to evaluate student progress in relation to instructional objectives
  • Created Professional Learning Communities that aligned with Personalized Learning instructional practices.

Education

Master of Educational Leadership -

Western Governors University

B.S. Instrumental Music Education -

William Jewell College

Skills

    Organizational Leadership

    Relationship building and networking

    Strategic leadership

    Training and mentoring

    Student achievement

    Community Engagement

    Policy and procedure development

    Employee Performance Evaluations

    Curriculum Development

    Education administration

Certification

  • Michigan Principal (K-12)
  • Missouri Instrumental Music (K-12)
  • Missouri General Science (5-9)

Accomplishments

  • Gerstacker Fellow, Saginaw Valley State University (2014)
  • Elementary Principal of the Year, Education Achievement Authority of Michigan (2013)

Curriculum

CCSS, PYP, MYP, A.P., NGSS, WIDA, AERO & ISTE

Training

  • Horizon Leadership Academy (April 2021-Present)
  • Harper Woods Schools Curriculum Writing Team (June 2021-Present)
  • Learning Forward (2015)
  • McGrel Leadership (2015)
  • INACOL Virtual Symposium Presenter (2011-2014)
  • School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (2010-15)
  • Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Training (2011)
  • Kansas City Public Schools Strategic Planning Committee (2011)
  • Kansas City Public Schools Science Curriculum Writing Committee (2011)

Timeline

Elementary-Middle School Principal

Curacao American Preparatory School
08.2022 - 06.2024

Chief Academic Officer

The School District of the City of Harper Woods
07.2020 - 06.2022

Principal

Futian International & Fine Arts School
08.2018 - 06.2020

Chief Programs Officer

Connecting for Good
03.2016 - 07.2018

Turnaround Coach

School Improvement Network
10.2015 - 01.2017

Master Principal and Principal

Nolan Elementary/Middle School, Education Achievement Authority of Michigan
07.2012 - 06.2015

Master of Educational Leadership -

Western Governors University

B.S. Instrumental Music Education -

William Jewell College

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