AYANA K. MALONE

My extensive background showcases my expertise in educational and organizational leadership, special education, and the art and science of effective teaching. Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.

• Texas Teaching Certification: Special Education K-12; Middle School 6-8
• Medication Administration Certification
• American Sociological Society
• Council for Exceptional Education

Unit 110 Kikuyu Lifestyle, Midrand, Johannesburg

• Director of Talent and Equity, KIPP Baltimore Inc., 07/01/21, 07/01/24, Manage the necessary infrastructure and processes for talent acquisition and strategic priorities., Promotes diversity, equity, cultural competence, and inclusion as part of the talent strategy.
• Senior Director of School Support, Kingsman Academy PCS, 07/01/18, 07/01/20, Serve in the role of developing and supporting staff in and around their specific areas of work, including staff management, critical thinking, student engagement, responsiveness, and leadership.
• Executive Director of Special Education and Student Services, Cesar Chavez PCS for Public Policy, 06/01/15, 06/01/18, Serve as a member of the Senior Director team in the Chavez Schools network tasked with the implementation, performance management, and evaluation of the organizational Strategic Operating Plan.
• Special Education Manager, KIPP Austin College Prep, 07/01/14, 06/01/15, Develop and manage a middle school (5-8 grade) special education program for mixed disability at varying levels of inclusion support in a high-performing Title I school.
• Director of Out of School Time Programs, DC Bilingual PCS/CentroNía, 07/01/11, 09/01/13, Malone, Ayana K., Developed and supervised Studio ROCKS (the before, mid-day, and aftercare program), Academic Tutoring and Family Book Clubs, Family Center, and Youth Development programs; Raised program enrollment by 30% in two years serving a total of 770 students in various programming.
• Student Support Services Manager, DC Bilingual PCS, 09/01/05, 07/01/11, Washington, DC, Created and designed a Student Support Services department encompassing three models of special education, bilingual student services (counseling, speech/language, occupational and physical therapy), and Response to Intervention model for 350 students.
• Program Director, The New Teacher Project- DC Teaching Fellows, 09/01/03, 01/01/05, Washington, DC, Provided general management of Washington, DC Public Schools alternative route certification program.
• Course Facilitator, American University, 09/01/04, 01/01/08, Facilitated an 8-week course for the T.A.L.K. (Taking Action to Learn about K(C)ulture program for undergraduates in the College of Arts and Sciences.
• Lead Special Education Teacher, Community Academy PCS, 08/01/01, 01/01/03, Washington, DC
• Faculty Advisor, Global Young Leaders Summit, Australia, 06/01/02, 06/01/02
• Special Education Teacher, Mt. Airy Math and Science Magnet School, 05/01/99, 06/01/01, Garyville, Louisiana

Co-Founder and Strategy Officer, Onyx Therapy Group, 01/01/13, Present, Washington, DC