Goal-oriented school leader driven to help students focus on learning by maintaining a positive school culture and equipping teachers with successful classroom strategies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
PRINCIPAL
KIPP Northeast College Prep
Houston, TX
06.2022 - Current
Key Contributions & Accomplishments:
Maintained a 100% Graduation Rate, 85% Staff Retention Rate, 93% Average Daily Attendance Rate
Maintained a 90% student persistence rate from EOY 22-23
Developed assistant principal to be promoted to Principal in Residence
90% of instructional leaders scored proficient or higher on instructional leadership competences
Specialized cohorts (Sped & EB students) showed 10% growth on Math, ELA, and Science STAAR Exams
85% of teachers showed growth on the Rubric for Equity & Excellence
Improved English II scores by 20% for first time test takers from benchmark assessment to state assessment
TNTP Spring 2023 Instructional Index 7.5
PRINCIPAL IN RESIDENCE
KIPP Northeast College Prep
Houston, TX
06.2021 - 06.2022
Key Contributions & Accomplishments:
Synthesize, analyze, and prioritize data to develop strategies to meet campus goals.
Facilitate professional development and manage teacher performance
Hire and retain high quality talent through an extensive interview process
Coach and manage English I & II and AP English Lang & AP Lit Teachers.
Coach and manage 12th grade level teams
Conduct weekly O3s with teachers to develop strategic plans to meet goals
Maintained a 99% graduation rate
85% of teachers showed growth on the Rubric for Equity & Excellence
Improved English II scores by 20% for first time test takers from benchmark assessment to state assessment
Sets clear, consistent, high expectations for student achievement
Lead instructional staff to improve their instructional practices quickly and measurably through daily observations and feedback
Analyze student achievement data and draft instructional improvement plans to increase assessment scores
Assistant Principal
KIPP Houston High School
Houston, TX
07.2020 - 06.2021
Key Contributions & Accomplishments:
Monitor and manage school wide cultural expectations and safety plans.
Facilitate grade level meetings to review outcomes, causes, and develop solutions
Manage Special Education, 504, & EL coordinator to monitor compliance and academic progress
100% teachers showed growth on the Reach to Rigor Rubric
Lead instructional staff to improve their instructional practices quickly and measurably through daily observations and feedback
Analyze student achievement data and draft instructional improvement plans to increase assessment scores
Coach and manage 9th grade level teams
Coached and managed English I and AP English Lang Teachers
PRINCIPAL IN RESIDENCE
IDEA South Flores Academy & College Prep
San Antonio, TX
07.2019 - 07.2020
Key Contributions & Accomplishments:
100% Staff Retention, 96.33% Student Persistence, 90% On Track to Graduate, 97.40% Average Daily Attendance Rate
100% of teachers demonstrated growth on the GET Rubric, 77% Mastery of School Leadership Levers
Synthesized, analyzed, and prioritized data to develop strategies that achieve quantifiable goals.
Lead instructional staff to achieve measurable and ambitious results
Provided immediate feedback using a growth model to ensure performance improvement.
Demonstrated support of a collaborative decision making process
Conducted weekly manger check-ins, grade level meetings, and school wide meetings to develop strategic plans to meet goals
Analyzed data to evaluate progress towards goals
Managed grade team leaders and grade level processes to establish a strong school culture
Created systems and processes to effectively communicate academic progress with students and families
Lead instructional staff to improve their instructional practices quickly and measurably through daily observations
Education
Educational Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership -
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
01.2015
Master of Science Degree in Health Education -
Mississippi University for Women
Memphis, TN
01.2012
Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science -
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
01.2008
Skills
Instructional Strategies
Team Collaboration
Staff Management
Staff Development
School Administration
Special Education
Instructional Design
Prioritization
References
References available upon request.
Certification
Principal EC-12 (TN, TX)
Special Education/Mild-Moderate Disabilities (MS, TN)
Physical Education (MS, TN,)
Health Education (MS)
General Science (MS)
Professional Membership
Houston Area Alliance of Black School Educators
Texas Area Alliance of Black School Educators
Texas Association of Secondary School Principals
National Association of Secondary School Principals
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc
Affiliations
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc
Timeline
PRINCIPAL
KIPP Northeast College Prep
06.2022 - Current
PRINCIPAL IN RESIDENCE
KIPP Northeast College Prep
06.2021 - 06.2022
Assistant Principal
KIPP Houston High School
07.2020 - 06.2021
PRINCIPAL IN RESIDENCE
IDEA South Flores Academy & College Prep
07.2019 - 07.2020
Educational Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership -
Arkansas State University
Master of Science Degree in Health Education -
Mississippi University for Women
Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science -
The University of Southern Mississippi
Principal EC-12 (TN, TX)
Special Education/Mild-Moderate Disabilities (MS, TN)
Physical Education (MS, TN,)
Health Education (MS)
General Science (MS)
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