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CALESHA T. DOUGLAS

Owings Mills,MD

Summary

Blueprint Literacy Coach, part of a distinguished group of 35 coaches exclusively selected by Baltimore City Public School district, with a 13-year track record of delivering tangible results. Acknowledged for pioneering a captivating Social Studies curriculum and project-based course, influencing 650+ students locally and renowned nationwide. Chosen by the district as a professional development architect and facilitator, shaping the growth of over 500 teachers and impacting 54,000+ students. Recognized as a transformative force across various educational realms, including Charter, International Baccalaureate (IB), and Turnaround Schools. Poised to lead in diverse educational settings, foster collaboration among educators, and nurture a culture of excellence.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

BLUEPRINT LITERACY COACH

Baltimore City Public School System ( BCPSS)
12.2022 - Current


Literacy Curriculum Implementation Specialist and Teacher Coach:

  • Spearheaded training and implementation of three literacy curriculums, impacting over 365 students in grades K-8.
  • Developed and led data-driven coaching cycles for K-8 English teachers, resulting in 100% of teachers showing professional growth as indicated by administrative evaluations.

Professional Development Designer and Facilitator:

  • Co-created and facilitated extensive district-wide professional development sessions, delivered both in-person and virtually, with specific emphasis on supporting district's literacy objectives and strengthening school culture and climate. Impacted over 54,000 students.

Data Analysis and Strategic Planning Expert:

  • Thoroughly analyzed K-8 literacy data and devised actionable plans for teachers, students, and administrators, resulting in 75% surge in student reading comprehension scores within one year.

SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER

Baltimore City Public School System ( BCPSS)
08.2011 - 12.2022

SCHOOLS SERVED: Baltimore City College, Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women, and National Academy Foundation.


  • Curriculum Designer: Developed African American history curriculum and project-based course featured in Sundance Film Festival and NAACP Image award-winning documentary, STEP.
  • Results-Driven Educator: Demonstrated a decade of exceptional success using research-based teaching strategies, achieving a remarkable 94% on state's American Government High School Assessment (HSA).
  • Student Leadership Advocate: Established inaugural Model Senate, securing 3 regional wins over 5 years; Spearheaded implementation of high school Junior Achievement Club, leading to regional victory.


Key Educator Highlights:

Classroom repeatedly selected as a model of excellence and served as a venue to host esteemed guests, including Sherrilyn Ifill, former President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund; Jacqueline C. Hrabowski, former Vice President of Corporate Community Involvement at T. Rowe Price; and notable international educational advocates Shazia Ramzan and Kainat Riaz, comrades of Malala Yousafzai.

Education

Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Johns Hopkins University - Baltimore, MD

Bachelor of Science in History
Towson University - Towson, MD

Educational Leadership Experience

Baltimore City Public Schools Systems (BPSS) - Baltimore MD


MENTOR TEACHER, 08/2018 - 06/2020

  • Increased new teacher retention by 100% by strategically devising and orchestrating pre-service professional development initiatives for early-career teachers, aiding their seamless acclimatization to school culture.

GRADE TEAM LEADER, 08/2016 - 06/2018 

  • Directed and supervised comprehensive programs supporting student behavior, academics, and overall well-being, resulting in a remarkable 30% increase in student satisfaction and a 15% improvement in student behavior.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TEAM MEMBER, 03/2014 - 06/2016 

  • Forged strategic alliance with DLA PIPER law firm to launch a high school mock trial program, providing impactful legal education to over 300 students and securing pro bono legal services for families.

COOPERATING TEACHER, 08/2013 - 08/2017 

  • Guided and empowered teacher interns from Goucher College in orchestrating and executing impactful service-learning projects and collaborative planning frameworks. Maintained 100% success rate, with all interns successfully completing the program.

SUMMER PROGRAM CO-COORDINATOR, 08/2013 - 08/2015 

  • Partnered with fellow coordinators to implement the BLSYW Boost Program, a targeted initiative addressing academic challenges in English, Math, and Science. Achieved a commendable average increase of 20% in student assessments across each subject area.

DEPARTMENT CHAIR, 08/2012 - 06/2015 

  • Led transformative literacy initiative, fostering collaboration between History and English departments and yielding an impressive 82% enhancement in evidence-based writing performance on assessments in both subjects.

Certification

Johns Hopkins University / MSDE

  • School Administration & Supervision Certification 1 & II
  • Advanced Professional Teaching Certification (MSDE)


The Florida Association of IB World Schools (FLIBS)

  • International Baccalaureate Certification in History

Timeline

BLUEPRINT LITERACY COACH

Baltimore City Public School System ( BCPSS)
12.2022 - Current

SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER

Baltimore City Public School System ( BCPSS)
08.2011 - 12.2022

Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT)

Bachelor of Science in History
CALESHA T. DOUGLAS