Hi, I’m
Carissa DeSalles
Assistant Principal
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Enthusiastic Assistant Principal offering 2-year history of supporting academic administration functions, and 8 year of experience in the classroom. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Expertise in data-driven decision execution. Developed programs and promoted opportunities for student achievement in underpriviledged schools. Excellent statistical, systems management and communications skills leading to optimum outcomes.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
KIPP East Community Primary
Assistant Principal
07.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Observed 13 teachers weekly and provided feedback and coaching bi weekly
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Partnered with School Leader to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Led regional Professional Developments
KIPP New Orleans
Kindergarten and 1st Grade Math Curriculum Fellow
05.2022 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Created curricula, pacing guide, formatted assessments, digitalized CGI, and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation for the KIPP New Orleans Region
- Teamed with subject matter experts to revise training tools in order to improve learning platforms for in person and virtual instruction.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.
- Created scaffolded lessons for diverse learners
KIPP East Community Primary
Summer School Director
06.2021 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Oversaw summer school program for students Pre-k through 4th grade; 250 students and 15 staff
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Collaborated with Director of Operations to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
Kipp New Orleans
Kindergarten EL Curriculum Fellow
05.2020 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Prepared online materials, content, and tools to facilitate virtual teaching including: power points, pacing guide, PDF modules, at a glance unit summaries
- Built and delivered learning content according to priority and scope.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.
KIPP East Community Primary
Kindergarten Lead Teacher
07.2017 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Differentiated lessons to meet the needs of students with special needs, EL students, and high behavioral needs.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results, and assessed student performance consistently
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations
KIPP Empower Academy
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
08.2013 - 07.2017
Job overview
- Assessed comprehensive student growth across academic, social and personal skills.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
Education
University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science from Urban Studies
University Overview
- Honoree of Magna Cum Laude
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA
Master of Arts from Science Teacher Education
Skills
- Teacher Mentoring
- Critical Thinking and Judgment
- Policy and Procedure Enforcement
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Student Performance Data Analysis
- Instructional Leadership
- Instructional Techniques
- Parent Engagement and Communication
- Professional Development Planning
Accomplishments
Awarded KIPPster of the Year
Spotlight Teacher
Regional Professional Development Presenter
5 Year Honoree and Speaker
Raised 700 dollars for classroom representation in literature: For us, by us
Timeline
Kindergarten and 1st Grade Math Curriculum Fellow
KIPP New Orleans
05.2022 - 07.2022
Assistant Principal
KIPP East Community Primary
07.2021 - Current
Summer School Director
KIPP East Community Primary
06.2021 - 06.2021
Kindergarten EL Curriculum Fellow
Kipp New Orleans
05.2020 - 07.2020
Kindergarten Lead Teacher
KIPP East Community Primary
07.2017 - 08.2021
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
KIPP Empower Academy
08.2013 - 07.2017
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science from Urban Studies
University of Southern California
Master of Arts from Science Teacher Education
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