Carla R. Lewis
New Orleans,Louisiana
Summary
Enthusiastic Assistant Principal offering four-year history of supporting academic administration functions. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
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Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Interventionist/Instructional Technology Specialist
Fannie C. Williams Charter School
07.2012 - Current
- Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and motivate students
- Establishes and maintains standards of student control required to achieve effective participation in all activities
- Evaluates academic growth of students and maintains appropriate records
- Communicates with parents through a variety of means
- Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning problems
- Analyzes student data to individualize instruction and accelerate academic growth.
- Provided tutoring and after school assistance to students requiring additional help with reading.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess technology needs, set objectives and discuss strategies.
- Identified computer hardware and network system issues, performing troubleshooting techniques for remediation.
- Maintained and updated technology equipment.
Assistant Principal
McDonogh 42 Elementary Charter School, TCSA
07.2008 - 06.2012
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Chaired the School Building Level Committee
- Organized bus schedules and served as the school’s liaison with the transportation vendor
- Served as the School Test Coordinator for the state-mandated testing program
- Prepared statistical data reports on attendance, discipline, and academic progress for Treme Charter School Association, Inc
- Supervised the summer and after school LEAP Programs as building administrator
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Special Education Coordinator
McDonogh 42 Elementary Charter School
07.2007 - 06.2008
- Evaluated five-person special education staff through classroom observation, feedback and recommendations.
- Maintained contact with parents to address concerns and needs of children.
- Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Interpreted and analyzed academic data to maintain student development and retention.
- Participated on the School Leadership Team
- Screened applications as the 504 Chairperson
- Served as the School Test Coordinator for all state-mandated testing program
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Collaborated with families to provide resources for children outside of school district.
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
Curriculum Coordinator
Joseph A. Craig Elementary School Recovery School District
07.2006 - 06.2007
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Conducted Daily Walk-Throughs
- Served as the School Improvement Team Leader
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.
- Worked closely with instructors to prepare materials, content, and tools to facilitate training.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Served as the school’s Textbook Chairperson
- Participated on the School Leadership Team
Special Education Teacher
Alice Harte Elementary School Algiers Charter Schools Association
01.2006 - 06.2006
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Special Education Teacher
Oretha Castle Haley, Orleans Parish Public Schools
08.2001 - 08.2005
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Assisted new teachers during formal evaluations as a Mentor Teacher
Teacher
Oretha Castle Haley Elementary School New Orleans Public Schools
08.1997 - 07.2001
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Dollars for Scholars Chairperson
- Girl Scout Troop Leader
Education
M.Ed - Educational Leadership
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA2008
B.A. Education - Elementary and Special Education
Xavier University
New Orleans, LA1997
Skills
- Flexible approach
- Parent-teacher relations
- Individualized coaching
- Standardized Testing
- Experienced with Google Classroom
- Assessments
- Organizational skills
- Special needs education
- Reading groups
- Decision making
- Improvement plans
- Instructional Technology
Affiliations
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Certification
A 495013 Issued:11/9/2009
Valid For: 11/9/2009 - Life, Valid
Timeline
Reading Interventionist/Instructional Technology Specialist
Fannie C. Williams Charter School
07.2012 - Current
Assistant Principal
McDonogh 42 Elementary Charter School, TCSA
07.2008 - 06.2012
Special Education Coordinator
McDonogh 42 Elementary Charter School
07.2007 - 06.2008
Curriculum Coordinator
Joseph A. Craig Elementary School Recovery School District
07.2006 - 06.2007
Special Education Teacher
Alice Harte Elementary School Algiers Charter Schools Association
01.2006 - 06.2006
Special Education Teacher
Oretha Castle Haley, Orleans Parish Public Schools
08.2001 - 08.2005
Teacher
Oretha Castle Haley Elementary School New Orleans Public Schools
08.1997 - 07.2001
M.Ed - Educational Leadership
University of New Orleans
B.A. Education - Elementary and Special Education
Xavier University