Carrington Britt
D.C., Maryland,,Virginia
Summary
An Academic Dean and Administrator offering 10 years of significant communication and cross-leadership team management skills. High-energy, results-oriented leader with an entrepreneurial attitude. Ambitious Educator who creates strategic alliances with organization leaders and key stakeholders to effectively align with and support key educational initiatives.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Dean of Students
Digital Pioneers Academy
Washington, DC
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance. Negotiated with Board of Trustees and School Board for additional funds to meet the needs of the campuses under my supervision. Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff. Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
- Improved policies and procedures to maximize student safety and campus security. Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges. Implemented and enforced consistent uniform policies for male and female students to avoid body shaming and increase compliance.
- Led efforts to boost student attendance and on-time arrivals with parent relations initiatives. Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students. Conferred with educators to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization, and integrate new technology.
Head Legal Secretary (C.I.N.A. Division)
Office Of The Public Defender
Upper Marlboro, MD
06.2014 - 05.2018
- Connected clients with support services. (i.e. School Enrollment, Social Services, Adoption, etc.), coordinated with Truancy Officers and School Administration to locate children for court proceedings. Conducted research on legal cases and prepared summaries for attorneys. Researched and identified legal precedents and statutes. Assisted with preparation of trial materials and documents. Created and printed legal documents for attorneys to review. Composed contracts, pleadings and motions in accordance with established guidelines. Filed and served subpoenas to all parties involved in cases.
- Developed, scheduled, and maintained filing and retrieval systems for 25+ attorneys. Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys. Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling. Performed client intake assigning panel attorneys for hearings, serving subpoenas, filing motions and matters with Circuit and District Court judges.
- Conducted warrant searches and transcribed notes for attorneys in court proceedings and mediations to perform a variety of job functions that assisted assigned attorneys with case research and filing of case documentation.
In-School Suspension Coordinator/Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Prince George's County Public Schools
UPPER MARLBORO, MD
06.2006 - 06.2011
- Researched curriculums to generate lesson plans utilized by Social Studies departments and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year. Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Partnered with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues, administered In-school Suspension programs in alignment with stakeholder's visions and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic and behavioral environment.
- Collaborated with school board officials to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities in order to implement behavioral modification.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Trinity University
Washington, D.C.06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA06.2006
Skills
- Project Management
- Budgeting Expertise
- Behavior Modification
- Parent Outreach
- Curriculum Research and Development
- Technology Resource Integration
- Performance Optimization Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
Accomplishments
Educational Management:
- Initiates and supervises academic and behavioral modification programs which results in increasing the number of graduates and advancing the reputation of the schools I serve.
Human Resources:
- Collaborates with principal and leadership team in the recruitment and retention of core educators and support personnel.
Staff Development:
- Collaborates with leadership team to develop well-received programs of professional development courses for all staff.
- Mentors and coaches employees resulting in a increase in retention, productivity and student performance.
Operations Management:
- Supervises and collaborates with leadership team for all functions related to student activities re: extra-curricular, etc.
- Successfully meets the space needs of an increased student body.
Certification
Admin Level I Certification
Maryland Board of Education Certification: Secondary Social Studies
Resident Teacher Certification
Highly Qualified Teaching Certification
Affiliations
National Education Association (2006-Present)
Maryland State Education Association (2006-2012)
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc (2003-Present)
Prince Hall F&A.M. (2007-Present)
Timeline
Dean of Students
Digital Pioneers Academy
07.2022 - 06.2023
Head Legal Secretary (C.I.N.A. Division)
Office Of The Public Defender
06.2014 - 05.2018
In-School Suspension Coordinator/Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Prince George's County Public Schools
06.2006 - 06.2011
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Trinity University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Morehouse College
Admin Level I Certification
Maryland Board of Education Certification: Secondary Social Studies
Resident Teacher Certification
Highly Qualified Teaching Certification
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