Catina Cain
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Dedicated School Leader with high-level expertise in data-driven decision execution. Developed programs and promoted opportunities for student achievement in high school and elementary setting. Excellent statistical, systems management and communications skills leading to improved student outcomes. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Intern
Durham Public Schools
Durham, North Carolina
07.2021 - Current
- Support and deliver on vision and mission as a member of the leadership team to improve learning outcomes for all students.
- Collaborate with faculty on multiple projects including creating a math intervention group that is resulting in growth for 100% of students.
- Develop new automated system for carpool to ensure school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Observe teachers, document activities and implement improvement plans to optimize student learning outcomes.
- Perform classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Engage with parents to drive parent participation leveraging community partnerships.
- Collaborate with faculty and parents to coordinate school events.
- Manage student discipline matters such as coordinating parent meetings to comply with district and legal policies.
- Assist in supervising extracurricular activities and events.
- Monitor and evaluate educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Coach staff on daily performance and conduct evaluations to constructively address concerns
Business Teacher, Department Chair
Durham Public Schools
Durham, North Carolina
08.2013 - 07.2021
- In top 10 - 20% of teacher effectiveness as measured by student growth in state across multiple courses and multiple years.
- Observed, coached and mentored department faculty.
- Reinforced and maintained culture of high achievement by focusing on instructional best practices and relationship-building as opportunity for learning, growth and community-building.
- Built smooth and productive working relations positively impacting department operations.
- Built collaborative team dedicated to joint attainment of department goals.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths based on a variety of data.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised differentiated approaches to presenting lessons to increase student engagement and understanding.
MTSS Facilitator
Durham Public Schools
Durham, North Carolina
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Established trusting relationships with all those supporting student progress and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with staff, faculty and family members to develop individual plans of action for students based on assessment and anecdotal data.
- Provided professional development training to educate specific faculty and staff on policies governing tiered intervention systems.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with data teams.
Project Manager
Ipas
Chapel Hill, NC
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Provided management for internal personnel, contractors and vendors.
- Developed and initiated system development projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Fostered relationships with strategic vendors to promote positive working relationships.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
Immigration Consultant
IBM
Raleigh, NC
05.2011 - 06.2013
- Filed timely petitions to meet client travel or consulate deadlines.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies in preparation for immigration petitions.
- Collaborated with outside counsel to interpret and apply technical immigration policies and procedures.
- Created and managed processes and procedures to coordinate documentation for visa processing on immigrant and non-immigrant applications.
Project Manager
Onsite Technology
Raleigh, NC
05.2008 - 05.2011
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Reduced expenditures by effectively negotiating vendor and service contracts to drive savings.
Senior Business Analyst
Fidelity Investments
Morrisville, NC
01.2006 - 02.2009
- Delivered analysis of market, sales and consumer trend impact on long and short-term strategies for 60 retirement services clients.
- Synthesized current business intelligence data to produce reports and polished presentations, highlighting findings and recommended changes.
- Evaluated trends to understand competitive and regulatory environments and assessed current strategies.
Vendor Manager
Fidelity Investments
Morrisville, NC
07.2002 - 07.2003
- Managed vendor performance for multiple contracts ranging from $20,000 to $1 million to maximize profitability and achieve financial objectives.
- Drove implementation of actuarial vendor contracts including human resource management software to automate operations.
- Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.
Pension Analyst
IBM
Raleigh, NC
05.2000 - 07.2002
- Produced reports to support smooth IBM Employee Service Center operations. Delivered targeted advice on issues such as applicable employment regulations, compensation strategies and internal systems to help update ineffective practices.
- Managed team of three employees as lead analyst supporting IBM employee separations and retirements.
- Updated personnel processes and procedures for handling IBM pension plans.
Corporate Auditor
IBM
Armonk, NY
05.1997 - 05.2000
- Coordinated, managed and implemented projects for auditor and examiner evaluations.
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Facilitated financial and operational audits, working with internal and external managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits.
Education
Master of School Administration -
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC05.2022
Juris Doctor - undefined
University of North Carolina
2008
Master of Business Administration -
Clemson University
1997
Bachelor of Arts - Language and International Trade
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05.1995
Skills
- Student achievement
- Relationship building and networking
- Academic administration
- Policy development and enforcement
- Community engagement
- Process improvements
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Improved student math proficiency testing scores based on mid-year benchmark data.
- Collaborated with district and community partners to increase parent engagement by developing a network of opportunities for parent support.
- Overhauled ineffective processes and designed automated system to improve student safety and increase efficiency of student pick-up from school.
Work Availability
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Quote
When you get, give. When you learn, teach.
Dr. Maya Angelou
Timeline
Principal Intern
Durham Public Schools
07.2021 - Current
MTSS Facilitator
Durham Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2019
Project Manager
Ipas
01.2014 - 08.2015
Business Teacher, Department Chair
Durham Public Schools
08.2013 - 07.2021
Immigration Consultant
IBM
05.2011 - 06.2013
Project Manager
Onsite Technology
05.2008 - 05.2011
Senior Business Analyst
Fidelity Investments
01.2006 - 02.2009
Vendor Manager
Fidelity Investments
07.2002 - 07.2003
Pension Analyst
IBM
05.2000 - 07.2002
Corporate Auditor
IBM
05.1997 - 05.2000
Master of School Administration -
North Carolina Central University
Juris Doctor - undefined
University of North Carolina
Master of Business Administration -
Clemson University
Bachelor of Arts - Language and International Trade
Clemson University
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