Passionate and hardworking educator with solid record of accomplishment in attaining and surpassing targets during 12-year career. Stay on top of trends in education to maintain modern, efficient systems meeting needs of diverse students. Solid relationship-builder with decisive approach to solving operational problems.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Specialized Services
Chicago Bulls College Prep
2015.07 - 2023.08
Directed and managed a cross-functional team of 20+ education professionals in providing quality specialized services to over 300 students.
Collaborated with students, families, faculty, and staff, families and students to identify and address student needs.
Prepared and administered budget of $10,000 for department, classroom, and individual student needs.
Guided and supported faculty and staff in professional development of new policies and programs for both the specialized services department and Network wide initiatives.
Assisted and collaborated with multidisciplinary school leadership team to make sure best practices were met.
Spearheaded campus 'Staff Joy' initiatives to foster community and celebration.
Learning Specialist
Chicago Bulls College Prep
2015.07 - 2021.06
Managed heavy caseload of 20+ students Individual Education Plans, delivering personalized educational, emotional, and behavioral support and guidance to students for positive learning outcomes.
Collaborated with content specialists to create differentiated lesson plans, documents, and assessments for biology, chemistry, environmental science, math, and reading.
Overnight Counselor
Friends of Youth
2014.06 - 2015.05
Managed administrative duties for the only Emergency Homeless Shelter on the Eastside of Seattle.
Facilitated alternative learning modules to assist clients in achieving their GED.
Lead transitional sessions on life skills for homeless emerging adults (e.g., opening a bank account, job searches, finding housing).
Biology Inclusion Teacher
Holly Springs High School
2012.07 - 2014.06
Certified Teaching Endorsement for Biology 7-12 (181) and Mild/Moderate Disabilities K-12 (221); Alternate Pathway to Teaching through Teach for America.
Effectively provided academic curriculum and classroom management for students enrolled in Biology I, leading to over 85% of students passing their state test.
Mentored and led first year teachers on effective lesson planning, curriculum instruction, management strategies, and experiences during the first year of teaching.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
05.2012
Skills
Team Leadership
Differentiated Instruction
Stakeholder Relationship Management
Complex Problem-Solving
Cross-Functional Team Management
Managing Files and Records
Timeline
Dean of Specialized Services
Chicago Bulls College Prep
2015.07 - 2023.08
Learning Specialist
Chicago Bulls College Prep
2015.07 - 2021.06
Overnight Counselor
Friends of Youth
2014.06 - 2015.05
Biology Inclusion Teacher
Holly Springs High School
2012.07 - 2014.06
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Vermont
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