Christine Keck
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Motivational Principal excels in team building, culture-improving and performance-increasing initiatives. Demonstrating versatility in leadership approaches to acquire active participation in collaborative activities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
HARBINS PREPARATORY SCHOOL
06.2022 - Current
- Recruit, manage, and coach team of teachers and administrative assistant
- Partnered with FreshINC to have first kindergarten class to implement entrepreneurship program
- Successfully designed outdoor learning space with community garden
- Tripled enrollment since taking over leadership through intentional social media marketing strategy
- Developed change initiative for individualized academic focused curriculum and school climate
- Designed and manage school wide budget and successful fundraising initiatives for maker space for school community
- Support in campus-wide licensing for Great Beginnings Early Learning Center
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification
Consultant
Meliora Education Consulting
10.2022 - Current
- Orchestrated a comprehensive staff culture turnaround initiative for a childcare facility in Springfield, MA, successfully reducing staff turnover by 50%
- Secured funding by skillfully crafting successful grant proposals for Ethos Classical in collaboration with Worldreaders
- Developed and implemented Gifted and Talented (GT) programming at Ethos Classical, supported and coached G/T coordinator through the first year of implementation
Director of Associate Teachers
ETHOS CLASSICAL
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Manage and coach 7 associate teachers in partnership with Relay Graduate School
- Developed new Spanish and Computer Science Curriculum with K-2 and 5th grade for associates to implement for 340 students with differentiated content based on grade level
- Provide weekly professional development for school-wide initiatives and differentiated development for new teachers
- Manage 121 all EIP & Tier 3 RTI implementation in math and reading with 71% of students growing a reading level during the first assessment round
- Successfully wrote two grants for $30,000 for literacy curriculum and first book vending machine in Georgia
Manager- Response to Intervention
ETHOS CLASSICAL
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Manage 5 associate teachers in partnership with Relay Graduate School with 100% of teachers receiving lead teachers positions for t2021-2022 school year
- Developed new coding curriculum for K, 1, and 4th grade scholars and coach teachers with weekly data tracking
- Provide professional development for school-wide initiatives and differentiated development for new teachers
- Designed and managed Tier 2 & Tier 3 RTI implementation in math and reading
- Developed and created RTI systems for Ethos Classical to support 50 scholars during virtual learning
Founding Special Education Teacher
ETHOSC CLASSICAL
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Case managed for school-wide scholars with IEPs
- Providing professional development around CRP, scholar supports, and culture in classroom
- Implemented math and reading IEP services for scholars
- Coach and develop associate teachers in implementation of RTI minutes for scholars in Tier 2 system
- Founded and Head Coach of Girls on the Run with 14 scholars and Founded First Lego League Jr Team for 17 scholars
School Director
TEACH FOR AMERICA, PHILLY INSTITUTE
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Managed summer school site coaching and collaborating with teacher coaches and operations associate
- Created and developed culturally relevant professional development based on skill gaps of teachers at school site
- 90% of corps members reported agree or strongly agree that their school director was supporting their development as a teacher
Dean of Students / Physical Education Teacher/Interim Assistant Principal of Culture
STRIVE PREP
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Respond to disciplinary issues with students in high school setting and implemented restorative practice
- Acted as interim APC during leave of absence
- Coached 3 teachers with classroom management and reduced office referrals in these classrooms by 50%within six weeks
- Analyze discipline data and adjust approaches to promote positive student and staff culture which lead having lowest suspension rates across school network
Corps Member Advisor
TEACH FOR AMERICA
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Coached incoming corps members in secondary science and mathematics content with 100% agree or strongly agree that their corps member advisor supporting their development
- Oversaw corps members day to day student-centered planning, culturally relevant pedagogy, diversity, equity and inclusiveness training, and classroom management
Interventionist
ROCKY MOUNTAIN PREP
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Founding member of third campus of Rocky Mountain Prep to perform academic/behavioral interventions with 200 PK-2 ELL students that grew one reading level in six weeks
- Coach teachers to implement Tier 2 MTSS interventions
- Grade Level Chair - managed scholar support team and electives
- Founding Gifted and Talented Coordinator and CrossFit Kids Instructor
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems
Teacher Education Advisor
TEACH FOR AMERICA, PHILLY INSTITUTE
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Coached incoming corps members in secondary science and mathematics content with 100% agree or strongly agree that their corps member advisor supporting their development
- Oversaw corps members day to day student-centered planning, culturally relevant pedagogy, diversity, equity and inclusiveness training, and classroom management
Special Education Science Teacher
KIPP DC: COLLEGE PREPARATORY
07.2015 - 07.2017
- Taught 4 self-contained 9th grade biology courses and supported 3 inclusion courses (Chemistry and Biology)
- Head girls soccer coach - coached girl's soccer team to first playoff win
- Led 11th grade advisory group of 15 students, counseling with grades and extracurricular activities and had highest advisory GPA in history of school
Corps Member Advisor
TEACH FOR AMERICA, DELTA INSTITUTE
05.2015 - 07.2015
- Coached 10 incoming corps members in secondary science and mathematics content
- Oversaw corps members day to day planning, pedagogy, and classroom management with 100% of corps members being placed in secondary school site
Head 9th Grade Track Coach
TERRY HIGH SCHOOL
04.2014 - 05.2015
- Organized daily practices for 60 students and competed in weekly meets
- Recruited 20% more students for team
Secondary Science Teacher, Tutor
HINDS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, TERRY HIGH SCHOOL, Beta Club Sponsor
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Intro to Biology/Biology Teacher with 83% of students scoring proficient and advanced on state Biology exam
- Anatomy and Physiology Teacher with students growing average of 3+ points on science portion of ACT
- ACT, Oversaw 15 high achieving academic student leaders in community service activities
- Supervise 20 students' participation in statewide leadership convention
Assistant Girls Soccer Coach
TERRY HIGH SCHOOL
08.2013 - 02.2015
- Conducted tryouts, maintained contact with parents, and facilitated daily practices for 27 high school girls
- 6A District Champions 2014 and 2015.
Head Cross Country Coach
TERRY HIGH SCHOOL
08.2014 - 11.2014
- Ran daily practices for 20 students, scheduled invitational, regional and state meets and arranged transportation
- Acquired new uniforms for the team by working with a newly formed parent booster club
Fellow
MISSISSIPPI CHARTER SCHOOLASSOCIATION
06.2014 - 07.2014
- Designed Mississippi Charter School Association Quarterly Newsletter
- Attended monthly meetings with Authorizer Board and MSCA Board Meetings
- Created 1-pagers on targeted areas in Mississippi for potential CMOs
Education
Doctor of Education - Leadership and Learning in Organizations
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
Nashville, TNBachelor of Arts - Psychology
UNIVERSITY oF ROCHESTER
Rochester05.2013
Masters - Urban School Leadership
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY- TEACHERS COLLEGE
New York, NY07.2021
Skills
- Public Speaking
- School Administration
- Program Evaluation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Process Improvement
- Staff Development
- Team Collaboration
- Curriculum Development
- Student and Parent Relations
- Budget Creation
- Student Performance Data
- Discipline Management
- Financial Leadership
Timeline
Consultant
Meliora Education Consulting
10.2022 - Current
Principal
HARBINS PREPARATORY SCHOOL
06.2022 - Current
Director of Associate Teachers
ETHOS CLASSICAL
06.2021 - 06.2022
Manager- Response to Intervention
ETHOS CLASSICAL
06.2020 - 06.2021
Founding Special Education Teacher
ETHOSC CLASSICAL
07.2019 - 06.2020
School Director
TEACH FOR AMERICA, PHILLY INSTITUTE
02.2019 - 07.2019
Dean of Students / Physical Education Teacher/Interim Assistant Principal of Culture
STRIVE PREP
07.2018 - 06.2019
Corps Member Advisor
TEACH FOR AMERICA
05.2018 - 07.2018
Interventionist
ROCKY MOUNTAIN PREP
07.2017 - 06.2018
Teacher Education Advisor
TEACH FOR AMERICA, PHILLY INSTITUTE
05.2017 - 07.2017
Special Education Science Teacher
KIPP DC: COLLEGE PREPARATORY
07.2015 - 07.2017
Corps Member Advisor
TEACH FOR AMERICA, DELTA INSTITUTE
05.2015 - 07.2015
Head Cross Country Coach
TERRY HIGH SCHOOL
08.2014 - 11.2014
Fellow
MISSISSIPPI CHARTER SCHOOLASSOCIATION
06.2014 - 07.2014
Head 9th Grade Track Coach
TERRY HIGH SCHOOL
04.2014 - 05.2015
Secondary Science Teacher, Tutor
HINDS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, TERRY HIGH SCHOOL, Beta Club Sponsor
08.2013 - 05.2015
Assistant Girls Soccer Coach
TERRY HIGH SCHOOL
08.2013 - 02.2015
Doctor of Education - Leadership and Learning in Organizations
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
UNIVERSITY oF ROCHESTER
Masters - Urban School Leadership
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY- TEACHERS COLLEGE
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