Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Leadership and Awards
Timeline
Generic
Corey Malik Gillis

Corey Malik Gillis

Riverdale,GA

Summary

Confident leader dedicated to process and procedure. Exceeds expectations for staff performance, consistently enforces rules and seeks opportunities for team improvement. Offers high integrity, attention to detail and excellent decision-making abilities.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

National Aspiring Principals Fellows

National Aspiring Principals - New Leaders
Atlanta, GA
08.2023 - Current
  • Directed implementing district initiatives to teachers, such as the Response to Intervention program, Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports system, and 1 to 1 technology integration plan.
  • Led professional development for teachers around notetaking and utilized Desmos to support notetaking with in-person and virtual students.
  • Assessed current teaching methods and techniques staff members use to provide feedback on their effectiveness.
  • Monitored student academic performance data to identify trends or areas of need that require additional resources or support.
  • Informed students and parents of policies and procedures regarding student behavior and disciplinary actions.

Interrelated Resource Teacher

Atlanta Public School System - Phoenix Academy
Atlanta, GA
07.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated communication between teachers, parents, administrators, and other professionals involved in the student's education.
  • Assisted teachers in adapting curriculum materials to meet the needs of diverse learners.
  • Developed behavior intervention plans to promote positive behavior change among students with disabilities.
  • Counseled students on academic, personal, or social issues impacting their ability to learn or thrive at school.
  • Advocates for equitable access to appropriate educational resources for all learners regardless of ability level or background.

Head Basketball Coach

Charles R. Drew High School
Riverdale, Atlanta, GA
07.2022 - 05.2023
  • Design exploration and word problem-based lessons with a real-world focus., Within the 32 players across Varsity and JV, we had a pass rate of over 99% by implementing mandatory study hall after school with monitored progress trackers and daily individual meetings.
  • Raised $4500 for the program in addition to over $3000 in ticket sales.
  • Increased scoring percentage in the first half of the year from 35 ppg to 48 ppg by emphasizing meticulous attention to detail and strategic practices
  • Collaborated with middle feeder schools to host a “feeder school night” at a home game
  • Collaborated with coaches (middle school and AAU) to develop partnerships to build school pride and emphasize attendance
  • Built interpersonal skills and encouraged leadership skills by requiring them to participate in Cross Country and Track and field, as well as take the Sportsmanship and Captains NFHS Learn courses to develop physical and mental discipline

Teacher

Charles Drew High School (Riverdale)
07.2022 - 06.2023
  • Taught Algebra 1, Utilizing Desmos as a primary source for teaching, consistent with the platform used to assess the Algebra Milestone
  • Leverage robust research-based curricula, resources and strategies to enhance instruction
  • Use a variety of data collection measures to drive instruction and intervention

Lead Assistant Coach

Carver High School
07.2021 - 05.2022
  • Created and implemented practice plans, game strategy, team scouting, and offensive/defensive concepts for the Varsity Basketball Team
  • Planned conditioning and workout plans for student athletes
  • Led student athletes through appropriate workouts tailored for their individual needs
  • Assisted in practice planning and was in charge or leading much of the practice
  • Took over lead coach responsibilities in practices when the Head Coach was not present
  • Taught the fundamental principles to student athletes
  • Installed the offensive and defensive principles to the student-athletes in conjunction with the head coach
  • Assisted in the tutoring of students during mandatory study hall periods.

Teacher

STEAM Academy at Carver
Atlanta, GA
07.2018 - 05.2022
  • Taught Algebra 1, Algebra 2, AMDM, and Pre-Calculus Classes
  • Leverage robust research-based curricula, resources and strategies to enhance instruction
  • Use a variety of data collection measures to drive instruction and intervention
  • Design inquiry-driven classroom experiences with a STEAM focus
  • Grade level team lead
  • PBL Task force member charged with assisting in advising and implementing schoolwide Project Based Learning
  • Curriculum Team Task Force Member charged with collaborating with teachers and administrators to develop a school curriculum plan and critical planning documents

Assistant Coach

STEAM Academy at Carver
Atlanta, GA
09.2018 - 05.2021
  • Assistant Basketball Coach (Varsity, Jr. Varsity, and 9th Grade
  • Created and implemented practice plans, game strategy, team scouting via HUDL and FastModel, and team offensive/defensive concepts.
  • Planned conditioning and workout plans for student athletes. Led student athletes through appropriate workouts tailored for their individual needs.
  • Assisted in practice planning and was in charge or leading much of the practice. Took over lead coach responsibilities in practices when the Head Coach was not present.
  • Worked within the coaching staff to develop offensive and defensive concepts.
  • Created individual basketball training plans to develop player skills and progression.

Middle School Teacher of Record

Calverton
Baltimore, MD
08.2015 - 06.2018
  • 6th and 7th Grade, Prepare students for state, national, and curriculum assessments including PARCC, I-Ready, MAPS, Agilemind, and EngageNY/Eureka
  • Implemented targeted Responsive Classroom initiatives; empowered students to monitor and improve the community’s level of respect, urgency, and willingness to take pride in challenging work
  • Conduct small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs
  • Taught 4 classes of 35 students on average where students’ average scale score on I-Ready diagnostic grew 17 points on average in math

School Athletic Director and Head Basketball Coach

Calverton Elementary/Middle
Baltimore, MD
08.2015 - 06.2018
  • Expanded sports program from a boys basketball team to a program consisting of boys and girls middle school basketball, elementary kickball and flag football, and middle school flag football, lacrosse, soccer, and volleyball
  • Developed community relationships with partners to build sports programs
  • Reported directly to the principal for budgeting and financing of sports teams and uniforms
  • Raised money through donations to purchase supplies for sports teams
  • Monitored and supervised school facilities in place of Instructional Leadership Team members during all athletics events
  • Implemented study hall and coach class for student-athletes to achieve successful goals in all classes
  • Won two basketball championships in boys and girls leagues.

Program Manager

Morehouse College Pre-Freshman Summer Program
05.2014 - 06.2014
  • Led a team of 13 resident advisors and teacher assistants
  • Managed 70 incoming freshmen for all activities including academic, social, and enrichment activities
  • Teacher assistant to professors to facilitate student learning and enrichment in the classroom
  • Served as the Lead Residential Advisor, who communicated directly to the Assistant Director of Housing
  • Tutored 60 incoming freshman and high school students in mathematics including College Algebra, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus.

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

Clark Atlanta University - New Leaders Program
Atlanta, GA
12-2024

AP Certification - AP Pre-Calculus

Woodward Academy - AP Pre-Calculus Certified
01-2023

Masters of Education - Secondary Mathematics Education

Lesley University
06.2016

Masters of Education of Students With Moderate Disabilities (Special Education) -

City Teaching Alliance - Urban Teachers
06.2016

Bachelor of Science - Physics, Mathematics

Morehouse College
07.2014

High School Diploma -

Eagle Academy For Young Men High School
05.2010

Skills

  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Lesson Planning and Learning Assessments
  • Relationship Building
  • Parent Communication
  • Classroom Management
  • Data-Driven Instruction
  • Critical Thinking and Judgment

Leadership and Awards

Kiwanis STAR Teacher: Carver High School, February  2023:

  • Regional Recognition STAR Student/Teacher: Honors teacher who has been selected “most influential” to the students’ academic achievement. Students have the highest score on a single SAT date and are in the top 10 percent of their class based on GPA.

Carver High School Atlanta Grade Level Lead (2019-2020) :

  • 9th Grade Level lead, facilitating meetings and serving as intermediary between 9th grade teachers, administration, and district level personnel.

Calverton Elementary/Middle School Team Leader (August 2015-2017)

  • Lead teacher team of 4-6 teachers and 2-3 staff associates.
  • Serves as liaison for the Instructional Leadership Team in meetings for teachers, students, and parents for grade level bands.
  • Collaborates with administrative leadership on district-wide policy, and initiates a strong sense of team among students, teachers, and stakeholders.
  • Effectively manage conflict within school building through conflict resolution strategies and academic intervention plans.

Timeline

National Aspiring Principals Fellows

National Aspiring Principals - New Leaders
08.2023 - Current

Interrelated Resource Teacher

Atlanta Public School System - Phoenix Academy
07.2023 - Current

Teacher

Charles Drew High School (Riverdale)
07.2022 - 06.2023

Head Basketball Coach

Charles R. Drew High School
07.2022 - 05.2023

Lead Assistant Coach

Carver High School
07.2021 - 05.2022

Assistant Coach

STEAM Academy at Carver
09.2018 - 05.2021

Teacher

STEAM Academy at Carver
07.2018 - 05.2022

Middle School Teacher of Record

Calverton
08.2015 - 06.2018

School Athletic Director and Head Basketball Coach

Calverton Elementary/Middle
08.2015 - 06.2018

Program Manager

Morehouse College Pre-Freshman Summer Program
05.2014 - 06.2014

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

Clark Atlanta University - New Leaders Program

AP Certification - AP Pre-Calculus

Woodward Academy - AP Pre-Calculus Certified

Masters of Education - Secondary Mathematics Education

Lesley University

Masters of Education of Students With Moderate Disabilities (Special Education) -

City Teaching Alliance - Urban Teachers

Bachelor of Science - Physics, Mathematics

Morehouse College

High School Diploma -

Eagle Academy For Young Men High School

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Corey Malik Gillis