CURTIS AUNDRA YOUNG
SUFFOLK,VA
Summary
A performance driven leader with extensive leadership, management and supervisory experience in both the educational and military professions. Astute in identifying school requirements, creating/ implementing action plans and effectively coordinating with various entities to achieve the desired goals. Exceptional communicator, problem-solving and data management shills with the ability to collaborate with all stakeholders. Consistently focuses on building strong and cohesive teams while yielding superior results.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Booker T. Washington High School
Norfolk, Virginia
07.2016 - Current
- Supporting principal mission and vision on building management and operations, payroll, conducting classroom observations, conferencing with teachers concerning observations
- Conferencing with students and parents pertaining to classroom progress, attendance, needed Standards of Learning (SOL), test scores, and graduation requirements
- Management of student disciplinary, counseling, and issuance of consequences with students, parents, and administrative team
- Identification of at-risk students who are in peril of fulfilling graduation requirements from source data to include number of verified credits, grades, SOL pass rates, discipline, and attendance as outlined in Synergy and VDOE
- Upload student information into Synergy and provide students with supports systems according to their needs, monitor and evaluate student’s support and progression
- Develop and maintain an effective educational program consistent with State and Federal guidelines and the philosophy, policies and goals of the school Board; meeting and conferring with students, parents, faculty and staff, maintaining records and files, preparing and analyzing reports; interpreting and enforcing school and division policies and regulations
- Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local mandates and guidelines associated with the special education program
- Overseer of Military Programs, Special Education, Health & Physical Education Programs, custodial and security team, building usage
- Incorporate and follow through on Board approved NPS and VDO curriculums
- Oversee Special Education Department, monitor collaborative curriculums, career development program, and all federal and state laws regulatory to special education and compliance
- Oversee 504 compliance and execution of homebound instruction
- Plan, implement, and conduct professional development events for teachers and staff
- Analyze date and prepare statistical and graphical presentations for leadership and school governance
- Assist in the planning and implementation of a systematic method of supervising the instructional programs through informal and formal observations, documentation, and follow-up meetings
- Aid teachers in establishing diverse lesson plans that will encompass a motivated and well-managed learning environment
- Supported the creation of the school improvement plan
- Monitored instruction
- Targeted professional development to improve
- Additional Responsibilities:
- Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) member
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Dean of Students
Lafayette Winona & Blair Middle Schools
Norfolk, VA
01.2013 - 06.2016
- The teacher/student mentorship program within the 8th grade team that significantly reduced the number of disciplinary infractions while increasing positive behaviors from the Tier II & III students
- Established an Intervention Conference program that built a rapport with students, teachers and parents alike, fostering a positive school culture and decreasing referrals and discipline by 35% in SY 2013-2014
- Processed, enforced and assisted in the administration and development of the school’s discipline policy; ensuring that student interventions were aligned with the goals and objectives of the school’s improvement plan
- Implemented appropriate interventions for students who demonstrate inappropriate behaviors that interfered with teaching and learning while working cooperatively with teachers, counselors, and parents to improve and encourage student attendance and punctuality
- Collected, reviewed, and analyzed student discipline data, implementing various Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies and Supports that increased positive behavior changes throughout the building
- Developed a mentorship program that provided support to over 75 and 60 minority male and female students respectively
- Program assisted in increasing academic performance and decreasing suspension rates throughout the building
- Additional Responsibilities:
- Student Council, (SCA) Chair
- School Mentorship Coordinator (Males Achieving and Lifting Excellence)
- Teacher Model Exemplar for Peer Observation
- Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) member
- Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) Correlate member
- In-School Alternative (ISA)
- Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
- Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
Department Chairperson
Lafayette-Winona Middle School
Norfolk, VA
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Maintained the highest standards of teaching and learning that contributed to the history department increasing its Standards of Learning pass rate from 76% to 81%
- FY 2012-2013, 105 students in history department received a 100% Pass Rate on the Virginia Standard of Learning assessment
- Promoted a “Team” concept through cross collaborative department and curriculum partnerships that focused on increasing the Standard of Learning Pass Rate from 57% to 75% for SY 2011-2012
- Modeled consistent “BEST” practices, outlined rigorous and engaging academic instruction culminating in 115 students achieving a 94% Pass Rate on the Standard of Learning assessment for SY 2011-2012
- Played an integral role in revising the district’s roadmap and pacing guides for the middle school history curriculum saving teachers valuable planning and collaboration time
- Additional Responsibilities:
- Facilitated school-wide professional development on the following topics:
- Backwards Design and Implementation, Student Engagement & Higher-Level Questioning
- Teacher Model Exemplar for Peer Observations
- District’s Curriculum Writing Committee member
Middle School History Teacher
Lafayette-Winona & Norview Middle Schools
Norfolk, VA
07.2007 - 06.2010
- Provided a learning environment conducive to the intellectual and overall well-being of every student to ensure successful academic achievement in the classroom and on the State Standard of Learning assessment
- Addressed varied learning styles of all students in US History, Civics, and Economics
- Integrated reading, writing strategies and kinesthetic activities into rigorous classroom instruction
- Assist with revising grade-level instructional roadmap
- Maintained lesson plans reflective of effective instructional design
- Organized and maintained professional documentation ranging from daily attendance to parental/student contact
- Organized and prepared social studies components of grade level interdisciplinary plan
- Attended IEP meetings and participated in the development and revision of IEP and 504 accommodations
- Organized, planned, and executed the Congressional and Pentagon site visit with Senator Mark Warner for 60 students, correlating the curriculum and real-life experience
- Additional Responsibilities:
- Teacher Model Exemplar for Peer Observations
- Student Council Association (SCA) Chair
- Textbook Adoption Committee member
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
- Maintained regular verbal and written communication with school counselors and parents to update with student progress, class schedules and important test dates.
First Sergeant
United States Army
Fort Story, VA
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Managed six subordinate organizations with over 800 personnel while impartially distributing over 500 internal and external task with a 100% completion rate
- Executed a superb operational and logistic support plan for over 8,500 personnel deploying in support of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom; unit earned the Army Superior Unit Award
- Supervised the Operations Department that earned commendable ratings in the following areas:
- Operations
- Transportation and Maintenance arenas during the FORSCOM Command Maintenance Training and Evaluation Team inspection; earned first commendable ratings in four years.
- Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
First Sergeant
United States Army
Kaiserslautern, Germany
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Distinguished leadership and supervision that led to being selected as the First Sergeant in one of the Army’s five largest Transportation Companies: responsible for the supervision, training, discipline and accountability of over 250 personnel
- Fiscally responsible for twenty-five million dollars of MTOE and automations equipment without damage or loss
- Exceptional leadership and competitive spirit directly contributed and led to his subordinates winning the 21st Transportation Support Command and Fort Story Soldier of the Year honors for 2002 and 2005 respectively
- Established pride and discipline that directly led to his unit earning the Commanding General’s Distinguished Safety Award
- Additional Responsibilities:
- Command Evaluation and Training Program
- Family Readiness and Support Program
- Equal Opportunity
Operations Supervisor
U.S. Army Active Duty
Baumholder, Germany
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Developed and implemented an, ’s Honor and Distinguished Honors program graduate program resulting in a cumulative grade point average of 94% being earned
- Developed and instructed the Brigade Level Instructor Train the Trainer and Sexual Harassment program for over 30 newly assigned Cadre members and 300 students respectively
- Served as the Platoon Sergeant of the largest Transportation/Aviation Training Company in the United States Army; trained over 1,500 personnel in transportation and aviation operations
- Program
- PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITION, AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Education
Doctor of Education - Education Leadership
Liberty University
2022
M.A. Education - Administration and Supervision
University of Phoenix
2010
B.S - Social Science
University of Maryland
2007
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Behavioral Intervention
- Staff Development
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Positive Learning Environment
- Community Engagement
- Faculty and Staff Training
- At-Risk Student Intervention
- Curriculum Mapping
- Budget Administration
Additional Information
- EDUCATION , Inspirational Award Recipient, 2011-2012, Norfolk Public Schools Most Outstanding in History/Social Science Recipient, 2009-2010, School Bell Leadership of Excellence Award Presenter, 2009, 44th Virginia Council for the Social Studies (VCSS) Annual Conference: “Moving Forward with Rigorous Instruction” Member, Association for Middle Level Leadership (AMLE) UNITED STATES MILITARY Recipient, 2006, Meritorious Service Medal 20 Years of Active Federal Service Commendation from President George W. Bush, 2005, supervised Honor Guard Team that rendered presidential “21-gun salute” honor during his visitation to Norfolk, Virginia Recipient, 2005, Installation and Unit Soldier of the Year Awards Recipient, 2003, Army Superior Unit Award Operation Enduring Freedom Recipient, 2003, Honorable Order of Saint Christopher in Transportation Member, Transportation Regimental Association
Certification
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Booker T. Washington High School
07.2016 - Current
Dean of Students
Lafayette Winona & Blair Middle Schools
01.2013 - 06.2016
Department Chairperson
Lafayette-Winona Middle School
01.2011 - 01.2013
Middle School History Teacher
Lafayette-Winona & Norview Middle Schools
07.2007 - 06.2010
First Sergeant
United States Army
01.2005 - 01.2006
First Sergeant
United States Army
01.2000 - 01.2003
Operations Supervisor
U.S. Army Active Duty
01.1997 - 01.2000
Doctor of Education - Education Leadership
Liberty University
M.A. Education - Administration and Supervision
University of Phoenix
B.S - Social Science
University of Maryland
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