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Education
Skills
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Danta A. Carter

Danta A. Carter

North Baldwin

Summary

Innovative Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction adept at enhancing learning through strategic curriculum development and implementation. Known for productivity in task completion with efficiency, leveraging skills in instructional leadership, curriculum design, and educational technology integration. Excel in communication, collaboration, and problem-solving, ensuring alignment with educational goals and fostering an environment conducive to student success.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction

MS 72
Jamaica
09.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented innovative curriculum strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Collaborated with teachers to enhance instructional practices and increase student engagement.
  • Analyzed student performance data to adjust curriculum and refine instructional methods.
  • Led staff meetings to communicate updates and discuss educational strategies.
  • Supervised extracurricular activities to ensure safety standards and student participation.
  • Managed communication between parents, teachers, and administration for effective support.
  • Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and lesson plan reviews.
  • Organized administrative operations, including teacher schedules, progress reports, and report card distribution.

Peer Collaborative Teacher (PCT), English Language Arts (ELA) Department Leader

New Heights Middle School 722
Brooklyn
09.2017 - 08.2023
  • Directed curriculum development, pedagogical leadership, focused coaching, and staff professional development.
  • Collaborated with educators to enhance instructional planning using student literacy data.
  • Aligned ELA curricula with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and Next Generation Learning Standards (NGSS).
  • Monitored student progress towards ELA standards to ensure academic achievement.
  • Managed Academic Intervention Services (AIS) and Response to Intervention (RTI) programs for effective execution.
  • Fostered a data-driven culture within the ELA department by developing a Problem of Practice.
  • Onboarded and mentored novice teachers on instructional frameworks and methodologies.
  • Integrated culturally responsive literature across all content areas as part of the Middle School Quality Initiative (MSQI).

Peer Collaborative Teacher, ELA Teacher & Department Leader, Testing Coordinator

New Preparatory Middle School 8
Queens
09.2016 - 06.2017
  • Coached and supervised ELA departmental team of 8 teachers to enhance student-centered pedagogy.
  • Facilitated professional development focused on differentiation, close reading, and assessment strategies.
  • Created data reports and led inquiry-based learning opportunities to improve instructional outcomes.
  • Actively contributed to School Leadership Team and Instructional Leadership Team initiatives.
  • Conducted administrative walkthroughs to gather data for identifying improvement areas.
  • Collaborated with principal liaison facilitator on decisions regarding literacy initiatives.
  • Integrated technology resources such as iReady and MasteryConnect to support learning.
  • Increased parent and community engagement through workshops and events.

English Language Arts/Humanities Teacher, English Language Arts Department Liaison, Math Co-Teacher

Middle School 534
Brooklyn
09.2008 - 06.2016
  • Planned and delivered rigorous, engaging lessons for students in sixth to eighth grades.
  • Applied differentiated instruction and culturally responsive practices to support diverse learners.
  • Utilized formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress toward learning objectives.
  • Modified instruction to accommodate students with IEPs and 504 plans.
  • Provided targeted support for multilingual learners and English language newcomers.
  • Developed detailed, Common Core-aligned units and lesson plans based on Danielson’s framework.
  • Fostered parental involvement through initiatives that strengthened parent-teacher relationships.
  • Enhanced student attendance by actively engaging parents in educational processes.

Education

School Building Leader (SBL) -

The College of Saint Rose
Brooklyn, NY
05.2021

Master of Education (MEd) - Childhood Education

Teachers College, Columbia University
New York, NY
10.2010

Master of Arts (MA) - Deaf Education

Teachers College, Columbia University
New York, NY
10.2010

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Childhood Education

St. John’s University
Queens, NY
05.2006

Skills

  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Google Workspace applications
  • Learning management systems
  • Interactive teaching tools

Certification

  • School Building Leader (SBL) Initial Certification, NYS DOE
  • Childhood Education Grades 1-6, NYS DOE

Awards

Spotlight Middle School Quality Initiative (MSQI) Newsletter, 2022, School Spotlight: New Heights Middle School FishTank Learning, 2022, Big Apple Award Finalist New York City DOE, 2016, Grant Recipient Brooklyn Nets Community Assist Program, 2015

Affiliations

  • Big Apple Award Finalist

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction

MS 72
09.2024 - Current

Peer Collaborative Teacher (PCT), English Language Arts (ELA) Department Leader

New Heights Middle School 722
09.2017 - 08.2023

Peer Collaborative Teacher, ELA Teacher & Department Leader, Testing Coordinator

New Preparatory Middle School 8
09.2016 - 06.2017

English Language Arts/Humanities Teacher, English Language Arts Department Liaison, Math Co-Teacher

Middle School 534
09.2008 - 06.2016

School Building Leader (SBL) -

The College of Saint Rose

Master of Education (MEd) - Childhood Education

Teachers College, Columbia University

Master of Arts (MA) - Deaf Education

Teachers College, Columbia University

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Childhood Education

St. John’s University

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