Dineska McZeal
Assistant Principal
Geismar,LA
Summary
Experienced and student-focused High School Assistant Principal with over 6 years in educational leadership, curriculum development, and student discipline management. Proven track record of fostering a positive school climate, improving academic performance, and supporting teacher development. Strong background in instructional leadership, teacher evaluation, student discipline, and fostering a safe and inclusive school culture.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Secondary Education Assistant Principal
Ascension Parish School Board
01.2021 - Current
Master Teacher
Ascension Parish School Board
01.2020 - 01.2021
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Ascension Parish School Board
01.2009 - 01.2020
- Led data-driven initiatives focused on 'closing the gaps' on the number of students that are proficient with regards to ACT, resulting in a 17% increase in the ACT index over 3 years.
- Collaborated with math teachers to align curriculum, common and formative assessments with state standards, directly impacting a rise in the school's state assessment quadrant.
- Created and field tested the 'DREAM' Strategy to improve students' reading comprehension and their ability to interpret and solve word problems.
- Utilized walkthroughs, refinement areas from previous year and previous window, 'Cluster on the Road', and learning target 'Look-Fors' to observe teachers and provide feedback regularly to help improve teachers' instructional best practices.
- Planned and delivered engaging, standards-based instruction in Algebra I & II and Geometry. Assessed student progress using formative and summative assessments, and adjusted instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
- Intentionally, created a positive, inclusive classroom environment that fostered critical thinking, problem-solving, and academic growth.
- Achieved the highest academic performance index in the district as a secondary math teacher, reflecting exceptional student growth and mastery.
Education
Telecommunications - undefined
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, COElectrical Engineering - undefined
Southern University And A & M College
Baton Rouge, LAEducational Leadership - undefined
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LASecondary Mathematics Teacher's Certification - undefined
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LASkills
School Improvement Planning
undefinedCertification
State licensure (LA Teaching Certification, Secondary Mathematics & Ed. Leadership)
Accomplishments
- Nominated for the Teacher of the Year Award for three consecutive years by staff.
Affiliations
Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Timeline
Secondary Education Assistant Principal
Ascension Parish School Board
01.2021 - Current
Master Teacher
Ascension Parish School Board
01.2020 - 01.2021
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Ascension Parish School Board
01.2009 - 01.2020
Telecommunications - undefined
University of Colorado At Boulder
Electrical Engineering - undefined
Southern University And A & M College
Educational Leadership - undefined
Southeastern Louisiana University
Secondary Mathematics Teacher's Certification - undefined
Nicholls State University
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