Donyea M. Bradley
Houston
Summary
With 13 years of instructional and operational experience in the urban charter education sector, actively seeking an opportunity to contribute as an Assistant Principal of Instruction. Goal is to establish and maintain a positive and equitable culture emphasizing accountability and success, consistently surpassing high, data-driven expectations. Deeply committed to fostering a supportive environment and eager to make a lasting impact on student achievement and overall school success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
9th Grade English Teacher / Grade Level Chair
KIPP Texas Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
- Utilize a variety of instructional strategies, including guided reading, shared reading, and independent reading, to meet the diverse needs of students
- Implement effective classroom management techniques to create a positive learning environment
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that integrate reading skills with other subject areas
- Differentiate instruction based on individual student needs, including providing accommodations for students with Individualized Education Program (IEP), Behavior Intervention Program (BIP), or English language learners
- Communicate with students and families including participating in parent-teacher conferences and ARD's to discuss student progress, strengths, areas for improvement, and goal-setting strategies
6th Grade Reading Teacher
KIPP Texas Public Schools
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Used data to develop daily, rigorous lesson plans for 103 6th grade students in 1:1 blended learning environments to prepare students to meet quarterly academic and grade level district and state standardized testing goals
- Set and monitored ambitious academic goals quarterly using programs such as Illuminate Education and Skyward
- Communicated with students and families including participating in parent-teacher conferences and ARD's to discuss student progress, strengths, areas for improvement, and goal-setting strategies
9th Grade English Teacher
YES Prep Public Schools
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Used data to develop daily, rigorous lessons for 85 English I students in 1:1 blended learning environments to meet quarterly academic goals and prepare students for district and state exams
- Tracked student growth bi-weekly using data and feedback from 100% of district exams to create student growth plans
- Created and presented weekly presentations during weekly Microsoft Teams calls to announce important dates and information to 160+ 9th grade students, staff and administrators
- Communicated with families and participate in parent-teacher conferences and ARD's to discuss student progress, strengths, areas for improvement, and goal-setting strategies
Office Manager
Achieve Community Charter School
09.2019 - 07.2022
- Performed daily administrative tasks as needed for operation of main office
- Managed initial enrollment and transfer process of students including collecting and tracking proper documentation
- Processed purchase orders for vendor payment using district systems including follow up such as account creation, invoice management, supply delivery, inventory management and invoice payment
- Collaborated to plan and execute school wide initiatives and special projects
Campaign Manager
Project READY NJ
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Recruited, trained, and managed a team of 25 volunteers to execute grassroots campaign activities
- Conducted phone banking operations to inform Newark residents of their role in Newark, NJ's returning school board and encourage voter participation
- Coordinated volunteer shifts for door-to-door canvassing efforts in assigned neighborhoods or precincts
- Monitored progress towards goals by tracking metrics such as number of doors knocked on or calls made per volunteer shift
- Assisted with community outreach efforts by organizing events like coat drives, community movie night, female empowerment seminars and home buying information sessions
Office Manager
Uncommon Schools - North Star Academy
09.2016 - 07.2018
- Executed and analyzed 100% of daily campus administrative, financial and daily systems and routines
- Coordinated 100% of campus daily administrative systems and implemented modifications to improve overall effectiveness of personnel and activities
- Processed payment and updated vendors on status of purchase orders and payment using systems to track account creation, invoice management, delivery, inventory management and invoice payment
HR Generalist
City of Orange Township
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Successfully organized sexual harassment training for over 400 city employees
- Improved application and interview process for summer employment program for over 200 youth and residents
- Communicated with State benefits to process addition of newborn children to city employees' policies
Financial Affairs Assistant
Essex County College
08.2011 - 07.2015
- Provided daily administrative support to VP of Administration and Finance and the Director of Fiscal Operations simultaneously including calendar management and travel arrangements
- Routed correspondences; drafted letters and documents for a range of stakeholders
- Prepared agendas and presentations for weekly and special meetings
- Coordinated detailed logistics and created and managed communication for events
- Supported maintenance of $68 million budget with daily monitoring and processing of funds allocated to ten (10) various departments under the supervision of the VP of Finance and Administration via purchase requisitions and invoice payments
Education
Bachelor's degree - English
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05.2014
Certification
TX PACT English Language Arts Grades 7-12, 263, PASSED
Timeline
9th Grade English Teacher / Grade Level Chair
KIPP Texas Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
6th Grade Reading Teacher
KIPP Texas Public Schools
09.2023 - 06.2024
9th Grade English Teacher
YES Prep Public Schools
08.2021 - 08.2023
Office Manager
Achieve Community Charter School
09.2019 - 07.2022
Campaign Manager
Project READY NJ
10.2018 - 06.2019
Office Manager
Uncommon Schools - North Star Academy
09.2016 - 07.2018
HR Generalist
City of Orange Township
08.2015 - 09.2016
Financial Affairs Assistant
Essex County College
08.2011 - 07.2015
Bachelor's degree - English
Rutgers University
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