Dr. DEBORAH K. CHARAMAN
Southfield
Summary
Educational professional proficient in curriculum development, restorative practices, and driving
academic achievement particularly in the area of standardized testing. Adept at bolstering
the climate and culture of an organization through team-building with respect to all stakeholders.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Principal
Pontiac School District
09.2020 - Current
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Supported hiring, training and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Middle School Principal
Detroit Academy Of Arts & Sciences
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Managed all details regarding student discipline.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
English Teacher/Director of Performing Arts
Mumford High School
09.2012 - 06.2016
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Provided instrumental support and vocal instruction
- Taught vocal music and music appreciation courses
- Developed a premiere, performing vocal ensemble and drama trouped
- Organized all performing arts events
GED Instructor
Wayne County Community College
01.2011 - 06.2011
- Engaged in lesson planning and delivering instruction in the areas of composition, reading comprehension, study strategies and grammar
- Provided oversight for online assessments.
Minister of Music
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
11.2010 - 08.2020
- Provided inspiring and motivational music ministry during worship services, programs and events to uplift, encourage and entertain people with positive messages and values.
- Planned, organized and led music ministry during worship service by motivating congregational participation and providing direction to choir members and musicians.
- Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.
- Recruited volunteers for choirs and worship teams.
- Bridged generational and cultural differences by selecting balance of musical styles for every service and presenting spiritual context.
- Rehearsed choir and conducted warm-up prior to services.
- Promoted fellowship within and helped recruit new volunteers into music ministry.
- Supported pastor in discerning and meeting spiritual needs and helped church members and guests develop sense of belonging.
- Performed as versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services.
- Developed programs for holidays and unique events.
- Wrote, produced, and directed plays
- Composed original music for events
Education
Ed.D - Educational Leadership
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VAEd.S - Educational Leadership
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VAMaster of Arts - Secondary English Education
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Wayne State University
Detroit, M ISkills
- Strong communication skills
- Testing coordination Organizational skills
- Restorative practices
- Performing Arts Expertise
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Goal Setting
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Interpersonal Communication
- Events Coordination
- Relationship Building
Additional Information
- Starr Commonwealth Certified Trauma Informed Clinician
- Brain Spring Certified Dyslexic Specialist
- Vice-President of PASA Union
- Published author & co-author
- Member of ORSC (Our Resilient Spaces Collaborative)
- NBBC After-School Program Coordinator
Timeline
Elementary School Principal
Pontiac School District
09.2020 - Current
Middle School Principal
Detroit Academy Of Arts & Sciences
06.2018 - 06.2020
English Teacher/Director of Performing Arts
Mumford High School
09.2012 - 06.2016
GED Instructor
Wayne County Community College
01.2011 - 06.2011
Minister of Music
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
11.2010 - 08.2020
Ed.D - Educational Leadership
Liberty University
Ed.S - Educational Leadership
Liberty University
Master of Arts - Secondary English Education
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Wayne State University
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