Dr. Dominique R. Merriweather
Atlanta,GA
Summary
A passionate and experienced educational leader with a wealth of experience in creating positive learning environments and relationships between students, teachers and community members. Proven track record of improving student achievement in a large school setting with two campuses and nearly 2,000 middle school students.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Atlanta Public School System
08.2022 - Current
- Implemented Continuous Improvement Plan with a focus on subgroups and personalized learning.
- Led subgroup academic proficiency achievement level increase for SY23-24 on Georgia Milestones State Assessment. SWD: increase from 15.3% to 25.7% in ELA, SWD increase from 13.6% to 26.0% in Science, and SWD increase 8.5% to 32% in SS.
- Led ELL academic proficiency achievement level increase for SY23-24 on Georgia Milestones State Assessment. ELL: increase from 7.3% to 8.4% in ELA, increase from 11.5% to 14.5% in Science, and increase from 9.8% to 14.5% in SS.
- Increased ELA scores for entire school for SY23-24 in proficiency from 48.9% to 50.7%
- Increased SS scores for entire school for SY23-24 in proficiency from 45.15% to 48.9%
- Consistently decreased student suspension rate by implementing SEL, PBIS, and ongoing training for staff. SY21-22: 0.49 suspension rate, SY22-23: 0.52 suspension rate, and SY23-24: 0.41 suspension rate (lowest in 8 years)
- Increased employee retention from 67% in SY21-22, 72% in SY22-23 to 90% in SY23-24.
- Increased Gallup Q12 Staff Engagement score. Spring 2020: 3.91, Fall 2021: 3.73, Spring 2022: 3.72, Spring 2023: 3.78, and Spring 2024: 4.05 (highest in schools history).
- Met once a month with community members/families to present updates about academics, operations, behavior, and student/staff wellbeing.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Promoted diversity within the school community through inclusive policies, programming, and recruitment efforts.
- Collaborated with the Parent-Teacher Association to address parent concerns and foster a supportive community for student success.
Assistant Principal
Atlanta Public School System
07.2018 - 07.2022
- Increased CCRPI from 82.8% to 85.2% by leading school PLC restructure initiative and focusing on fast feedback with teachers.
- Increased Milestone EOG results in 8th grade ELA from 19% distinguished to 31%.
- Led building wide implementation of Amplify ELA curriculum with 30 teachers
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
Literacy Instructional Coach
Fulton County Schools
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Met diverse student population needs by planning and implementing lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies.
- 76% of students in 9th Grade EOC scored proficient or above on the Georgia Milestones Assessment.
- Increased teacher use of personalized learning from 30% to 100%.
- Modeled lessons in classrooms on a weekly basis in grades 6th-8th.
- Supported 22 teachers and administrators in using data to improve instruction on all levels.
- Led professional learning community teams in creating course goals from standards un-packing, creation of rigorous common assessments for year-long units modeled after GA Milestones.
- Led English department of 22 teachers in designing and implementing a department wide PLC framework.
- Optimized the use of technology in classrooms by training teachers on effective integration strategies that enhance student learning experiences.
Middle School Teacher
Fulton County Schools
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- 100% of students experienced typical/high growth on the Georgia Milestones Assessment
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Led 25 teachers and facilitated professional development series on literacy and instructional strategies
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA05.2014
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA05.2016
Specialist of Education - Educational Leadership
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA05.2018
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2021
Skills
- Goal Setting
- Instructional Methods Development
- Critical Thinking
- Mission Statement Development
- Professional Development Planning
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Facility Maintenance Oversight
- Relationship Building
- Interpersonal Communication
- Recruiting and hiring
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Educational Leadership Tier II, GACE
- Curriculum and Instruction, GACE
- Middle Grades Language Arts, GACE
- Reading (P-12), GACE
- Special Education General Curriculum, GACE
- Special Education ELA, GACE
- Special Education Math, GACE
- Special Education Reading, GACE
- Special Education Science, GACE
- Special Education Social Studies, GACE
Timeline
Principal
Atlanta Public School System
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Principal
Atlanta Public School System
07.2018 - 07.2022
Literacy Instructional Coach
Fulton County Schools
07.2017 - 08.2018
Middle School Teacher
Fulton County Schools
08.2014 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Morehouse College
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Columbus State University
Specialist of Education - Educational Leadership
Valdosta State University
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Liberty University