Streamlined school operations by evaluating processes and procedures, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements.
Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
Facilitated collaboration between departments to develop interdisciplinary curricula for a more holistic educational experience.
Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
Promoted diversity within the school community through inclusive policies, programming, and recruitment efforts.
Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
Evaluated curriculum materials for alignment with state standards, ensuring consistency across grade levels and subject areas.
Oversaw the development of extracurricular programs that enhanced student life beyond the classroom setting.
Addressed discipline issues promptly while maintaining fairness; sustaining positive relationships among faculty members.
Co-Principal TK-5 (412 Students)
Fortune School of Education
08.2022 - 12.2023
Coordinated administrative oversight and planned all phases of instructional leadership for the school including educational programming, administration, budgetary planning, discipline, and counseling services.
With an equity lens, promoted and cultivated a school climate that values student voice and designed authentic student learning experiences
Supported systems for promoting positive behavior and tiered intervention to meet the academic and social emotional needs of a diverse student body; maintained high expectations and motivation for all students to engage in continuous learning and development
Oversight over SBAC testing, ELPac, accommodations, and quarterly NWEA MAP test administration
LEA for IEPS and Coordinator for 504 Plans
With support from Human Resources, participated in recruitment fairs, interview process, onboarding and training of new employees, and followed the graduated discipline matrix for all employees.
Vice Principal 9th-12th (1000+ Students)
Sacramento City Unified School District
07.2019 - 06.2022
WASC Coordinator, LEA for IEPs and 504 Plans, aPLC lead for English, Science, Special Education, and World Language Departments, and oversight and coordination of the master schedule.
Oversight and coordination of SBAC, ELPAC, AP exams, PSAT, SAT, and ACT administration.
MTSS, Title IX, and Cost referral coordinator
Implemented and monitored school-wide behavioral expectations and policies including monitoring attendance trends and overseeing truancy interventions; address safety and welfare issues by holding meetings with parents, investigating incidents, documenting findings, contacting proper authorities and conforming to legal requirements and regulations
Vice Principal 7th-12th (869 Students)
Summit Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2019
Participate in the certificated and classified staff evaluation process, goal setting, observation cycle
Assist with schoolwide assessment coordination such as NWEA, CAASPP, etc
Participate in a variety of meetings and monitoring student achievement, growth, behaviors, and development, including, MTSS, IEP, 504 and SST meetings
Represent the school to outside agencies and the community in the absence of the Principal; maintain effective community relations
Oversight over the master schedule and coordination of SBAC, ELPAC, AP exams, PSAT, SAT, and ACT administration
Maintain effective communications with parents; provide information on school policies and procedures; participate in parent, student and teacher conferences, as appropriate
10th, 11th, AP Literature and AP Composition
Moreau Catholic High School
08.2013 - 06.2017
Developed and implemented innovative lesson plans to engage students using multimedia strategies and technology, Socratic Seminar(s), and Expeditionary learning models.
Monitored conversations between native speakers and nonnative speakers in order to provide real-life examples of how the language is used.
Engaged parents in meaningful dialogues about their children's academic performance.
Adjunct Professor
Merritt College
05.2015 - 09.2015
Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
Middle School English Instructor
New Designs Charter School Watts
09.2012 - 06.2013
Developed interesting lectures and educational activities to maximize learning within classroom.
Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
Established and maintained student behavioral standards to achieve functional learning environment.
Education
EdD - Organizational Leadership K-12 Schools
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
Master of Science - Secondary Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA
Affiliations
Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 3, VP of Membership 2019-2021
California Association of African American Superintendents and Administrators (CAAASA)