Dr. Jenetta Ross-Cooper
Merrillville,IN
Summary
Accomplished Dean/Assistant Principal at Aspire Charter Academy, adept in academic administration and organizational development. Spearheaded innovative teaching strategies, enhancing faculty capabilities and student outcomes. Excelled in building exceptional teams, driving a significant increase in program quality and student retention. Expert in performance assessment and multi-tiered support systems, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and academic excellence. Perceptive educator with solid record of accomplishment in attaining and surpassing targets during [Number]-year career. Stay on top of trends in education to maintain modern, efficient systems meeting needs of diverse students. Solid relationship-builder with decisive approach to solving operational problems.
Overview
20
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years of professional experience
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Work History
Dean/Assistant Principal
Aspire Charter Academy
02.2016 - Current
- Championed cutting-edge research projects and trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.within the school, supporting faculty-led initiatives that contributed to advancements in their respective fields.
- Facilitated data-driven decision making by utilizing assessment tools to evaluate program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
- Implemented initiatives to drive curriculum quality and target learning outcomes.
- Recruited, hired and trained academic faculty and staff members.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
- Collaborated with faculty to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, increasing student engagement across subjects.
Dean of Academics
R. D. Henton University
06.2016 - 10.2018
- Provided oversight for the assessment of student learning outcomes, ensuring that results were used to inform curricular improvements and enhance overall program quality.
- Developed partnerships with local businesses, non-profit organizations, or government agencies that provided students with internship opportunities or collaborative projects.
- Executed strategies to increase parental and community engagement within school.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to identify areas of improvement within academic programs and allocate resources accordingly.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Matteson School District 159
08.2012 - 02.2016
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Illinois State Educational Director
Brain Hurrican
08.2008 - 10.2009
- Championed professional growth opportunities for staff members by connecting them with relevant conferences, workshops or seminars.
- Coordinated special events such as open houses, career days, and graduation ceremonies to engage students, parents, and the wider community in school life.
- Developed comprehensive teacher training programs to enhance staff capabilities and teaching effectiveness.
- Evaluated educational materials including textbooks, supplementary resources, software applications for alignment with curricular goals.
Regional Director
Edison Schools
12.2003 - 06.2007
- Streamlined operations for improved efficiency by evaluating existing processes and introducing innovative solutions.
- Motivated employees through effective communication, recognition programs, and tailored incentive structures that aligned with corporate objectives.
- Produced [Number] reports per week to analyze job performance against team goals.
- Served as a mentor to emerging leaders, sharing knowledge and expertise while fostering an environment of continuous learning and growth.
- Led a team of managers to achieve consistent revenue growth through effective leadership and strategic planning.
- Delivered comprehensive training programs to build highly skilled teams capable of delivering on company goals and objectives.
Education
Master of Arts - Building Leadership
Purdue University
West Lafayette, INMaster of Arts - Education
Calumet College of St. Joseph
Whiting, INSkills
- Organizational Development
- Academic administration knowledge
- Academic goal advisement
- Multi-tiered Support Systems
- Student retention
- Academic Leadership
- Exceptional Team Building
- Faculty Development
- Performance Assessment
Accomplishments
- Awarded Principal Achievement Award for [Focus of Award].
- Increased overall student academic performance on standardized tests by [Number]%.
- Delivered curriculum training opportunities to academic staff resulting in collectively higher-grade point average by [Number]% for the entire school.
Certification
- Licensed PEL (Professional Educators License - IL/IN
- Administration License - IL/IN
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Timeline
Dean of Academics
R. D. Henton University
06.2016 - 10.2018
Dean/Assistant Principal
Aspire Charter Academy
02.2016 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Matteson School District 159
08.2012 - 02.2016
Illinois State Educational Director
Brain Hurrican
08.2008 - 10.2009
Regional Director
Edison Schools
12.2003 - 06.2007
Master of Arts - Building Leadership
Purdue University
Master of Arts - Education
Calumet College of St. Joseph