Dr. Laurene Richards- Usher
Hempstead,New York
Summary
Qualified administrator with long history in education and dedication to school performance, teacher training and student success. Attentive to pulse of school to proactively manage negative trends and recognize success in teachers and methods. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
NAA Brooklyn Elementary Campus
Brooklyn, NY
07.2022 - Current
- Directed school human resources including hiring, training, policy enforcement and legal compliance for school employing over 3 staff members.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
- Enforced school rules for attendance, discipline and honesty.
- Partnered with teaching staff to develop and improve curriculum offerings for students.
- Referred to student performance data to set educational goals and standards.
- Observed teachers under classroom conditions to track professional abilities and identify areas in need of improvement.
Principal
Linden SDA School
Queens , New York
07.2014 - 07.2022
- Provided instructional leadership to faculty and staff in the areas of curriculum development, assessment practices and professional growth activities.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators, families and other stakeholders in order to promote collaboration among all participants in the educational process.
- Monitored student academic performance data in order to identify trends or areas of need that require additional resources or support.
- Organized regular meetings with faculty members to discuss issues related to instruction, assessment strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Reviewed test scores from standardized tests administered at different grade levels in order to track academic progress over time.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences throughout the year in order to update families about their child's progress towards meeting academic goals set forth by the school administration.
Interim Principal
Linden SDA School
Queens, NY
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Developed and implemented school policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Maintained positive relationships with parents and guardians of students.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal educational regulations.
- Conducted meetings with various stakeholders in education system.
- Created a safe learning environment for all students at the school.
- Analyzed data related to student achievement levels to identify areas of improvement.
Assistant Principal
Linden SDA School
Queens, New York
07.2008 - 07.2013
- Monitored student behavior and discipline in accordance with district regulations.
- Provided guidance and support to teachers, staff and students in the school.
- Conducted regular meetings with parents to discuss their children's academic progress.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as sports teams, clubs and field trips.
- Reviewed textbooks, library resources and other instructional materials for appropriateness in meeting educational standards.
Education
Advance Certificate School Building Leader - Organizational Leadership
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY08-2021
Ph.D. - Curriculum And Instruction
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN08-2013
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Atlantic Union College
South Lancaster, MA08-2003
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Universidad Adventista De Centroamerica
Costa Rica12-1998
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Union College
Lincoln, NE06-1982
Skills
- New Student Orientation
- School culture
- Curriculum development and oversight
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Technology integrations
- Instructional Leadership
- Student performance data
- Verbal and written communication
- Training and mentoring
- Staff Management
- Discipline management
- Team Collaboration
Affiliations
- Board member of 4 Real Women International
- 4 Real Women International Regional director Latin America
- Awarded Women minority Scholarship from Regional Conference SDA
- Founder and CEO of Parenthood Consultancy Services LLC
- Parenting facilitator on "Our Legacy Plus Group LLC"
- Presently working on publishing my book:"Championing Parents for Legacy Success"
- Member of Heart Smart (Help people to be more conscientious and intentional about their health.
Accomplishments
- 2017 -Samuel Rashford Chapter "Educator of the year 2017 Oakwood University Alumni Association.
- 2018 - Recipient of the Powerhouse Woman Educator’s Award. Honored at the Marcelaine Lawson’s Innerstrength Woman Annual Gala in Queens NY.
- 2015 - Proclamation from Senator Leroy Comrie
New York State 14th Senate District
- 2016 - Citation from Senator Leroy Comrie
New York State Senate 14th Senate District
- 2017 - Proclamation from Senator Leroy Comrie
New York State 14th Senate District
Certification
Certifications:
- Administrator Certification
- Teaching Certification
North American Division of Seventh-day Adventist.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
My Leadership Phylosophy
"Be the change you want to see in the world." Gandhi
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Principal
NAA Brooklyn Elementary Campus
07.2022 - Current
Principal
Linden SDA School
07.2014 - 07.2022
Interim Principal
Linden SDA School
07.2013 - 07.2014
Assistant Principal
Linden SDA School
07.2008 - 07.2013
Advance Certificate School Building Leader - Organizational Leadership
St. John's University
Ph.D. - Curriculum And Instruction
Capella University
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Atlantic Union College
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Universidad Adventista De Centroamerica
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Union College
Certifications:
- Administrator Certification
- Teaching Certification
North American Division of Seventh-day Adventist.
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