Dr. Sunday Steele
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
As an educational leader, my goal is to provide as many educators as possible with the tools and resources they need to ensure all students are successful. I am dedicated to ensuring access and equity to marginalized students and ending educational inequalities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
UnboundEd/CORE
Los Angeles
04.2024 - Current
- Oversees the Curriculum Services program and team including hiring, performance evaluation and other employee relations.
- Directs the vision and strategy for the program and program content.
- Develops and implements the marketing and growth plans.
- Manages and oversees financial operations, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis activities.
- Analyzes market trends to identify opportunities for growth within existing markets and new ones.
- Develops and executes strategic plans to support the vision and mission of the organization.
- Manages grants, RFPs and overall client partnerships
- Negotiates contracts with clients and vendors for services, products and supplies.
- Communicates regularly with executive team members to make programmatic decisions, and direction for projects.
Managing Director
UnboundEd/CORE Learning
Los Angeles, CA
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Oversaw the day-to-day management of the Curriculum Services Program and Team.
- Developed the vision, strategy, and product roadmaps for the Curriculum Services Program with a focus on scaling nationally.
- Provided business development, marketing support and strategy to the Vice President to increase revenue and reach.
- Cultivated a deep understanding of market, customer and competitor landscapes to identify growth opportunities.
- Provided coaching and strategic support through layers of direct reports.
- Represented the Curriculum Services Team in cross functional events, meetings and projects.
- Provided guidance to team members on project management principles and best practices.
- Created strategies for increasing revenue streams by leveraging existing customer relationships and flexible product offerings.
- Participated in development activities such as product launches and promotional events.
- Contributed to professional development of internal staff through effective training and mentorship.
Senior Content Director
UnboundEd/CORE Learning
Los Angeles, CA
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with the Vice President to establish the vision and product roadmap for the Curriculum Services Programs.
- Designed and developed the second iteration of the curriculum adoption and implementation programs.
- Recruited and supervised content writers to support the development of services.
- Provided delivery team support including program training and guidance with delivery of services.
- Expanded the research base for the curriculum and adoption program.
- Edited and proofread all content before publication.
- Collaborated with marketing and research to finalize programmatic content and resources.
- Identified opportunities for improving existing processes related to content production.
Educational Consultant
Steele Educational Consulting
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Provided K-12 expertise for an educational start-up focusing on High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM).
- Engaged in interviews with C-Suite district leaders to assess current needs and gaps in education.
- Conducted market analysis of services and products.
- Collaborated with other product managers to ensure the minimal viable product (MVP) was comprehensive and ready for launch.
Senior Director of Implementation
The College Board
04.2015 - 09.2021
- Provided leadership support and implementation strategy of College Board programs to the largest school districts across the country.
- Designed and delivered ongoing face-to-face and virtual professional learning, including online interactive modules.
- Coached and directly supervised directors and consultants.
- Served as product lead for multiple services in the team's portfolio.
- Collaborated with cross functional teams, including the delivery of sales presentations and business development strategy.
- Managed new and existing accounts in the western and southern regions to ensure successful implementation, renewal, and expansion.
- Developed strategy with state and government relations teams to execute the organization’s priorities and mission in multiple regions.
Assistant Principal
Long Beach Unified School District
08.2007 - 04.2015
- Designed and implemented the professional learning plan across content areas.
- Developed and implemented school policies, procedures and programs for student achievement.
- Coordinated and expanded the Advanced Placement (AP) Program.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
Educational Consultant
The College Board
Los Angeles, CA
2004 - 2015
- Offered subject matter expertise on curriculum design, selection, and implementation.
- Facilitated professional learning nationwide to teachers implementing the SpringBoard curriculum.
- Provided curriculum implementation support to leaders nationwide through strategic planning, classroom observations and trainings.
English Teacher/Department Chair/Literacy Coach
Long Beach Unified School District
09.1999 - 08.2007
- Developed the master schedule for multiple departments.
- Coached and mentored teachers with implementation of high-quality instructional materials.
- Designed and facilitated ongoing professional learning for teachers.
- Implemented the English Language Arts curriculum to meet the needs of students.
Education
Ed.D./K-12 Leadership -
University of Southern California
06-2010
M.A.Ed./Curriculum & Instruction -
California State University, Dominguez Hills
05-2004
B.A./American Lit. & Culture -
University of California, Los Angeles
06-1999
Skills
- Curriculum Adoption & Implementation
- Leadership Development
- Professional Learning Designer
- Product Development
- Educational Change Management
- Client Relationships
Timeline
Vice President
UnboundEd/CORE
04.2024 - Current
Managing Director
UnboundEd/CORE Learning
07.2022 - 04.2024
Senior Content Director
UnboundEd/CORE Learning
03.2022 - 09.2023
Educational Consultant
Steele Educational Consulting
09.2021 - 03.2022
Senior Director of Implementation
The College Board
04.2015 - 09.2021
Assistant Principal
Long Beach Unified School District
08.2007 - 04.2015
English Teacher/Department Chair/Literacy Coach
Long Beach Unified School District
09.1999 - 08.2007
Educational Consultant
The College Board
2004 - 2015
Ed.D./K-12 Leadership -
University of Southern California
M.A.Ed./Curriculum & Instruction -
California State University, Dominguez Hills
B.A./American Lit. & Culture -
University of California, Los Angeles
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