Emika C. Canty
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated instructional leader and evaluator with over 20 years of experience at the elementary and secondary level in an urban school setting. Excelling at creating strong relationships and supportive environments that promote student achievement, shared leadership, and trusting and respectful relationships. Effective at leading teams in analyzing and using data to inform instruction, professional development, and establishing systems and structures.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
School Improvement Specialist
IARSS
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Developed strategic plans aligned with district-wide objectives, ensuring a comprehensive approach to school advancement.
- Coordinated efforts between administrators and faculty members to set goals for continuous improvement.
- Utilized assessment tools effectively, allowing teachers to track individual student progress throughout the year accurately.
- Work closely with School Leadership Teams to align improvement initiatives with the school's overall vision and CIWP goals.
Principal
South Cook ISC 4
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided leadership for Prevention Initiative, Preschool for All & Kindergarten, instructional programs, school operations, and personnel
- Supervised accurate maintenance and completion of school records, annual reports and budget
- Directed the Instructional leadership team in programs, attendance, discipline, and grading practices
- Attended weekly IEP meetings
- Implemented small group and differentiated instruction in grades Pre-K which resulted in 53% on grade level
- Provided quality interactions between all members of the school community.
Director
Jewish Center of Chicago
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Worked collaboratively with the Chief Program Officer to implement strategic planning for the program/department for 18 schools
- Lead operational opportunities and efficiencies including, but not limited to, budget development, oversight and procurement, evaluation and management of school partnerships
- Worked with Assistant Directors to develop Individual Learning Plans for students
- Developed and implemented high-quality programming across all J at School sites to ensure both program impact and differentiation from product competitors
- Negotiated contracts and partnerships with public and private schools throughout Chicago and suburbs
- Collaborated with the Chief Program Officer to execute on fiscal decisions; works with the Financial Manager and Chief Program Officer to develop, monitor and ensure compliance and identify opportunities/efficiencies within the J at School budget
- Developed partnerships within CPS and other organizations
Director of Student Services
Chicago Public Schools
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Coordinated standardized testing, prepared statistical reports, and analyzed data
- Worked with parents to build a strong school community and effective communication and conferencing
- Developed and implemented high quality professional development aligned with district and school goals (Social & Emotional Learning, Culture & Climate)
- Developed and maintained an atmosphere of openness, confidentiality, and trust between and among all stakeholders: students, parents, and teachers
- Lead Attendance Team in the development of the student attendance incentive program to enhance daily attendance, which resulted in attendance increase from 91% to 95.4%
- Created a healthy school-wide environment and structure ensuring continuous improvement of school climate with all stakeholders
Assistant Principal
Chicago Public Schools
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Provided leadership and direction over all instructional programs, school operations, and personnel
- Supervised and ensured accurate maintenance and completion of school records, annual reports, and budget
- Directed the Instructional Leadership Team in instructional programs, and attendance, discipline, grading policies and practices
- Audited unit plans, lesson plans, and student performance tasks in all core content areas, which resulted in an increase in Ambitious Instruction (Strong) as measured by the 5Essentials Report
- Implemented small group and differentiated instruction in grades Pre K-8 which resulted in 53% overall growth in NWEA Reading and 54% growth overall for students in grade 2-8 in 2017
- Utilized the Depth of Knowledge matrix and EQuIP Protocol to assess student work and learning tasks and ensure alignment to CCSS/NGSS
- Utilized results of school diagnostic reviews and other assessments of quantitative and qualitative data to recommend instructional strategies and design professional development training for staff
- Created the H.E.R.O Attendance Initiative that recognized students who met the attendance goal of 95% or higher
- Coached all staff and security on effective tier one SEL practices resulting in a 10 % reduction in group 3 – 6 misconducts and a 5% drop in classroom based misconducts
- Conducting classroom Observations using Charlotte Danielson Framework
Acting Principal
Chicago Public Schools
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Conducted Classroom Observations using the CPS Framework for Teaching
- Monitored day to day operations of school building
- Coached and mentored 11 teachers on instruction
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Chicago State University
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Roosevelt University
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Student engagement
- Parent Engagement
Timeline
School Improvement Specialist
IARSS
12.2024 - 04.2025
Principal
South Cook ISC 4
01.2022 - 01.2023
Director
Jewish Center of Chicago
01.2021 - 01.2022
Director of Student Services
Chicago Public Schools
01.2019 - 01.2021
Assistant Principal
Chicago Public Schools
01.2011 - 01.2018
Acting Principal
Chicago Public Schools
01.2010 - 01.2011
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Roosevelt University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Chicago State University
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