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Erika D. Vann

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

Dedicated educator with 20+ years of experience building inclusive, student-centered learning environments and strong relationships across all educational levels.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Principal, Early Childhood Center

Kentwood Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
  • Leads day-to-day operations and instructional supervision.
  • Fosters high-quality, play-based learning environment aligned with early childhood standards.
  • Implements professional development in early literacy, SEL, and family engagement.
  • Coaches instructional and support staff for continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
  • Advocates for student, staff, and family needs while ensuring program compliance.
  • Monitors student behavior and enforce discipline policies.
  • Oversees schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
  • Builds productive relationships with families of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
  • Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
  • Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.

Assistant Principal, East Kentwood Freshman Campus

Kentwood Public Schools
08.2018 - 08.2024
  • Provided leadership in curriculum, instruction, and positive school culture.
  • Evaluated and coached teachers using data-driven feedback cycles.
  • Led professional learning communities (PLCs) and restorative practice training.
  • Coordinated school-wide assessments (PSAT, WIDA, NWEA, College Board).
  • Mentored new educators and facilitated equity-focused professional learning.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
  • Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.
  • Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
  • Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
  • Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
  • Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements of support staff.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as school volunteers and outside agencies.
  • Collaborated with school board officials to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities.

Leade Teacher/English Teacher, Crestwood Middle

Kentwood Public Schools
08.2010 - 08.2018
  • Built strong school-family partnerships through communication and events.
  • Served as Summer School Principal and district-wide staff recruiter.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
  • Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student overall performance.
  • Analyzed data to drive instructional decisions and student support.


Education

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
01.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2005

Skills

  • Curriculum Design & Assessment
  • Culturally Responsive Teaching
  • Adult Learning & Instructional Coaching
  • Educational Leadership & Policy
  • Restorative Practices
  • Higher Education Collaboration
  • Equity-Focused Program Development
  • Discipline and policy enforcement
  • Performance monitoring
  • Student achievement
  • Faculty support

Professional Leadership

  • Designed and led district-wide professional development, including evening sessions.
  • Facilitated Title I Parent Engagement Events and community learning nights.
  • Served on Kentwood Public Schools DEI Implementation Team.
  • Created student leadership conferences through grants (GLOW-Up / LEVEL UP).

Memberships Affiliations

  • Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
  • Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP)
  • West Michigan Leadership Academy - DEI Cohort #3

Timeline

Assistant Principal, Early Childhood Center

Kentwood Public Schools
08.2024 - Current

Assistant Principal, East Kentwood Freshman Campus

Kentwood Public Schools
08.2018 - 08.2024

Leade Teacher/English Teacher, Crestwood Middle

Kentwood Public Schools
08.2010 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Aquinas College

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

Western Michigan University

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