IRENAH WILSON

• Instructional Leadership & Teacher Coaching
• Provide direct coaching to 5 teachers; over the past 3 years, have managed Enrichment Team (5), 4th Grade (4), 2nd Grade (3), and all substitutes, strengthening lesson execution, student engagement, and instructional practice.
• Conduct classroom walkthroughs and observations, providing real-time feedback and post-observation O3s to improve instructional practice.
• Facilitate weekly coaching meetings to address instructional goals, behavior strategies, and data-driven interventions.
• Use student assessment data (interim, formative, summative) to identify trends, guide teacher support, and inform schoolwide interventions.

Culture & Schoolwide Leadership

• Co-developed and implemented the Behavior Response Flowchart, improving consistency of staff responses across classrooms.
• Monitored disciplinary data trends to identify areas of concern or improvement within the school''s culture framework.
• Strengthened use of the Behavior Consequence Tracker for tracking student behavior patterns, identifying areas of concern and implementing targeted interventions.
• Manage the Restorative Center, supporting students in reflecting, repairing harm, and returning successfully to class.
• Lead weekly upper elementary community meetings (Grades 4–5) based on instructional and behavioral trends, reinforcing expectations and celebrating progress.
• Plan and oversee schoolwide incentives (School Store, Pride Time, Student of the Month) and created bus rider incentive programs, reducing bus referrals from 38 to 25 in one month.
• Contributed to a reduction in out-of-school suspensions from 65 to 51 year-over-year through restorative practices.
• Build strong relationships with students, families, and staff, modeling restorative practices and maintaining accountability to school values and culture.
• Responded to complaints or investigations involving student behavior and documented, managed and reported on student discipline data.
• Facilitated peer mediation sessions promoting conflict resolution skills among students.

• Led a grade-level team in planning instruction, analyzing student data, and implementing strategies to improve academic outcomes.
• Facilitated team meetings focused on instruction, culture, and problem-solving around student needs.
• Mentored new teachers and fellows to support integration with curriculum, culture, and school expectations.
• Modeled strong teaching practices and maintained high expectations for student achievement and staff collaboration.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively through clear guidelines and consistent enforcement, maintaining a supportive atmosphere conducive to learning for all students. Resulting in fewer than 3 support calls per week for the grade-level team.

• Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
• Executed KIPP NC adopted scripted ELA curriculum (Bookworms, Wheatley) with fidelity to pacing guides.
• Created exemplar student responses to hold students accountable and set high expectations.
• Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
• Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of growth for students, implementing targeted interventions to close achievement gaps.
• Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
• Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating real-world examples.
• Managed classroom effectively using positive discipline techniques and behavior management plans tailored to individual student needs.
• Used assessment data (formative, summative, MAP, interim assessments) to adjust instruction for 25–30 students per class, achieving highest reading growth in the region.
• Built strong family partnerships through weekly newsletters, positive phone calls, and school event participation.

• Led instructional and operational management for summer programming, including scheduling, staff support, and student supervision.
• Coached teachers on curriculum implementation (Bookworms, Zearn) and effective instructional practices.
• Monitored student progress, providing timely feedback to facilitate continuous improvement in academic performance.
• Ensured smooth daily operations and consistent schoolwide expectations.
• Addressed behavioral issues promptly, implementing appropriate disciplinary measures as needed.
• Supported teachers in learning and applying new skills through meaningful professional development.