Educational professional with strong foundation in consulting and teaching. Proven ability to design and implement effective instructional programs that foster student success. Known for excellent collaboration skills and adaptability to changing educational needs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pennsylvania Fellow
Center for Progressive Leadership
A (9mo) fellowship developing leaders in the areas of strategic planning, campaign design, fundraising, policy development, capacity building, coalition building, and community organizing.
Pathways to Leadership Fellow
Philadelphia School District
04.2024 - Current
Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Consulting Teacher
SDP Office of Teaching and Learning
01.2021 - Current
In accordance with SDP guardrails, support and manage a caseload of Teachers “new” to the SDP.
Facilitate Professional Development for Teachers in the areas of curriculum implementation, impactful practices, equity, and classroom management.
Collaborate with stakeholders from various offices to bring support to Teachers and Students.
Assess Teaching practices and create goals that will yield the highest leverage point impacting student outcomes.
Curriculum Writer and Adjunct Professor
Community College of Philadelphia
01.2017 - Current
A.B.E and A.S.E. Curriculum Writer
Adjunct Professor, Adult Basic and Secondary Education Programs.
Prepare returning adults, ESL, and GED candidates for college-level English Language Arts (ELA) and Writing.
Senior Career Educator
Philadelphia School District
01.2003 - Current
Professional Learning Community Leader.
Penn GSE/Relay Partnership, Mentor Teacher.
Study Island Administrator.
Pennsylvania Value Added Assessment System (PVAAS) Data Team
Corrective Reading and Math Intervention Teacher.
Positive Behavior Incentive Support lead
Yearly SLO Ratings of Distinguished
PVAAS Teacher Ratings of "Exceeded Growth Expectations"
Multi-tiered Support System (MTSS) and Response to Intervention (RTI) knowledgeable.
Trauma Informed
Social Emotional Learning
Project-Based Learning
Experience in educating students in all grades K-8 and all content areas, including Technology and the arts.
Development Team Consultant
Teacher Toolbox LLC
01.2010 - 01.2016
Trauma Education: Creating a School Context that Promotes Emotional Wellness.
Penn Milken 2016 Idea Path Winners!.
Consultant, development, content, and design of professional learning for Teachers, Principals, and School Staff.
Chief Executive Officer
Lipscomb Square Housing Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2010
Established the 1st LSHC advisory board.
Strategic planning for the entire non-profit organization and its restructuring.
Oversaw compliance with established HUD and non-profit policies, practices, rules, and regulations.
Developed a network of working relationships for community members with various social and municipal agencies.
Conducted all board and shareholder meetings
Signed off on the yearly Audit
Education
Master's in Education, M.Ed -
Saint Joseph’s University
Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Political Science
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Associates A.S. - Behavioral Health and Social Sciences
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Skills
Strategic and Analytic thinker
School leadership and Capacity builder
Written and oral report creation
Nonprofit leadership
Project management
Fundraising strategist
Professional development
Policy analysis
Instructing Adult Learners
Certification
Principal (PK-12)
Program Specialist (ESL) PK-12
Certification Elementary (K-6), Pa. Instructional II
Timeline
Pathways to Leadership Fellow
Philadelphia School District
04.2024 - Current
Consulting Teacher
SDP Office of Teaching and Learning
01.2021 - Current
Curriculum Writer and Adjunct Professor
Community College of Philadelphia
01.2017 - Current
Development Team Consultant
Teacher Toolbox LLC
01.2010 - 01.2016
Chief Executive Officer
Lipscomb Square Housing Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2010
Senior Career Educator
Philadelphia School District
01.2003 - Current
Pennsylvania Fellow
Center for Progressive Leadership
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Political Science
Temple University
Associates A.S. - Behavioral Health and Social Sciences
Business Development Manager at Lake Forest Center for Leadership/Lake Forest Graduate School of ManagementBusiness Development Manager at Lake Forest Center for Leadership/Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
Director, “Robin Nelson Rice and Derica Rice” College Prep Institute at Center for Leadership Development, Inc.Director, “Robin Nelson Rice and Derica Rice” College Prep Institute at Center for Leadership Development, Inc.