Jamille L. Becton
Cordova,TN
Summary
Educational leader with 14+ years of experience guiding student culture, conduct, and success across diverse school settings. Skilled in crisis management, equity and inclusion, and compliance with state and district policy. Experienced in building strong student support systems, family engagement programs, and leadership development opportunities that improve retention and belonging. Seeking to bring this background into higher education to foster student success, engagement, and accountability.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Scholars (6-12)
City University Schools
01.2025 - Current
- Provide leadership in student culture, conduct, and engagement across three programs: Girls Preparatory (6–8), School of Independence (dual enrollment), and School of Liberal Arts (college-prep, 9-12).
- Oversee student accountability systems including attendance, behavior, and crisis response, aligning with Tennessee law and district policy.
- Lead equity-focused initiatives and inclusive leadership opportunities for underserved students.
- Collaborate with faculty and families to strengthen student retention, success, and sense of belonging.
Dean of Scholars / Assistant Principal (6–8)
Gestalt Community Schools
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Directed student conduct processes, interventions, and crisis management, strengthening student safety and accountability.
- Mentored teachers in classroom management and student engagement practices, aligning with higher education faculty support needs.
- Designed systems for attendance and family engagement that directly contributed to student retention and belonging.
Dean of Scholars / 504 Coordinator (6–8)
Arkansas Lighthouse Academy
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Ensured compliance with 504 plans and accommodations for diverse learners, transferable to Title IX and student affairs compliance work.
- Developed inclusive strategies to close equity gaps and improve access, aligning with Lane College’s commitment to belonging and inclusion.
Educational Coordinator
UAMS Head Start
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Trained staff in student support, compliance, and classroom management, building skills applicable to student counseling and support services.
- Partnered with families to strengthen engagement and readiness, mirroring higher education’s need for holistic student support.
Teacher Leader / Testing Coordinator
Little Rock School District
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Coordinated assessment processes to ensure compliance and accountability, skills transferable to student conduct and policy enforcement in higher education.
- Facilitated collaboration among faculty through professional learning communities, strengthening student support and engagement.
- Developed intervention strategies to close academic and equity gaps, directly supporting student retention and belonging.
- Mentored educators to improve engagement practices, applicable to faculty and staff development in student affairs.
RTI Coordinator (K–12)
Memphis STEM Academy
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Implemented intervention programs that improved retention and reduced student attrition, skills aligned with higher education retention efforts.
- Partnered with school leaders and families to expand inclusive support systems.
Interventionist (2–5)
Shelby County Schools
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Delivered targeted academic interventions that improved student outcomes, demonstrating capacity to strengthen student success pipelines.
- Collaborated with teachers and families to promote belonging and equitable access to supports.
Assistant Program Manager
Open Arms Care Corporation
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Supervised staff, crisis response, and compliance systems, developing transferable skills in crisis management for higher education environments.
- Developed and monitored individualized support plans to ensure client success and well-being.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
St. Thomas University
Miami, FL01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Lane College
Jackson, TN06.2011
Skills
- Student Conduct & Crisis Response
- Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
- Retention & Engagement Strategies
- Counseling & Student Support Systems
- Compliance & Policy Enforcement
- Leadership Development Programming
- Collaboration Across Faculty & Staff
- Community & Family Engagement
Timeline
Dean of Scholars (6-12)
City University Schools
01.2025 - Current
Dean of Scholars / Assistant Principal (6–8)
Gestalt Community Schools
01.2023 - 01.2024
Dean of Scholars / 504 Coordinator (6–8)
Arkansas Lighthouse Academy
01.2023 - 01.2024
Educational Coordinator
UAMS Head Start
01.2022 - 01.2023
Teacher Leader / Testing Coordinator
Little Rock School District
01.2018 - 01.2022
RTI Coordinator (K–12)
Memphis STEM Academy
01.2016 - 01.2018
Interventionist (2–5)
Shelby County Schools
01.2013 - 01.2016
Assistant Program Manager
Open Arms Care Corporation
01.2011 - 01.2013
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
St. Thomas University
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Lane College
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