Kamaal S. Ahmad
Lexington,KY
Summary
A hard working and dedicated educator who is firmly committed to the well being of each and every person within his assigned school. I am firmly committed to academic growth and achievement, in a loving and caring environment, where every single student and staff feels valued.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Lexington Universal Academy
Lexington, KY
07.2022 - Current
- Led the school during the accreditation process, by organizing the necessary documents, and writing the necessary material to show the achievements of the school.
- Created a MTSS team to help navigate student growth and student achievement.
- Created a school leadership team to help make important decisions within the school, especially policy related decisions.
- Created a student council for elementary and middle school, in order to build the necessary leadership skills for our students, while also giving them a bigger voice within the school.
- Created a parent focus group in order to get more stakeholder feedback.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Assistant Principal
Granite School District
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavioral or learning problems
- Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives
- Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff
- Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues
- Plan and lead professional development activities for teachers, administrators, and support staff
Assistant Principal (Intern)
Granite School District
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
Special Education Teacher
Granite School District
09.2013 - 05.2020
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Para Educator
City Academy
Salt Lake City, UT
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Taught study support classes.
Director of Football Operations
Weber State University
Ogden, UT
05.2011 - 12.2011
- Supported development staff in fundraising, advancement and public relations.
- Assisted head football coach in managing student-athlete retention programs such as academic progress towards graduation, study tables and class attendance.
- Created graphics and social media and promoted football program throughout academic year.
- Administered football program and supported overall athletic and university initiatives with enthusiasm.
- Assisted with fundraising.
Recruiting Coordinator
Weber State University
Ogden, UT
04.2010 - 12.2011
- Managed recruiting for football staff
Assistant Football Coach
Weber State University
03.2007 - 05.2010
- Computerized and video records of athlete, team and opposing team performance
- Evaluate and progress monitored student athletes' academic and athletic progress
- Scouted opposing teams to help build effective gameplay strategies.
- Maintained positive community and parent relations to build strong athletic support networks.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership & Policy
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Utah State University
Logan, UT01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05.2005
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Miami, OK12.2001
Skills
- Employee Oversight
- Community Engagement
- School Programs
- Group Teaching
- Instructional Strategies
- Staff Development
- Student Engagement
Certification
Professional Educators License - School Leadership
Professional Educators License - Special Education
Timeline
Principal
Lexington Universal Academy
07.2022 - Current
Assistant Principal
Granite School District
08.2020 - 06.2021
Assistant Principal (Intern)
Granite School District
07.2020 - 06.2021
Special Education Teacher
Granite School District
09.2013 - 05.2020
Para Educator
City Academy
09.2012 - 06.2013
Director of Football Operations
Weber State University
05.2011 - 12.2011
Recruiting Coordinator
Weber State University
04.2010 - 12.2011
Assistant Football Coach
Weber State University
03.2007 - 05.2010
Master of Education - Educational Leadership & Policy
University of Utah
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Utah State University
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Kentucky
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College