Keisha Gue
Chicago,IL
Summary
Hardworking educational leader with a proven track record excelling in strategic planning and data analysis to enhance student achievement. Skilled in relationship building and fostering teacher development, I drive impactful instructional improvements and engage parents effectively, ensuring a collaborative environment that prioritizes student success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Randolph Elementary School
Chicago, USA
07.2022 - Current
- Strategic Planning for Achievement: Collaborates with various teams to develop, implement, and monitor school improvement plans with the core objective of enhancing student achievement
- Vision-Driven Decision Making: Ensures that all decision-making processes are consistently aligned with the school's established identity, vision, and mission
- Instructional Capacity Building: Fosters the development of teachers' instructional capabilities through tailored coaching and targeted professional learning opportunities leading to a 35% increase in reading proficiency K-2
- Data-Informed Instructional Improvement: Utilizes data analysis to formulate strategic approaches that lead to modifications in teaching practices, thereby guaranteeing high-quality instruction for all students
- Collaborated with classroom teachers, parents, and the special education team to develop Individual Education Plans for students
- Development: Conducts REACH observations utilizing the Danielson Framework, delivering timely, actionable feedback to support teacher growth and instructional effectiveness.
- Implemented restorative practices and collaborative problem-solving strategies that strengthened relationships and enhanced school culture.
- Developed and managed school-wide master schedules for students, teachers, intervention services, and special education supports.
- Participated in recruitment, selection, and induction of instructional personnel.
Instructional Coach
Randolph Elementary School
Chicago, USA
09.2019 - 07.2022
- Set goals with teacher aligned to Reach domains
- Coached and mentored teachers to deliver instruction grounded in student identities, relationships, and engaging student discourse, facilitating professional learning experiences
- Conducted safe practice performance observations for teachers submitting recommendations to the school principal and conferencing with teachers to provide instructional guidance and support
- Strengthened the day-to-day instructional capacity of classroom teachers, including providing specialized coaching and training for Teacher Leaders in model-coaching and co-leading data teams
Inaugural Host
Teach Chicago Podcast
Chicago, USA
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Facilitated recorded conversations between guest speakers and co-host to ensure smooth and engaging discussions
- Developed interview questions tailored to the current climate of education to foster meaningful dialogue
- Assisted with content creation and production support to enhance audience engagement and program quality
Teacher
Randolph Elementary School
Chicago, USA
08.2009 - 08.2019
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet diverse student learning modalities and planned instruction using various teaching aids, strategies, and thematic units
- Served as a member of the Instructional Leadership Team and Personalized Learning Team
- Practiced proactive and consistent classroom management strategies, fostering student-facilitated class environments
- Utilized Common Core State Standards for lesson and unit planning
Lead Teacher
Leap Innovations
Chicago, USA
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Led a collaborative inquiry team to design and implement personalized learning practices that supported student needs
- Coached teachers through a reflective process to identify problems of practice and develop targeted instructional strategies
- Partnered with colleagues to implement the LEAP Learning Framework, fostering innovation in teaching and learning
National Fellow
Yale National Initiative
New Haven, USA
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Conducted extensive research under the guidance of Yale faculty to develop curriculum aligned with both district standards and student needs
- Authored and published a curriculum unit through the Yale National Initiative, contributing to a national repository of teacher-created resources
- Engaged in scholarly seminars and professional learning to deepen content knowledge and enhance instructional practice
Teacher
Parkman Elementary School
Chicago, USA
08.2005 - 07.2009
- Coordinated the After School All Stars Program, overseeing logistics, student participation, and enrichment activities
- Led grade-level team meetings, facilitating collaboration and alignment on curriculum and instructional strategies
- Designed and implemented lesson plans aligned with Illinois State Standards to support student achievement and academic growth
Education
Master of Arts - Principal Leadership
Concordia University
River Forest, IL01-2018
Master of Arts - Teacher Leadership
St. Xavier University
Chicago, IL01-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Bradley University
Peoria, IL01-2005
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Data Analysis
- Distributed Leadership
- Relationship building
- Performance evaluations
- Parent engagement and communication
- Policy and procedure development
- Scheduling optimization
Certification
- Illinois Professional Educator License with Principal Endorsement
- Chicago Public Schools Principal Eligibility List
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Randolph Elementary School
07.2022 - Current
Instructional Coach
Randolph Elementary School
09.2019 - 07.2022
Inaugural Host
Teach Chicago Podcast
08.2019 - 06.2021
Lead Teacher
Leap Innovations
08.2017 - 06.2019
National Fellow
Yale National Initiative
01.2015 - 12.2015
Teacher
Randolph Elementary School
08.2009 - 08.2019
Teacher
Parkman Elementary School
08.2005 - 07.2009
Master of Arts - Principal Leadership
Concordia University
Master of Arts - Teacher Leadership
St. Xavier University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Bradley University