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KENDRAYA CHESTER
Atlanta,GA
The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
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Summary
Dedicated Assistant Principal with Education degree and high-level expertise in data-driven decision execution. Developed programs and promoted opportunities for student achievement in large metropolitan school system. Excellent statistical, systems management and communications skills leading to optimum outcomes.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
KIPP Soul PrimaryAtlanta, GA
Assistant Principal
07.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment
- Managed and trained team of 13 teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification and increased scholar mastery by 60%
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions
KIPP Soul PrimaryAtlanta, GA
Kindergarten Team Lead
07.2018 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Functioned as team lead within department, achieving recognition for excellence in leadership for team of eight
- Train 5+ teaching assistants annually to ensure confidence with all processes and procedures
- Performed 1:1 coaching with caseloads of 80+ adolescent clients, resulting in 80% success rate
- Establish critical goals and key performance indicators to support both organizational and client goals
- Analyze and document growth to submit data to senior leadership for compliance
- Develop engaging lessons with digital tools and educational platforms aligned with chosen curriculum
Ober Elementary SchoolLas Vegas, NV
Kindergarten Teacher
08.2017 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Created and delivered high impact presentations using multiple technology platforms, including Powerpoint, Microsoft Excel, Google Classroom
- Documented various data points with extreme accuracy for strict compliance records
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives
Somerset AcademyLas Vegas, NV
Second Grade Teacher/Team Lead
08.2014 - 07.2017
Job overview
- Created and delivered high impact presentations using multiple technology platforms, including Powerpoint, Microsoft Excel, Google Classroom
- Functioned as team lead within department, achieving recognition for excellence in leadership and ensuring performance and compliance is met by team
- Documented various data points with extreme accuracy for strict compliance records
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously with team of 8, ensuring performance, quality, strategy and timelines were achieved
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities
All Saints Day School
Kindergarten Teacher
08.2013 - 07.2014
Job overview
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations and increased scholar reading rate by 75%
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body
Education
University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
Master’s of Education from Literacy Education
12.2016
Clark Atlanta University
Bachelors of Arts from Early Childhood Education
May 2013
Skills
- Common Core learning standards
- Microsoft Office Suite(Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)〡 Zoom 〡 Google Classroom LMS
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Staff Development
- Curriculum Development
- Data Analysis
- Organizational Leadership
- Strategy Development
Timeline
Assistant Principal
KIPP Soul Primary
07.2020 - Current
Kindergarten Team Lead
KIPP Soul Primary
07.2018 - 07.2020
Kindergarten Teacher
Ober Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2018
Second Grade Teacher/Team Lead
Somerset Academy
08.2014 - 07.2017
Kindergarten Teacher
All Saints Day School
08.2013 - 07.2014
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Master’s of Education from Literacy Education
Clark Atlanta University
Bachelors of Arts from Early Childhood Education
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