Kira Orr
Washington
Summary
Educational leader with a strong history of improving student outcomes and faculty satisfaction. Skilled in student orientation, intervention planning, and staff mentoring, resulting in notable increases in graduation rates and instructional quality.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Head of Upper Schpp; &12th Grade Dean
Bullis School
Potomac
07.2017 - 06.2024
- Designed and implemented a new student orientation program, boosting participation from 70% to 95%.
- Collaborated with faculty and counselors on intervention plans, achieving a 95% graduation rate for seniors.
- Oversaw daily student conduct, resulting in a 30% reduction in infractions over three years.
- Facilitated Conduct Review Board processes, decreasing repeat offenses by 35%.
- Led Grade-Level Deans in standardizing communication, enhancing staff cohesion, and increasing faculty satisfaction by 22%.
Middle School Assistant Principal for Student Life
Po
Potomac
07.2011 - 06.2017
- Conducted over 100 classroom observations and evaluations, achieving 20% increase in instructional effectiveness.
- Mentored and coached 15+ faculty annually, contributing to 25% improvement in teacher retention.
- Implemented restorative disciplinary practices with families and staff, reducing repeat incidents by 35%.
- Planned and led biweekly staff meetings and development sessions, boosting participation in PD initiatives by 40%.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Duke University
Durham, NC08-1997
Bachelor of Arts - Markets & Management, Certification
Duke University
Durham, NC08-1997
Skills
- Student orientation and intervention planning
- Staff mentoring and educational leadership
- Restorative practices and conduct management
Affiliations
TRAINING/WORKSHOPS/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- The Deans’ Roundtable Conference, 2020
- INLETS Elements of an Active Shooting, 2018
- Leading the Effective Upper School, ISM Workshop, 2017
- ALICE Active Shooter Training, 2017
- ASCD Conference on Educational Leadership, 2016
- SSSAS Diversity Conference, 2016
- PCW Middle School Student Leadership Breakfast, 2016, 2015, 2014
- People of Color Conference, 2016, 2013 & 2011
- AIMS Diversity Conference, 2015● AIMS Diversity Conference, 2015
- Balancing Your Contrasting Roles as Dean of Students, ISM Workshop, 2011
Timeline
Assistant Head of Upper Schpp; &12th Grade Dean
Bullis School
07.2017 - 06.2024
Middle School Assistant Principal for Student Life
Po
07.2011 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Duke University
Bachelor of Arts - Markets & Management, Certification
Duke University
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