LACONDRIA BECKWITH
WASHINGTON
Summary
Professional Instructional Leader with expertise in leading school wide Academic and Social Emotional Learning initiatives, managing daily operations and providing educational coaching. Strengths include leading and providing support with academic data analysis and evaluating the effectiveness of teaching and learning. Strengths also include developing and implementing academic programs to create a high-quality learning environment for all students.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
DC Public Schools Ketcham ES
07.2021 - Current
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
- Facilitated weekly Instructional Leadership Team meetings to improve
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Trained School Culture Team Leaders in supporting??? student behavior through logical consequences and
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
- Increased teacher effectiveness through comprehensive coaching and professional development opportunities
- Enhanced school performance by implementing strategic plans and collaborating with fellow administrators.
- Collaborated with the Parent-Teacher Association to address parent concerns and foster a supportive community for all students
- Streamlined school operations by evaluating processes and procedures, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements.
- Championed technology integration in classrooms to increase efficiency in lesson delivery while also preparing students for the digital age.
- Cultivated partnerships with community organizations to provide additional resources and support for students in need
- Oversaw the development of extracurricular programs that enhanced student life beyond the classroom setting (Girls on the Run, DC Scores, Robotics, Art Club
Assistant Principal
DC Public Schools Walker Jones Education Campus
08.2017 - 07.2021
- Supervise, support, and evaluate staff to further the vision and goals of Walker Jones EC
- Provide continuous feedback to teachers and staff to improve their practice
- Lead ELA initiatives that have produced gains in PARCC ELA (10%) and Reading Inventory scores (34%) that led to Bold Performance and Bold Improvement Awards
- Facilitate and promote professional development experiences for school staff
- Lead ELA Relay data meetings
- Lead the RTI Team in providing academic, attendance and behavior support and Interventions for students who need Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports
- Established a PBIS team to provide behavior supports according to school wide behavior initiatives which resulted in an increase of positive student behaviors and 100% teacher usage of positive rewards systems in the classroom
- Established the implementation of Second Step SEL curriculum for preK through 8 Grade classrooms
- Established a Family Engagement Committee to expand efforts to help teachers and staff better engage families at Walker Jones EC
- Established Monthly Teacher, Co Teacher, Educational Aide, Team and Team Player Recognition and Appreciation Awards
- Provide Teacher Leaders and Grade Level Chairs with support in order for them to support their teams through Microsoft Teams, data analysis and peer to peer instructional support
- Serve as the liaison between community partnerships and the Walker Jones EC Community
- Coordinate and collaborate with staff to facilitate school programs for girls at Walker Jones (Girls Who Code, Girl Scouts, Girl Up, Girl Support Groups, Girls on the Run)
Instructional Coach
DCPS Garfield Elementary School
08.2009 - 07.2017
- Led ELA initiatives to produce gains in PARCC ELA over 2 years (17%) and gains in TRC (26%)
- Provided coaching support to teachers in grades Prek through 5th Grade by analyzing teacher and student data, modeling best instructional practices, providing side by side coaching, and co planning and co teaching lessons and leading data analysis meetings
- Collaborated with PBIS team to provide behavior supports according to school wide behavior initiatives
- Actively worked with the school RTI Team by providing suggestions for ELA RTI strategies and Interventions which resulted in providing interventions for 100% of our students who needed Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports
- Collaborated with Turning the Page Parent Organization to lead Parent Meetings resulting in an increase of parent participation in meetings.
- Lead and collaborated with classroom teachers to implement Teacher/Parent Data meetings.
- Collaborated with School Enrollment Team to provide incentives for enrolled students, recruiting and registering new students and organize an Enrollment Carnival which resulted in a 15% increase in student enrollment.
Emerging Leader
New Leaders For New Schools
07.2012 - 05.2013
- Trained in New Leaders Emerging Leaders Initiatives
- Facilitated math data meetings using Emerging Leaders' strategies and provided teachers opportunities to analyze data, create action plans and evaluate the effectiveness of action plans which led to a 15% increase in Math DC CAS scores.
Lead Classroom Teacher
DCPS Bruce Monroe @ ParkView ES
08.2004 - 06.2009
- Provided Literacy Teacher Leader support for 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade teachers.
- Led morning collaboration meetings and provided support in Standards Based Classroom Environment, Implementation of the 120 Minute Literacy Block
- Analyzed data and produced significant gains in DC CAS scores.
Founder/Creator
LEARN FLOURISH BECOME
05.2016 - Current
- Provide individualized literacy tutoring for students ages 4-14 with certified teachers and trained volunteers
- Provide community service opportunities for college students who volunteer their time and efforts to students in underserved communities through tutoring and volunteering in classrooms.
- Provide Literacy professional development to educators.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Trinity University
Washington DC05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Howard University
Washington D.C.05.2002
Skills
- Responsive Classroom
- Relay Data Meetings
- Relay Planning Meetings
- Science of Reading
- Flamboyan Family Engagement Initiatives
- Second Step Curriculum
- Leadership and Innovation
- Design Lab/School Innovation
Certification
Georgetown/DCPS Leadership and Innovation Program for Aspiring Principals Certificate
K-12 Grade Level/Regular Administrator
References
Clinton Turner
clinton.turner3@k12.dc.gov
202-427-9911
Kennard Branch
kennard.branch@k12.dc.gov
202-907-8129
Gradis White
Gradis.white@apsva.us
202-288-0382
Timeline
Principal
DC Public Schools Ketcham ES
07.2021 - Current
Assistant Principal
DC Public Schools Walker Jones Education Campus
08.2017 - 07.2021
Founder/Creator
LEARN FLOURISH BECOME
05.2016 - Current
Emerging Leader
New Leaders For New Schools
07.2012 - 05.2013
Instructional Coach
DCPS Garfield Elementary School
08.2009 - 07.2017
Lead Classroom Teacher
DCPS Bruce Monroe @ ParkView ES
08.2004 - 06.2009
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Trinity University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Howard University
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