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LaKecia Hyman, Ed.D

LaKecia Hyman, Ed.D

Egg Harbor Township ,NJ

Summary

Experienced Educational Leader with a Vision for Excellence

An experienced and dedicated educational leader with a proven track record of fostering academic achievement, innovation, and inclusive learning environments. Well versed in curriculum development and strategic planning, with over 28 years of experience. Adept at building strong educational and organizational capacity in order to drive student success and growth while promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion. Passionate educator known for clear communication skills and displays a transactional leadership style that fosters collaboration, motivation and team building. Committed to creating an optimal experience for both students and colleagues while recognizing success in teachers and learners. Ready to leverage expertise and passion to lead a school district towards continued excellence and student-centered growth. Highly skilled in transparent collaboration with diverse stakeholders including educators, parents, community leaders, and board members to drive student success and organizational growth.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Superintendent of Schools

Atlantic City Board of Education
Atlantic City, NJ
07.2022 - Current
  • Monitored daily operations of the school district, ensuring that all safety protocols were followed.
  • Provided guidance and support to staff in order to meet departmental goals.
  • Relaunched district curriculum & instruction initiatives, programming, targeted standards-based teaching practices, and restructured the K-5 instructional schedule and monitored all curriculum updates ensuring inclusion of state mandates.
  • Implemented procedures and systems to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Analyzed data from various sources to identify trends or patterns impacting operations within the organization.
  • Implemented the K-8 "All Hands on Deck" initiative (9th period) which focused on student mastery of foundational fluency in both ELA & Math and Enrichment/Choice opportunities to expose student to their College & Career Readiness path as a jump start to high school.
  • Maintained positive relationships with parents and guardians of students enrolled at the facility.
  • Collaborated with various community partners to support district/school programming, teaching practices, student learning targets and SEL goals.
  • Worked alongside the athletic director and sports coaches to enhance supplies and equipment for all sports including the purchase of several new crew boats. As a result, the girl's crew team won the national championship for the first time in district history.
  • Collaborated with vendors on contracts for services needed at the facility.
  • Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
  • Partnered with teaching staff to develop and improve curriculum offerings for students.
  • Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
  • Assisted the superintendent in the effective monitoring of all district departments, personnel, operations, budget, and curriculum & instruction.

School Principal

Atlantic City Public Schools
Atlantic City , NJ
07.2007 - 06.2022
  • Assigned staff to specific roles and responsibilities through the establishment of the school's leadership team.
  • Developed and implemented school policies and procedures.
  • Managed the budgeting process for the school.
  • Coordinated meetings with faculty, staff, parents, and students.
  • Conducted regular reviews of student performance data during weekly PLC grade level and department meetings.
  • Provided guidance and support to teachers in developing curriculum plans.
  • Worked closely with district administrators on long-term strategic planning initiatives.
  • Engaged in frequent collaboration with other principals in the district.
  • Created an atmosphere of respect among faculty members and students alike.
  • Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
  • Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
  • Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
  • Met and listened to student concerns to encourage, guide and assist, resulting in improved academics.
  • Oversaw afterschool programs and monitored activities for safe and encouraging learning environment.
  • Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff.
  • Determined allocations of funds for classroom supplies and materials, authorizing purchases.

Adult Evening School Principal

Atlantic City Public Schools
Atlantic City, NJ
09.2006 - 06.2012
  • Established relationships with local businesses to develop internship and employment opportunities for high school students, parents and community members.
  • Advised students in academic counseling sessions.
  • Monitored discipline issues within the school environment.
  • Created an atmosphere of respect among faculty members and students alike.
  • Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
  • Improved the high school graduation rate by ensuring that students completed the necessary courses during adult evening school that they were lacking during the regular instructional school day.
  • Created an evening school citizenship program for immigrate parents, students and community members.

Assistant Principal

Atlantic City Public Schools
Atlantic City, NJ
07.2003 - 06.2007
  • Provided guidance and support to teachers, staff and students in the school.
  • Monitored student behavior and discipline in accordance with district regulations.
  • Conducted regular meetings with parents to discuss their children's academic progress.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as sports teams, clubs and field trips.
  • Analyzed data collected from standardized tests to identify areas of improvement in instruction or curriculum design.
  • Investigated incidents involving disciplinary action against students or faculty members.
  • Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
  • Enforced disciplinary policies and procedures.
  • Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavior or learning problems.

Literacy Coach

Atlantic City Public Schools
Atlantic City, NJ
09.2002 - 06.2003
  • Developed and implemented professional development activities to increase teacher capacity in literacy instruction.
  • Created and facilitated workshops for teachers, administrators, and district staff on best practices in literacy instruction.
  • Conducted classroom observations of teachers to assess their instructional strategies related to literacy instruction.
  • Provided feedback to teachers about their teaching practice related to literacy instruction.
  • Facilitated collaborative planning sessions with school teams focused on improving student outcomes in literacy instruction.
  • Coached teachers individually or in small groups on effective strategies for implementing curriculum related to literacy instruction.
  • Analyzed data from assessments such as reading and writing proficiency tests, benchmark assessments, and other formal measures of student progress in order to inform instructional decisions related to literacy instruction.
  • Served as a resource for schools by providing guidance on evidence-based interventions related to literacy instruction.
  • Drafted reports summarizing findings from evaluations conducted during visits at various educational sites concerning the quality of delivered services related to the area of literacy instruction.

English Teacher

Atlantic City Public Schools
Atlantic City, NJ
09.2000 - 06.2002
  • Developed and implemented English curriculum to meet the needs of students.
  • Designed assessments to monitor student progress in English language development.
  • Provided individualized instruction for struggling students.
  • Encouraged active participation in group discussions about literature.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other forms of assessment.
  • Facilitated small group discussions on a variety of topics related to English literature and language arts.
  • Integrated current events into lessons to promote critical thinking among students.
  • Made learning grammar fun by involving problem-solving and language play.

Elementary School Teacher

Pleasantville Public Schools
Pleasantville, NJ
02.1997 - 06.2000
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
  • Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
  • Facilitated small group activities to support individualized instruction.
  • Collaborated with colleagues in creating interdisciplinary curriculum units.
  • Organized field trips to supplement classroom instruction.
  • Engaged parents in meaningful dialogue about their child's academic performance.
  • Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
  • Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
  • Built strong relationships with parents and students, driving investment in academics.

Youth Services Case Manager

Atlantic Human Resource
Atlantic City, NJ
08.1996 - 08.2010
  • Facilitated individual and group sessions with clients to address issues such as mental health, substance abuse, education, employment, and social skills development.
  • Developed service plans for each client based on their identified needs and goals.
  • Coordinated with other agencies to ensure continuity of care for clients.
  • Conducted home visits on a regular basis in order to assess the environment and provide support where needed.
  • Attended court hearings as an advocate for the youth involved in legal matters.
  • Advised family members on parenting techniques designed to promote positive behaviors within the household.
  • Served as liaison between families, caregivers, schools, legal systems, other providers involved in providing services.

Education

Ed.D - Educational Leadership

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
05.2015

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
05.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Education And Psychology

Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
05.1996

High School Diploma -

Holy Spirit High School
Absecon, NJ
05.1992

Certification

  • School Administrator (Superintendent): Standard 1013330
  • Principal: 570443
  • Supervisor: 00366152
  • Elementary School Teacher Certification K-8: 00252707
  • Psychology Teacher: 00253696

Accomplishments

  • Dissertation: Middle School Plunge: A Mixed-Methods Study Exploring 6th Grade Students’ Perceptions Of Their Transition To Middle School Experiences And Its Influences On School Achievement And Performance For Urban Youth
  • Educational Viewpoints 2021: The Journal of NJPSA, Leading in a Global Crisis: How School Districts Can Position Principals to Thrive Not Survive: LaKecia C. Hyman, Ed.D. @DrLakeciaHyman, Ananda M. Davis, Ph.D. @DrAnandaMe
  • Reverend I.S. Cole Memorial Award, Faithful & Dedicated Service to the Community & Youth of Atlantic City
  • Member of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa
  • Inducted into the Atlantic City Community All-Stars for Outstanding Community Service
  • Member & Liaison of the Juvenile Justice Commission JISP Consortium
  • Vice President of the Atlantic City Principals and Supervisors Association (ACPSA) 2020
  • Member of the Rowan University Southern Regional Leadership Consortium
  • Trained teams of educators using the “Theory to Practice” process of teaching and learning using the Graduation Release of Responsibility Scaffolding Model

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Superintendent of Schools

Atlantic City Board of Education
07.2022 - Current

School Principal

Atlantic City Public Schools
07.2007 - 06.2022

Adult Evening School Principal

Atlantic City Public Schools
09.2006 - 06.2012

Assistant Principal

Atlantic City Public Schools
07.2003 - 06.2007

Literacy Coach

Atlantic City Public Schools
09.2002 - 06.2003

English Teacher

Atlantic City Public Schools
09.2000 - 06.2002

Elementary School Teacher

Pleasantville Public Schools
02.1997 - 06.2000

Youth Services Case Manager

Atlantic Human Resource
08.1996 - 08.2010

Ed.D - Educational Leadership

Rowan University

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

Rowan University

Bachelor of Arts - Education And Psychology

Seton Hall University

High School Diploma -

Holy Spirit High School
  • School Administrator (Superintendent): Standard 1013330
  • Principal: 570443
  • Supervisor: 00366152
  • Elementary School Teacher Certification K-8: 00252707
  • Psychology Teacher: 00253696

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