Lakeeda Sessoms
Carteret,NJ
Summary
Results-oriented Principal bringing over 10 years of education and leadership experience. Strategic planner and analytical problem solver. Successful at increasing efficiency, promoting strong behavior management and maximizing teacher and student potential.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founding Principal
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Newark , NJ
2021.08 - Current
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification through weekly staff meetings and monthly staff professional development opportunities.
- Coached School Dean and Instructional Leaders to advance oversight, improve instruction, and establish exciting education-focused setting.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Created and coordinated school and staff schedules and continuously organized school events calendar.
- Strengthened staff moral through bi-monthly appreciation gifts.
Vice Principal/Dean
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Newark , NJ
2017.01 - 2021.08
- Served as the Founding Dean of School Culture to ensure school-wide systems, routines, and behavior management were strong.
- Lead instruction for STEM and created school's SEL program.
- Produced 1st grade Math curriculum for school network.
- Regularly managed 30 teachers and over 280 scholars.
- Conducted informal and formal observations throughout academic year to help teachers identify student strengths, target student misconceptions, and analyze data.
- Provided numerous professional development opportunities for school staff.
First Grade Teacher
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Newark , NJ
2012.01 - 2017.01
- Taught subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Planned lessons and created assessments according to Common Core Standards to cover all requirements.
- Analyzed scholar data to identify academic strengths and weaknesses
- Provided small group support for scholars with academic needs.
- Served as grade level curriculum coordinator for Math.
- Facilitated various Math workshops and meetings to ensure strong and successful lesson implementation by exchanging best practices.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Gray Charter School
Newark , NJ
2010.01 - 2012.01
- Drove scholar learning by establishing clear classroom plans and objectives for all grade level subjects.
- Created and implemented lesson plans designed to engage students intellectually and promote active learning.
- Boosted scholar academic perseverance and resilience providing realistic support through conferring and tutoring.
Education
Master of Arts - Urban Education, Administration and Supervision
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Specialization in Education
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ05.2009
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Relationship building and networking
- Policy development and enforcement
- Curriculum implementation and Academic administration
- Common Core learning standards
- Technology expertise including Zoom, NearPod, and DeansList.
Certification
- Principal (Standard)
- Supervisor (Standard)
- K-6 Teaching Certificate (Standard)
- SLLA Exam: Passed 174
Additional Information
- Inductee of the Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society- Spring 2018
- Black Alumni, Administrators, Faculty, Students, and Staff Organization -Spring 2018
- Rutgers’ Dean’s List- Fall ‘07, Spring ‘08, Fall ‘08
- Recipient, Rebecca S. Villers Award - Spring ‘08
- Inductee, Alpha Kappa Alpha’s 4.0 Club - Spring ‘08
Timeline
Founding Principal
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
2021.08 - Current
Vice Principal/Dean
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
2017.01 - 2021.08
First Grade Teacher
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
2012.01 - 2017.01
Fourth Grade Teacher
Gray Charter School
2010.01 - 2012.01
Master of Arts - Urban Education, Administration and Supervision
New Jersey City University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Specialization in Education
Rutgers University
- Principal (Standard)
- Supervisor (Standard)
- K-6 Teaching Certificate (Standard)
- SLLA Exam: Passed 174
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