Lakenda Denise Craig
Mobile,AL
Summary
Results oriented Education Specialist with a proven record of collaborating with industry and community leaders to develop and support six Career Tech Academies within the Mobile County School System. Skilled at guiding all phases of program implementation, fostering partnerships, and enhancing student learning experiences. Skilled in curriculum development, strategic planning, and resource coordination to achieve college and career readiness for all students.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Signature Academy Specialist
Mobile County Public School Systems, Citronelle High School
08.2022 - Current
- Identify and resolve challenges within the Career and Technical Education programs of Citronelle High School, providing support to 12 instructors in their efforts to implement the standards of the Alabama College and Career Planning System
- Effectively train and assist more than 650 students in acquiring the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities required for successfully transitioning into college or career paths upon graduation, whether they are pursuing further education or entering the workforce
- Strategically collaborated with industry employers to establish and nurture relationships to cultivate mentorships, job shadowing opportunities, apprenticeships, and internship programs resulting in a notable 17% increase of growth in industry partnerships
- Secured more than 40 industry internships totaling over $91,000 in value for Citronelle High School students
- Develop contractual documents that are precise, legally sufficient, compliant with Mobile County Public School Systems regulations and policies
- Collaborates with MCPSS Executive Director of CTE and Workforce Development, school counselors, and local community colleges to incorporate dual enrollment program for Citronelle High School students
- Deliver public presentations to local businesses and feeder pattern schools to promote the 6 Career Academies of Citronelle High School.
Marketing Teacher
Mobile County Public School System
08.2015 - 05.2022
- Business Management & Administration, Developed lesson plans and projects for daily instruction
- Evaluated student knowledge to earn a credential in Microsoft Office Specialist or Guest Services to prepare them for postsecondary learning and workforce opportunities
- Pioneered the establishment of the Marketing Academy at Citronelle High School
- Implemented diverse instructional methods and techniques resulting in an 82% credential attainment rate among students in the Academies of Business Management/Administration and Marketing
- Assisted in researching and procurement of updated equipment and supplies for the Business Management/Administration and Marketing Program using federal (Perkins) and/or local funds
- Managed over 104 students each semester in the Academy of Business Management and Academy of Marketing at Citronelle High School
- Created documents for the Tool for Assessing Program Effectiveness (TAPE) evaluation from Alabama State Department of Education
- TAPE documents include program area work-based learning, professional development, prevention maintenance, Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) documentation, and budgeting
- Served as advisor of prominent student organizations: Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), National Technical Honor Society, Azalea Trail Maid, Girls Enrichment in Mentoring and Supreme Service (GEMSS)
- Administered ACT Work Keys and ACT Writing Exams and fulfilled the role of Test Administrator for FBLA competitions
- Orchestrated annual FBLA events, successfully raising funds for state competitions
- Organized and delivered Professional Development content for MCPSS District Meetings.
Special Services Clerk
Mobile County Public Schools
04.2015 - 08.2015
- Handled the preparation and processing of contracts involving external agencies
- Served as crucial point of contact, collecting comprehensive contractor information to formalize contractual agreements
- Organized and maintained student records designated for due process hearings, ensuring meticulous file management
- Managed Incoming calls, effectively routing inquiries, and providing accurate information in response to various requests.
ERA Registration Administrator
SSI Group INC Corporate
08.2008 - 06.2014
- Reviewed client contracts while adhering to federal, state, and local regulations
- Oversaw testing and submission of data-EDI Transmission Verification Analyst
- Tested payer connectivity, modification, and adjustments for HIPPA transactions.
Education
CT Alternative Baccalaureate Certification(CT ABC) -
Athens State University
Athens, Alabama05.2017
Master of Science - Business Management
Faulkner University
Montgomery, Alabama05.2011
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Faulkner University
Montgomery, Alabama12.2006
Accomplishments
· Increased the amount of industry partnerships by 17%
· Obtained the highest number of summer internships of all 12 MCPSS high schools during the 2022-2023 academic year, boosted the amount of student internships for Citronelle High School by 32%
· Enhanced parental engagement through innovative and unconventional approaches.
Certification
Class B Professional Secondary Certificate
Expiration date: 06/30/2025
ALSDE ID- LDC-0104-2554
Professional Development
SAWDC Educator Workforce Academy – Mobile, AL 11/2022 – 05/2023
Cohort 3, 2022
Educator Workforce Academy (EWA) encourages relationships between education and industry leaders. EWA helps educator evaluate their Career Tech programs to create a plan to ensure that they are meeting regional business and industry workforce demands.
Timeline
Signature Academy Specialist
Mobile County Public School Systems, Citronelle High School
08.2022 - Current
Marketing Teacher
Mobile County Public School System
08.2015 - 05.2022
Special Services Clerk
Mobile County Public Schools
04.2015 - 08.2015
ERA Registration Administrator
SSI Group INC Corporate
08.2008 - 06.2014
CT Alternative Baccalaureate Certification(CT ABC) -
Athens State University
Master of Science - Business Management
Faulkner University
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Faulkner University
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