LaTasha Perry
Washington,DC
Summary
Results-driven School Administrator successful at optimizing administrative procedures to meet and exceed operational objectives. Experienced in building positive relationships with students, teachers, families and educational stakeholders to underpin sustainable education policies. Natural leader and analytical problem-solver with articulate communication style.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Student Support
KIPP DC Heights Academy
SE Washington, DC
07.2022 - Current
- 50 Hours per week
- Implemented and facilitated comprehensive student support programs and initiatives, including academic counseling, mental health services, and career development workshops, to enhance student engagement and success
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to identify and address student needs, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions to promote student retention and academic progress
- Supervised a team of student support professionals, providing guidance, training, and professional development opportunities to optimize their performance and enhance the overall effectiveness of the department
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community organizations, local agencies, and external stakeholders to expand resources and external support available to students, fostering a holistic and supportive learning environment.
- Advised senior administrators on strategic planning initiatives related to curricular development and assessment processes.
- Coordinated curriculum review process involving faculty committees across multiple disciplines.
- Oversaw recruitment efforts for faculty positions including interviewing candidates and making hiring decisions.
- Developed or used assessment instruments to monitor student learning results.
- Created policies for the evaluation of faculty performance and student learning outcomes.
MTSS Team Member and Family Engagement Coordinator
KIPP DC Heights Academy
SE Washington, DC
07.2020 - 07.2022
- 50 Hours per week
- Spearheaded the development of a streamlined and systematic process within the MTSS team to effectively address student growth and classroom intervention in relation to behavior and academics
- Collaborated closely with the special education team in implementing appropriate interventions prior to special education assessment
- Provided direct support to teachers in implementing targeted interventions that effectively addressed student areas of weakness
- Fostered staff, parent, and family engagement within the school community through proactive outreach, strategic planning of school events, and collaborative initiatives.
Restorative Practices Teacher
KIPP DC Heights Academy
SE Washington
07.2020 - 07.2021
- 50 Hours per week
- Spearheaded the supervision and guidance of the Behavior Support Team
- Successfully resolved conflicts that impeded student learning in the classroom, ensuring a conducive learning environment
- Strengthened positive relationships between teachers and students by reinforcing effective classroom teacher skills
- Instructed students in problem-solving strategies, significantly enhancing their capacity to actively engage in academic learning
- Mentored classroom teachers in implementing management techniques to enhance tier one support.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
Eighth Grade ELA Founding Teacher
KIPP DC Honor Academy
SE Washington
07.2019 - 07.2020
- 45 Hours per week
- Established and fostered collaborative relationships with parents to enhance student learning experiences
- Developed and implemented curriculum aligned with common core standards, ensuring effective pacing and comprehensive coverage
- Utilized data analysis to make informed decisions and adjustments to curriculum implementation, optimizing student learning outcomes
- Demonstrated substantial student growth in ELA through MAP scores, with a remarkable increase from 36% to 70%
- Sustained ongoing partnerships with parents to promote a positive and supportive learning environment
- Successfully delivered engaging and rigorous lesson plans that strictly adhered to common core standards, guaranteeing effective instruction and student progress.
Guest Lecturer
The George Washington University
Washington, DC
03.2019 - 03.2019
- 4 Hours per week
- Delivered comprehensive lectures to graduate students, who were practicing general education teachers in the MD, DC, and VA Public School System, as well as diverse DC Charters, regarding the Co-Teaching Model.
- Demonstrated expertise in discussing various implementation strategies, highlighting the model's usefulness and effectiveness.
- Captivated audiences through engaging presentations, fostering an interactive and collaborative learning environment.
- Successfully conveyed the significance of the Co-Teaching Model in enhancing educational outcomes for students with diverse needs.
Middle School Team Leader/7th & 8th Grade ELA Teacher
Somerset Prep DC
SE Washington
08.2017 - 07.2019
- 40 Hours per week
- Conducted Classroom Observations and giving teacher feedback on instruction as well as behavior management techniques
- Liaison between school leaders to faculty concerns while maintaining a positive working environment focusing on academic success.
- Assisted school leaders in SST meetings; programming for struggling students.
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, professional development, and coaching.
- Created lesson plans which follow common core standards ensuring proper pacing
- Utilized data to adjust curriculum implementation
- Increased family engagement in an underserved neighborhood by building connections, relationships, and trust among students and their families
- Conferred with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
Self-Contained EBD Classroom Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
Vienna, VA
08.2016 - 06.2017
- 40 Hours per week
- Utilized VAKT structure to incorporate multiple intelligences into each lesson
- Cultivated a positive learning environment addressing unique needs of a self-contained population
- Set clear and concise student expectations that EBD students were able to consistently meet
- Maintained student progress and documentation through teacher-made assessments
- Utilized data from assessments to update IEP's, restructure lessons, and implement BIP's
- Created and implemented social-emotional goals for EBD students
- Updated IEP's and participated in IEP meetings with parents and school leaders to develop best models of accommodations and LRE.
Early Childhood Education Teacher
Mary McLeod Bethune, PCS
Washington, DC
08.2015 - 06.2016
- 40 Hours per week
- Developed lesson plans utilizing an International Baccalaureate Learning Structure
- Cultivated a positive learning environment while encouraging a student-led classroom
- Maintained student progress and documentation through Teaching Strategies Gold
- Established a strong line of communication with parents to discuss students' progress as well as encourage parental classroom involvement
- Created connections within the community to establish school partnerships
- Grade level point of contact for IB classroom structure
- Hosted Open Houses; recruited new students and informed parents on school programming
- Achieved the highest CLASS score for the entire school.
Owner/Early Childhood Education Instructor
Galatians Day School
Bowie, MD
07.2012 - 08.2015
- 55 Hours per week
- Lead a childcare program serving students ages 8 Weeks - 4 years
- Ensured the entity was compliant with all state, local, and federal regulations
- Developed an educational program centered on teaching for various learning styles
- Lead all recruitment and onboarding of staff (posted jobs, screened resumes, and scheduled and conducted interviews.) Established and implemented all staff and facility policies: arrival and departure, discipline regulations, inclement weather and emergency protocols, in addition to healthcare and sanitation guidelines.
Education
Master of Arts - Education & Human Development, Severe Emotional Disturbances K-12
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of MD, College Park
Skills
- Educational Leadership
- Curriculum Development & Implementation
- Program Developer and Program Manager
- Academic Administration
- Policy Compliance
- Faculty Collaboration
- PBIS Management
- Personnel Management
- School Policies and Protocols
- Learning Outcome Evaluation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dean of Student Support
KIPP DC Heights Academy
07.2022 - Current
MTSS Team Member and Family Engagement Coordinator
KIPP DC Heights Academy
07.2020 - 07.2022
Restorative Practices Teacher
KIPP DC Heights Academy
07.2020 - 07.2021
Eighth Grade ELA Founding Teacher
KIPP DC Honor Academy
07.2019 - 07.2020
Guest Lecturer
The George Washington University
03.2019 - 03.2019
Middle School Team Leader/7th & 8th Grade ELA Teacher
Somerset Prep DC
08.2017 - 07.2019
Self-Contained EBD Classroom Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2017
Early Childhood Education Teacher
Mary McLeod Bethune, PCS
08.2015 - 06.2016
Owner/Early Childhood Education Instructor
Galatians Day School
07.2012 - 08.2015
Master of Arts - Education & Human Development, Severe Emotional Disturbances K-12
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of MD, College Park
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