Leslie Grace
Lead Teacher
Roseville,MI
Summary
Passionate school leader seeking Assistant Principal role to leverage 21 years of experience in the education sector. Well-versed in developing and implementing educational programs to drive learning objectives and foster high-quality learning environments. Effective at improving school culture, student behavior and procedures while enforcing school and district policies. Proven leader with expertise coordinating with faculty, students and community leaders to achieve program goals. Oversaw internal administrative activities through program planning, guidance and leadership.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Athletic Director
Detroit Public Schools- Golightly Education Center
Detroit, MI
09.2022 - Current
- Placed orders for sporting goods equipment and maintained accurate records on equipment inventory.
- Promoted effective professional relationships with coaching staff and athletes by showing respect, dependability and being courteous.
- Recruited and interviewed individuals for athletic department positions, hiring talented professionals offering seasoned skills to organization.
- Reviewed student grades for eligibility reasons and collected paperwork concerning annual physicals.
After-School Program Director
Detroit Public Schools- Golightly Education Center
Detroit, MI
09.2022 - Current
- Supervised and engaged group leaders to ensure program activities were culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with organizational learning values.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
- Determined allocations of funds for classroom supplies and materials, authorizing purchases.
- Coordinated with DPSCD and various vendors for appropriate programming.
Director, After-School Tutoring
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Detroit, Michigan
09.2021 - Current
- Supervised afterschool tutoring staff and students, cultivating and maintaining relationships to promote positive, safe work/school culture.
- Analyzed data to choose student participants for the program to increase scores in ELA and Math
- Developed a progress monitoring tool
- Scheduled meetings with staff to discuss data and student progress; communicated with parents, teachers, and students regarding the program
- Created spreadsheets to analyze data, create class lists and create schedules
Lead Teacher for Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity
Detroit Public School Community District
Detroit, MI
04.2021 - Current
- Worked closely with the Office of Equity and Culture to lead my school site in professional learning and strategy implementation to cultivate more culturally responsive and equitable learning environments.
- Provided professional development for staff and led learning and action in my school in areas of equity, culture, bias, gender, sexuality, trauma, and culturally responsive teaching.
- Responsible for coordinating professional development with school administration and the district, documenting all work
- Worked with PBIS team to create positive school climate and culture for all learners
Program Director
Detroit Public School Community District
Detroit, Michigan
08.2018 - Current
- Developed and monitored budgets for various school programs
- Assigned and oversaw staff roles for programs, events, and committees
- Communicated with parents and other stakeholders frequently about school programs and events.
- Oversaw administrative support staff to facilitate day-to-day program activities.
DPSCD Online Learning Taskforce
Detroit Public School Community District
Detroit, Michigan
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with the deputy superintendent, assistant superintendents, school administrators, teachers, and parents for solutions to problems associated with online learning.
- Collaborated to create online evaluation tool for teachers
- Worked to develop tools to increase engagement and academic achievement in an online environment
- Created parameters for enrollment at the Detroit Public Schools Community District Virtual School
District Curriculum Writer
Detroit Public School Community District
Detroit, Michigan
02.2019 - 04.2020
- Collaborated with Fine Arts teachers in the District to write K-8 curriculum guides for the district
- Developed curriculum and learning materials to increase comprehension
- Conducted in-depth research to write, edit, and produce a K-5 Music curriculum aligned with state benchmarks and standards
- Coached Fine Arts teachers in the district on the new curriculum and assessments
- Created curriculum materials for virtual learning
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
05.2001
Skills
- School culture
- Team collaboration
- School community relations
- Data-driven instruction
- Curriculum development and oversight
- Staff and educator guidance
- Problem-Solving
Certification
Michigan School Administrator Certificate-Elementary and Secondary Admin K-12 (ES)
Michigan Professional Teaching Certificate- Music Education K- 12 (JX)
Accomplishments
- 2021 Selectee Detroit Public Schools Community District Aspiring Assistant Principal Program
- Teacher of the Month PACE Academy
Timeline
Athletic Director - Detroit Public Schools- Golightly Education Center
09.2022 - Current
After-School Program Director - Detroit Public Schools- Golightly Education Center
09.2022 - Current
Director, After-School Tutoring - Detroit Public Schools Community District
09.2021 - Current
Lead Teacher for Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity - Detroit Public School Community District
04.2021 - Current
DPSCD Online Learning Taskforce - Detroit Public School Community District
01.2021 - 05.2021
District Curriculum Writer - Detroit Public School Community District
02.2019 - 04.2020
Program Director - Detroit Public School Community District
08.2018 - Current
American College of Education - Master of Arts, Educational Leadership
Kentucky State University - Bachelor of Arts, Music Education
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