Lewis B. Jenkins III
Montclair,NJ
Summary
Four years’ successful experience in student behavior management and creating internal systems to support academic development. Strong parent and community engagement building skills. More than 9 years’ successful experience in office management and budget analysis Excellent working knowledge using PowerSchool, DeansList, PowerBI, Illuminate, Google Suite Ability to train, motivate, and supervise up to eight full-time/part-time employees Achievements Established character developed program for families and community partners that support character development to stem the school to prison pipeline. Highly organized and detail-oriented Dean of School Culture successfully manages projects, plans productions and leads teams. Experienced in budget management and client engagement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of School Culture/Interim School Director
Great Oaks Legacy Downtown Middle School
07.2020 - Current
- Implement effective school-wide Behavior management system
- Design and create Tier 2 and Tier3 interventions for behavior
- Design and lead professional development sessions to staff
- Host weekly community meetings for the school
- Real time coach classroom and specials teachers
- Observe and provide actionable feedback to 12 classroom and 4 Enrichment teachers
- Lead Behavior Response to Intervention (RTI) policy and protocols for grades 3rd through 5th
- School Culture
- Responsible for developing a positive, structured, achievement-oriented, and creative school culture
- Work closely with the leadership team to develop a positive, structured, achievement-oriented, and creative school culture
- Lead the implementation of values integration and character development within the classroom community
- Create and teach mentoring curriculum for second and grade students, focusing on social, emotional, and self-identity development
- Launched our Men’s family group to increase male involvement in student academic and social development
- Implemented the effective use of a school-wide behavior plan and serve as a point person for discipline and culture issues.
Dean of Students
Explore Charter Schools Of Brooklyn
04.2018 - 06.2020
- School Culture
- Developed a positive, structured, achievement-oriented, and creative school culture
- Worked as member of school leadership team to develop a positive, structured, achievement-oriented, and creative school culture
- Taught and Lead the implementation of values integration and character development within the classroom community
- Created and taught mentoring curriculum for second and grade students, focusing on social, emotional, and self-identity development
- Founded a Mens family group to increase male involvement in student academic and social development
- Student Discipline
- Reinforced the effective use of a school-wide behavior plan and serve as a point person for discipline and culture issues
- Created, implemented, and assists teachers, students, and parents in the effective creation and implementation of individual behavior plans (in conjunction with the Social Worker/Special Education Director)
- Created systems to recognize and celebrate exemplary student achievement and behavior
- Planned, implemented, and provided ongoing professional development and feedback to all staff, focusing on building positive student relationships, student culture, and classroom community
- Teacher Coaching and Professional Development
- Led Grades K-3 in developing their classroom management and instructional practice (unit and lesson planning, lesson execution, and collection and use of assessment data)
- Conducted classroom observations and follow-up with targeted feedback and support to help 18 teachers become even more effective
- Completed quarterly, mid-year, and end-of-year teacher performance evaluations.
- Improved campus-wide student engagement by implementing innovative programs and activities.
- Enhanced student retention rates through the development of comprehensive support services and academic interventions.
- Promoted a positive campus culture by fostering collaboration among faculty, staff, and students.
- Developed strategic initiatives to address crucial areas such as student success, diversity, and inclusion.
- Collaborated with faculty members to enhance curriculum quality and ensure alignment with institutional goals.
- Evaluated and assessed program effectiveness to inform data-driven decision-making for continuous improvement.
- Provided leadership in crisis management situations, ensuring the safety and well-being of all community members.
- Served as a liaison between students, parents, faculty, and administration to facilitate communication and resolve conflicts.
- Championed student achievement by recognizing outstanding accomplishments through awards and recognition events.
- Established partnerships with external organizations to provide additional resources for students'' personal development opportunities.
- Oversaw disciplinary processes with fairness and consistency while adhering to institutional policies.
- Enhanced school spirit by coordinating extracurricular activities that promoted camaraderie among students.
- Created opportunities for parent involvement through workshops, meetings, or volunteering.
Dean of Students
KIPP Star Harlem Elementary School
03.2014 - 03.2018
- Implement effective school-wide Behavior management system
- Design and create Tier 2 and Tier3 interventions for behavior
- Design and lead professional development sessions to staff
- Host weekly community meetings for the school
- Real time coach classroom and specials teachers
- Observe and provide actionable feedback to 12 classroom and 4 Enrichment teachers
- Lead Behavior Response to Intervention (RTI) policy and protocols for grades 3rd through 5th
- School Culture
- Responsible for developing a positive, structured, achievement-oriented, and creative school culture
- Work closely with the leadership team to develop a positive, structured, achievement-oriented, and creative school culture
- Lead the implementation of values integration and character development within the classroom community
- Create and teach mentoring curriculum for second and grade students, focusing on social, emotional, and self-identity development
- Launched Men’s family group to increase male involvement in student academic and social development
- Implemented the effective use of a school-wide behavior plan and serve as a point person for discipline and culture issues.
Education
KIPP School Leadership Program -
Kipp School Leadership Program
Chicago, ILBS - Organizational Leadership
Nyack College
Nyack, Manhattan, NY05.2014
Skills
- Academic Goal Advisement
- Policy Compliance
- Academic Administration
- Student Retention
Timeline
Dean of School Culture/Interim School Director
Great Oaks Legacy Downtown Middle School
07.2020 - Current
Dean of Students
Explore Charter Schools Of Brooklyn
04.2018 - 06.2020
Dean of Students
KIPP Star Harlem Elementary School
03.2014 - 03.2018
KIPP School Leadership Program -
Kipp School Leadership Program
BS - Organizational Leadership
Nyack College
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