Lomumba Ali Ismail
Bloomington,MN
Summary
As I look to further my reach and impact on young scholars, the opportunity of becoming a Principal at Central Middle School excites and energizes me. The Principal position at Central Middle School requires a leader with advanced social, emotional, and self-awareness skills to support the school's mission of continuous learning and personal fulfillment. The position also requires a leader that can guide and manage staff in an inclusive environment that fosters trust, respect, innovation and equitable outcomes. I believe my passion for education, as well as the skills and experiences I have gained during my time as an educator, coach, mentor, and administrator, make me an ideal candidate for the job. I would be honored to speak with your staff members about how my strengths, core competencies and belief systems are in alignment with being a part of your team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Principal
Eden Prairie High School
Eden Prairie, MN
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with staff to develop and implement inclusive policies and practices that support diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the school community.
- Implemented initiatives and programs to promote positive school climate that fosters sense of belonging and acceptance among all students, staff, and families.
- Collected data and assessed effectiveness of inclusion and belonging initiatives, using feedback to make improvements and adjustments as needed.
- Managed a team of maintenance and custodial staff, assigning tasks and ensuring that work was completed efficiently and to high standards.
- Developed and implemented emergency preparedness plans, including procedures for fire drills, evacuations, and other emergency situations.
- Developed and implemented course selection process in which students and families explore variety of course offerings available to them. Maintained course selection website and digital resources that help guide students and families through the process.
- Responsible for attracting, screening, and hiring qualified candidates for various positions, including teachers, administrative staff, and support staff.
- Assessed staffing needs of the school, taking into account factors such as student enrollment, class sizes, and budgetary constraints.
- Created and maintained the master schedule for classes, ensuring that all required courses were offered and that student needs were met. This involved coordinating with teachers, administrators, and department heads to determine course offerings, class sizes, and room assignments.
- Distributed students evenly across classes to balance class sizes and maximize resource utilization. This involved adjusting schedules and class placements to accommodate changes in enrollment and staffing.
- Oversaw implementation of PBIS framework, ensuring fidelity to the PBIS model.
- Planned and coordinated all aspects of standardized testing programs, including state-mandated assessments, college entrance exams (such as MCA or ACT), and other tests offered by the district.
- Developed plans for addressing students' academic needs and progress toward graduation by providing individualized support, interventions, and referrals to additional resources and services. This was done in collaboration with counselors, special education teachers and other support staff.
Assistant Principal
Anoka Middle School For The Arts
Anoka, MN
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Advised and assisted department leaders and teachers to strengthen curriculum, classroom instruction, and student relationship building skills.
- Designed, implemented, and evaluated restorative frameworks to address student discipline problems; advised and assisted team leaders, advisors, supervisory paraprofessionals, counselors, and other staff to adopt restorative mindsets within their daily practices.
- Fostered growth-minded interactions including implementation of school-wide systems that address academic achievement and were in line with our School Improvement Plan (SIP).
- Mentored and advised student leadership groups and faculty advisors in areas of student voice, government, and service; organized and scheduled school assemblies, special events, and student activities.
- Assisted the Principal and staff with communication to parents and community stakeholders.
Program Administrator - BIPOC Mentorship Program
Anoka-Hennepin School District 11
Anoka, MN
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Oversaw implementation of Anoka-Hennepin Mentorship program designed to support and retain BIPOC educators through community building, culturally responsive mentoring and coaching, and professional learning that builds on strengths of educators of color.
- Planned and organized mentor training, mentor/mentee discussion topics, schedule, and expectations as administrator of the program.
- Identified specific topics that would be beneficial for new and experienced BIPOC teachers while assisting in developing program evaluation strategies and improvements.
- Served as an instructional coach through informal check-ins, demonstrations, observations, and by providing personal assistance to mentors.
- Ensured that mentors were equipped with tools and resources to support mentee success, engagement and connectedness to their sites and the district at large.
Administrative Intern
Anoka Senior High School
Anoka, MN
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Conducted thorough research using diverse resources to assist administrative staff with routine and special project tasks.
- Supported staff and students through the COVID-19 Pandemic providing weekly communication as well as resources to navigate synchronous and asynchronous learning.
- Served as the primary point of contact for COVID-related inquiries and communications, within the school and with external stakeholders. Performed daily tasks adhering to state and district guideline
Professional Development Instructor
Anoka High School
Anoka, MN
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Created curriculum designed to develop an understanding of causes, character, and consequences of African-American experience and its influence on the world, United States, and Black community. In wake George Floyd, the course allowed teachers to investigate historical treatment in the United States of Black, Indigenous, and people of color.
- Provided professional development to engage staff in activities designed to support individual school/district goals including diversity leadership, equity in the classroom, and inclusion initiatives.
Social Studies Teacher
Anoka Senior High School
Anoka, MN
09.2015 - 07.2021
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning for all students by developing respect and rapport with all students. Implemented standards-based grading model to the classroom including reassessment, integration of new scoring system, and remediation opportunities. Wrote and taught curriculum for Honors African American Studies, Multicultural Perspectives and World History.
- Welcomed all students to engage in respectful conversation that promotes empathy, and fosters life-changing opportunities for self-discovery which prepares students for career and post-secondary opportunities.
- Provided leadership development focusing on student agency to achieve academic, social and ethical growth while teaching empathic listening and persuasive speaking skills.
Education
Specialist of Education - Educational Administration
Concordia Saint Paul University
Saint Paul, Minnesota12.2020
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Concordia Saint Paul University
Saint Paul, Minnesota05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education Social Studies
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Moorhead, MN05.2015
Skills
- State of Minnesota Administration License K-12
- State of Minnesota Teaching License 5-12 Social Studies
- Alan Page Education Foundation Scholar
- Black Men Teach Coalition Steering Committee
- Anoka-Hennepin BIPOC Teacher Mentorship Program
- Legal Rights Center - Restorative Family Group Conferences Trained
Timeline
Associate Principal
Eden Prairie High School
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Principal
Anoka Middle School For The Arts
08.2021 - 06.2022
Program Administrator - BIPOC Mentorship Program
Anoka-Hennepin School District 11
06.2020 - 06.2022
Administrative Intern
Anoka Senior High School
05.2020 - 08.2020
Professional Development Instructor
Anoka High School
04.2020 - 07.2021
Social Studies Teacher
Anoka Senior High School
09.2015 - 07.2021
Specialist of Education - Educational Administration
Concordia Saint Paul University
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Concordia Saint Paul University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education Social Studies
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
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