LTanya Evans
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Results-driven leader with a record of success and communication, planning, and problem-solving abilities required for delivering professional development to staff and exceptional education to students while maintaining supportive and structured learning environments.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Enrollment
The Canterbury School of Florida
St. Petersburg, FL
06.2023 - Current
- Mobilize communication with other departments in support of enrollment and organized admissions events, registration, information sessions, and classroom shadowing.
- Collaborate with colleagues to guarantee successful onboarding and acculturation of students and their families.
- Orchestrate and maintain active and clear communication systems with prospective students, parents, and division heads.
- Interview and assess admission candidates for grades Pre-K-12.
- Support Financial Aid efforts by serving on a committee to ensure best practices and equity among candidates.
- Collaborate with the head of School and Director of Finance to set budget-aligned enrollment goals.
- Develop and implement systems to streamline, educate, and provide support for teachers, division heads, and coaches.
- Track new student progress and family engagement regularly.
- Monitor regulatory compliance at various governmental levels.
- Promote high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Demonstrate leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Private Tutor
Self-employed
Tampa, FL
03.2000 - Current
- Collaborate with parents and teachers to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans, and assess student progress.
- Prepare students for standardized tests, ACT exams, and advanced course placements.
- Create and implement individual lesson plans based on student learning styles.
- Research and recommend textbooks, software, and other learning materials to complement tutoring.
- Communicate student progress to students, parents, or teachers in written progress reports, in person, or by email.
- Work closely with students to help with essay writing skills.
Head of School
Academy Prep Center Of Tampa (APT)
Tampa, FL
06.2019 - 05.2023
- Upheld commitment to educational excellence by promoting and establishing mutual respect and trust between students, faculty, and parents.
- Guided students and parents in future educational decisions by setting academic goals and improving their life skills.
- Executed strategies to increase parental and community engagement within the school.
- Supported students' academic, health, social, and financial needs by connecting students to resources on and off campus.
- Recruited, trained, and evaluated staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.
- Reviewed and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local, and federal regulations.
- Established behavioral procedures to reinforce positive interactions between parents, students, and faculty.
- Decreased student discipline rates by 75% by implementing a student discipline program for the student body.
- Prepared and submitted budget requests or grant proposals to solicit program funding.
Associate Head of School for Academic Affairs
The Out of Door Academy (ODA)
Sarasota, FL
07.2016 - 06.2023
- Led and coordinated academic department heads on curriculum development for grades PK -12.
- Implemented strategic initiatives and developed systems to recruit, hire, and onboard faculty and staff.
- Worked with faculty in each division to support fluid academic transitions.
- Collaborated with Division Heads to develop and implement evaluation and professional development systems.
- Supported new faculty in acclimation to the community via monthly meetings.
- Assisted families/students with learning issues by collaborating with directors of academic services and the college counseling office for grades PK - 12.
- Administered summer scholastics program.
- Served on the Board of Trustees Student Life and Finance Committees.
- Developed curricula and recommended curricula revisions to improve student learning outcomes.
- Enhanced academic operations by realigning procedures with changing trends in education.
Academic Dean
The Out of Door Academy
Sarasota, FL
07.2005 - 06.2016
- Led and coordinated academic department heads on curriculum development for grades six through 12.
- Developed and maintained a mentor program for new faculty;
- Collaborated with academic advisors on student concerns.
- Advised and completed course registration each semester for students in grades six through 12.
- Designed, wrote, edited, and revised the course curriculum guide.
- Served on the Board of Trustees Education Committee.
- Scheduled classes for new students enrollees for grades six through 12.
- Coordinated and participated in faculty searches.
- Interviewed and hired substitute teachers.
- Directed and produced all Senior/Graduation related activities.
- Grade 12 Class Dean.
- Prepared reports using academic or institutional data and information.
- Provided assistance to faculty by teaching classes, conducting orientation meetings, and scheduling events.
Department Head Visual and Performing Arts
The Out of Door Academy
Sarasota, FL
07.2011 - 06.2016
- Cultivated a talented team of departmental employees through outstanding mentoring, coaching, and teaching skills.
- Maintained and monitored departmental budget.
- Modeled supportive leadership qualities, motivating staff to achieve department goals and promoting staff participation and team building.
- Developed and built the visual and performing arts curriculum for grades six - 12.
Head of English Department
The Out of Door Academy
Sarasota, FL
06.2004 - 06.2011
- Coached new teachers on ways to improve instruction and student discipline.
- Trained and supported new teachers by providing information on successful strategies for classroom instruction and management, instructional techniques, and multimedia integration.
- Discussed curriculum changes with department staff to facilitate action plans.
- Redesigned English curriculum aligning it with the history/social studies curriculum.
- Maintained and monitored departmental budget.
- Mentored faculty interns.
- Implemented policies, procedures, and programs to carry out educational standards and goals.
- Recruited, trained, and evaluated staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.
- Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to school's mission and goals.
Dean of Students
The Out of Door Academy
Sarasota, FL
06.2003 - 06.2005
- Supported students' academic, health, social, and financial needs by connecting students to resources on and off campus.
- Communicated frequently by telephone, email, and in-person meetings with families of students struggling to meet school expectations for discipline and attendance.
- Upheld commitment to educational excellence by promoting and establishing mutual respect and trust between students, faculty, and parents.
- Implemented and coordinated school spirit week, graduation, fall orientation, and anti-bullying week.
- Developed advisory Playbook to support teachers serving as academic advisors.
- Partnered with college counseling staff to support college preparedness and placement.
- Ensured and monitored appropriate student participation in activities, athletics, and community service.
Director of Theater Department
The Out of Door Academy
Sarasota, FL
07.2011 - 06.2019
- Maintained a budget for all main stage and minor productions.
- Directed and produced all theater productions in the middle and upper schools.
- Selected season's vehicles and themes for the theater program.
- Collaborated with local and national professional theater artists to produce programming for students.
- Co-directed an original piece written by Tony Award-winning screenwriter and playwright Frank Galati in 2015.
Teacher (English, History, and Theater)
The Out of Door Academy
Sarasota, FL
07.2002 - 06.2019
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social, and emotional development.
- Taught middle and upper school English/Language Arts, history, and performing arts courses.
- Taught Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature and Composition.
- Redesigned and executed curriculum improvement of the Grade 12 Capstone course: Issues in Contemporary Society.
Teacher (Summer Programs)
APT, ODA, The Latin School of Chicago
Tampa, FL
06.2004 - 06.2022
- Taught courses including American History, speech, Writing, Reading, SAT/ACT Verbal Preparation, and Acting/Character Development.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using a variety of teaching techniques.
Dean of Students
The Latin School of Chicago
Chicago, IL
06.1999 - 06.2002
- Enforced behavior management interventions to improve the learning environment and increase academic success.
- Supported students' academic, health, social, and financial needs by connecting students to resources on and off campus.
- Established behavioral procedures to reinforce positive interactions between parents, students, and faculty.
English Teacher
The Latin School of Chicago
Chicago, IL
08.1996 - 06.2002
- Taught English classes to students of various levels.
- Repeated critical lesson information to teach grammar and help students grasp concepts.
- Advised students to read topics or materials reflecting personal interests to encourage regular reading.
- Prepared informative classroom lectures on literature, poetry, and historical authors to engage and educate students.
- Cultivated a deeper understanding of themes in students and helped each read works to find meanings and explore concepts.
- Helped students elevate writing to the university level, transitioning smoothly from secondary school techniques and styles.
- Incorporated intersectionality to help students compare and contrast historical works with modern cultural and societal understandings.
- Required spoken and written student responses to contexts to increase reading comprehension.
Director of College Counseling
The Wellington School
Columbus, OH
07.1990 - 06.1994
- Developed a three-year comprehensive curriculum and guide for college planning for students and families.
- Counseled and supported students and families through the college search process.
- Collaborated with college and university admissions professionals by establishing relationships to ensure appropriate college placement of students.
Teacher of English
The Wellington School
Columbus, OH
07.1990 - 06.1996
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using a variety of teaching techniques.
- Customized innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences.
- Integrated class media content to improve listening, speaking, and vocabulary.
- Guided students to write for varied purposes and audiences to develop writing skills.
- Identified students' level of reading difficulty to provide appropriate reinforcement.
- Repeated key lesson information to teach grammar and help students grasp concepts.
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
Associate Director of Admissions
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
08.1984 - 06.1990
- Executed the university's overall recruitment strategies, set annual objectives, and drove diversity efforts.
- Evaluated applications and collaborated with colleagues on admissions decisions.
- Prepared reports using academic or institutional data and information.
Education
Master of Arts - Liberal Studies
Northwestern University
Evanston, ILBachelor of Arts - English And Communication
Chatham College (University)
Pittsburgh, PAEnglish And Education
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PAUniversity of San Diego
San Diego, CAVanderbilt University
Nashville, TNSkills
- Experience in Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Parent Communication
- Student Interaction
- Academic Discipline
- Data Analysis
- Classroom Safety Practices
- Google Classroom
- MAP Testing and Data
- Instructional Design
- Microsoft Office
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Time Management
- Creative and Resourceful
- Fiscal Management
- Public Speaking
- Team Building
- Performance Evaluations
- Strong Work Ethic
- Work Prioritization
- Classroom Evaluations
- Decision Making
- Curriculum Planning
- Punctual and Dependable
- Student Support
- Self-Directed
- Team Management
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
Accomplishments
Professional Affiliations
- The Athena Society Member, Tampa Florida
- FCIS: Florida Council of Independent Schools
- NAIS: National Association of Independent Schools
- ISACS: Independent Schools Association of the Central States
- DKG: Delta Kappa Gamma, Gamma Upsilon Chapter
Board of Director and Committee Memberships
- WEDU Public Television Tampa, FL Education Committee
- Asolo Repertory Theater, Sarasota, FL
- Venice Theater, Venice, Florida 2017-2019
Professional Conference and Workshop Participation
- Panelist, the University of Tampa MLK DEI Teach-In, 2023
- Panelist Tampa Emerging Leaders DEI Black History Month Equity in Education, 2023
- FCIS Annual Conference Planning Committee, 2021.
- Co-Chair, FCIS Accreditations Team 2022
- Co-Chair, NAIS People of Color Conference 2015
- Moderator, Asolo Repertory Theater's Community Engagement 2021
- Adjudicator, Theater Odyssey High School Ten-Minute Play Competition, 2017.
- Panelist, the Oprah Winfrey Show with Novelist Toni Morrison 2002
Awards and Honors
- Gulf Coast Community Leadership Institute, Sarasota, FL
- Guilder Award for Advancement of High School Theater Arts
- NAIS Aspiring Heads Fellowship
Affiliations
- Member of Athena Society
- Member, Northwestern University Alumni Association
- Member of FCIS
- Member of NAIS
- Member, Chatham University Alumni Association
Certification
- Universal Design for Learning, Vanderbilt University - 2022
- Learning How to Learn, University of San Diego - 2016
Timeline
Director of Enrollment
The Canterbury School of Florida
06.2023 - Current
Head of School
Academy Prep Center Of Tampa (APT)
06.2019 - 05.2023
Associate Head of School for Academic Affairs
The Out of Door Academy (ODA)
07.2016 - 06.2023
Department Head Visual and Performing Arts
The Out of Door Academy
07.2011 - 06.2016
Director of Theater Department
The Out of Door Academy
07.2011 - 06.2019
Academic Dean
The Out of Door Academy
07.2005 - 06.2016
Head of English Department
The Out of Door Academy
06.2004 - 06.2011
Teacher (Summer Programs)
APT, ODA, The Latin School of Chicago
06.2004 - 06.2022
Dean of Students
The Out of Door Academy
06.2003 - 06.2005
Teacher (English, History, and Theater)
The Out of Door Academy
07.2002 - 06.2019
Private Tutor
Self-employed
03.2000 - Current
Dean of Students
The Latin School of Chicago
06.1999 - 06.2002
English Teacher
The Latin School of Chicago
08.1996 - 06.2002
Director of College Counseling
The Wellington School
07.1990 - 06.1994
Teacher of English
The Wellington School
07.1990 - 06.1996
Associate Director of Admissions
Bucknell University
08.1984 - 06.1990
Master of Arts - Liberal Studies
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts - English And Communication
Chatham College (University)
English And Education
Bucknell University
University of San Diego
Vanderbilt University
- Universal Design for Learning, Vanderbilt University - 2022
- Learning How to Learn, University of San Diego - 2016
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