An accomplished and visionary leader with strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Adept at building relationships, fostering collaboration, and developing innovative solutions to complex challenges. With extensive experience in developing strategic plans and initiatives that promote teaching and learning, cultural understanding, respect, and appreciation of diversity.
- Administer a variety of student support programs using a whole child approach to address academic, absenteeism, health, behavioral, lifestyle, and community interaction issues
- Plan and manage programs to meet MPS goals and promote student achievement through academic, social, and wellness supports
- Assist in learning processes, supervise activities, and monitor student progress through individual and group sessions
- Mediate conflicts, reports issues, maintain records, and provide administrative support
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration with parents, students, staff, and community agencies to ensure confidentiality and compliance with regulations
- Led the development of academic programs such as a High School Grade Expansion, an Online School, and school-wide AVID implementation
- Played a crucial role in driving student achievement by setting a vision, managing resources, and leading staff as a school leader
- Inspired and developed high-performing teams, ensuring staff members were held accountable for academic success
- Fostered thriving communities by creating safe environments, engaging parents, and promoting diversity and collaboration
- Strategically achieved results by setting ambitious goals, establishing a culture of continuous improvement, and efficiently utilizing resources
- Modeled excellence in instructional leadership, continuous learning, and effective communication with stakeholders, while possessing knowledge and skills in management, leadership, and educational best practices
- Oversaw the development and execution of the School Improvement Plan as the school improvement specialist
- Led initiatives such as spearheading the planning and development of programs like Online Learning, Grade Expansion (High School), and AVID
- Collaborated with the leadership team to enhance student achievement strategies and create growth plans for teachers
- Facilitated professional development programs for instructional staff and ensured compliance with federal and state regulations
- Coordinated grant-funded programs, created data reports, and fostered partnerships with external institutions
- Supervised staff, maintained school records, and cultivated positive relationships with parents and community groups
Worked directly and collaboratively with administrators, school site staff, parents, students, and community service providers to develop comprehensive and inclusive strategies that promote student achievement and school attendance.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that met the state's virtual school curriculum standards while accommodating diverse learning styles
- Assessed students’ learning styles to tailor activities, worked with special education teachers to adapt curricula, and collaborated with staff to set instructional goals
- Used technology in teaching and conducted various assessments, such as formative, summative, diagnostic, benchmark, performance-based, and informal assessments
- Managed student behavior and maintained open communication with parents and colleagues
- Attended professional development activities, complied with regulations, and participated in faculty meetings and committees
- Served as the World Languages Department Lead and LOTE Testing Coordinator
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that met district curriculum standards while accommodating diverse learning styles
- Assessed students’ learning styles to tailor activities, worked with special education teachers to adapt curricula, and collaborated with staff to set instructional goals
- Used technology in teaching and conducted various assessments, such as formative, summative, diagnostic, benchmark, performance-based, and informal assessments
- Managed student behavior, maintained open communication with parents and colleagues, and participated in extracurricular activities
- Attended professional development activities, complied with regulations, and participated in faculty meetings and committees
- Served as the World Languages Department Lead and LOTE Testing Coordinator
- Responsible for developing and implementing lesson plans that met the district's Advance Placement/GT curriculum standards while accommodating diverse learning styles
- Assessed students’ learning styles to tailor activities, worked with special education teachers to adapt curricula, and collaborated with staff to set instructional goals
- Used technology in teaching and conducted various assessments, such as formative, summative, diagnostic, benchmark, performance-based, and informal assessments
- Managed student behavior, maintained open communication with parents and colleagues, and participated in extracurricular activities
- Attended professional development activities, complied with regulations, and participated in faculty meetings and committees
- Responsible for developing and implementing lesson plans that met district curriculum standards while accommodating diverse learning styles as a former classroom teacher
- Assessed students’ learning styles to tailor activities, worked with special education teachers to adapt curricula, and collaborated with staff to set instructional goals
- Used technology in teaching and conducted various assessments, such as formative, summative, diagnostic, benchmark, performance-based, and informal assessments
- Managed student behavior, maintained open communication with parents and colleagues, and participated in extracurricular activities
- Attended professional development activities, complied with regulations, and participated in faculty meetings and committees
Campus Teacher of the Year 2016