Qualified administrator with extensive experience and dedication to school performance, teacher training and student success. Skilled in educational leadership, curriculum development, and conflict resolution. Excellent in communication, team building, and problem-solving to foster an inclusive and effective learning environment. Attentive to pulse of school to proactively manage negative trends and recognize success in teachers and methods. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the role of Principal at your school.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal/Site Supervisor
Brooklyn West Alternate Learning Center
Brooklyn, NY
01.2016 - Current
Supervise daily activities of staff and students of stand-alone Alternative Learning Center
Broad understanding of the academic, social, and emotional learning needs of middle and high school students due to working with students from across different boroughs and educational backgrounds
Observation of teachers to meet the goal of improving instruction by providing instructional materials and support with their implementation of specialized academic intervention and enrichment programs
Supervise daily remote and in person instruction
Design and implement a daily social-emotional mindfulness program to support student and staff members
Develop and facilitate a transition program for students returning from suspension that includes restorative conferences and incentive based motivation
Ability to motivate staff to work effectively to support students in achieving rigorous academic standards in environments where they "traditionally or rumored" to not have any
Effective leadership in adapting curricula and making data driven instructional decisions to address the needs of diverse learning, including students with disabilities and ELL
Create systems and protocols that build capacity
Facilitate professional development sessions on strengthening student outcomes, school culture and instructional development
Create and supervise science curricula for high school and middle school
Supervise student service program, including school's climate, food services, and transportation
Increase attendance from an average of50% to65 % in two months by creating and implementing an incentive program
Certification strategies and training to lower dropout rates
Data driven leadership to improve instruction, school culture and climate
The Advanced Leadership Program for Aspiring Principals, New York, NY / Jul2020 - Jul2021
Project Manager
Ki's Construction and Home Renovation
Queens Village, NY
11.2012 - 08.2016
Project discovery and planning- Advertisement, planning and working with contractors and customers through design and renovation
Team management- Carpenters, painters and other construction personnel
Payroll and Budgeting
Accountability: Set clear expectations and goals for project teams
Tracked progress against timeline, milestones and budget, revise as needed
New Teacher Mentor
Queens Alternate Learning Center
Far Rockaway, NY
09.2011 - 01.2016
Developed resources to support new teacher development including Danielson's Framework for teaching and Common Core Learning Standards
Modeled collaborative team teaching, differentiation and lab facilitation
Observed new teachers and plan intervention according to individual needs
Facilitated professional development for all teachers
Tracked relevant data in Mentor Tracking System
Liaison between mentee and administration
STEM Content Specialist/Administration Intern
Queens Alternate Learning Center
Far Rockaway, NY
09.2011 - 01.2016
Education Administration Intern
Coordinated and facilitated professional development
Conducted classroom observations
Coordinated and lead community circle schedule and curriculum
Created incentive programs for at risk students
Coordinated intervention for students with disabilities
Coordinator of interdisciplinary curriculum
Observed classroom teachers, provide feedback and professional development
Literacy Data Specialist
Exam Coordinator
Designed Interdisciplinary curriculum to align with Common Core Standards
Pre-Service Training Lead Instructor
New York City Teaching Fellows
New York, NY
05.2015 - 09.2015
Facilitated professional development for incoming teachers on Lemov's Teach Like a Champion core skills and Common Core aligned lesson planning
Observed and rated teachers on core teaching skills
Collaborated with coaches and directors for final approval rating for NYC Teaching Fellows
Tracked performance data in New Teacher Tracker
Dean of Students
George Gershwin Junior High School
Brooklyn, NY
08.2010 - 06.2011
Worked closely with administration to set new vision and culture for school
Lowered school suspension rate by35 % in one semester through restorative practices
Managed a team of school aides for school safety and behavior intervention
Managed admittance, lunch and dismissal procedures
Managed a caseload for promotion in doubt students, created pathways for credit recovery
Managed and organized S.A.V.E
Room curriculum and scheduling
Coordinated professional development sessions
Coordinated community outreach and counseling programs for at risk students
Conducted walk through and classroom observations
Administrator for CAASS (Student and staff identification security program) and School Messenger (School telephone outreach system)
Investigated and attended superintendent suspensions
Create OORS and SOHO reports
(Online school incident reporting system)
Data Specialist
Building Response Team
Dean of Students
George Westinghouse CTE High School
Brooklyn, NY
01.2003 - 06.2010
Dean of Students and Academics
Responsible for resolving disciplinary issues and coordination of conflict resolution programs
Managed admittance, hallways and dismissal procedures
Managed caseload of students with behavior management issues
Created policies and regulations for reform of at-risk students
Managed a database of promotion in doubt students, created pathways for credit recovery
Managed data for grade achievement in science
Teacher Mentor
Science Instructor, Regents Exam Coordinator, and Data Specialist
Instructed Earth and Marine Science, A
P Biology and Living Environment
Developed curriculum for A.P
Biology
Created cross-curricula and collaborative team-teaching programs
Data Specialist for Science Regents exams
Coordinated Science Regents Examination Scheduling, Proctoring, Correction and Data Analysis
Science Fair Coordinator
80% passing rate above grade proficiency with Level1 and Level2 readers
Senior Advisor and Special Events Coordinator
Created and managed student council and senior class budgets
Directed committees for volunteering, fund raising and community relations
Coordinated senior class activities such as assemblies, award ceremonies, school wide fundraisers, prom and commencement
Coordinated parent/staff collaborations to include community outreach
Cheerleading Coach
Organized basketball games entertainment and pep rally schedule
Chaperoned trips to school outings that the cheerleaders attended
Scheduled training and organize schedule of events
Attended city wide robotics, spirit and cheer competitions
Organized participation and fundraising for Cancer and AIDS research, March of Dimes, NYC Blood Drives and other charitable foundations
Education
Education Administration Certification -
College of St. Rose
Albany, New York
01.2015
Master of Science - Education and Special
Touro College
New York, NY
01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA
01.2002
Skills
Hiring and Onboarding
Employee Retention/Motivation
Data Driven Differentiated Instruction
Personnel Scheduling
Employee Performance Evaluations
Behavior Modification and Student Achievement
School improvement
Policy Development and Enforcement
Restorative Practices
TCIS
AED
Certification
School Building Leader
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Assistant Principal/Site Supervisor
Brooklyn West Alternate Learning Center
01.2016 - Current
Pre-Service Training Lead Instructor
New York City Teaching Fellows
05.2015 - 09.2015
Project Manager
Ki's Construction and Home Renovation
11.2012 - 08.2016
New Teacher Mentor
Queens Alternate Learning Center
09.2011 - 01.2016
STEM Content Specialist/Administration Intern
Queens Alternate Learning Center
09.2011 - 01.2016
Dean of Students
George Gershwin Junior High School
08.2010 - 06.2011
Dean of Students
George Westinghouse CTE High School
01.2003 - 06.2010
Education Administration Certification -
College of St. Rose
Master of Science - Education and Special
Touro College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Virginia State University
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