Nigel Q. Clavis
Washington,DC
Summary
Dynamic educator dedicated to fostering excellence in diverse learning environments, with a proven track record as an instructional leader in school operations, strategic planning, and program and curriculum development. Expertise in delivering effective teaching methods while providing leadership and facilitating communication across multicultural student populations from various socioeconomic backgrounds. Skilled in coordinating tailored programs that address unique needs and committed to implementing innovative practices that enhance educational outcomes. Passionate about empowering all learners to achieve full potential through strategic and inclusive educational initiatives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bell Program Manager
Bell Building Educated Leaders for Life, Montgomery County
Washington, DC
- Developed and maintained a relationship with the school’s administration.
- Managed implementation of the BELL Summer Program model and schedule.
- Managed and evaluated teachers, reviewed lesson plans, held weekly staff meetings, and ensured all program elements were followed.
- Audited, organized, and ensured that attendance reports and timesheets were turned into the region per the agreed schedule.
- Oversaw scheduled withdrawal of inactive and withdrawn scholars on the agreed schedule and notification of the Enrollment Department of scholar status changes on a timely basis.
- Oversaw proper teacher: teaching assistant and teacher/teaching assistant: scholar ratios and adjust as necessary.
- Worked with enrichment teachers to create streamlined programs that incorporate and build on the academic curriculum.
- Managed evaluation data collection on schedule and with a 100% response rate.
- Managed testing administration from your site (i.e., printing answer sheets, transcribing answer sheets, scanning answer sheets, resolving answer sheets, printing reports, and driving instruction based on report data.)
- Oversaw the use of all materials and monitored all classrooms to ensure sufficient supplies/curriculum were maintained throughout the program.
- Oversaw petty cash and all administrative expenses.
- Ensured that progress reports were completed and sent out during the third and final weeks of the program.
- Coordinated and managed all field trips, guest speakers, and community service projects.
Extended School Director/Operations Coordinator
Springboard Education in America
Washington, DC
- Developed and coordinated after-school program for grades Pre-School through 5th.
- Tracked attendance using Community Roots time and attendance database.
- Contributed to grant writing for additional program funds and prepared quarterly reports detailing program highlights.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with Community-Based Organizations to leverage additional services for at-risk students.
- Managed and safeguarded co-payment funds and approved payroll for staff.
- Led after-school enrollment efforts at the school site.
- Facilitated the Washington DC Public Charter School Summer Program Academics and Enrichment at the site.
- Developed national services geared towards family engagement to be implemented in partnership with the school.
- Served as the relationship owner at partner schools with primary responsibility for school satisfaction and program outcomes.
- Assisted in program development, revisions, and implementation.
- Managed and increased the effectiveness and efficiency of IT and Facilities, through improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between administrative and program areas.
- Oversaw, managed, and optimized contracts for major operational systems such as phones, HVAC, security, and other procurement and inventory items related to facilities.
Dean of Students
DCPS- Hendley Elementary
Washington, DC
08.2023 - Current
- School Culture and Climate
- Enforce the vision of school culture and climate as set by teachers and advisors.
- Provide strategies for continuing the articulation of the school’s culture and climate to staff and students.
- Develop interventions for students, in tandem with parents, counselors, special education teachers, and advisors, who do not adhere to the school’s vision for culture.
- Enforce school policies after the teacher’s discipline measures have been exhausted.
- Promote attitudes, behaviors, and skills for improved learning.
- Encourage parental involvement in the pursuit of student achievement and a positive school culture.
- Work collaboratively with the counseling team, advisors, and Assistant Principal to plan individual school and/or system-wide programs to promote a positive and caring school culture for students and teachers.
- Assists in the orientation of new students, parents, and faculty.
- Evaluate school-wide events that focus on student development, school culture, parent/community involvement, etc.
- Student Life
- Develop and implement ongoing student programming that is both fun and builds community.
- Communicate effectively and proactively with parents regarding upcoming student programming and events. Utilize the Communications Office and Big Blue Bulletin to share information and promote Elementary School activities.
- Oversee Student Government advisors. Student Government advisors obtain approval from and collaborate with the Dean of Students regarding all Student Government-planned events.
- Help plan and chaperone Elementary School student events. Manage the application process and oversee student-created clubs. Manage all standing organizations such as the Yearbook, Chess Club, Math Club, etc., and student committees.
- Student Discipline/Behavior Management
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of existing behavior management strategies and programs; make recommendations for improvement, as necessary, to the principal.
- Work with the Principal and AP to provide data to train and support teachers in areas such as classroom management, behavior prevention programs, teacher-parent communication, etc.; present to faculty as determined by the principal.
- Serve as the administrative contact in cases of severe discipline and communicate directly with the principal.
- Act by federal, state, and local laws, statutes, and/or policies that relate to students and families, and consult with school personnel to ensure compliance in those areas.
Administrative Officer /Dean of Students/ Summer School Principal
DCPS- John Philip Sousa Middle School
Washington, DC
08.2017 - 01.2023
- School Culture and Climate
- Enforce the vision of school culture and climate as established by teachers and advisors.
- Provide strategies for continually articulating the school’s culture and climate to staff and students.
- Develop interventions for students, in collaboration with parents, counselors, special education teachers, and advisors, who do not adhere to the school’s vision for culture.
- Enforce school policies once the teacher’s discipline measures have been exhausted.
- Promote attitudes, behaviors, and skills that enhance learning.
- Encourage parental involvement in fostering student achievement and a positive school culture.
- Work collaboratively with the counseling team, advisors, and the Assistant Principal to plan individual school and/or system-wide programs that cultivate a positive and caring school culture for students and teachers.
- Assist in the orientation of new students, parents, and faculty.
- Evaluate school-wide events that emphasize student development, school culture, and parent/community involvement, among other factors.
- Student Life
- Develop and implement ongoing student programming that is both fun and builds community.
- Communicate effectively and proactively with parents regarding upcoming student programming and events. Utilize the Communications Office and Big Blue Bulletin to share information and promote Middle School activities.
- Oversee Student Government advisors. Student Government advisors obtain approval from and collaborate with the Dean of Students regarding all Student Government-planned events.
- Help plan and chaperone Middle School student events. Manage the application process and oversee student-created clubs. Manage all standing organizations such as the Yearbook, Chess Club, Math Club, etc., and student committees.
- Student Discipline/Behavior Management
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of existing behavior management strategies and programs; make recommendations for improvement, as necessary, to the principal.
- Work with the Principal and AP to provide data to train and support teachers in areas such as classroom management, behavior prevention programs, teacher-parent communication, etc.; present to faculty as determined by the principal.
- Serve as the administrative contact in cases of severe discipline and communicate directly with the principal.
- Act by federal, state, and local laws, statutes, and/or policies that relate to students and families, and consult with school personnel to ensure compliance in those areas.
- School Leadership
- Support the Principal in providing communication to parents/caregivers, students, staff, community members, and, when necessary and appropriate, at school events.
- Provide oversight of the standards, policy, and protocols outlined in the Acerbo Schools Student Handbook to ensure that they are maintained by students, families, and staff and, when necessary and appropriate, support the principal in overseeing the implementation.
Site Director
DCPS- Martin Luther King ES
Washington, DC
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Site Director, Communities in Schools of the Nation’s Capital
- Student Support and Case Management Services
- Conducted a thorough needs assessment at the assigned school and collaborated with school staff to prioritize student needs.
- Developed a school support plan focusing on identified student needs, risk factors, and assets. The plan will include measurable objectives, as well as procedures for delivering school-wide services, targeted and sustained interventions and services, the monitoring and adjustment of services, and the evaluation and reporting of progress and outcomes.
- Served on school-wide teams (Attendance/SOC/Kid Talk/SST/MDT) to support the plans for specific students, including plan development, monitoring, review, and evaluation.
- Ensured that all case management and other student support activities are documented.
- Ensured that student case files and digital records were up to date (in CISDM, the CIS Data Management System) weekly.
- Gathered, entered, and analyzed student and family data for ongoing individual and programmatic evaluations.
- Provided requested student data at specified times to internal and external stakeholders, including funders, and District, and other monitoring agencies.
- Monitored the implementation of the school’s annual school support plan, particularly as it relates to students, and provided monthly reports to the Principal and the Director of Program and Data.
Bridges Public Charter School
Washington, DC
01.2014 - 06.2016
- Led program planning and execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Developed training materials to enhance participant engagement and learning outcomes.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to implement educational initiatives effectively.
- Streamlined communication processes between stakeholders to improve information flow.
- Oversaw budget management for multiple programs, ensuring resource allocation efficiency.
- Analyzed program data to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making.
Singles Case Manager/Hypothermia Program Site Director
FACETS
Fairfax, VA
09.2012 - 09.2014
- Managed a high-volume caseload of clients, all of whom were suffering the effects of poverty; populations included individuals who were homeless, suffering from mental illness, low-income, etc., as well as those residing in FACETS’ Permanent Supportive Housing Programs.
- Assisted people in finding and securing housing, preventing evictions, applying for benefits, seeking health and mental health services, finding and securing employment, etc.
- Assisted the Hypothermia Program Coordinator in the direction and operation of a multi-site hypothermia shelter that operates for 4.5 months during the winter at 27 different faith-based venues in Fairfax County.
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired part-time shelter staff; developed and facilitated training for volunteers; held monthly meetings for venue point of contact; coordinated transportation for shelter guests.
- Assisted supervisor in the coordination and planning of 100,000 Homes Fairfax Registry Week for all four regions of Fairfax County; served as headquarters captain for Region 4.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Delaware State University
Bachelors - early childhood education
Delaware State University
Skills
- Workforce development
- Expense tracking and analysis
- Goal-oriented planning
- Policy adherence
- Strategic issue analysis
- Educational program development
- Strong communication abilities
- Data-driven performance evaluation
- Community engagement
- Facilitating parent-teacher meetings
- Assessment evaluation
- Data organization and maintenance
Certification
Behavioral Management
Timeline
Dean of Students
DCPS- Hendley Elementary
08.2023 - Current
Administrative Officer /Dean of Students/ Summer School Principal
DCPS- John Philip Sousa Middle School
08.2017 - 01.2023
Site Director
DCPS- Martin Luther King ES
09.2016 - 01.2017
Bridges Public Charter School
01.2014 - 06.2016
Singles Case Manager/Hypothermia Program Site Director
FACETS
09.2012 - 09.2014
Bell Program Manager
Bell Building Educated Leaders for Life, Montgomery County
Extended School Director/Operations Coordinator
Springboard Education in America
Bachelors - early childhood education
Delaware State University
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Delaware State University