Petra M Baker
Saint Louis,Missouri
Summary
Committed Assistant Principal with strengths in educational planning and childhood guidance. Collaborated with teachers and administrators to improve student understanding of material and provide better teaching methods.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Gateway Michael School, Saint Louis Public Schools
01.2005 - Current
- Develop, implement and evaluate the vision, mission, and core values of the organization
- Manage, control, and direct the daily operations of a special day school for medically fragile and globally delayed students with multiple disabilities including but not limited to Traumatic Brain Injury, Seizure Disorder, Autism, Genetic Disorders, Intellectual Disability and Other Health Impairment
- Recruit, retain, and evaluate non-certificated and certificated staff job performance in accordance with district and school policies and protocols
- Provide a continuous professional development program designed to improve: instruction, student achievement, compliance of federally mandated Individualized Education Program, program initiatives, team-building, shared decision-making, and creation of a safe, respectful and effective learning environment
- Supervise sped teachers, therapists, nurses, and para-professionals daily as they provide a trans disciplinarian approach to support students
- Monitor allocation for school budget in accordance with superintendent directives and school improvement plan
- Exhibit a professional attitude and demeanor at all times in dealing with school board administration, fellow employees, parents, students and the community
- Participate in developing and implementing school improvement plan
- Knowledgeable of IDEA and district principles and protocols
- Active listener to clearly deliver ideas in a professional manner to families, staff, community and management at all levels
- Good organizational skills
ECSE Teacher
Gateway Michael School, Saint Louis Public Schools
01.1997 - 01.2005
- Assist with the formulation of Individual Education Programs, and generated quarterly Benchmarks
- Modified/adapted curriculum for special needs students to promote positive classroom experience
- Worked with medically fragile and globally delayed students with multiple disabilities including but not limited to Traumatic Brain Injury, Seizure Disorder, Autism, Genetic Disorders, Intellectual Disability and Other Health Impairment
- Provide individual and group guidance to increase learning confidence, cooperation and problem-solving skills
- Included assistive technology adaptation to allow students to meet or excel in classroom activities
Education
Administration
University of MO, St Louis Saint Louis
2008
M.ED - Educational Administration
University of MO, St Louis Saint Louis
2003
B.S - Elementary Education
Alcorn State University
1990
Skills
- School Facilities and Operations
- Behavioral Intervention
- Instructional Leadership
- State Testing Support
- Community Relations
- Parent Engagement and Communication
- Administrative Staff Coordination
- Special Education Programs
Affiliations
Memberships Council for Exceptional Children
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
I AM SOMEBODY Foundation Board Member
LifeBridge Partnership Board Member
Local 44 Administrators Union
Optimist Club, Treasurer
Phi Delta Kappa
UMSL African American Alumni Chapter
Healthy Schools Healthy Communities Member
Additional Information
- Awards Kohl’s Health Equity Champion 2021 Humans of St Louis Recognition 2019 St. Louis American - Excellence in Education 2019 Principal of the Year Nominee 2016, 2018, 2019 Healthy Schools Healthy Communities Wellness Champion 2016, 2017, 2020 School Recognitions America’s Healthiest School Gold - 2019-2020 (Only school in MO) Gold – 2018-2019 (Only school in MO) Silver – 2017-2018 Bronze – 2016-2017 Visit from President Bill Clinton 2017 Kohl’s Family Engagement Awardee – 2020 Let’s Move Active Schools Award 2017 Character Education, Promising Practices 2008, 2012, 2015, 2017
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Gateway Michael School, Saint Louis Public Schools
01.2005 - Current
ECSE Teacher
Gateway Michael School, Saint Louis Public Schools
01.1997 - 01.2005
Administration
University of MO, St Louis Saint Louis
M.ED - Educational Administration
University of MO, St Louis Saint Louis
B.S - Elementary Education
Alcorn State University
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