Results-oriented leader supporting organization's culture, structure and challenges to generate improvements in functioning, procedures and planning. Working knowledge of supporting pipelines to sustain growth. Commitment and understanding of equal opportunities with diverse and multicultural environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Action Team Specialist
District of Columbia Public Schools
, Washington
11.2018 - Current
Builds relationships and liaises with various internal and external departments, agencies, organizations, and others to drive collaboration and success; and responds effectively to urgent requests from stakeholders
Identifies and attends key meetings in and outside of schools (i.e
PTA, Education Councils, ANC, etc.) in a way that allows for a better and more consistent exchange of information between DCPS and its stakeholders, particularly around key DCPS priorities and initiatives
Assists schools with external community outreach, identifying which key stakeholders and strategically essential meetings and events to prioritize
Coaches school leaders on best practices to engage stakeholders and develop SMART Goals for comprehensive school planning.
MOCRS Specialist
Executive Office of the Mayor
Washington, DC
10.2017 - 11.2018
Offered input on key decisions and strategic plans, evaluating ongoing program data.
Identified opportunities for productivity increases with deconstruction of analyses and reports.
Studied complex data sets and systems to identify positive trends and successful programs.
Utilized Salesforce to create team deadlines and track steps taken toward project resolution.
Find resolutions to constituent concerns by creating relationships with District agencies
Maintain a current list of all commissions and associations in the District and provide outreach and crowd-building for Mayoral events
Site Coordinator
Springboard Education of America, Two Rivers Public Charter School, Young Campus
Washington, DC
10.2015 - 02.2017
Supervised and coordinated teachers and teacher assistants on site and ensure they execute the Springboard Model
Developed and implemented marketing plans to promote events.
Build a positive rapport with school administration and meet regularly to ensure the before and after-school program supports the school's mission
Communicate with parents consistently by sending out monthly newsletters; maintain Parent
Information Center by sending emails and making phone calls.
Maintained accurate records of event activities and expenses.
Scheduled staff members for on-site duties at events.
Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure necessary services or products.
Paraprofessional
E.l. Haynes Public Charter School
Washington, DC, DC
09.2014 - 06.2015
Coordinated and planned key projects, policies, and process improvements to enhance the culture, increase the efficiency of operations, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the agency.
Responsible for supporting the delivery of effective, differentiated instruction under the guidance of classroom and special education teachers, by being engaged with, or closely supervising, the assigned student at all time
Modeled appropriate spoken and written language skills at every opportunity
Worked with assigned students on academic tasks specified in the daily lesson plan
Collected observations and data on student learning and behavior
Supported positive student behavior in the classroom and school culture by modeling and encouraging the student and classmates to succeed in the E.L
Haynes Promise.
Education
Certification - Basics of Project Management
International Business Management Insitute
11-2023
Certification - Leadership And Team Development
International Business Management Institute
11-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Paine College
Augusta, GA
05-2014
Skills
Leadership
Team Management
Personal Organization
Risk Management
Policy Management
Hiring and Terminations
Records and Database Management
Complaint Resolution
Staff Scheduling
Strategic Planning
Data Entry
Problem-Solving
Microsoft Office
Affiliations
Member, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Fall 2011
Member, Paine College Alumni Association
2023 40 under 40 Inductee - Paine College
Timeline
Community Action Team Specialist
District of Columbia Public Schools
11.2018 - Current
MOCRS Specialist
Executive Office of the Mayor
10.2017 - 11.2018
Site Coordinator
Springboard Education of America, Two Rivers Public Charter School, Young Campus
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