Rasheki Kuykendall
Washington,DC
Summary
Well-rounded and enthusiastic administrator of National Blue Ribbon school, with expertise in curriculum planning and development. Offers student-focused, dynamic communication skills. Self-motivated with assertive and outcome-driven nature. Experience leading school administration and driving test scores through proven education methods. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Roots Public Charter School
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Verified adherence to state, federal, and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies
- Fostered positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress toward goals.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards aligned with district goals and objectives.
Vice Principal
Roots Public Charter School
08.2013 - 08.2023
- Facilitate the development and evaluation of high-quality learning/teaching
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards
- School administrator for all statewide assessments
- School representative for community forums and meetings.
Lead (Founding) Middle School Teacher
Roots Public Charter School
08.1999 - 06.2013
- Responsible for daily instruction of multi-age and multi-level middle school students (5th -8th grade) in an open-spaced, small African-centered environment
- Development of lesson plans, hands-on activities, and strategies for middle school students using independent, theme-based African-centered curriculum, CCSS, culturally relevant textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Teaching Fellow
CityBridge Education Innovation Fellow
12.2012 - 12.2013
- Selected as one of 12 teacher leaders to participate in a competitive, year-long program to engage in learning about nationwide innovative blended learning models
- Attended monthly full-day program sessions that included interactive professional development on blended learning, communications and engagement, and program evaluation
- Designed and implemented a summer pilot focused on Math, which expanded to Fall 2013-2014 school year and increased student mastery in Mathematics schoolwide.
Adjunct Professor
Potomac College
10.2010 - 08.2012
- Taught Transitional English, Foundational English and Writing course for first-year students attending four-year community college
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Adjunct Professor-School of Ed.
University of the District of Columbia
09.2005 - 08.2006
- Taught Cultural Geography course to DCPS teacher aides and assistants
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
Substitute Teacher
Columbus Public Schools
02.1998 - 10.1998
Student Teacher
Abibiman Academy
09.1997 - 12.1997
- Internship teaching English, Math, and History to Ghanaian students in grades 3-8.
Student Teacher
S.D.A. Teacher's Training College
12.1997
- Internship teaching African/African American history to classes of young adult teachers in training.
Education
Master of Arts - African and African American Studies
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio12.1997
Bachelor of Arts - History
Fisk University
Nashville, TN05.1995
Skills
- Multitasking ability
- Organizational Leadership
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Student and parent relations
- Team Collaboration
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Planning
- Interpersonal strengths
- Curriculum Development
- Relationship building and networking
- Administrative Management
- Academic administration
- Individualized Instruction
Leadership Experience
- Manati Fellowship Program, 06/01/2017, 08/01/2019, Charter School Leaders of Color
- DC STEM Network Ambassador, 08/01/2016, 06/01/2018
- New Leaders Emerging Leaders Program, 08/01/2014, 04/01/2015, Emerging Leader
- Roots Public Charter School Board of Trustees, 2001, 2013, Secretary and Teacher Representative
- The Ohio State University Black Studies Department Board of Trustees, 1995, 1996, Student Representative
- African Heritage Studies Association, 1995, 1997, President, The Ohio State University Chapter
- Roots PCS Black Madonnas Rites of Passage Program for Adolescent Girls, 2000, 2005, Program Coordinator
Awards
- Milken Family Foundation Educator of the Year, 2005-2006
- Roots Public Charter School Teacher of the Year, 2004-2005
- Ford Foundation Fellow, The Ohio State University, Fall 1997
- Foreign Languages & Area Studies Fellow, The Ohio State University, 1996-1997
- Outstanding Young Americans, 1997
- Mardi Gras Marathon runner, 2004
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Principal
Roots Public Charter School
08.2023 - 08.2024
Vice Principal
Roots Public Charter School
08.2013 - 08.2023
Teaching Fellow
CityBridge Education Innovation Fellow
12.2012 - 12.2013
Adjunct Professor
Potomac College
10.2010 - 08.2012
Adjunct Professor-School of Ed.
University of the District of Columbia
09.2005 - 08.2006
Lead (Founding) Middle School Teacher
Roots Public Charter School
08.1999 - 06.2013
Substitute Teacher
Columbus Public Schools
02.1998 - 10.1998
Student Teacher
S.D.A. Teacher's Training College
12.1997
Student Teacher
Abibiman Academy
09.1997 - 12.1997
Master of Arts - African and African American Studies
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Fisk University
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