Robert A. Motley

• Provides professional and leadership development to high school administrators.

• Provides coaching, counseling, and assistance to high school administrators in the following areas: instruction,

management, operations, finance, and staffing.

• Responds to parent inquiries and concerns and participates in parent meetings as needed.

• Assists high school administrators in analyzing student achievement data to align with curricular and

instructional programs.

• Provides support to high school administrators regarding staffing and scheduling needs to maximize school

district resources.

• Provides professional development and leadership support related to system-wide initiatives.

• Works to review, approve, and monitor the development and implementation of school budgets to ensure

effective use of allocated funds within the approved budget.

• Oversees design and implementation of all school-based programs.

• Partners with the Department of Human Resources to support the recruitment, hiring, and promotion

of excellent teachers and school-based administrators.

• Works closely with high school administrators to ensure School Improvement Plans are aligned with the

needs of the schools and the systemic initiatives.

• Conducts fiscal reviews of school budgets to support high school principals regarding budgeting

expenditures.

• Supports the annual review and dissemination of the HCPSS High School Scheduling Guidance Document to

ensure consistent high-quality instructional programming from high school to high school.

• Analyzes research to ascertain the best practices for high school learners and develops a high school adult

learning hub with an intentional focus on social-emotional learning (SEL).

• Engages in deliberate instructional visits to assess if professional development is transferred into changes in

teacher practice within the classroom.

• Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
• Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
• Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
• Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
• Collaborated with system's comptroller to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
• Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
• Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
• Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
• Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
• Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
• Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
• Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
• Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
• Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.

• Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.
• Provided guidance and leadership on strategic planning initiatives and organizational development.
• Developed and implemented strategies to drive organizational growth and development.
• Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
• Monitored financial metric and provided strategic direction to support financial stability.
• Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
• Assisted with development of organizational budgets and resource allocation plans.

• Collaborated with other unions in the country to seek involvement in policy decisions, fundraising and visibility of organization.
• Defined organizational problems to create and implement correction plans.
• Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.
• Provided guidance and leadership on strategic planning initiatives and organizational development.
• Developed and implemented strategies to drive organizational growth and development.
• Researched potential local, regional, and national funders and assisted in relationship building.
• Prepared and presented reports to inform board on organizational progress and goals as Chair of subcommittee.

• Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
• Prepared and presented reports to the Board of Education on behalf of members.
• Met with Superintendent of Schools to discuss issues relevant to members
• Advocated on behalf of members at the local, state, and national levels.
• Led all general meetings and executive board meetings.
• Chaired the Negotiations Team and engaged in labor relations negotiations with the school district.

• Led the Board of Directors in the areas of governance, advocacy, leadership development, student programs, and communication and outreach.
• Led organization in setting goals and strategies.
• Contributed to values, goals and strategic vision of organization.
• Provided recommendations on board of directors on group's effectiveness, actions, and future plans.
• Negotiated and resolved conflicts between stakeholders.
• Chaired shareholder meetings, disseminating information, and fielded questions.
• Developed innovative approaches to problem-solving, leveraging resources and driving results.
• Oversaw restructuring of financial systems, resulting in increased profitability and operational output.
• Spearheaded development and implementation of corporate governance strategies, confirming compliance with regulations at all times.
• Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
• Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
• Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
• Spoke on behalf of organization before US Congress and Maryland General Assembly
• Led the Board in their fiduciary duty toward decisions that optimize NASSP’s financial condition, and in their “duty of care” toward decisions that serve the best interests of the organization.
• Identified and recruited Board candidates who can contribute the appropriate skills, resources, contacts, and time to the Association—attributes reflected in the Board Member Profile.
• Advanced the Association’s federal legislative advocacy agenda through a keen and deep understanding of federal education law.
• Cultivated important external relationships with other organizations, foundations, and corporations.
• Spoke to the media outlets on behalf of NASSP and school administrators.

• Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
• Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
• Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
• Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
• Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
• Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
• Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
• Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.

• Interpreted school programs and policies to the local community
• Made decisions about the hiring and placement of all school staff
• Conducted the supervision and evaluation of each teacher's performance
• Provided in-service and professional growth opportunities for teachers
• Delivered diversity, equity, and inclusion professional development
• Oversaw the implementation of the school budget
• Managed grants
• Initiated and direct the identification of annual school goals based on the school system’s goals
• Insured the adequate maintenance of school records and reports
• Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
• Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
• Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
• Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
• Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.

• Taught French 3/3 Honors, 4/4Honors, and 5/Advanced Placement
• Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
• Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
• Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
• Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
• Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
• Completed performance reviews and remained up-to-date on required certifications and continuing education credits.
• Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
• Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
• Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
• Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
• Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
• Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
• Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
• Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
• Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
• Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
• Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.