Saija Washngton
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Results-driven Education Specialist with expertise in identifying systems-thinking approaches to processes for monitoring, compliance, and building relationships with vendors while reviewing procurement contracts. Proven track record of successful project management and budget management.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Consultant
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro
- Developed higher education programming events and other professional development designed to increase and improve leadership and teacher preparation programming;
- Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards for institution of higher education.
- Coordinated training for neighboring school districts and schools by creating webinars, tutorials and training manuals, maintaining consistent quality of educational programs
- Recognized educational program improvement requirements and supported faculty leaders in developing solutions.
- Provided ongoing coaching and mentoring to over 500 teachers and administrators to impact student achievement
- Improved teacher retention by 100% by empowering teachers to succeed, providing support and creating better working conditions
Academic Induction Coach
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro
- Coached, trained and mentored teachers in preparation for clinical partnerships;
- Facilitated research partnerships to improve teacher clinical experiences and opportunities to expand professional development opportunities for inductees across 4 teacher education departments.
- Built strong networks to streamline initiatives with school district, university and community partnerships;
- Bridged opportunities in clinical school settings and higher education to support teacher leadership.
Literacy Coach
Guilford County Schools, Otis Hairston Middle Scho
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
Lead English Language Arts Teacher
Hairston Middle School, Guilford County Schools
- Supported students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Built and delivered learning content according to priority and scope.
- Led adoption of new IB (International Baccalaureate) curriculum and professional development for 6th Grade Literacy Programs.
- Successfully improved Spanish-speaking students' English grammar and vocabulary levels through written and interactive activities
5th Grade Teacher
Hunter Elementary School, Guilford County Schools
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Collaborated with administrators, university partners, on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Increased Reading to 80% proficiency for the school year on Reading Standardized State Testing
Education Specialist
Guilford County School District
12.2021 - Current
- Supports the tracking, monitoring, and maintenance of the Title I budget compliance for 7 private schools and 83 public schools receiving federal funding;
- Co-lead and implement professional development sessions regarding Title I programming for 83 public schools face-to-face and virtually via Microsoft Teams;
- Monitor expenditures to remain within budgets and improve forecasting accuracy for Equitable Services (private school federal funding).
- Track purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries while maintaining effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Implement policies and procedures for optimal purchasing methods and cost control.
Customer Service Representative Specialist
Ralph Lauren
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.
- Tracked customer service cases using CRM software and updated service software with customer information.
- Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bennett College For Women
Greensboro, NCMaster of Science - Education
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CTNo Degree - Instructional Design & Technology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, INSkills
- Data Analysis
- Document Organization
- Educational Programs
- Adult Learning Principles
- MS Excel
- Public Presentations
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Teams
Timeline
Education Specialist
Guilford County School District
12.2021 - Current
Customer Service Representative Specialist
Ralph Lauren
11.2017 - 11.2018
Education Consultant
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro
Academic Induction Coach
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro
Literacy Coach
Guilford County Schools, Otis Hairston Middle Scho
Lead English Language Arts Teacher
Hairston Middle School, Guilford County Schools
5th Grade Teacher
Hunter Elementary School, Guilford County Schools
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bennett College For Women
Master of Science - Education
University of Bridgeport
No Degree - Instructional Design & Technology
Purdue University
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