Sandra Bynum
Education Leader
Jamaica,NY
Summary
Self-motivated school administrator with assertive and outcome-driven nature with over 20 years of experience in education. Organizational leader with outstanding skills in parent communication, conflict resolution, staff management and student achievement. Known for consistently supporting faculty and staff as advocate leader. Well-rounded and dynamic education administrator with expertise in curriculum planning and development. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle Schoool Principal
Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health And Science Charter School
07.2022 - Current
- Enhanced school performance by implementing effective leadership strategies and fostering a positive learning environment.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, open houses, and community events.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop engaging curriculum and lesson plans that aligned with state standards.
- Provided professional development opportunities for staff members, promoting continuous growth and learning.
- Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
- Introduced modifications to [Area of study] curriculum and introduced new, effective instructional techniques.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
Assistant Principal
Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health And Science Charter School
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Collaborated with faculty to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, increasing student engagement across subjects.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Spearheaded professional development initiatives, fostering an environment of continuous growth for staff members.
- Implemented effective communication channels between administrators, teachers, students, and parents to foster strong relationships within the school community.
- Developed comprehensive assessment systems to monitor student progress and inform instructional decisions.
- Oversaw curriculum design process to ensure alignment with state standards and best practices in education.
- Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school.
- Championed extracurricular activities that promoted well-rounded student development beyond academics.
- Coordinated special events such as parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and graduation ceremonies to promote a sense of community within the school.
- Evaluated teacher performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes.
- Streamlined administrative processes to maximize efficiency in daily operations at the school level.
- Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively.
- Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- 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.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
Director of Data and Assessment
Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Have high-level knowledge of all state assessment programs and their accountability implications
- Report student performance assessment data to instructional leadership and instructional staff for the Middle and High School
- Disaggregate, interpret, and apply assessment data to support the achievement of charter goals for student performance
- Facilitate all professional development meetings and workshops, as well as summertime professional development before the opening of the school year for teachers and incorporate the use of assessment data to examine curriculum and instruction program effectiveness
- Ensure that all rules, policies, and procedures of the assessment process established by the NYSED, NYCDOE, and DRIHSCS are enforced
- Prepare and submit all requests and reports required by the school
- Ensure compliance with state law for School Report Card reporting and NCLB requirements
- Participate in the school decision-making process to establish and review the school's goals and objectives and major instructional programs supported by student assessment data
- Review programs that have the potential to enhance/improve the school assessment program and student performance
- Coach Teachers on how to create instructional lesson plans/ programs that engage students and meet their needs
- Create effective and efficient data gathering procedures for teachers
- Oversees the organization of Saturday Academy for scholars at risk and manages all Saturday school duties and personal
- Developed and coordinate the Middle School RTI program
- College Board Coordinator-PSAT, SAT and AP
- Project leader for the development of a school wide Data System.
Director of Student Support Services
Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Recruited, supervised, and evaluated Special Education programming, including ICT/SETSS teachers, Coordinator of Special Education & Student Services, guidance services, ELL program
- Monitored, observed, and supported the implementation and effectiveness of the ELL Program
- Served as a member of the School Safety Team
- Developer/Organizer of School RTI program
- Handled proposals, budgets, and grants for department
- Provided a wide variety of learning opportunities for Special Education teachers which focused on analyzing scholar work, effective planning, targeted and differentiated instruction, as well as high expectations for classroom culture and behavior
- Used data to inform decision-making, to develop and modify curriculum, and to develop targeted and differentiated instruction.
Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Amani Public Charter School
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Supervised and evaluated staff (instructional coaches, teachers, after school support teachers, and special needs and ENL/MLL staff), especially in performance and growth, student achievement, curricular quality, and parent-student engagement around academics
- Developed and evaluated academic programs and curriculum, professional development and teacher coaching program, technology, resources, assessments, and data for all students
- School Engagement: Community Circle-Honor Roll, Directors Cut, Special Programming, Special Education & ENL Information Sessions, Lottery Participation, Capstone Event, STEAM Fair Event, Parent Teacher Conferences, Academically At-Risk Program
- Established Academic Support Programs Shuris’ Math Academy – For first three months of school to support severely struggling students in math with small grouping, teacher support, and private tutors
- Genius Saturday Academy – Test prep program for students on the cusp of meeting proficiency
- Summer School – Project-based programming for summer school.
AP of Special Education, Student Support & ELLs
Invictus Preparatory Charter School
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Recruited, supervised, and evaluated Special Education programming, including ICT/SETTS Teacher, Coordinator of Special Education & Student Services, guidance services, ESL program
- Served as a member of the School Safety Team
- Developed proposals, new programs, budgets, and grants
- Managed fiscal resources of special education grants.
Master Educator and Leader
PS 140K
01.2003 - 01.2015
- Qualified Primary Science & Urban Advantage Teacher
- Sustainability; Plant, Learn, Grow; STEAM Coordinators
- Instructional Coach, Intervention Coordinator, Mentor
- Data Specialist, Testing Coordinator
- Instructional Coach
- Technology Coach: iTeach/iLearn
- Qualified Special Education Teacher.
Education
EdM Administration Leadership -
Teachers College-Columbia University
01.2009
MS Special Education -
CUNY-College of Staten Island
01.2006
BS Hospitality Management -
CUNY-NYC College of Technology
01.2002
Skills
- School Board Proposals
- Public Speaking
- Curriculum Development
- Critical Thinking
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Strategic leadership
- Academic administration
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Special Education
- Curriculum Planning
- Parent Communication
Certification
- School District Leader Certificate, 6/2021
- School Turnaround Leader Cert Program, Harvard University, 2019
- Math Camp Elementary & Secondary Cert, Teachers College-Columbia University, 2019
- School Building Leader Certificate
- Autism Spectrum Disorder-Severely Disabled Cert, Bank Street College, 2011
- Teaching Fellows, 2003
- Training & Organizational Development Cert, New York University, 1998
- Professional Cert, NYS Educational Leadership
- Permanent Cert, NYS Students with Disabilities
- Severely Disabled Cert, NYS Special Education
- School District Leader Program, Bank Street College, 6/2021
Awards
- Phi Theta Kappa
- National Association of Special Education Teachers
- National Education Association
Training
- New Leaders/New Schools, Emerging Leaders Program-Data Driven Instruction, 03/2013
- Teacher Effectiveness Teacher Leader, 2012-2014
- SRA, Corrective Reading Trainer
- Great Leaps Trainer
- SANDI/FAST
- NYSAA
- Crises Counseling Assistance & Training Program, 08/2003
- Office of Positive Behavior Support, Life Space Crisis Intervention, 08/2003
Work Availability
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Timeline
Middle Schoool Principal
Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health And Science Charter School
07.2022 - Current
Assistant Principal
Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health And Science Charter School
01.2022 - 06.2022
Director of Data and Assessment
Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School
12.2020 - 12.2022
Director of Student Support Services
Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School
08.2019 - 12.2020
Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Amani Public Charter School
01.2018 - 01.2019
AP of Special Education, Student Support & ELLs
Invictus Preparatory Charter School
01.2015 - 01.2017
Master Educator and Leader
PS 140K
01.2003 - 01.2015
EdM Administration Leadership -
Teachers College-Columbia University
MS Special Education -
CUNY-College of Staten Island
BS Hospitality Management -
CUNY-NYC College of Technology
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