Saskeia Bovell
Irvington
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at KIPP, specializing in instructional coaching and data-driven strategies. Expertise in fostering collaboration and enhancing student performance through targeted interventions and differentiated instruction. Strong commitment to building relationships and creating inclusive learning environments that empower students and teachers alike.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade Level Chair/Instructional Coach (2nd &4th)
KIPP
Newark
06.2024 - Current
- Facilitates grade level meetings to align on leadership feedback and instructional updates.
- Coaches teachers to refine instructional practices and improve student engagement.
- Establishes clear expectations and provided constructive feedback, improving student performance.
- Applies data-driven instruction to assess grade level progress and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
- Cultivates staff and student culture through strong systems, routines, and procedures.
- Serves as liaison between school administration, facilitating open communication for concerns.
Network Professional Development Facilitator
KIPP
Newark
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Facilitated effective math and literacy sessions for KIPP Newark Schools.
- Analyzed student work in quarterly assessments to address network gaps and misconceptions.
- Collaborated with teachers to enhance instruction through targeted practice sessions and feedback.
- Coordinated planning and preparation with math and literacy achievement directors to ensure clarity and fidelity of session goals.
Learning Specialist
KIPP TEAM AND FAMILY
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Support struggling students with targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Maintain inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Create an execute an RTI (Response to Intervention) process to increase student growth in math and literacy across 2nd Grade
- Work alongside Assistant Principal of Special Education, Child Study Team, School Leadership team stakeholders to development and implement department goals and schoolwide vision for students.
- Manage a caseload of students which include writing IEP Goals and Objectives, Attending IEP meetings such as Annuals, Reevaluations, Identifications and more.
Grade Level Chair/Assessment Coordinator-Grade K
KIPP
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Analyze grade level assessment and standard data in order to debrief with grade level team.
- Monitored grade level progress for network assessment administration and data entry.
- Work closely with the Assistant Principals to create schoolwide weekly blasts and audits.
- Create schoolwide quarterly and yearly documents to help guide responsive teaching
- Worked closely with leadership team to create targeted weekly homework for students.
- Plan re-teach standards based on trending data.
- Facilitated data driven meetings with team to address trending gaps and misconceptions
Lead Teacher
Liberty Elementary-North Star Academy
09.2019 - 06.2024
- Fostered positive relationships with parents through consistent communication on student progress and strategies for academic success.
- Established a structured classroom environment that promoted respect, accountability, and student ownership of learning.
- Mentored new teachers in classroom management and instructional techniques to enhance professional growth.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that reduced behavioral incidents and increased student focus.
- Conducted effective guided reading instruction, documenting strategies for the network during instructional blocks.
Lead Teacher-PreK 4
Take My Hand Childcare
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Maintained a clean, organized and child friendly classroom.
- Ensured student safety by following health and supervision guidelines
- Fostered a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere where all children feel valued.
- Developed age appropriate lesson plans that support cognitive, social and emotional development.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their child's growth and needs.
Lead Teacher
Ministry of Education-Guyana
09.2007 - 05.2016
- Communicated effectively and regularly with parents and relevant stakeholders to promote student success.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs to the students in the classroom
- Assessed student progress and use data to guide instruction.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Facilitated school wide projects to enhance school community.
- collaborated with Principal and staff to ensure that each student is getting the quality education they deserve.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Guyana
Georgetown, Guyana06-2016
Trained Teachers Certificate - Education
Cyril Potter College of Education
Georgetown, Guyana06-2011
State Certified Teacher
New JerseySkills
Organizational skills
Time management
Team collaboration
Special education strategies
Differentiated instruction
Instructional coaching
Data-driven teaching
Curriculum development
Classroom management
Data analysis
- Relationship building
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Network Professional Development Facilitator
KIPP
08.2024 - 06.2025
Grade Level Chair/Instructional Coach (2nd &4th)
KIPP
06.2024 - Current
Learning Specialist
KIPP TEAM AND FAMILY
06.2024 - 06.2025
Grade Level Chair/Assessment Coordinator-Grade K
KIPP
06.2023 - 06.2024
Lead Teacher
Liberty Elementary-North Star Academy
09.2019 - 06.2024
Lead Teacher-PreK 4
Take My Hand Childcare
07.2016 - 07.2017
Lead Teacher
Ministry of Education-Guyana
09.2007 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Guyana
Trained Teachers Certificate - Education
Cyril Potter College of Education
State Certified Teacher