Accomplished leader focused on academic excellence, driving staff and student achievement. Skilled in developing comprehensive curricula that meet education standards. Facilitates powerful learning experiences to empower students and foster curiosity. Knowledgeable about renowned educational philosophies supporting children academically, emotionally, and socially. Dedicated, skilled, and driven to make a positive impact on students, families, and communities. Resourceful and passionate educator with talent for developing and implementing successful strategies.
Work History
School Based Teacher Leader
Overbrook High School
Provides instructional support to peers through coaching and feedback aligned to the Danielson Framework
Provides in-class support through modeling and demonstrating best practices aligned to the Danielson Framework to a minimum of three (3) teachers over the course of the school year
Facilitates and collaborates with colleagues in meetings (i.e
Grade group, instructional, PLCs, etc.) to increase student achievement guided by data analysis
Designs and delivers professional development for school staff with the foundation of adult learning theories
Serves as a collaborative partner with content experts in the building
Serves as an active member and key point of contact on the school leadership team, supporting best practices in instruction and achievement
Which may include attendance tracking for school leadership and data meetings
Attends and engages in District professional development.
Special Education Case Manager
Overbrook High School
Collects and analyzes data; prepares reports and data related to compliance and monitors the progress of students with physical and mental challenges; ensures that the IEPS are implemented correctly and that goals and objectives are updated as required
Encouraged the social development of students by facilitating meaningful opportunities through small group
Created and fostered positive relationships with parents and family members of students
Provided various hands-on activities to promote critical thinking skills
Monitored and recorded the progress of students and created plans for improvement.
MTSS
Education Director
Today’s Child Education Centers
Secured grant funding for, and directed early care and education programs for local, state & federal grant funded sources
Recruited families, quality staff and adequate resources to the Federal Head Start and Pre-K Counts program, resulting in increased quality in programs
Increased quality programming for children based on best practices for children as outlined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children
Directed and implemented annual open house meetings and activities
Conducted monthly staff meetings
Provided trainings for the teachers
Interviewed and hired staff for various teaching and support staff positions
Conducted tours
Enrolled children and families
Oversaw lesson plans
Managed, observed, and evaluated the staff
Maintained and followed DHS PA licensing rules, regulations, state guidelines, and state requirements
Conducted classroom inspections
Managed student and employment files.
Vice President of Internal Affairs
Lincoln Univeristy
Head of Student Population Senate
Liaison between Faculty & Staff
Head of internal operations
Supported Head of School in all facets of school life
Supported the Director of Student Life and Development
Created a new student handbook
Member of Board of Trustees
Directed and implemented annual Open House meetings and activities
Conducted weekly staff meetings
Provided trainings for the campus tour guides
Coordinates development and implementation of the University's Sustainability Policy.
Assistant Athletic Director
Ovebrook High School
Member of Pennsylvania Athletic Directors Association(PSADA)
Assists the Athletic Director in supervising the High School and Middle School athletic programs in coordination with the Principal, Superintendent and others, including recommending policies and procedures relating to the athletic programs
Assists the Athletic Director in the development of an annual budget and its implementation
Assists the Athletic Director with the development of the interscholastic athletic schedules and officials schedules for all contests
Assists the Athletic Director in the coordination of transportation for all athletic contests
Assists the Athletic Director in coordination of support personnel for all athletic contests, including game management, ticket sales, security, athletic trainer and emergency personnel and apparatus
Assists the Athletic Director in the supervision of the athletic coaches
Implements and monitors usage of the Athletic Code of conduct
Represents the district, as needed, at Conference, District III and state meetings for administering the interscholastic athletic program.
Education
Urban Education -
Overbrook High School
Masters in Early Childhood Education -
Lincoln University
Masters In Educational Leadership -
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Skills
Project Management Skills
Strong Analytical Skills
Multitasking Skills
Curriculum and Instruction Differentiated Learning Techniques
Educational Philosophies
Employee Performance Evaluations
Staff Management
Verbal and written communication
Training and mentoring
Staff Development
Team Collaboration
School Community Relations
Strategic leadership
Curriculum Development
Student Discipline
Data-Driven Instruction
Instructional Leadership
Collaborative learning
Organizational Leadership
Performance Evaluations
Relationship building and networking
Educational staff supervision
Safety and security procedures
Community Relations
Locations
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
References
References available upon request
Extracurricular Activities
Participates in a weekly local litter clean-up initiative, contributing to environmental conservation efforts in the community.
Volunteer at local food shelters or community kitchens, helping those in need and giving back to the community