Shekia Brown
Greenville,MS
Summary
Accomplished Director of College and Career Readiness at Delta Health Alliance, adept in strategic planning and partnership development. Excelled in fostering cross-functional teamwork, achieving significant improvements in student outcomes through innovative educational programs. Skilled in program management and staff training, ensuring effective resource allocation and enhanced educational opportunities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of College and Career Readiness
Delta Health Alliance
08.2024 - Current
- Cultivated an environment of continuous learning through regular communication channels, sharing best practices across the partnership network.
- Led cross-functional teams to develop school-wide initiatives focused on improving student outcomes.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of funds towards educational programs and activities.
- Implemented individualized college planning sessions to address unique needs of each student and set achievable goals for their future.
- Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company''s overall growth.
K-12 Manager
Delta Health Alliance
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Implemented regular school partnership reviews to assess progress, address challenges, and celebrate successes together.
- Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute educational projects.
- Delivered high-quality results by setting performance metrics and monitoring progress against targets.
- Increased student achievement through effective instructional leadership, program curriculum development, and data-driven decision making.
- Managed budgets, resources, and personnel efficiently to maximize educational opportunities for all partnering schools.
Building Instructional Coach
Dallas ISD
05.2020 - 07.2023
- Facilitated the implementation of innovative teaching methods to increase student engagement and motivation.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, offering guidance on lesson planning, assessment design, and classroom organization.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by modeling best practices in teaching and classroom management.
- Collaborated with administrators on the creation of teacher evaluation processes that aligned with best practices in educator growth and development.
- Increased student achievement by providing tailored instructional strategies to teachers.
English Teacher
Greenville Public School District
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
English Teacher
Hollandale School District
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary curriculum, resulting in enriched learning experiences for students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Administration
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01-2027
Educational Specialist - Educational Administration
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR01-2019
Master of Arts - Education
Belhaven University
Jackson, MS05-2018
Bachelor of Arts - English
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS05-2016
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Program management
- Partnership development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Staff development and training
Timeline
Director of College and Career Readiness
Delta Health Alliance
08.2024 - Current
K-12 Manager
Delta Health Alliance
07.2023 - 08.2024
Building Instructional Coach
Dallas ISD
05.2020 - 07.2023
English Teacher
Greenville Public School District
08.2018 - 07.2020
English Teacher
Hollandale School District
08.2016 - 07.2018
Ph.D. - Educational Administration
Capella University
Educational Specialist - Educational Administration
Arkansas State University
Master of Arts - Education
Belhaven University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Mississippi Valley State University
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