Sheneal Parker
Boston,MA
Summary
An educator with extensive background in design, delivery and evaluation of complex educational programs. Successfully manages education program budgets, identifies areas of growth and coordinates events to promote Inclusion services. Demonstrated experience in organizing departmental initiatives and collaborating with educational leaders to make data-driven decisions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Instruction
Boston Public Schools -Henderson K-12 Lower Campus
10.2017 - Current
- Direct day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
- Plan and implement staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Evaluate programs and monitor implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Develop partnerships with parents, businesses, and organizations to build awareness, increase support, and share resources.
- Confer and resolve education-related issues and problems with students, parents, and school officials.
- Schedule educational activities, faculty lectures, and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
- Analyze teacher, student, and class trends to make proactive decisions about program operations.
- Organize and allocate resources required to meet needs of 220 students and 40 teachers.
- Facilitate development of program structure within classrooms to formulate and implement equitable literacy goals.
- Implement school district policies and procedures and manage budgets to support educational programs and curriculum.
- Plan and implement staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills
Special Education Department- ESY Site Coordinator
Boston Public Schools, BPS
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Supervised teachers and paraprofessionals
- Interviewed and hired teachers, paraprofessionals, and support staff
- Managed site enrollment data and assign students to classrooms via appropriate groupings and prepare building schedule for activity blocks and common spaces
- Supervised instruction, services and monitoring of student regression and progress
- Engaged and collaborated with families as partners in planning and problem solving
- Coordinated support services and activities to promote student retention and recognize achievements of excelling students.
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Evaluated 10 special education staff through classroom observation, feedback and recommendations.
- Collaborated with Applied Behavior Analysis Specialist to conduct behavioral assessments and intervention plans for 15 students.
- Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
- Identified methods and tools to promote student success in extended learning.
- Coordinated regular meetings to review progress and services for students.
Assistant Principal
Framingham Public Schools- Blocks At Juniper
09.2016 - 10.2017
- Observed, supervised, and evaluated teachers and staff to further school’s vision of excellence.
- Supervised daily operations of school.
- Provided curriculum development and instructional strategies to 20 classroom teachers.
- Facilitated professional development experiences for staff to support excellence throughout school.
- Assisted with school improvement plan development.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for students.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Created and led 3 field trips and hands-on activities to foster creativity.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses, and documented actions.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
Teacher
Boston Public Schools, BPS
09.2011 - 06.2016
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Conducted evaluations to measure students' performance and progress, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Utilized data to determine student’s success on an ongoing basis, including PARCC, ANET, DIBELS, and TRC:
Implemented such tools and methods increased student literacy levels by 90% over the course of the school year.
Applied differentiation strategies; showed classroom growth from the Beginning of Year (BOY) to the End of Year (EOY
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Urban Education, Leadership, And Policy Studies
University of Massachusetts - Boston
Boston, MA08.2021
Master of Public Administration -
Suffolk University
Boston, MA06.2001
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Suffolk University
Boston, MA06.2001
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Northeastern University
Boston, MA06.1995
Skills
- Distributed Leadership
- Instructional Leadership
- Curriculum Mapping
- Special Education
- Policy Changes
- Effective Communication
- Academic Performance Evaluations
- Behavior Modification
- Parent Outreach
- Academic Administration
- Educational Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
- Instructional Practices
- Budgetary Planning
Affiliations
- Community Task Force Member – Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA – 2007 to Present
- Mentor – Big Sister Association, Boston, MA – 2014 to Present
- Board of Directors – Fenway Community Corporations, Boston, MA – 2004 to 2012 / 2015 to Present
- Board of Directors – Bird Street Community Center, Boston, MA – 2011 to 2015
- Community Advisory Board Member – Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA – 2009 to 2013
- Board of Directors – Batavia Cooperative, Boston, MA – 2005 to 2013
Certification
Principal / Assistant Principal (PreK-12)– Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Superintendent / Assistant Superintendent – Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Pathway Program / Preliminary Licensure in Early Childhood – Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Research Projects
- “What are the challenges for civically engaged mothers of color to enter and sustain an effective political career”. Independent Research Project 2011-2012.
- “The Fear of Crime in Boston.” Independent Research Project 2001
- Comparative Public Policy- Puerto Rico- “The development and implementation of the prison system & alternative programs” and “The Sentencing Drug Policy” within Puerto Rico and the United States. Independent Research Project. 2001
- “The Effectiveness of Therapeutic Services within the Prison System.” Independent Research Project, 2000
Timeline
Special Education Department- ESY Site Coordinator
Boston Public Schools, BPS
06.2018 - 08.2018
Director of Instruction
Boston Public Schools -Henderson K-12 Lower Campus
10.2017 - Current
Assistant Principal
Framingham Public Schools- Blocks At Juniper
09.2016 - 10.2017
Teacher
Boston Public Schools, BPS
09.2011 - 06.2016
Doctor of Philosophy - Urban Education, Leadership, And Policy Studies
University of Massachusetts - Boston
Master of Public Administration -
Suffolk University
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Suffolk University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Northeastern University
Principal / Assistant Principal (PreK-12)– Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Superintendent / Assistant Superintendent – Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Pathway Program / Preliminary Licensure in Early Childhood – Northeastern University, Boston, MA
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