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Shenitra Stokes Dees
Montgomery,AL
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Summary
Dedicated Education Specialist experienced in secondary education, education management, and instructional coaching. Improved school accountability through development of effective protocols and customized lesson plans addressing behavioral concerns. Cultivated supportive environments to enhance child development and promote effective learning.
Overview
21
years of professional experience
Work History
State of Alabama Department of EducationMontgomery, Alabama
Education Specialist, College and Career Readiness Talent Development/AL-MTSS
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Leads and provides support/technical assistance in reviewing, updating, certifying, and auditing student data for the four-year cohort, annual dropout, and college and career readiness data for the state of Alabama.
- Plans, coordinates, and facilitates professional learning activities for SDE staff, local education staff, educators, and administrators that support the current SDE strategic plan for increased quality in academic and behavioral supports
- Serves as a lead coach to assigned local education agencies for the implementation of Alabama Multi-Tiered Systems of Support through ongoing coaching
- Communicates and models an understanding of teaching and learning frameworks (standards-based instructions and universal supports; high-quality, standards-aligned instruction materials, assessments to inform learning; proficiency scales; and family support and resources).
- Contributes to the development of regional multi-tier systems of support by collaborating with local education agencies' leadership to engage all stakeholders.
- Prepares four-year cohort, dropout, and college and career readiness data for Federal and state accountability reporting.
State Implementation Team
Alabama Framework for English Learner Success
01.2020 - 01.2021
Jefferson Davis High School
English Teacher
08.2012 - 10.2020
Jefferson Davis High SchoolMontgomery, AL
Academic/Accountability Interventionist
01.2017 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Jeff Davis
- Monitored student progress and adjusted interventions as necessary.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted interventions.
- Trained staff on intervention techniques and best practices for diverse learners.
- Created a supportive environment fostering positive relationships among students and staff.
The Calhoun School
English/English Honors 9-12 Teacher (Department Chair)
08.2005 - 07.2012
Education
Alabama State UniversityMontgomery, AL
M.Ed. from Secondary Education (English)
Alabama State UniversityMontgomery, AL
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration (Marketing)
Skills
- Career readiness training
- Curriculum design
- Instructional strategies
- Educational assessment
- Data analysis
- Literacy development
- Student engagement
- Professional development
- Secondary education
Education, Honors, and Certifications
M.Ed. Secondary Education (English), Bachelor of Science Business Administration (Marketing)
Community Engagement
- Morningview Elementary School PTA, Treasurer, 2025, 2026
- Morningview Elementary School PTA, President, 2022, 2024
- National Alumni Association of Alabama State University, Reporter, Montgomery, 2021, Present
Professional Development Training
- Co-Presenter, September 2025-March 2026
- The Secondary Learning Exchange Series, Alabama State Department of Education
- Co-Presenter, September 2025
- Back to School: Curbing Absenteeism, Lunch and Learn for Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools
- Presenter, July 2025
- Accessing the Four-Year Cohort, Dropout, and College and Career Readiness Data, MEGA Conference, Mobile, Alabama
- Co-Presenter, February 2025
- Attendance Matters in Alabama, University of South Alabama Regional In-service Center
- Presenter, July 2024
- Presenter, April 2024
- AL-MTSS Problem-Solving Team Overview, Barbour County Schools
- Co-Presenter, April 2024
Professional Certifications
Alabama State Department of Education, 2023-2028
Key Qualifications
- Leads and provides support/technical assistance in reviewing, updating, certifying, and auditing student data for the four-year cohort, annual dropout, and college and career readiness data for the state of Alabama.
- Plans, coordinates, and facilitates professional learning activities for SDE staff, local education staff, educators, and administrators that support the current SDE strategic plan for increased quality in academic and behavioral supports
- Serves as a lead coach to assigned local education agencies for the implementation of Alabama Multi-Tiered Systems of Support through ongoing coaching
- Communicates and models an understanding of teaching and learning frameworks (standards-based instructions and universal supports; high-quality, standards-aligned instruction materials, assessments to inform learning; proficiency scales; and family support and resources).
- Contributes to the development of regional multi-tier systems of support by collaborating with local education agencies' leadership to engage all stakeholders.
- Prepares four-year cohort, dropout, and college and career readiness data for Federal and state accountability reporting.
CUST
References are available upon request.
Timeline
Education Specialist, College and Career Readiness Talent Development/AL-MTSS
State of Alabama Department of Education
01.2020 - Current
Alabama Framework for English Learner Success
State Implementation Team
01.2020 - 01.2021
Academic/Accountability Interventionist
Jefferson Davis High School
01.2017 - 01.2020
English Teacher
Jefferson Davis High School
08.2012 - 10.2020
English/English Honors 9-12 Teacher (Department Chair)
The Calhoun School
08.2005 - 07.2012
Alabama State University
M.Ed. from Secondary Education (English)
Alabama State University
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration (Marketing)