Susan Saffold
Baltimore City Public School System
Belcamp,MD
36
years of professional experience
Experienced enrollment leader with expertise in admissions compliance, student information systems, and capacity planning. Known for streamlining registration processes, improving family support, and maintaining accurate district reporting.
Work History
Director of Enrollment and Transfers
11 Years 1 Month- Managed Baltimore City Public Schools enrollment operations and family registration support, ensuring smooth processes for families.
- Oversaw enrollment policies, deadlines, and compliance for district registration processes to maintain regulatory standards.
- Facilitated regular meetings with the President and CEO to analyze and strategize around current enrollment trends; with the President and CEO regarding current enrollment trends.
- Worked with school leaders on boundary, capacity, and placement decisions.
- Trained enrollment teams on procedures, customer service, and record accuracy.
- Supported staff managing walk-in, phone, and email enrollment inquiries.
- Maintained enrollment data in student information systems and district reports.
- Ensured compliance with applicable state laws governing admissions practices.
- Maintained records of all incoming students including transcripts and test scores.
Principal
3 Years 2 Months- Directed Baltimore City Public Schools instructional programs and schoolwide academic planning.
- Reviewed classroom instruction and provided coaching for staff development.
- Managed student discipline, attendance, and behavior expectations.
- Managed budgeting, staffing, and resource distribution for school needs.
- Helped coordinate school improvement plans and district policy compliance.
- Maintained open communication with families, community partners, and Baltimore City leaders to support engagement and school assistance.
- Tracked student academic data to identify trends and areas needing added resources or support.
- Connected teachers, administrators, families, and other stakeholders to strengthen collaboration across education efforts.
- Monitored safety procedures, crisis response steps, and campus supervision.
- Assisted teachers and staff with daily campus operations.
- Built an inclusive environment that respected and honored diverse backgrounds and cultural identities of all students.
Teacher - 2nd Grade
21 Years 8 Months- Planned differentiated lessons for second-grade learners in Baltimore City Public School System.
- Taught literacy and math using Common Core-aligned instruction.
- Managed classroom routines and positive behavior support.
- Monitored student understanding through formative assessments and observation notes, informing instructional adjustments.
- Adjusted instruction for student needs outlined in IEPs and 504 plans.
- Communicated student progress to families and school staff, fostering collaboration on student development.
- Built learning-focused classroom environment through positive reinforcement and behavior management strategies.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through engaging projects and assignments.
- Coordinated parent engagement activities by scheduling meetings and promoting attendance at school events, strengthening home-school connections.
- Attended professional development workshops on new teaching techniques and technologies.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Master of Arts - Rehabilitation Science
Master of Arts
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
Master of Arts - Political Science And Government
Skills
Enrollment management
Admissions compliance management
Student information systems
Records management
Capacity planning
Data analysis
Registration compliance
District reporting
Policy administration
Enrollment systems
Team training
Strategic planning
Family engagement
Accomplishments
- Member of Phi Beta Kappa Educational Fraternity, since 1996
Affiliations
- President of BACCO, Non-Profit Organization for Youth
Timeline
Director of Enrollment and Transfers
Baltimore City Public School System
12.2012 - 01.2024Read More
Principal
Baltimore City Public School System
06.2009 - 08.2012Read More
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Baltimore City Public School System
10.1987 - 06.2009Read More
Coppin State University
Master of Arts from Educational Leadership And Management
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University of Maryland, Baltimore
Master of Arts from Rehabilitation Science
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Coppin State University
Master of Arts
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Morgan State University
Bachelor of Arts from Political Science And Government
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Morgan State University
Master of Arts from Political Science And Government
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