TAHEERAH IGUS
Summary
Solution-oriented and compassionate leader who is adept in communication, collaboration, and project management. Skilled in taking an analytical approach to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of systems for continuous process improvement. A passionate advocate for marginalized populations, committed to creating equitable and inclusive environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
School District of Philadelphia - Office Of Student Life
01.2025 - Current
- Managed all summer program communications (in conjunction with the Office of Communication), including crafting the program flyer, District website content, and summer staff handbook. Successfully orchestrated the media tour and assisted with planning the Summer School graduation ceremony.
- Directly oversaw all summer program materials and supplies, including workbooks, for over 12,000 students across 60+ sites.
- Effectively led and guided two key operational sub-teams (Communications, Materials and Supplies) for District-wide summer initiatives, ensuring cohesive efforts and achieving program objectives. Also worked closely with the Office of Transportation to manage SEPTA Transpasses for student distribution.
- Established routine project meetings among diverse District staff, ensuring rigorous progress monitoring, comprehensive program reviews, and continuous systemic improvement.
- Provided strategic counsel to the executive leadership team, ensuring cross-functional input and feedback are proactively solicited and integrated into executive decision-making processes.
- Cultivated strategic partnerships between the Office of Student Life and other District offices, fostering collaborative relationships to achieve shared objectives.
Project Manager
School District of Philadelphia - Office Of Multilingual Curriculum And Programs
12.2022 - Current
- Newcomer Summer Program: Successfully led the Newcomer Summer Program, overseeing all aspects including hiring, staff and parental communications, student registrations, and material distribution. Utilized data-driven insights to provide strategic recommendations for program improvement and enhanced student outcomes.
- Policy 138: Successfully coordinated public meetings, including organizing focus groups, developing presentations, and providing language accessibility services. Collaborated with other District offices to ensure effective communication and support for English Learners.
- Multilingual Team Communication: Provided timely and comprehensive communication updates to the team, district offices, and school-based personnel through the Dual Language monthly newsletter and ESL Weekly newsletter. Conducted thorough research to ensure the newsletters were informative and relevant to staff, schools, and teachers.
- Team Leadership: Led regular meetings with the team to identify areas of need and drive process improvement. Ensured ongoing compliance by updating important handbooks and guides to reflect evolving policies and regulations.
- Process Automation: Implemented a robust task management system using Google Sheets, significantly streamlining communication processes, task completion, and overall efficiency. This system ensured that tasks were consistently completed on time, enhancing operational effectiveness and accountability.
Project Manager
School District of Philadelphia - Office Of Prevention And Intervention
11.2021 - 12.2022
- May 2022 Mental Health Fair: Organized a highly successful district-wide mental health fair in the Atrium, attracting over 200 attendees from students and staff. Provided a welcoming environment with refreshments, goodie bags, and engaging vendor participation.
- Student Mental Health Poster Contest: Coordinated a student mental health poster contest, including reaching out to schools and distributing winning posters to schools.
- Project Management: Planned and managed multiple projects and monitored the progress of work streams within, including monthly meetings, staff hiring, RFPs & contracts, and professional development sessions for the office.
Program Specialist
School District of Philadelphia - Office of Early Childhood
07.2019 - 11.2021
- Early Childhood Site Monitoring: Conducted regular monitoring visits to pre-kindergarten and Head Start sites to ensure compliance with financial, operational, and educational regulations.
- Digital Documentation System: Developed and implemented a monitoring system to digitize paper documentation, improving efficiency and timeliness in compliance processing.
- Compliance Document Management: Proactively managed the submission of compliance documents, collaborating with the Office of Grants Compliance to meet deadlines and maintain accuracy.
- Technology-Driven Compliance Support: Leveraged Google platform to streamline project management and record keeping, providing targeted compliance support to each site under the team's purview.
Program Coordinator
School District of Philadelphia - Office Of Talent
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Successfully managed the District's Teacher Residency Program, overseeing all program operations including recruitment, selection, onboarding, and placement. Through strategic initiatives, residents received laptops and personalized support to ensure a successful transition into teaching.
- Planned and organized Teacher Residency information sessions, reaching over 100 potential applicants per cycle and focusing on recruitment of candidates of color.
- Oversaw programmatic expansion from 20 to 50 residents, ensuring that all programmatic elements continued to be implemented to high quality and fidelity.
- Prepared reports for major funders and stakeholders, providing a comprehensive overview of program activities and progress toward goals.
- Directly supervised summer intern, managing daily activities and workflow.
School Operations Associate
Democracy Prep Charter
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Coordinated day-to-day operations for 290 elementary school students, including arrival, dismissal, and food service.
- Led school-wide initiative to successfully reduce the number of elementary school suspensions by challenging and changing school policy.
- Organized multiple school-wide events, such as Back-to-School, Parents & Pastries, award assemblies, and end-of-year celebrations, all aimed at fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for students, staff, and families.
- Maintained school compliance with relevant federal, state, and local non-instructional statutes.
- Monitored accuracy of school data for current student records and achievement, and new student recruitment.
Project Coordinator
Robert Michael Communications
07.2008 - 09.2015
- Organized symposiums and advisory boards for Leukemia and Orphan Diseases conferences.
- Compiled monthly statistical reports to better inform outcomes for patient attendance.
- Updated company website bi-weekly with registration and conference information.
- Coordinated facilitation of monthly webcasts and teleconferences for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Diversity Leadership in Higher Education
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA08.2024
Master of Arts - Urban Education And Leadership - Magna Cum Laude
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood Studies - Magna Cum Laude
Rutgers University
Camden, NJ05.2012
Skills
- Education Policy
- Team Mentorship
- Executive Communication
- Project Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Project planning
- Scope management
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
School District of Philadelphia - Office Of Student Life
01.2025 - Current
Project Manager
School District of Philadelphia - Office Of Multilingual Curriculum And Programs
12.2022 - Current
Project Manager
School District of Philadelphia - Office Of Prevention And Intervention
11.2021 - 12.2022
Program Specialist
School District of Philadelphia - Office of Early Childhood
07.2019 - 11.2021
Program Coordinator
School District of Philadelphia - Office Of Talent
05.2017 - 06.2019
School Operations Associate
Democracy Prep Charter
01.2016 - 05.2017
Project Coordinator
Robert Michael Communications
07.2008 - 09.2015
Master of Arts - Urban Education And Leadership - Magna Cum Laude
Temple University
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood Studies - Magna Cum Laude
Rutgers University
Graduate Certificate - Diversity Leadership in Higher Education
Temple University
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