Tameeka Richards
Rosedale,NY
Summary
Experienced and dedicated school counselor with a proven track record of effectively managing and leading teams to support student success. Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and collaboration, with a strong knowledge of education policies and regulations. Proficient in data analysis and utilizing data to drive decision-making. Demonstrates empathy and cultural competence in addressing the diverse needs of students and families. Committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Pupil Personnel
Challenge Preparatory Charter School
06.2019 - Current
- Align the school-wide SEL program with academic and career and college readiness goals
- Lead the MTSS behavioral intervention process with the SEL team
- Lead and supported the implementation of SEL curriculum and programs
- Create protocols for DASA and Suicide Prevention Protocol
- Provides staff development for the Student support teams
- Supervise all record-keeping activities
- Direct the overall activities of the PPS program
- Interprets and explains the PPS program objectives and policies
- Supports the monitoring of academic milestones such as attendance/truancy, disciplinary actions, dropout rates, child abuse and neglect reporting, family engagement, Section 504 issues, homelessness, etc
- Provides leadership and support with creating and implementing behavior intervention plans
- Collaborates with Principals and other student services staff in working with students who experience personal, social and/or emotional issues that prevent the attainment of academic success in the classroom
- Provide workshops and on-site visits to school counselors to improve their comprehensive school counseling programs
- Provide SEL workshop content for families
Director of Enrollment and Recruitment
Challenge Preparatory Charter School
10.2016 - 06.2019
- Conducted and participated in meetings with parents, teachers, and students
- Maintained confidential student files
- Planned and hosted open houses, family nights, and recruitment events for prospective students
- Conducted and collaborated the lottery process which consisted of over 1800 applications
- Organized and lead Open Houses and School Tours
Assistant Principal, Pupil Personnel Team
Challenge Preparatory Charter School
10.2013 - 10.2016
- Conducted pre and post conferences with teachers, social workers, and school counselor evaluations and observations
- Formulated student personnel policies and observed/ evaluated teacher performance
- Provided consultation and discipline for students with attendance and behavior problems
- Consult with school counselors and social workers to assess needs and challenges of correcting student behavior on the bus and in school
- Work with the District Transportation Coordinator to assign bus routes for 500 students
- Manage an operations budget of $2.5 million and approved equipment/ supplies purchases
- Served as campus RTI Specialist providing staff resources for implementation of Tier I and Tier II academic and behavioral interventions
- Created RTI specialized intervention committee collaborating with influential school staff members discussing research-based student interventions
- Spearheaded the basic use of personalized Behavior Intervention Plans for students
School Counselor
Challenge Preparatory Charter School
10.2010 - 06.2013
- Assisted new teachers with classroom management strategies
- Received $25,000 for the Children’s Theater production
- Secured funding and lead the Botanical Gardens project that introduced our scholars to the importance of Green Energy that was televised on NY1
- Lead Character education program, which fostered a positive school environment
- DASA coordinator, supported reporting of school bullying incidents and provided support to teachers and parents about bullying prevention
- Chair of the School safety committee, and lead monthly meetings
- Formed and implemented restorative circles for middle school scholars
- Lead collaboration efforts and implemented school-wide attendance plan
- Designed school-wide discipline plan
- Created attendance improvement plan
- Worked along with school stakeholders to develop our schools Child Study Team committee
- Lead quarterly goal meetings involving scholars with IEP’s, to ensure they were on target to meeting their IEP goals.
Education
New and Aspiring Leadership Certificate -
Harvard University
11.2016
MS - School Counseling
05.2009
Educational Administration Program Certificate -
College of Saint Rose/CITE
Professional Counseling Certification -
Alfred University
School Building Leader, Professional Certificate School Counselor, Permanent Certificate Heart saver CPR AED certification -
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Knowledge of education policies
- Collaboration
- Data analysis
- Empathy and cultural competence
Timeline
Director of Pupil Personnel
Challenge Preparatory Charter School
06.2019 - Current
Director of Enrollment and Recruitment
Challenge Preparatory Charter School
10.2016 - 06.2019
Assistant Principal, Pupil Personnel Team
Challenge Preparatory Charter School
10.2013 - 10.2016
School Counselor
Challenge Preparatory Charter School
10.2010 - 06.2013
New and Aspiring Leadership Certificate -
Harvard University
MS - School Counseling
Educational Administration Program Certificate -
College of Saint Rose/CITE
Professional Counseling Certification -
Alfred University
School Building Leader, Professional Certificate School Counselor, Permanent Certificate Heart saver CPR AED certification -
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