TARIK CRANSTON
Washington
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate teaching professional with over 20 years of experience dedicated to creating a positive and safe environment for middle school students. Expertise in leading school-wide culture initiatives and developing effective behavioral management systems that promote student engagement and accountability. Strong collaborator with a proven track record of working closely with students, parents, and staff to drive academic success and foster a supportive learning community. Committed to inspiring students to reach their full potential through innovative teaching strategies and a nurturing approach.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Crew/Advisory Leader
Two Rivers Public Charter School
08.2010
- Successfully developed and managed a student reward system to encourage higher levels of participation and effort among students
- Routinely met with students' parents to discuss in-class issues and learning interruptions, and collaboratively develop solutions
- Earned positive verbal and written feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success
Athletic Director
Two Rivers Public Charter School
09.2012 - Current
- Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students
- Routinely met with students' parents regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions
- Supervise management of equipment, personnel, finances and student athletes
- Implemented student discipline measures, decreasing classroom disruptions by 80%
Middle School Student Support
Two Rivers Public Charter School
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Support the school leadership team in implementing a positive school culture through the use of restorative practices
- Provide social-emotional support for students in need
- Provide family status updates to ensure open, proactive communication is maintained
- Guide students through restorative reflection during In-School Suspension for successful reentry into the community
- Conduct restorative meetings to resolve student conflicts or student conflicts with staff
Math Teacher
Two Rivers Public Charter Public Charter School
10.2006 - 08.2013
- Developed weekly and daily lesson plans for block schedule
- Applied progressive teaching principles to a class of 25 students, improving standardized test scores by 20%
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of 25 students
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Howard University
Washington, DC12.2006
REGISTERED MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATOR - undefined
National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association
11.2025
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Effectively works with parents
- Interpersonal communication
- Effective communication
- Student development
- Student engagement
- Collaboration
- Parental communication
- Maintaining documents and records
Training / Courses
- Restorative Practices (Transforming Traditional Consequences) — Leaving The Village,LLC
- First Aid/CPR/AOM Certified — American Red Cross
Timeline
Middle School Student Support
Two Rivers Public Charter School
02.2024 - 06.2024
Athletic Director
Two Rivers Public Charter School
09.2012 - Current
Crew/Advisory Leader
Two Rivers Public Charter School
08.2010
Math Teacher
Two Rivers Public Charter Public Charter School
10.2006 - 08.2013
REGISTERED MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATOR - undefined
National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association
Bachelor of Arts -
Howard University