TATIANA JAMES

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Pugsley Preparatory Academy, excelling in instructional leadership and data-driven decision making. Spearheaded student-centered initiatives and PBIS implementation, fostering inclusive environments. Adept at program development and team facilitation, enhancing academic growth for diverse learners through culturally responsive practices.

• School Leadership Team (SLT) – UFT Representative, Pugsley Preparatory Academy, Elected by colleagues to represent staff voice in shared governance and schoolwide decision-making., Collaborated with parents, teachers, and administration to establish and implement a shared school vision. Supported student-centered initiatives, family engagement programming, and schoolwide improvement efforts.
• Founding Spelling Bee Coordinator, National Scripps Spelling Bee, Established school’s first participation in the National Scripps Spelling Bee and built operational systems., Coordinated classroom competitions and organized annual schoolwide spelling bees., Prepared students for district and city-level competitions., Partnered annually with Phi Beta Sigma Bronx Chapter to host family-style spelling bees, strengthening community engagement.
• PBIS Committee Coordinator, Led implementation and monitoring of PBIS initiatives., Facilitated staff alignment and parent workshops on behavior systems.
• ENL Team Leader | Peer Collaborative Teacher Leader | Grade Team Leader, Led collaborative planning, instructional alignment, and data analysis., Supported coaching cycles and peer mentoring.
• Afterschool Program Supervisor, Oversaw programming, staffing coordination, scheduling, and student safety.