TAWANA YOUNGBLOOD
Mount Vernon,NY
Summary
Dedicated and experienced doctoral student and educational leader, seeking an Assistant Principal position to contribute leadership skills, educational expertise, a passion for student and staff success, and a commitment to providing a positive, supportive school environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Development Facilitator
Mount Vernon City School District
09.2023 - Current
- Monitor and evaluate training performance to determine quality instruction
- Conduct research and analysis of instructional, professional, and social emotional learning needs of staff and students to develop targeted training and instructional programs
- Provide coaching and mentoring to staff and colleagues
- Attend professional development conferences regularly, staying current on educational trends and bringing innovative ideas back to the classroom setting
- Encourage teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking skills among staff and colleagues to improve instruction for multiple learning styles
Acting Administrator/Teacher, Grades Pre K-8
Mount Vernon City School District
09.2017 - Current
- Administrator in the absence of principal or assistant principal
- Supports principal and school mission, vision, and programs
- Supervise and manage instructional and non-instructional staff
- Improve student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities into lesson plans
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for additional support to improve schoolwide ELA and math scores
- Develop and maintained strong relationships with parents, fostering open communication and collaborative problem-solving for student success
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary learning experiences, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills across subject areas
- Supervise and manage instructional and non-instructional staff
- Create school-wide events and practices that support the social emotional development of all students
- Analyze formative and summative data to identify areas in need of student progress and to create Humanities based S.M.A.R.T goals
- Leadership Team, Response to Intervention (RTI) Team, School Reopening Plan Committee member
- Grade 8 Senior Advisor, Leadership Team participant
- Professional Learning Communities (PLC) Facilitator
- Create and turnkey professional development sessions
- Testing Coordinator for Math & ELA Assessments and Regents
- Mentored new teachers as part of a school-wide professional development program, sharing best practices and offering guidance for successful classroom management
Social Studies Curriculum Developer Grade 7-8
Mount Vernon City School District
09.2017 - Current
- Develop customized learning experiences by incorporating multimedia elements, interactive activities, and real-world examples
- Create curriculum that supports student learning and teacher instruction of U.S. history and current societal concerns
- Enhance curriculum quality by conducting thorough research and incorporating best practices in instructional design.
- Inclusion of various learning modalities and interdisciplinary skills and strategies offerings to maximize academic success
- Implementation of a culturally responsible instructional curriculum aligned with Next Generation NYS Standards
- Offer additional instructional support to ensure the integrity of curriculum is being met
- Spearhead efforts to incorporate emerging pedagogical theories into core curricular frameworks, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Grade 7/8 Middle School Professional Learning Committee (PLC) Facilitator
Mount Vernon City School District
09.2017 - Current
- Lead weekly meetings with colleagues and administration to report on progress towards meeting quarterly goals
- Accountable conversation based on student data
- Responsible for creating testing schedules for NYS Assessments, Regents, and PSAT
- Conduct parent/guardian meetings with teachers and administration and delegate team member roles to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of meetings.
Grade 7/8 Social Studies Teacher
Mount Vernon City School District
09.2002 - Current
- Develops and executes daily/weekly lesson plans to ensure student learning based on the NYS Social Studies Learning Standards and student data
- Administers various types of assessments to monitor student performance and behavior
- Establishes an exemplary classroom culture that balances high expectations with encouragement and support
- Provides a positive learning environment
- Maintains clear and timely communication with students and families
- Organizes the classroom to facilitate independent and collaborative student learning
- Attends all required meetings and professional development sessions.
PBIS Coach, Grades Pre K – 8
Mount Vernon City School District
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Ensures all elements of PBIS are implemented with fidelity
- Reports all program data to district coordinator and input in PBISapp
- Collaborates with school’s PBIS team to positively promote the program’s success and to identify areas in need of development
- Reports to and attends all district PBIS trainings
- Provides evidence-based practices for schoolwide systems of support, evaluation, classroom management of individual behavior interventions and rewards systems.
G.E.M. (Girls Embracing Maturity) Program Site Director
City of Mount Vernon Youth Bureau
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Facilitated ongoing activities, field trips, and college and career workshops for female students (ages 12 to 14)
- Provided on-going supervision, communication, and collaboration with Youth Bureau
- Ensured that program’s space and participants were protected from any hazards, to ensure their physical and emotional safety
- Maintained accurate records, monthly reports, and statistical information related to program site
- Conducted quarterly surveys with staff and participants for feedback on program’s integrity and sustainability.
Education
Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership
Franklin University
Columbus, OH05.2027
Advanced Certificate in Advanced Leadership Studies -
Manhattan College
Riverdale, NY05.2017
M.S. Educational Leadership -
Lehman College
Bronx, NY05.2012
M.S. Social Studies Secondary Education; 7-12 -
New York University
New York, NY05.2001
B.S. History -
New York University
New York, NY05.1999
Skills
- Active Listening
- Parenting and Community Involvement
- Attention to Detail
- Professional Development
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Professional Learning Communities
- Cultural Awareness and Responsiveness
- Restorative Justice
- Curriculum Mapping
- Scheduling
- Excellent Communication
- Time Management and Organization
Certification
- School District Leadership (SDL), 07/2023
- Educational Leadership (SBL), 09/2022
- Social Studies Secondary Education; grades 7-12, 05/2001
Timeline
Professional Development Facilitator
Mount Vernon City School District
09.2023 - Current
PBIS Coach, Grades Pre K – 8
Mount Vernon City School District
09.2018 - 06.2021
Acting Administrator/Teacher, Grades Pre K-8
Mount Vernon City School District
09.2017 - Current
Social Studies Curriculum Developer Grade 7-8
Mount Vernon City School District
09.2017 - Current
Grade 7/8 Middle School Professional Learning Committee (PLC) Facilitator
Mount Vernon City School District
09.2017 - Current
G.E.M. (Girls Embracing Maturity) Program Site Director
City of Mount Vernon Youth Bureau
09.2014 - 06.2015
Grade 7/8 Social Studies Teacher
Mount Vernon City School District
09.2002 - Current
Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership
Franklin University
Advanced Certificate in Advanced Leadership Studies -
Manhattan College
M.S. Educational Leadership -
Lehman College
M.S. Social Studies Secondary Education; 7-12 -
New York University
B.S. History -
New York University
- School District Leadership (SDL), 07/2023
- Educational Leadership (SBL), 09/2022
- Social Studies Secondary Education; grades 7-12, 05/2001
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