TeDese Ross
Covina,CA
Summary
Experienced administrative leader with a strong background in the education sector. Proven ability to effectively communicate and develop academic programs that foster high-quality learning environments. Skilled in building meaningful partnerships with key community stakeholders. Confident and articulate public speaker with exceptional presentation and facilitation skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Monrovia Unified School District
11.2023 - Current
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
Program Coordinator
Monrovia Unified School District
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Assist with planning and coordination of programs and their activities
- Monitor implementation of program policies and practices
- Work to keep programs on schedule, within stated budgets and functioning smoothly
- Support program growth and development as necessary
- Coordinate program communications
- Manage staff work assignments, workloads and work schedules.
Certificated Medi-Cal Peer Suppport Specialist / Course Instructor
Los Angeles Center for Alcohol and Drug Abuse
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Instruct participants in the 17 Core Competencies of Peer Support
- Provide recovery education to service recipients for every phase of the recovery journey from engagement, recovery initiation, recovery stabilization, and sustained recovery maintenance
- Recovery Planning facilitate (via personal coaching) the transition from a professionally directed service plan to self-directed Recovery Plan
- Counseling Documentation (PIN, GIRP, BIRP).
Executive Board Member - Alternative Education
Monrovia Teachers' Association -California Teachers Associaton Local Chapter
08.2022 - 11.2023
- MTA Board members promote the policies of California Teachers Association on behalf of all CTA members and students of California
- Board members monitor and report on meetings of state agencies and organizations in matters affecting education
- Under the auspices of the CTA Officers and appointed by the Board of Directors.
ABE/HiSet Teacher/Credit Recovery
Monrovia Unified School District
06.2018 - 11.2023
- Teaches basic reading, writing, social studies, science, math and computer to adults who are functioning below the 12th grade level
- Creates and develops curriculum, lesson plans, teaching materials, and Individual Learning Plan to aid students in developing skills and confidence in basic academic areas
- Integrates computer-aided instruction into lessons as appropriate
- Monitors and assesses students' progress regularly
- Collects, records and reports all necessary information related to students in promptly timely manner.
At-Promise (Formerly At- Risk) Youth Engagement Volunteer Coordinator
Fellowship Monrovia
12.2018 - 02.2020
- Youth Engagement Coordinator is responsible for providing a comprehensive needs and goals assessment to all youth that is designed to consistently inform the content and direction of center programming, as well as to link young people to affirming resources and services that will promote increased program.
Education
Master's degree - Special Education
Concordia University
Portland, OR04.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Administration
University of Phoenix
01.2013
Skills
- Student and parent relations
- Personnel reviews
- Faculty support
- Relationship building and networking
- Interpersonal strengths
- Skill enhancement
- Academic administration
Websites
- https://twitter.com/leagueofschools/status/1238225434438926338?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Eembeddedtimeline%7Ctwterm%5Eprofile%3Aleagueofschools%7Ctwcon%5Etimelinechrome&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.leagueofschools.org%2Findex.html
- https://www.facebook.com/FoothillUnityCenter/photos/monthly-all-staff-and-trainee-meeting-sharing-inprofessionaldevelopment-presen/10156956376841654/
- https://www.leagueofschools.org/eoy/index.html
Certification
- CTE Credential - Education Child Development and Family Services
- CTE Teaching Credential - Building Trades
- Teaching Credential - Adult Education
- Teaching Credential - Elementary and Secondary Basic Skills
- Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist
- Preliminary Administrative Credential
- Peer Support Specialist Supervisor Certificate
Awards
- Monrovia Unified School District, November 2016, Employee of the Month - Site Coordinator- Village Expanded School Program
- California League of Schools, December 2019, High School Educator of the Year (Region 8)
- California League of Schools, January 2020, High School Educator of the Year (Statewide)
Quote
Give out before you give up - Beatrice Coopwood
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Monrovia Unified School District
11.2023 - Current
Certificated Medi-Cal Peer Suppport Specialist / Course Instructor
Los Angeles Center for Alcohol and Drug Abuse
11.2022 - 11.2023
Program Coordinator
Monrovia Unified School District
08.2022 - 11.2023
Executive Board Member - Alternative Education
Monrovia Teachers' Association -California Teachers Associaton Local Chapter
08.2022 - 11.2023
At-Promise (Formerly At- Risk) Youth Engagement Volunteer Coordinator
Fellowship Monrovia
12.2018 - 02.2020
ABE/HiSet Teacher/Credit Recovery
Monrovia Unified School District
06.2018 - 11.2023
- CTE Credential - Education Child Development and Family Services
- CTE Teaching Credential - Building Trades
- Teaching Credential - Adult Education
- Teaching Credential - Elementary and Secondary Basic Skills
- Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist
- Preliminary Administrative Credential
- Peer Support Specialist Supervisor Certificate
Master's degree - Special Education
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Administration
University of Phoenix
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