Theodore Eastman
Dean Of Lower Elementary
Royal Oak
Summary
Goal-oriented Dean Of Lower Elementary dedicated to strengthening administrative operations and enhance procedures. Cultivate long-lasting relationships with students and staff to strengthen program success. Motivational leader with top-notch communication, organizational and strategic planning abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean Of Lower Elementary
Center Line Preparatory Academy
05.2024 - Current
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively.
- Evaluated teacher performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Increased parent satisfaction with regular communication channels, including newsletters and parent-teacher meetings.
Instructional Coach
Old Redford Academy District
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Met diverse student population needs by planning and implementing lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies.
- Modeled lessons across all general subjects for daily or weekly instruction.
- Provided one-on-one instruction for students having difficulties or falling behind.
- Maintained confidentiality while recording and keeping detailed track of student performances.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
Math Interventionist
Old Redford Academy Elementary School
09.2017 - 06.2022
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students based on variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
- Helped modify general education curriculum to accommodate students with mild to moderate learning disabilities.
- Tailored education and development goals to match individual student abilities and needs.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records to prepare reports on children and activities.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Loan Officer
Quicken Loans
07.2016 - 08.2017
- Recommended loan approvals and denials based on customer loan application reviews.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of bank records and client information.
- Originated, reviewed, processed, closed, and administered customer loan proposals.
- Submitted loan applications to underwriter for verification and recommendations.
- Developed strong relationships with customers through high levels of customer service.
2nd Grade Teacher
Old Redford Academy Elementary School
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Professional Education
Western Michigan University
08.2008 - 2015.05
Skills
Group and individual instruction
SMART Board aptitude
Classroom technology
Peer mentoring
Faculty development
Academic administration
Timeline
Dean Of Lower Elementary
Center Line Preparatory Academy
05.2024 - Current
Instructional Coach
Old Redford Academy District
09.2022 - 05.2024
Math Interventionist
Old Redford Academy Elementary School
09.2017 - 06.2022
Loan Officer
Quicken Loans
07.2016 - 08.2017
2nd Grade Teacher
Old Redford Academy Elementary School
10.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Professional Education
Western Michigan University
08.2008 - 2015.05
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