Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Cleveland Metropolitan School District, excelling in curriculum implementation and instructional leadership. Spearheaded initiatives that secured 2 ODE Momentum Awards, showcasing expertise in faculty development and student performance enhancement. Skilled in fostering inclusive environments for diverse student populations, demonstrating a unique blend of strategic planning and empathetic engagement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
08.2015 - Current
Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
Created and implemented school schedule into PowerSchool
Fostered an environment that has earned 2 consecutive ODE Momentum Awards.
Oversee compliance of a large special education population including 11 self-contained MD/AU classrooms.
Oversee compliance of a large multilingual population. Currently we are 63% limited English.
Assistant Principal
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
08.2008 - 08.2015
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.
Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
5-Star rated Preschool program
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
05-2002
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary And Special Education Dual Major
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA
05-2000
Skills
Group facilitation and presentations
Safety and security procedures
School event coordination
Curriculum implementation coach
Faculty training and development
Student performance data
Parent engagement
Performance improvement
Instructional leadership
Certification
K-12 Principal Certification - Ohio Department of Education.
K-12 Educ of the Handicapped
K-8 Elementary Teaching
K-12 Superintendents License
Timeline
Principal
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
08.2015 - Current
Assistant Principal
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
08.2008 - 08.2015
K-12 Principal Certification - Ohio Department of Education.
K-12 Educ of the Handicapped
K-8 Elementary Teaching
K-12 Superintendents License
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
George Mason University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary And Special Education Dual Major
Mercyhurst University
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