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Yolanda Manning

Reisterstown,MD

Summary

Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Patterson Park Public Charter, adept in fostering student success and enhancing school operations. Skilled in documentation and parent communication, I excel in performance monitoring and policy enforcement. Demonstrated success in improving teaching methods and student engagement, leveraging Microsoft Office/Zoom proficiency to drive academic and operational excellence.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Principal

Patterson Park Public Charter
Baltimore, MD
07.2021 - Current
  • Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
  • Observed teaching methods and examined learning materials to determine areas needing improvement.
  • Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
  • Intervened when necessary to ensure compliance with state laws concerning education.
  • Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
  • Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
  • Directed school human resources including hiring, training, policy enforcement, and legal compliance.
  • Provided guidance and support to teachers, staff and students in the school.
  • Evaluated curricula, teaching methods and programs to determine effectiveness and compliance with local regulations.
  • Monitored student behavior and discipline in accordance with district regulations.

Fifth Grade English Teacher

KIPP Ujima Village Academy
Baltimore, USA
07.2012 - 06.2021
  • Teach Fifth Grade English
  • Grade Level Chair (2013-2018): communicate information to the 5th grade team and administration, organize the 5th grade orientation, create/edit the schedule for the 5th grade, lead team meetings, and develop professional development with administrators.
  • Content Chair (2018–2021)
  • Facilitated student success and academic growth new curriculum implementation.
  • Evaluated students' comprehension of lessons through relevant test questions.
  • Designed clear and creative learning materials to promote student engagement in pronunciation exercises.
  • Conducted team meetings to internalize and implement the curriculum.

Second Grade Teacher/Third/Fourth Grade Teacher

Colonial Christian Academy
Randallstown, USA
08.2004 - 06.2010
  • Taught second, third, and fourth grade.
  • Teacher Liaison (2005-2008): communicated information to teachers and administration.
  • Assisted with the fundraiser from 2005 to 2006.
  • Part of the schoolwide committee from 2004 to 2008 (helped coordinate schoolwide activities for the school year).

Media Specialist

Baltimore City Public School Systems
Baltimore, USA
08.2000 - 06.2004
  • Manage the Media Center and Computer Lab.
  • Taught grades 2 through 5.
  • Resource Team Leader since 2001.
  • Managed electronic inventory for school.
  • Computer Lab Specialist for After-School Program.
  • Assisted with school-wide data entry.
  • I assisted the administrative team when needed.
  • Member of the SST (Student Support Team) since 2001, and SIT (School Improvement Team) from 2001 to 2003.
  • Assistant Coach for the cheerleading squad (2002-2003).
  • Managed a book club.

Intake Specialist

Office of the Public Defender
Towson, USA
04.1999 - 08.2000
  • Retrieved files for attorneys, interviewed clients, answered phones, and opened files.

Sales Assistant

Hecht's Company
White Marsh, USA
11.1996 - 05.1998
  • Assisted customers with their purchases.

Administrative Assistant

First Fidelity
Newark, USA
07.1993 - 08.1995
  • Answered phones, set up appointments, filed, and greeted other executives.

Education

Masters - Teaching

Goucher College
Towson, MD
08.2012

Bachelor's Degree - Biology

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD
05.2000

Skills

  • Documentation
  • Schedule oversight
  • Elementary education
  • Parent communication
  • Performance monitoring
  • Student and parent relations
  • Discipline and policy enforcement
  • Group facilitation and presentations
  • Proficient in [Microsoft Office/Zoom]

Additional Information

Volunteer work includes working with the homeless, teacher's assistant, and day care assistant.

References

  • Tammi Coit, KIPP Ujima Village Academy, Assistant Principal, 443-791-1397, Professional
  • Benyka Mitchell, 410-300-4490, Personal/Professional

Languages

Spanish
Limited
French
Elementary
Korean
Elementary

Certification

  • Admin 1
  • Elementary 1-6
  • Ancillary credits in Reading and Special Education

Timeline

Assistant Principal

Patterson Park Public Charter
07.2021 - Current

Fifth Grade English Teacher

KIPP Ujima Village Academy
07.2012 - 06.2021

Second Grade Teacher/Third/Fourth Grade Teacher

Colonial Christian Academy
08.2004 - 06.2010

Media Specialist

Baltimore City Public School Systems
08.2000 - 06.2004

Intake Specialist

Office of the Public Defender
04.1999 - 08.2000

Sales Assistant

Hecht's Company
11.1996 - 05.1998

Administrative Assistant

First Fidelity
07.1993 - 08.1995
  • Admin 1
  • Elementary 1-6
  • Ancillary credits in Reading and Special Education

Masters - Teaching

Goucher College

Bachelor's Degree - Biology

Morgan State University
Yolanda Manning