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, MD08.2012
Bachelor's Degree - Biology
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD05.2000
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
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