Experience

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  Foundation Academies

  • Trenton, New Jersey, United States

  • Principal at Foundation Academies

    • Jan 2020 - Present
    • Trenton, New Jersey, United States

    -Create and execute vision to steer the instructional, operational, and administrative directives towards student and school success while achieving outcomes in state compliance. -Serve as the Principal Liaison to the Executive Team, enhancing leadership development and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.-Organize, administer, supervise, and evaluate all aspects of the school design within the school and community. -Champion school culture initiatives related to diversity and inclusion as well as a culture that successfully develops the full range of students’ learning capacities (academic, creative, social-emotional, and behavioral). -Implements continuous improvement plans related to student performance, school design, financial management and family satisfaction that significantly raised staff effectiveness and student achievement metrics.

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  Gestalt Community Schools

  • United States
  • Education Administration Programs
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Principal

    • Nov 2017 - Jan 2020

    Implemented a comprehensive school improvement plan facilitating student performance improvement, research-based instructional practices, and curricular scope based on data analysis-driven decision-making.Led professional learning communities (PLCs) to sharpen academic discourse and elevate academic rigor.Engaged staff in a shared vision for effective teaching and learning by implementing a standards-based curriculum relevant to student needs and interests. Enhanced 1:1 STEM school initiatives, utilizing technology to support scholar instruction. Aligned resources to improve teaching and learning.

  • Dean Of Instruction

    • Jun 2016 - Nov 2017

    Cultivated collaborative leadership to promote a student-focused academic model to elevate academic achievements and faculty engagement.Boosted teacher performance through robust teacher coaching and feedback mechanisms, enhancing educational delivery and student learning.Designed and implemented academic and disciplinary support systems for 10th-grade scholars, leading to improved academic performances.Assisted with compliance concerning NWEA and ACT school-wide testing.

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  Frayser Community Schools

  • Memphis, TN

  • Turnaround Founding Academy Director

    • Jul 2014 - Mar 2016
    • Memphis, TN

    Recruited, managed, and coached a team of teachers, including observations, instructional plans, and assessment strategies to promote professional development and data-driven classroom instruction. Implemented innovative academic programs and school culture-building initiatives, advancing the school's mission, and student achievements and increasing community engagement.

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  Relay Graduate School of Education

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Principal Fellow

    • 2015 - 2016
    • Greater New York City Area

    In-depth principal training on instructional, cultural, and strategic leadership practices. Main focuses include Centering Equity, Instructional Rigor, Coaching, Data-Informed Instruction, and Strategic Planning.

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  Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools

  • United States
  • Primary and Secondary Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Academic Dean of Students

    • Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

    HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS Driven, results-focused administrator; innovative problem solver who reaches smart and viable answers and then implementsthose vetted answers system-wide for improved resultsStellar, highly motivated performerEffective change agent who positively influences others while effecting classroom transformation across organizational linesExcellent communicator who easily establishes immediate rapport with colleagues; ability to frame critical issues and present compelling solutions while articulating complex ideas concisely, and in an easy to understand mannerA valued leader with 11 years of increasing responsibilities in leadership

  • Literacy Specialist

    • Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

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  Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

  • Charlotte, North Carolina

  • Teacher

    • Aug 2002 - May 2009
    • Charlotte, North Carolina